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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1998 0715 CC REG ITEM 10CITEM 10 • G o CITY OF MOORPAIM CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting Agenda Report City of Moorpark ACTION: do fed 2eso. No . -in,- 14 Q2- TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Kirk J. Evans, Sr. Management Analyst DATE: June 29, 1998 (Council Meeting 7/15/98) SUBJECT: Consider Resolution No. to Establish a Bail Schedule for Violations of the Municipal Traffic Code, Which Apply to Vehicle Parking EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This presents for City Council consideration, a resolution rescinding the bail schedule established by Council in March 1993, and establishing a new schedule for violations of the municipal traffic code relative to vehicle parking. All penalties for violations on the prior schedule (except for parking in a disabled person space) were $30.00 each. The new proposed schedule sets these penalties at $40.00 each and leaves the penalty for parking in a disabled person space unchanged at $280.00. I i�.Y�i7•X�� A. Background In 1984, the City of Moorpark adopted its own municipal code sections addressing parking violations. These sections allow Moorpark Police and Parking Enforcement officers to cite the Moorpark Municipal Code rather than the California Vehicle Code when parking infractions occur. Since 1984, the City has retained the majority of fines collected for parking violations (except for the 1991 State /County Surcharge of $5.00 per citation) because of Council's action creating the municipal traffic code. The bail schedule for parking violations in the City of Moorpark has remained essentially unchanged since July 1991. In March 1993 Council did increase the disabled person parking penalty to $280.00 and added new $30.00 penalties to address vehicles blocking curb cuts and ramps designed for disabled persons. All other violation penalties on the schedule remained set at $30.00, as they had been since July 1991. 1 000145 B. Request Pursuant to a recommendation by the Budget and Finance Committee - members: Mayor Hunter and Council member Wozniak - staff surveyed parking citations issued by the three major cities surrounding the City of Moorpark (see Exhibit "B "). C. Findinsas Average bail amounts for the adopted schedule of parking violations, exclusive of penalties related to parking, blocking or obstructing a "Disabled Person" space, for the three surrounding cities are: • Thousand Oaks - $40.00 • Camarillo - $36.32 • Simi Valley - $36.94 • Average all cities - $37.88 Moorpark's current bail schedule falls 26.3% below the average of surrounding cities. Selection of a uniform $40.00 penalty for violations of all sections of the Moorpark Municipal Traffic Code would be consistent with Thousand Oaks' approach. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 98- establishing a new bail schedule for violations of the municipal traffic code which apply to vehicle parking. PA 00014E RESOLUTION NO. 98 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 93 -924, AND ESTABLISHING A BAIL SCHEDULE FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL TRAFFIC CODE, WHICH APPLY TO VEHICLE PARKING WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Moorpark desires to increase bail amounts for parking violations in the City of Moorpark to be more reflective of bail amounts applied in the cities surrounding Moorpark NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Resolution 93 -924 is hereby repealed effective immediately. SECTION 2. That all infractions of the Moorpark Municipal Traffic Code which apply to vehicle parking, as listed in Exhibit "A" be subject to payment of a bail amount as specified therein. SECTION 3. That all infractions of the Moorpark Municipal Traffic Code which apply to vehicle parking, as listed in Exhibit "A" which are not paid to the City of Moorpark within 10 days of the mailing of the notice of parking violation, shall be subject to a ten dollar late charge, in addition to the established bail amount referred to in Section 1 of this resolution. SECTION 4. That this Resolution shall be effective and operative immediately. