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REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Ci Council 7.2. Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Administration Se tember 15, 2008 effre A. Beahen, Chief of Police Item Description Reviewed by Request for Parking Change - 1915` and Lowell Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator Reviewed by Action Requested Council approval of the attached neighborhood request for parking changes in the area of 191" and Lowell. Background/Discussion The Fire Chief and I have been getting complaints from the residents who reside in the area of 19150 and Lowell, east of the High School Athletic Fields. These fields are heavily used all summer and even heavier in the fall. The parents and spectators who attend the football and soccer games often park on the residential streets east of the fields, causing congestion and traffic concerns almost every evening. The street measures 30' across and with cars parked on both sides of the street that leaves only 12-14' of pass through space for emergency vehicles. That is not enough room for fire apparatus. The neighbors who complained wanted us to post the streets no parking on one side of each block. I did not agree to do so, instead I asked that the residents get a petition together or signatures showing that there was agreement to having one side of each street posted. I wanted to prevent posting prohibiting parking in front of a residence where the homeowner was not in agreement with the neighborhood plan as it affects the residents as well. The residents in the area were surveyed and they did come to an agreement. They are asking for the north side of 191sT Avenue as well as the east side of Lowell Street to be posted "No Parking Anytime". They also asked that there be no parking within 100' of all intersections on 190t`', 191sT, Lowell, and 190' Circle. These are reasonable requests supported by the Fire Chief and me. The residents also requested temporary no parking signs due to the public safety concern. We did place 62 temporary no-parking signs. Financial Impact There will be 62 signs needed, with posts and signs, the cost will be approximately $1,600 which could come from Council Contingency funds. Attachments Letter from the residents of the School View Addition C:\Documents and Settings\jmillez\Local Settings\Tempoxary Internet Files\OLK3E\Action Requested.doc