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Home My WebLink AboutPacket - 03/01/2010 - Public Works Committee City of McHenry , � 333 South Green Street , www.ci.mchenry.il.us McHenry,Illinois 60050-5495 !' Mayor's Office (815) 363-2108 Fax (815) 363-2119 Clerk's Office (815)(815) 363-21 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING -2100 Fax(815)363-2128 Administration (815)363-2108 Monday, March 1, 2010, 6:30 PM Fax(815)363-2119 Public Works City of McHenry Municipal Center Community 333 South Green Street Development (815)363-2170 Aldermen's Conference Room Fax(815)363-2173 Parks and Recreation (815)363-2160 Fax(815)363-3186 AGENDA Police Non-Emergency (815)363-2200 Fax(815)363-2149 1. Review of Parking Fines in the Traffic and Motor Mayor Susan E.Low Vehicle Code City Clerk 2. Green Street Business District Parking Janice C.Jones 'hreasurer 3. Adjournment David M.Welter Aldermen WARD 1 Victor A. Sand WARD 2 Andrew A.Glab WARD 3 Jeffrey A. Schaefer WARD 4 Steven C.Murgatroyd Posted: 02/24/2010 WARD 5 Richard W.Wimmer WARD 6 Robert J.Peterson WARD 7 Geri A.Condon COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Public Works Committee A �/ FROM: Doug Maxeiner, City Administrator 'A ., FOR: March 1,2010 Public Works Committee Meeting RE: Review of Parking Fines in the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code Staff was contacted by city resident Mike Benedek(3215 W. Vista Terrace)with a suggestion that parking regulations would be more effective if the fines levied for violators were higher than the existing amount. In particular,Mr. Benedek referenced overnight parking on city streets. Parking regulations are addressed in Article VI of the Traffic and Motor Vehicle Code for the City of McHenry while fines for violations of these regulations are addressed in Article X- Penalties. In researching this topic for the committee discussion, staff became aware of a conflict within the Traffic Code. Section 13-1004 states the following: "The penalty for all parking offenses with the exception of violation of fire lane(625 ILCS 5/11-209(h),fire hydrant(625 ILCS 5/11-1303(a)(2b),and unauthorized use of parking spaces reserved for persons with disabilities(625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3)shall be not less than$50.00 and not more than$500.00. The penalty for violation of a fire lane and violation of a fire hydrant shall be not less than$100.00 nor more than $500.00." However, Section 13-1008 identifies fines paid within 48 hours of the violation as being $5.00 increasing to $10.00 if paid later than 48 hours but less than 72 hours after the violation. The Deputy City Clerk provided minutes from a City Council meeting in October 1998 which states, "...City Administrator Lobaito also noted the penalty section of the City of McHenry's current Traffic Motor Vehicle Code was modified. The previous three-tier penalty payment schedule has been reduced to a two-tier schedule. In addition fine amounts for vehicle sticker violations,and illegal parking and handicapped parking stall,have been increased." The amount to which the illegal parking fines were increased is not identified in the minutes. Staff is asking for direction from the Public Works Committee on the level of parking fines. Mr. Benedek has been informed of the meeting and may be in attendance to state his concerns. CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE CODE Elected Officials Susan E. Low, Mayor Janice C. Jones, City Clerk Aldermen Victor A. Santi, Ward 1 Andrew A. Glab, Ward 2 Jeffrey A. Schaefer, Ward 3 Steven C. Murgatroyd, Ward 4 Richard W. Wimmer, Ward 5 Robert J. Peterson, Ward 6 Geri A. Condon, Ward 7 ADOPTED: 10/7/98 (MC-98-714) AN ORDINANCE REGULATING TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES IN THE CITY OF McHENRY,ILLINOIS(MC-98-714) CHAPTER 13 ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS PAGE 1 VEHICLE LICENSES PAGE 7 ARTICLE II SPEED RESTRICTIONS PAGE 15 ARTICLE III ONE-WAY STREETS PAGE 25 ARTICLE IV RIGHT TURN ONLY LANES PAGE 25 ARTICLE V SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED PAGE 30 ARTICLE VI PARKING REGULATIONS., PAGE 45 ARTICLE VII DESIGNATED PUBLIC DRIVEWAYS PAGE 60 ARTICLE VIII WEIGHTS AND LOADS PAGE 60 ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS PAGE 65 ARTICLE X PENALTIES PAGE 70 ARTICLE XI VALIDITY PAGE 72 ARTICLE XIIPRIOR ORDINANCES REPEALED PAGE 72 ARTICLE XIII PUBLICATION IN PAMPHLET FORM PAGE 72 ARTICLE XIV EFFECTIVE DATE PAGE 72 APPENDIX A- 1 GREEN STREET MUNICIPAL PARKING LOT PAGE 73 A-2 MAIN STREET MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS PAGE 74 A-3 COURT STREET PARKING LOT PAGE 75 A-4 KNOX PK EAST PARKING LOT(SWIMMING POOL) PAGE 76 A-5 PETERSEN PARK PARKING LOTS PAGE 77 A-6 RIVERSIDE DRIVE PARKING LOT PAGE 78 iii (Next Page 1) 10/07 ARTICLE X. PENALTIES 13-1001 PENALTY. All Penalty provisions contained or referred to or incorporated in subsection 13-001 are also adopted and incorporated,including but not limited to those contained in the Unified Code of Corrections(730 ILCS 511-1-1 et seq.),as Subsection 13-001 of the Municipal Code,City of McHenry,Illinois,with the exception of the fine penalties listed forpersons found guilty ofviolating Subsection 13-001,pars.6-303,11-501(a)(1);11-501(a)(2); 11-501(a)(3);and 11-501(a)(4). 