16-Ordinance approving the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of 3rd NW and ProvineCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date:
Originating Department:
Presented By:
A.genda Item No.:
06/06/2011
Council Date:
Police
Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle
16.
06/27/2011
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
First reading.
POLICY ISSUE(S):
Stop Sign - Intersection of 3rd NW & Provine
BACKGROUND:
A request was made to the traffic commission regarding the intersection of 3`d NW & Provine. The
traffic in this intersection is currently not controlled by a traffic device. A complaint was received that
traffic not being regulated at this intersection created a traffic hazard. A review of Police records
revealed three non-injury accidents at this intersection within the last five years.
The stop sign request was presented to the traffic commission on April 5, 2011 which recommended a
stop sign be placed at the intersection for east and westbound traffic.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
PLACE STOP SIGN FOR EAST AND WEST BOUND TRAFFIC AT 3RD NW & PROVINE.
EXHIBITS:
Ordinance, board minutes, and photographs
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City of Paris Revised 2/04/08
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Attorney/ordwork/Stop Sign 3rd & Provine Draft 2 Ord 6-27-11
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUIVCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN SECTION 31-65, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS;
ESTABLISHING A STOP SIGN ON PROVINE STREET AT 3RD STREET NW
STOPPING EAST-BOUND AND WEST-BOUND TRAFFIC; MAKING OTHER
FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A
REPEALER CLUASE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A
PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Paris Traffic Commission is charged with reviewing and
evaluating proposals to add or remove traffic control devices on City streets and roadways
throughout the City of Paris; and,
WHEREAS, among those traffic control devices evaluated by the Traffic Commission
is the placement of stop signs at various intersections throughout the City; and,
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regular meeting of April 5, 2011,
considered and evaluated a request for the placement of a stop sign at the intersection of
3rd NW and Provine Street, to stop the East-bound and West-bound traffic on Provine
Street and, having done so, found and determined that the placement of stop signs at this
location in the City of Paris is necessary to protect the health and safety and is in the best
interests of the citizens of the City of Paris.
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 of the City of Paris, Texas, Section 31-65,
Chapter 31, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas, as amended, be, and the
same is hereby further amended to include the following stop signs:
"Stop Sign - on Provine Street at 3rd NW Street stopping East-bound and
West-bound traffic."
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provision 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.
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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 provision 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 Ciry 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 _ ayes and _ nays, the City
Council voted to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of this ordinance.
Section B. 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 27th day of June, 2011.
Joe McCarthy, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Janice Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, City Attorney
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Minutes
Traffic Commission
City of Paris
The Traffic Commission met on Tuesday, April 5, 2011, at 5:15 P.M. in the
Municipal Courtroom with the following members present:
1. Ken Kohls
2. Barry Shiver
3. Matt Frierson
4. Stephen Holmes
The city staff was represented by Asst. Chief Randy Tuttle. Chief Bob Hundley
was also present.
The meeting was called to order at 5:23pm by Chairman Stephen Holmes. A
quorum was established by 4 members being present.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #2 to approve minutes from March 8, 2011 meeting.
Mr. Shiver made a motion to approve minutes and Mr. Kohls second the motion.
Motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #3 regarding discussion and possible action on
installing a four-way stop sign at 20t" NE & E. Price. Mr. Tuttle informed members
that a citizen had requested the Traffic Commission consider placing a four-way
stop at this location due to heavy traffic. After discussion of the issue Mr. Kohls
made a motion to deny the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Frierson
and motion carried 4-0.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #4 regarding the presentation of information to the
Traffic Commission regarding the request for TXDOT to install a protected-
permissive left turn signal at Clarksville & Collegiate Drive. Mr. Tuttle informed
members that TXDOT was in the process of installing a protected-permissive left
turn signal at Clarksville and Collegiate for east and west bound traffic on
Clarksville St. and should be completed soon.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #5 regarding the discussion and possible action
regarding the installation of stop sign at 3rd NW & W. Provine. This item had been
tabled at March 8, 2011 meeting. Mr. Shiver made a motion to remove the item
from table. Mr. Frierson second the motion and it carried 4-0. Mr. Tuttle informed
members that citizens had complained about traffic at the intersection not
stopping which created a traffic hazard almost causing traffic accidents. Mr.
Tuttle informed members that there had been three accidents at the intersection
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within the last five years, all non-injury. After discussion Mr. Frierson made a
motion to recommend a stop sign be installed at the intersection of 3rd NW &
Provine to stop east and west bound traffic. Mr. Shiver second the motion and it
carried 4-0.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #6 regarding the discussion and possible action
concerning the installation of traffic calming device in 1800 block E. Polk. Mr.
Tuttle informed members that a resident in the area had made a complaint about
vehicles speeding and requested speed bumps be placed in the street. Mr.
Tuttle advised members that alert strips had been placed at that location several
years ago due to a disabled individual residing in the block. After discussion it
was decided by members that no action be taken.
Mr. Holmes moved to item #7 regarding future agenda items. There were no
future agenda items. Mr. Shiver did have a request that TXDOT be contacted to
review the traffic signal at 20th NE & Lamar. Mr. Shiver said he had received
complaints about traffic backing up to 17t" & Lamar due to a possible timing issue
with the traffic light at 20t" & Lamar. Mr. Tuttle stated he would report this to
TXDOT. Mr. Kohls had concern with thru truck traffic in violation of city
ordinance. Mr. Kohls was informed that Paris PD Officers had been made aware
of this issue.
Mr. Tuttle informed members that this was Mr. Frierson's last meeting as his term
on the Traffic Commission expires April 30, 2011.
At 5:36pm Mr. Shiver made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Frierson second the
motion. Motion carried 4-0.
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Billie Harris
From: Janice Ellis
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 10:03 AM
To: Billie Harris
Subject: FW: Traffic Commision Item
Attachments: 2011_April_05_minutes.docx; Agenda Sheet - 3rd NW & Provine.docx; 3rd NW &
Provine.pptx
I am placing this item on the lune 27t" Agenda. The traffic commissian is recommended a stap sign be placed at the
intersectian of 3"' NW and Pravine. An ordinance will need to be drafted.
From: Randy Tuttle
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 9:47 AM
To: Janice Ellis; Denene Taylor
Subject: Traffic Commision Item
I have an item for council agenda whenever you can get it on the agenda. Let me know if I left anything out or need to
do something else.
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