ORD 518ORDINANCE NO. 518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER
12.56 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the California Vehicle Code authorizes cities to establish and
regulate maximum gross weight limits on streets under its exclusive jurisdiction,
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to said authority, the City Council established a Truck
Route network in 1994 and restricted certain streets to truck use, and
WHEREAS, upon review of Section 12.56.011 Truck Routes Designated,
staff has determined that certain streets should be removed from the network to
prolong service life of the pavement and to enhance the quality of life in the
adjacent neighborhoods, and that one new street be added,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Quinta does ordain as
follows:
SECTION 1. City of La Quints Municipal Code Chapter 12.56 is hereby amended
as follows: -
a) Amend Section 12.56.01 1 Truck Routes Designated, see attached Exhibit" A";
SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its adoption.
SECTION 3. POSTING: The City Clerk shall, within 15 days after passage of this
Ordinance, cause it to be posted in at least three public places designated by
resolution of the City Council, shall certify to the adoption and posting of this
Ordinance, and shall cause this Ordinance and its certification, together with proof
of posting to be entered into the Book of Ordinances of the City of La Quinta.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held this 17th day of December, 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Ordinance No. 518
Amend Municipal Code Section 12.56.011
Truck Routes Designated
Adopted: December 17, 2013
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DON ADOL H, Ma r
City of La Quinta, California
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SUSAN MAYSELS, Citfplerk
City of La Quinta, California
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M.-CATHERINE JEh ON, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
Ordinance No. 518
Amend Municipal Code Section 12.56.011
Truck Routes Designated
Adopted: December 17, 2013
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EXHIBIT "A"
12.56.011 Truck Routes Designated.
The following streets and portions of streets are designated and established as truck routes:
Name of Street
Portion Affected
AdamsStFeet
in its entirety thre.., h the City
Adams Street
Airport Boulevard
In its entirety through the City
Avenida Bermudas
Avenue 52 south to Eisenhower Drive
Avenue 48
In its entirety through the City
Avenue 50
In its entirety through the City
Avenue 52
Avenida Bermudas east to City Limits
Avenue 54
In its entirety through the City
Avenue 58
In its entirety through the City
Avenue 60
In its entirety through the City
Calle Sinaloa
Eisenhower Drive east to Avenida Bermudas
Tampico
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Done Palms
Eisenhower Drive east to Washington Street
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Eisenhower Drive
In its entirety through the City
Fred Waring Drive
In its entirety through the City
Highway I I I
In its entirety through the City
Jefferson Street
In its entirety through the City
Madison Street
In its entirety through the City
Miles Avenue
In its entirety through the City
Monroe Street
In its entirety through the City
Washington Street
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In its entirety through the City
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The City Traffic Engineer shall erect and maintain appropriate signs on those streets affected by
this ordinance. Such signs shall be erected at all intersections of truck routes and at all intersections
of designated routes within the boundary lines of the city, or the terminus of the route.
Ordinance No. 518
Amend Municipal Code Section 12,56.011
Truck Routes Designated
Adopted: December 17, 2013
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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CITY OF LA QUINTA 1
I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
certify the foregoing to be a full, true„ and correct copy of Ordinance No. 518
which was introduced at a regular meeting on the 3rd day of December 2013, and
was adopted at a regular meeting held on the 17th day of December 2013, not
being less than 5 days after the date of introduction thereof.
I further certify that the foregoing Ordinance was posted in three places within the
City of La Quinta as specified in City Council Resolution No. 2006-115.
SUSAN MAYSELS, City Jerk
City of La Quinta, California
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, SUSAN MAYSELS, City Clerk of the City of La Quinta, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing ordinance was posted on December 18, 2013 pursuant to
Council Resolution.
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SUSAN MAYSELS, CityTlerk
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CITY / SA / HA / FA MEETING DATE: December 3, 201 3
ITEM TITLE: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND
THE LA QUINTA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
TRUCK ROUTES
AGENDA CATEGORY:
BUSINESS SESSION:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
STUDY SESSION:
PUBLIC HEARING:
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Move to take up Ordinance No. amending Section 112.56.011 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code to change the truck route designation list, by title and
number only and waive further reading; and
Move to introduce Ordinance No. amending Section 12.56.011 of the La
Quinta Municipal Code as set forth in said Ordinance, on first reading.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
• Truck routes restrict vehicles in excess of three tons to certain roads that are
designed to accommodate them (Attachment 1).
• Access to non -truck route roads is limited to deliveries/pick-up of
merchandise or construction supplies.
• Due to complaints from residents concerning noise and safety, staff
recommends removing Adams Street, Dune Palms Road, and Blackhawk
Way and adding Highway 111 to the list of approved truck routes in the
Municipal Code.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to their heavier weight, truck traffic reduces pavement life over time,
particularly on residential and collector streets. Therefore, limiting truck traffic to
certain arterial streets helps reduce pavement rehabilitation costs.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
As required by the Municipal Code, the City Traffic Engineer has recommended,
and the City Council has adopted, an Ordinance designating certain City streets as
truck routes in order to restrict access by vehicles in excess of three tons to roads
that have been designed to accommodate them. Periodically, it is necessary to
review these truck routes to determine if they are still appropriate and necessary
based on development patterns, location of commercial corridors, and noise
concerns from abutting properties.
Numerous complaints have been received regarding noise generated by passing
trucks on Adams Street, Dune Palms Road, and Blackhawk Way. Residents have
also expressed concerns about trucks driving on roads that are heavily used by
children walking to and from school. There are multiple schools adjacent to these
roads such as La Quinta High School, John Glenn Middle School, and Amelia
Earhart Elementary School with heavier pedestrian and vehicular traffic at the
beginning and ending of the school day that make large truck traffic problematic.
The City Traffic Engineer has reviewed these roads and has determined they are no
longer appropriate to be designated as truck routes.
Since most residential construction has been completed in this area of the City and
commercial areas can more easily be accessed through remaining truck routes,
staff believes the truck route classification for Adams Street, Dune Palms Road,
and Blackhawk Way could be eliminated without impacting home construction or
local businesses. The remaining truck routes are major through roads or are on
commercial corridors where this designation remains appropriate. The City Traffic
Engineer also recommends that Highway 1 1 1 be added to the truck route list since
this was not done when the City took ownership from the State.
ALTERNATIVES:
Since this action will address a number of resident concerns while updating the
City's truck routes, no alternatives are recommended.
Report prepared by: Bryan McKinney, Principal Engineer
Report approved for submission by: Timothy R. Jonasson, P.E.
Public Works Director/City Engineer
Attachment: 1. Vicinity and Truck Route Maps
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING: December 3, 2013
ITEM TITLE: INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE LA QUINTA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING TRUCK ROUTES
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STAFF CONTACT: Bryan McKinney, P.E., Principal Engineer
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