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of July, 1998. ATTESTED: Debbie Traffenstedt, City Clerk 3 Patrick Hunter, Mayor EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. 98 - Municipal Code Section Description Bail Amount 10.04.150 Parallel parking over 18" from the curb (also vehicle parked the wrong way) $40.00 10.04.160 Angle parking $40.00 10.04.170 Time limit parking zones $40.00 10.04.180 Parking or stopping in "Disabled Person" space $280.00 10.04.190 Prohibited parking: (a) within an intersection $40.00 (b) on a crosswalk (except a bus) $40.00 (c) within a safety zone $40.00 (d) within 15' from a fire station entrance or exit $40.00 (e) unattended vehicle within 15' of a fire hydrant $40.00 (f) in front of a private or public driveway $40.00 (g) on a sidewalk $40.00 (h) obstructing a construction zone $40.00 (i) double parking $40.00 0) no parking zone, red curb, or signs prohibiting $40.00 (k) traffic hazard $40.00 (1) across parallel parking stall lines $40.00 (m) beyond parking stall causing hazard $40.00 (n) in a bus loading zone $40.00 (o) on a bridge $40.00 (p) block sidewalk curb cutout for a wheelchair access $40.00 P W / KCG9e0971 K"10el29/9b 00014S 10.04.200 Prohibited or restricted parking 10.04.210 Parking on a hill over 3% grade without turning wheels 10.04.220 72 hour limit 10.04.240 Commercial vending within 500 feet of a school 10.04.250 Parking in loading zones 10.04.270 Parking in bus loading zones 10.04.300 Commercial vehicle parking in a residential area Other violations of the Municipal Traffic Code 0001Lk $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 $40.00 EXHIBIT B Moorpark Police Department kvj u4;_UL1111u] TO: John Nowak, Assistant City Manager FROM: Captain Mike Lewis <E' ) DATE: June 2, 1998 SUBJECT: Bail Amount for Parking Violations Attached are copies of parking citations from Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley and Moorpark. As you will see, our bail schedule is pretty much below what neighboring cities have established by anywhere from $5.00 to $10.00 per violation. Please let me know if you desire any additional information. c: Steve Kueny, City Manager Don Reynolds, Administrative Services Manager 00() 3.%E7ti b. <+s •�i�t w il.r:tifi.a M!ti:�if. ti. , �. iwtv,��+;,�rdti THOUSAND OAKS ;POLICE,DEPARTMENTV NOTICE OF ILLEGAL PARKING OFFICE COPY DATE TIME A PARKING R.D. P MAKE OF VEHICLE COLOR LICENSE NO. REGISTRATION EXPIRATION IV. I. N. (LAST 4 DIGITS) LOCATION OFFICER I.D. NO. 4 -3.402 Parking in loading zone $40.00 4 -3.403 Parking in passenger loading zone $40.00 4 -3.404 Parking in bus loading zone $40.00 4 -3.405 Parallel parking over 18" from the curb / or wrong way $40.00 4 -3.407 Prohibited parking $40.00 4 -3.407 (a) Within an intersection $40.00 4 -3.407 (b) On a crosswalk (except a bus) $40.00 4 -3.407 (c) Within a safety zone $40.00 4 -3.407 (d) Within 15' from a fire station entrance or exit $40.00 4 -3.407 (e) Unattended vehicle within 15' of a fire hydrant $40.00 4 -3.407 (f) In front of a public or private driveway $40.00 4 -3.407 (g) On a sidewalk, on median island $40.00 4 -3.407 (h) Obstructing a construction zone $40.00 4 -3.407 (i) Double parking $40.00 4 -3.407 Q) No parking zone, red curb or signs prohibiting $40.00 4 -3.407 (k) Traffic hazard $40.00 4-3.407(1) Not in a designated space /not within lines $40.00 4 -3.410 72 hours limit $40.00 4 -3.410 (c) Non- motorized vehicle in street $40.00 4 -3.414 Commercial vehicle parked in residential area, not work related $40.00 4 -3.416 Overtime parking $40.00 4 -3.417 Parking, blocking or obstructing "Disabled Parking" space $280.00 4 -3.418 Permit parking area only $40.00 The registered owner or lessee of the vehicle charged with the violation(s) described above shall do one of the following to answer charges within 21 days of citation date or within 10 days of the mailing of the notice of parking violation: • Pay the civil parking penalty, by mail or in person to the City of Thousand Oaks using the attached envelope, or t: • Deny liability, request a review of the citation by telephone, in person, or by mail. Review forms are available at City Hall and the Police Dept. (Section 40200.7 C.V.C.). Repeated offenses: vehicles