2010-016 ORD APPROVING PLACEMENT OF SIGNAL LIGHT AND PEDESTRIAN CROSSWALK AT 33RD ST SE AND LAMAR AVEORDINANCE NO. 2010-016
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31-
65(b) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS;
APPROVING THE PLACEMENT OF A SIGNAL LIGHT A1VD PEDESTRIAIV
CROSSWALK AT 33RD STREET SE AND LAMAR AVENUE; MAKING
OTHER FINDIIVGS A1VD PROVISIOIVS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT;
PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A
SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regular meeting of March 2, 2010,
considered a request to place a signal light and pedestrian crosswalk at 33rd Street SE
and Lamar Avenue and approved the request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are
hereby in all things approved.
Section 2. That the Traffic Control Map adopted in Paragraph (b) of Section 31-
65 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, be, and the same is
hereby, amended to include the following signal light and pedestrian crosswalk in
accordance with Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof:
"Placement of a signal light to control traffic coming from the
private property located north of the intersection of 33rd St. SE and
Lamar Avenue and to add Pedestrian Crosswalk on the west and
south sides of the intersection at 33rd Street SE and Lamar Avenue."
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in
conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by
the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now
pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying,
or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the
municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage
of this ordinance.
Section S. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that
this ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the
invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance
shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 6. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance
shall be guilty of a Misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in
accordance with provisions of Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of
Ordinances and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above-
enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. That by a supermajority vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, the City
Council voted to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of this
ordinance.
Section 8. That this ordinance shall become effective from and after its passage
of the first reading and publication as required by law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of April, 2010.
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ATTEST:
C)Jice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent Mc 1 ar, ity Attorney
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Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010, at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Matt Frierson (arrived during item #3)
2. Ray Banks
3. Jon McFadden
4. Stephen Holmes
5. George Kimbrough
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle.
Councilman Joe McCarthy was present a council liaison member
The meeting was called to order at 5:17pm by Chairman Kimbrough. A quorum
was established by 5 members being present.
Mr. Kimbrough asked the commission members to review the submitted minutes
of the February 2, 2010 meeting. Mr. Banks made a motion to approve the
minutes which was seconded by Mr. Holmes and passed 4-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #3 regarding the discussion and action for a
request to place a school zone at the new Paris High School on S. Collegiate
from Jefferson Rd south to Loop 286. After discussion of this item Mr. Holmes
made a motion for the placement of a school zone at this location. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Banks and passed 5-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #4 regarding discussion and action concerning a
request for a school zone in the 2000 block 24th SE. Mr Tuttle informed the
members that the City Engineer did not recommend placement of a school zone
at this location. After discussion of this item a motion to deny the request was
made by Mr. Holmes and second by Mr. Banks. Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #5 regarding discussion and action concerning
traffic study at 33rd SE & Lamar. Mr Tuttle advised members that TXDOT had
completed the traffic study and recommended a traffic signal be placed to control
traffic leaving the Continental Village apartments into the intersection. A
pedestrian crossing at west side and south side of intersection was also
proposed. After discussion of this item Mr. McFadden made a motion for
placement of traffic signal and pedestrian crosswalk at this location and
seconded by Mr. Banks. Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #6 regarding a request for placement of a no
parking zone in 200 block 2"d SW. Mr. Tuttle advised members that Fire Marshall
Dale Maberry requested the placement of a no parking zone in front of Christians
in Action to keep entrance clear for emergency vehicles. After discussion of this
item Mr. Holmes made a motion to place a no parking zone at this location.
Motion was second by Mr. Frierson and carried 5-0.
Mr. Kimbrough moved to item #7 regarding presentation of information
concerning school zones within the city and placement of cell phone use signage
in school zones. Mr. Tuttle informed members that city staff was in the process of
installing cell phone usage signs in the school zones. Mr. Tuttle also informed
members that some school zones may need to be moved to be in compliance
with regulations and if so a change in ordinance may be needed.
Mr Kimbrough moved to item #8 regarding future agenda items. There were no
future agenda items.
Mr. Holmes moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr Frierson at 5:38pm. Motion
carried 5-0.
Submitted by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle