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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-23-17 Remove Citywide No Through Truck SignsRESOLUTION NO. R-23-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER R-18-22 REGARDING "NO THROUGH TRUCKS ZONE" AND APPROVAL TO REMOVE "NO THROUGH TRUCK" SIGNS CITYWIDE; PROVIDING FOR AND IMPLEMENTING ACTIONS RELATING THERETO; PROVIDING FOR A SAVINGS PROVISION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENERS' ERRORS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sebastian adopted Resolution Number R-18-22 on September 12, 2018, designating a certain roadway within the City limits of the City of Sebastian as a "No Through Trucks Zone"; and WHEREAS, that certain roadway is currently designated with City signage which reads "No Commercial Traffic"; and WHEREAS, throughout the City multiple roadways have been designated as "No Through Truck Zones" at the requests of citizens of the City of Sebastian; and WHEREAS, as stated on the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) website, "in accordance with Section 316.0745 of Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Transportation has adopted the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.. The MUTCD is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals;" and WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian is obligated to comply with the FDOT regulations in accordance with Florida law related to signage within the City limits; and WHEREAS, in order to comply with the outlined regulations, the current signage in place on City roadways relating to posted "No Through Truck Zones" which are not in compliance with the MUTCD standards must be removed in order to achieve compliance; and 1 WHEREAS, in order to comply with applicable law, rescission of Resolution R-18-22 is necessary at this time as well as City Council direction to remove approximately sixteen (16) "No Through Trucks Zone" signage citywide, including signs related to R-23-17 and within the remainder of the City limits. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA: SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. (a) The City Council of the City of Sebastian hereby adopts and incorporates into this Resolution the recitals (Whereas Clauses) set forth herein as the legislative and administrative findings and intent of the City Council. (b) The City of Sebastian has complied with all requirements and procedures of Florida law in processing and advertising this Resolution. SECTION 2. RESCISSION OF RESOLUTION NUMBER R-18-22 AND APPROVAL TO REMOVE "NO THROUGH TRUCK" SIGNS CITYWIDE (a) Resolution Number R-18-22 is hereby rescinded. (b) The City Manager is directed to remove the existing sixteen (16) "No Through Trucks Zone" signage citywide, including any signs related to R-23-17 and within the City limits. SECTION 3. SAVINGS. All prior actions of the City of Sebastian relating to matters contained herein as any and all related matters relating thereto, are hereby ratified and affirmed to the extent not superseded by the actions taken hereby. SECTION 4. CONFLICTS. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed. K SECTION 5. SCRIVENERS ERRORS. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager or designee, without need of further action by the City Council by filing a corrected copy of same with the City Clerk. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section, sentence, phrase, word, or portion of this Resolution not otherwise determined to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional. SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Council. PASSED AND ADOPTED this $t' day of August, 2023. ATTEST. �GI,U anette Williams, City Clerk 3 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Fred Jones, Mayor Approved as to form and Legality: - Jen ' er Cockcroft Es .' City Attorney q, Y Y CD SE, BAOSTIN HOME OF PELICAN ISLAND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TRANSMITTAL Council Meeting Date: August 8, 2023 Aeenda Item Title: City Council Approval of Resolution R-23-17 Rescinding Resolution R-18- 22 Regarding "No Through Trucks Zone" and approval to remove "No Through Trucks Zone" signs citywide Recommendation: Staff Recommends Approval of R-23-17 which rescinds Resolution R-18-22 as well as approval to remove all citywide "No Through Trucks Zone" signs to comply with Florida Department of Transportation's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Backeround: As stated on the Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) website, "in accordance with Section 316.0745 of Florida Statutes, the Florida Department of Transportation has adopted the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) by Rule 14-15.010, F.A.C.. The MUTCD is a compilation of national standards for all traffic control devices, including road markings, highway signs, and traffic signals." It is imperative that the City of Sebastian follow these outlined regulations. Related to recent Citizen Requests our Road Division Sign Shop has reviewed the MUTCD regulations regarding "No Through Trucks Zone" signage within the City. We have found that we are not currently meeting the MUTCD standards per these signs and recommend removal of all "No Through Trucks Zone" signs in order to be compliant. Per the MUTCD excerpt included in the