may be impounded for repeated violations of parking and standing regulations. Contact the City at (805) 449 -2201 for information. Failure to pay penalty will result in the Dept. of Motor Vehicles demanding payment of penalty plus delinquency charges when vehicle registration renewal is due. (Section 4760 & 4763 C.V.C.). CD W F- N O X 4" 0001.5. MAY -28 -98 THU 01:16 PM VCSO CAMARILLO P.D. FAX NO- 805 388 5110 1- o U-) O Cn-f OF CAMARIUA PARKING CITATION (W DATE TIME RD, BEAT vg"CLf MAKE YEAR BODY COIDR STATE i =mr; EXP. o^TE vIN LOCATION OF VIOLATION Kff I CODE I sEMPI MrICRIPnoN VAfl 0 t CM 11- 12,010 Parked to PuCfit Property OW 72 HOW $ 35 02 JCM 1 11.20 010 - Vahlcle For SAN on HlphwayfPrWom Pmpony f 35 Ro Trw Obearred 0 CM 11.10,020 - Porked in AI(ayAoadwV Zone f 35 DW CM 1120 -010 - Owr jr hom CurWVftV Side d Rmd f 35 05 CM 1120.060 - BlockkV Tm t - No B Foot cmanum f 36 06 cm 1120.090 - No ft Idrtp Zorw - ftn of Rod CVrb f 35 07 CM 11 -amps - Not in DoeiWW( d Sp&c*A) M Line t 35 05 CM 11.20.100 - 0y"Irm PA*kV f 35 09 CM 11.20.120 - BIoCMna or WKNn 5 FeN of DrWwoy f 35 10 CM 11.20.170 - CornnvrclW YOM@ In Rq"mial Zde t 3$ 11 CM 1120,210 - Perked in Other Van DrWrmW f 35 12 CM 11.20.220 - "WW Vfhlc* ProhlbW f 35 13 CV 21113(6) - Prohibited Pa king on SdmoVPerk Prouty S 35 14 CV 22500(0) - Perked wKNn In4raoctlon f 35 15 CV 2E500(D) - Parked In Cmvw4Wk S 35 18 CV 22$00111 - Pwked to Sidewalk f 35 17 CV 22600(h) - OOUWW Parked f 35 18 CV 22300,1 - ParAedlSfo90 to FW Lame f W 19 GV 2251 a - "ud within 1$ feet d Fn hydrant S 35 10 CV 22W7.9(A) - DNabNd Pomona hAdnp - No PWndl 0Wp4rj d f290 21 CV 22507-510 or C) - Bkrc" or Obslrudinp Poe" Sobw for WOW W f2e0 22 CV 22522 - WIINn 3 Feet of $ Wawalk Aowcs Nmw for DisebleJ f2E0 ISSUED BY: OFFICER b UO. IMPORTANT-SEE REVERSE SIDE PARKING CLERK P. 02. 0001J� l SIMI VALLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT 89062 NOTIr_F OF ILLEGAL PARKING #w. � -:r:;. a �: w.t s. �... = a �ya.k,_{air.s.•:aca. DATE TIME ❑ AM I DAY OF WEEK 19 ❑PM MTWTH F SS YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY STYLE COLOR VEH LIC NO. STATE REG. EXP. LAST 4 11 OF V.I.N. LOCATION OF VIOLATION Issued by: I.D. No. BEAT Notice: This Vehicle is parked in violation of the indicated Municipal Code and/or California Vehicle Code (Sections) VIO. SECTION ODE PROHIBITED PARKING VIOLATION DESCRIPTION FINE 7220 SVMC City Street - Posted -No Parking- and/or Red Curb 535.00 7225 SVMC City Street- Exceeding specified time kink 525.00 7235 SVMC PrivalelPublic Property - Posted -No Parking' andoi Red Curb: Exceeding time lima: Posted loading me $35.00 7240 SVMC City Street - Parked on hill without blocking or turning wheels /award curb Moo 7245 SVMC Public right -of -way - Parked on parkway or sidewalk $35.00 7260 SVMC City StieeVAlley - Parked in excess 0172 hours; vehicle may be towed (22651k V.C.I $35.00 4 -9.302 SVMC Private(Public Property- Parked vehicle and/or contents For Sale/Rent 56000 4.9.401 SVMC City Street - Commercial vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of over 10,000 IN in a residenlal area $60.00 21113(a) VC Public Grounds - Vehicle stopped or parked in unautlwr¢ed area swoo 225"x) VC Unattended vehicle left within an intersection $30.00 22501)(b) VC Unattended vehicle left within a crosswalk 530.00 22500(e) VC Unattended vehicle blocking/limiting access to pubtiUpivate driveway $30.00 22500(h) VC City street - double parkinryblocking boric lane $30.00 22500.1 VC Parked in designated FIRE LANE, posted sign andlor curb marked lire lane $60.00 22502(x) VC City Street - Parked wrong my; am IT Iran curb: - head -in-: MC wheel .01 toucNng curb $30.00 22507.8(a) VC Privale/Public Property, parked in posted and marked disabled spare $285.00 Private7Public Property, blocking/obsbuctirg a disabled space $60.00 PvVPublic Prop. parked on boundary Imes of disabled space, includes crosshatch lines $110.00 City Street. parked within 15 feet of a lire hydrant $40.00 15(a)vc City Street, unattended vehicle wan motor running 530.00 Parked/stopped on railroad tracks or within 7 111 feet of nearest rail 54000 City Street - Parked within 3 feet of a sidewalk access ramp for the disabled 540.00 22526(a) I VC City Street - Gridlock, stopped in marked crosswalk or intersection: obstructing Cm55 traffic SSS.00 IMPORTANT — READ CAREFULLY The registered ownerAessee MUST respond to violation within 21 days of citation date or 15 days after mailing of the "No!ice of Delinquency. Pay listed civil parking penalty Deny responsibility, request an Administrative Review Unpaid parking violations will be forwarded to the Department 01 Motor Vehicles and may affect vehicle registration (4760 and 4763 C.V.C.) To contest this citation, contact the Department of General Services at (805) 583 -6736. (Revised 12195) STATION COPY FtN t 1t(v�'; 11 -- -- - -- - — - - - - -- — -- _..:vow MOORPARK POLICE DEPARTMENT NOTICE OF ILLEGAL PARKING AM DATE: TIME: PM PARKING RD: MAKE OF VEHICLE COLOR LICENSE NUMBER REGISTRATION EXPIRATION V.I.N. (LAST 4 DIGITS) LOCATION: OFFICER: I.D.NO. M[N)RPAPK MI IIJ14`10A1 �nnr ccnr —.. The registered owner or lessee of the vehicle charged with the violations(s) described above shall do one of the following to answer charges within 21 days of citauon date or within 10 days of the mailing of the notice of parking violauon: Pay the civil penalty by mail or In person to the City of Moorpark Finance Department, using the attached envelope, or Deny liability by requesting a review of the citation by telephone, in person, or by mail. Review forms are available at Moorpark City Hall (805) 5296864 (Section 40200.7 CVC) A late payment will be assessed additional penalties. Repeated offenses: Vehicles may be Impounded for repeated violations of parking and standing regulations (Sections 22651 (t) and 22651.3(a) CVC). Failure to pay penalty will result in the Department of Motor Vehicles demanding payment of penalty plus delinquency charges when the vehicle registration renewal is due (Sections 4760 and 4763 CVC). POLICE COPY TOTAL BUSINESS PRINTING (905) 531 -0142 Z O �1 ;tea i✓J r- t 3 v x :r14 H; a 0001 L 10.04.150 Parallel parking/stopping/standing over 18" from curb also vehicles parked the wrong way) $ 30.00 10.04.160 (B) Angle parking only zone $ 30.00 10.04.170 Time limited parking marked: $ 30.00 10.04.180 Park or slop in a "disabled person" space $ 280,00 10.04.190 Prohibited parking or stopping areas (A) Within an intersection $ 3000 (B) On a crosswalk (except for a bus) $ 30.00 (C) Within a safety zone $ 3000 (D) Within 15' of a fire station entrance or exit $ 30,00 (E) Unattended vehicle within 15' of a fire hydrant $ 30.00 (F) In front of a private or public driveway $ 30.00 (G) On a sidewalk s 3000 (H) Obstructing a construction zone $ 30.00 (1) Double parking $ 30.00 (J) No parking or stopping zone (signs or markings) —rime $ 30,00 Sheet Sweeping 5Wf (violation if marked) Unattached Trailer (violation if marked) (Iq Crealing a traffic hazard $ 3000 (L) Across parallel parking stall lines $ 30.00 (N1) Beyond parking stall, causing a hazard $ 30.00 (N) In a bus loading zone $ 30.00 (0) On a bridge $ 30.00 (P) Block sidewalk curb cutout for a wheelchair access $ 30,00 10.04.220 (A) 72 hour parking limit $ 3000 10.04.240 (A) Commercial vending vehicles near schools $ 30,00 10.04.300 Commercial vehicle (GVW 10,000 lbs. +) parking in a residential area ideliveries excluded $ 30.00 The registered owner or lessee of the vehicle charged with the violations(s) described above shall do one of the following to answer charges within 21 days of citauon date or within 10 days of the mailing of the notice of parking violauon: Pay the civil penalty by mail or In person to the City of Moorpark Finance Department, using the attached envelope, or Deny liability by requesting a review of the citation by telephone, in person, or by mail. Review forms are available at Moorpark City Hall (805) 5296864 (Section 40200.7 CVC) A late payment will be assessed additional penalties. Repeated offenses: Vehicles may be Impounded for repeated violations of parking and standing regulations (Sections 22651 (t) and 22651.3(a) CVC). Failure to pay penalty will result in the Department of Motor Vehicles demanding payment of penalty plus delinquency charges when the vehicle registration renewal is due (Sections 4760 and 4763 CVC). POLICE COPY TOTAL BUSINESS PRINTING (905) 531 -0142 Z O �1 ;tea i✓J r- t 3 v x :r14 H; a 0001 L