19 - Amending Traffic Code Section 31-51 Operation of Vehicles Division 3 Truck Routes

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Item No. 19 070 M#PWA TO: City Council John Godwin, City Manager FROM: Bob Hundley, Chief of Police SUBJECT: AMMENDING TRAFFIC CODE SECTION 31-51 DATE: October 29, 2018 BACKGROUND: The Traffic Code Ordinance 31-51(c) details probable cause for an officer to stop any truck on a public street other than a designated truck route for a reasonable amount of time to verify compliance with the truck route ordinance, Article II, Operations of Vehicles, Division 3 Truck Routes. STATUS OF ISSUE: The ordinance, as written, has resulted in some difficulties in enforcement and prosecution, and that the proposed amendment, which changes the exception for deliveries and pickups off the designated through truck routes to a defense to prosecution, will make enforcement and prosecution much easier. BUDGET: There is no impact to the budget. RECOMMENDATION: A motion to amend the ordinance as presented to the council is recommended.