attachment, all signage must be clearly stated for driver understanding as well as enforcement. In order for our signage to be compliant we would need to add additional notes and rules regarding gross vehicle weight and the limits per each roadway. In order to enforce those regulations we would need at least two Sebastian Police Officers to be trained as a motor carrier officer as well as purchase scales in order to weigh the commercial vehicles. The training is an extensive and costly process that would not be possible at this time. Therefore we are requesting the rescission of Resolution R-18-22 regarding "No Through Trucks Zone" as related to South Easy Street between Englar Drive and South Wimbrow. With City council approval we will remove all sixteen (16) "No Through Trucks Zone" signage citywide, including signs related to R-23-17 and within the remainder of the City limits. If Aeenda Item Requires Expenditure of Funds: Budgeted Amount: Not Applicable Total Cost: $0 Funds Utilized for Appropriation: None Attachments: 1. Resolution R-23-17 Rescinding Resolution R-18-22 2. Section 2B.36 Selective Exclusion Signs Excerpt from MUTCE 3. Citywide Mao of existing "No Throu jgh Trucks Zone" siena/ee� Administrative Services Department Review:'rol C i. -V- 1- l City Attorney Review: Procurement Division Review, if applicable: N/ City Manager Authorization: Date: ffhldod3 Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic a Control Devices (MUTCD) Back to 2003 Rev.1 Table of Contents I Back to Part 2 Table of Contents Chapter 213. Regulatory Signs Pagel 121314 Section 26.34 DO NOT ENTER Sign (R5-1) Search MUTCD Site: 0 ■i.l u S •.w m:��1a=aXYXrcel� Go Standard: The DO NOT ENTER (115-1) sign (see Figure 26-9) shall be used where traffic is prohibited from entering a restricted roadway. Fiaure 26-9 Traffic Prohibition Signs OtOX ® � XNo IFNXIFE 1m11O nn Lacs 101 cn) 1XAr?1c ntlpn 11111 /eennu MHUR En ii111711411 aRIl6 Xlltl-IDN CYCLES eg0Ni31!E0 XIRR[W1C1 ul !I[11111FII ltdlAvns MI I[Itea �IyXyX !Nr1ft] ry,!ygy Guidance: The DO NOT ENTER sign, if used, should be placed directly in view of a road user at the point where a road user could wrongly enter a divided highway, one-way roadway, or ramp (see Figure 2B-10). The sign shoull be mounted on the right side of the roadway, facing traffic that might enter the roadway or ramp in the wrong direction. If the DO NOT ENTER sign would be visible to traffic to which it does not apply, the sign should be turned away from, or shielded from, the view of that traffic. Option: The DO NOT ENTER sign may be installed where it is necessary to emphasize the one-way traffic movemen on a ramp or turning lane. A second DO NOT ENTER sign on the left side of the roadway may be used, particularly where traffic approaches from an intersecting roadway (see Figure 2B-10). Fiaure 2B-10 Example of Wrong -Way Signing for a Divided Highway with a Median Width of 9 m (30 ft) or Greater ryu.r.�e [xM..IwwTx�vaWYw.a.u.rW^..r w.wr.�nbn.nm W 9.own. J �O Section 28.35 WRONG WAY Sign (R5-1a) Option: The WRONG WAY (R5-1a) sign (see Figure 213-9) may be used as d supplement to the DO NOT ENTER sign where an exit ramp intersects a crossroad or a crossroad intersects a one-way roadway in a manner that does not physically discourage or prevent wrong -way entry (see Figure 213-10). Guidance: If used, the WRONG WAY sign should be placed at a location along the exit ramp or the one-way roadway farther from the crossroad than the DO NOT ENTER sign (see Section 2E.50). Section 2B.36 Selective Exclusion Signs Support: Selective Exclusion signs (see Figure 213-9) give notice to road users that State or local statutes or ordinam exclude designated types of traffic from using particular roadways or facilities. Standard: If used, Selective Exclusion signs shall clearly indicate the type of traffic that is excluded. Support: Typical exclusion messages include: A. No Trucks (R5-2); B. NO MOTOR VEHICLES (R5-3); C. COMMERCIAL VEHICLES EXCLUDED (R54); D. TRUCKS (VEHICLES) WITH LUGS PROHIBITED (R5-5); E. No Bicycles (R5-6); F. NON -MOTORIZED TRAFFIC PROHIBITED (R5-7); G. MOTOR -DRIVEN CYCLES PROHIBITED (R5-8); and H. Hazardous Material Prohibited (R14-3) (see Section 213.52). Option: Appropriate combinations or groupings of these legends into a single sign, such as PEDESTRIANS BICYCLE' MOTOR -DRIVEN CYCLES PROHIBITED (RS-10a), or PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLES PROHIBITED (R5-10b) m be used. Guidance: If an exclusion is governed by vehicle weight, a Weight Limit sign (see Section 2B.49) should be used inste of a Selective Exclusion sign. The Selective Exclusion sign should be placed on the right side of the roadway at an appropriate distance from the intersection so as to be clearly visible to all road users turning into the roadway that has the exclusion. The PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED (115-10c) or No Pedestrian Crossing (R9-3a) sign should be installed so as to be clearly visible to pedestrians at a location where an alternative route is available. Option: The NO TRUCKS (R5-2a) sign may be used as an alternate to the No Trucks (R5-2) symbol sign. The PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED (R5-10c) or No Pedestrian Crossing (R9-3a) sign may also be used at underpasses or elsewhere where pedestrian facilities are not provided.