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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1999 1006 CC REG ITEM 10GTO: FROM: DATE: -12 . 22-. (C.) ITEM /p. CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting ACTION•��! i (_, ^.`� (il i P(.'tPL� //,' t't °l in MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Honorable City Council Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk I-DeFF September 30, 1999 (CC Meeting of 10/6/99) SUBJECT: Consider Response from California Transportation Commission Concerning Prohibiting Trucks on State Route 118 from State Route 23 West to State Route 126 BACKGROUND At the City Council's May 5, 1999 meeting, Resolution No. 99 -1604 was adopted requesting that the California Transportation Commission (CTC) direct the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to proceed with efforts necessary to prohibit trucks on State Route (SR) 118 from SR -23 west to SR -126. A response letter was received dated June 2, 1999 and is attached. The attached letter provides an overview of the local agency truck restriction process, which requires a public review period and preparation of a Truck Restriction Report. The proposed truck restriction is subject to California Environmental Quality Act review. The first step in the process would be to adopt a resolution informing the appropriate Caltrans district office of the proposed restriction and including in the resolution the California Vehicle Code Section providing the authority for the truck restriction. STAFF RECOMNJENDATION Direct staff as deemed appropriate. Attachment: Letter from CTC dated 6/2/99 0004GS EDWAIE. SYLVESTER, Chakni n JERFAAAN F. NALUSEY JAMES W ;KELLOGG ROGER & KOZBERG DANA W, REED ESTEBASk F- TORRES ROBERT Al WOLF SENATOR BETTY KARNETTE. Ex Offido ASSEMBLYMAN TOM TORLAK,SON. Ex Ortido ROBERT I. REMEN, Executive Director June 2, 1999 STATE OF CAUFOFM CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 1120 N STREET, MS-62 P.O. BOX 942873 SACRAMENTO 942734=1 FAX (916) 8532134 FAX(916)654-4364 (916) 6541245 Mayor Patrick Hunter City of Moorpark 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, CA 93021 Dear Mayor Hunter: GRAY DA1114 GOVERNOR We have received your transmittal of Council Resolution No.. 99-1604 requesting that the California Transportation Commission direct the California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans) to proceed with efforts necessary to prohibit trucks on State Route 118, between State Routes 23 and 126. In accordance with California Vehicle Code Sections 21101, 35701, 35702, and related sections, Caltrans has prepared an overview of the local agency truck restriction process (see enclosure). This process requires a public review period and preparation of a Truck Restriction Report (see Truck Restriction Report Checklist, enclosed). We recommend that you coordinate your proposal with: Mr. Frank Quon, Caltrans District 7 Traffic Operations Division Chief, (213) 897 -0362 Ventura County the City of Somis any other local agencies that may be affected by a truck restriction For assistance in satisfying the requirements of the truck restriction process, please contact Mr. Asif Haq, Chief, Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations and Permits at (916)654 -6099. Sincerely, EDWARD B. SYLVESTER Chairman cc: Asif Haq, Caltrans Harried Benouar, Caltrans L_,8fephen Maller, Caltrans Enclosures (2) 00046G OVERVIEW OF THE LOCAL AGENCY TRUCK RESTRICTION PROCESS For State Highways in accordance with CVC Sections 21101, 35701, 35702, and their related sections 1. Local Agency Prepares a Draft Truck Restriction Ordinance Or Resolution. The local agency initiates the review process for restricting trucks on a state highway by preparing a draft ordinance or resolution and informing the appropriate Caltrans district office of the proposed restriction. The ordinance or resolution must cite the CVC Section providing the authority for the truck restriction. Caltrans districts should notify the Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations and Permits in writing as soon as possible after learning of a truck restriction proposal. Districts should request and forward copies of draft ordinances or resolutions from the local agencies to the Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations and Permits. These will also be forwarded to Headquarters Legal and Environmental Programs for review. 2. Local Agency Prepares An Initial Study. The local agency prepares an initial study. The initial study provides the information necessary to justify the proposed restriction and may also indicate if the proposed restriction is subject to CEQA review. The initial study allows the preliminary submittal of information by Caltrans, local agencies, California Highway Patrol staff, as well as initial comments from the trucking industry, affected industries and citizen groups. It should include the proposed restriction type, location, existing conditions, alternatives, maintenance and safety considerations on the alternative route(s), any initial public comment, and conditions that may involve further CEQA compliance. 3. Public Review And Comment Period. During the public review period the local agency gives public notice of the proposed truck restriction and public hearings may be advertised and held. All documentation acquired to date, regarding the proposed truck restriction, should be available for public review prior to and at the public hearing. 4. Local Agency Receives Comments And Prepares A Final Truck Restriction Report. The local agency considers all comments received. If the local agency still wants to proceed with the proposed restriction, a final truck restriction report, including any comment revisions and the draft restriction ordinance or resolution, is prepared and forwarded to the Caltrans district office. The District Director forwards the report with the District's recommendations to the Chief, Traffic Operations Program, at Caltrans Headquarters. 5. The Traffic Operations Program Submits A Recommendation To The Director's Office. The Office of Commercial Vehicle Operations and Permits, Traffic Operations Program, in cooperation with Caltrans Headquarters Environmental and Legal Programs, will prepare a recommendation regarding the truck restriction and submit it to the Director's Office. 6. The Director issues a written approval of the draft truck restriction. 7. The local agency passes the final truck restriction ordinance or resolution. S. Restriction sio-ns are erected and the restriction is enforced. 0004G'iy TRUCK RESTRICTION REPORT CHECKLIST Approval of requests for restrictions will be contingent upon the identification and documentation of any impacts on highway safety and structural integrity, the environment and operational efficiency. This checklist is presented as a guideline only. All of the items on this checklist may not be applicable to a specific proposal. I. COVER The cover of the document clearly states the Caltrans District, County, Route and postmile limits of the proposal. Any proposed local ordinance or resolution number should also be placed on the cover. II. PROPOSAL STATEMENT The proposed restriction and references to specific codes, regulations and any local ordinances or resolutions are clearly presented in the proposal statement. If exemptions to general rules apply, cite appropriate statutory law or regulations. III. JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PROPOSAL Depends on rationale: safety, noise, hazardous materials, air quality, bridge weight limit, construction zones, seasonal operation, etc. Analyses of present and future safety, operational (capacity, geometrics) and/or structural adequacy supporting the restriction. A description of existing versus proposed conditions. Supporting data tables, maps and/or photographs. Analysis of environmental considerations for the restriction proposal with an explanation of impacts and mitigation measures. Existing and future planned land uses. Analysis of the impact on interstate and intrastate commerce. Analysis of the economic impact on communities, shippers and trucking companies due to increased travel distances. Analysis and recommendations of any alternative routes that can safely accommodate any California legal commercial motor vehicles and serve the area in which such segment is located. Evidence of consultation with the local governments in which the segment is located as well as the Governor or Governor's representatives of any adjacent State that might be directly affected by such a restriction. Results of any public hearings. IV. APPENDICES Copies of any draft local restriction ordinances or resolutions. Copies of any supportive correspondence or documents for the restriction. Minutes of public hearings. (This can be a cassette tape.) t DU®46t3