13-1002 DRIVING WHILE DRIVER'S LICENSE,PERMIT,OR PRIVILEGE TO OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED. Any person found guilty of violating Subsection 13-001,par.6-303 shall be fined not less than$250.00 normore than$2,500.00. 13-1003 DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL,OTHER DRUG,OR COMBINATION OF BOTH. Any person found guilty of violating Subsection 13-001,pars.ll-501(a)(1);11-501(a)(2);11-501(a)(3);and 11- 501(a)(4)shall be fined not less than$750.00 nor more than$2,500.00. 1j-Ib04 PARKING PENALTY. The'penalty for all parking offenses with the exception of violation of a fire lane(625 ILCS 5/11-209(h),fire hydrant (625 ILCS 5/11-1303(a)(2b), and unauthorized use of parking places reserved for persons with disabilities(625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3)shall be not less than$50.00 and not more than$500.00. The penalty for violation of a fire lane and violation of a fire hydrant shall be not less than$100.00 nor more than$500.00 13-1005 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PARKING PLACES RESERVED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.(MC-07- 935) The penalty for the unauthorized use of parking places reserved for persons with disabilities shall be$250.00 in addition to any costs or charges connected with the removal or storage of any motor vehicle authorized under 625 ILCS 5/11-1301.3. 13-1006 GENERAL PENALTY. Unless otherwise provided,any person,firm or corporation violating any section of this Chapter 13 shall be fined not less than$75.00,nor more than$750.00 for each offense. Each day on which a violation occurs or continues shall be deemed to be a separate offense. -70- 12/08 13-1007 COST OF PROSECUTION. All fines shall include the City's cost of prosecution,including but not limited to filing fees,witness fees and attorneys fees. 13-1008 VOLUNTARY SETTLEMENTS REGARDING CERTAIN ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS.(MC-07-935) Any of the following described offenses arising under Chapter 13 of the Municipal Code,City of McHenry, Illinois,and as amended,may be settled and compromised by the offender within the time herein specified after a Notice of Violation therefore is delivered to the offender,by payment to the City the sum of money hereinafter set forth opposite such offense: SECTION OFFENSE SETTLEMENT PENALTY IF PAID WITHIN: 48 HRS OF 72 HRS OF VIOLATION VIOLATION 13-108 VEHICLE STICKER $25.00 $50.00 13-609;13-609(A) OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-610;13-610(A);13- OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 610(B) PARKING 13-611 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 - PARKING 13-612(A);13-612(B);13- OVERTIME $5.00 $1.0.00 612(C) PARKING 13-613 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-614 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-615 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-616 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-617 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-618 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-619 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-620 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-621 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 13-622 OVERTIME $5.00 $10.00 PARKING 5/11-1303(A)AND(B) PARKING,FIRE $10.00 $20.00 HYDRANT 5/11-209(H) PARKING,FIRE $10.00 $20.00 LANE 5/11-1301.3 PARKING, $250.00 $500.00 DISABILITIES ANY OTHER PARKING VIOLATION NOT LISTED ABOVE AND EXCLUDING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF ' $5.00 $10.00 PARKING PLACES RESERVED FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES -71- October 7, 1998 Page 4 Motion by Glab, seconded by Murgatroyd, to authorize Staff to advertise for bid submittals for Phase III of the Lakeland Park Drainage Project. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. Director Batt outlined the differences between the "liquidated damages" clause in the proposed contractual agreement, as opposed to the previous contractual agreements used on Phase I and Phase II of this Project. He noted the new language was more consistent and reflective of Illinois Department of Transportation "liquidated damages" language. AMENDMENT TO THE TRAFFIC MOTOR VEHICLE CODE City Administrator Lobaito reported, in a cooperative effort between Staff, City prosecuting Attorney McAndrews, and City Attorney McArdle, Chapter 13 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, was amended to incorporate specific sections of the Illinois Vehicle Code. Sections 5/1, 5/6, 5/11, 5/12, 5/15, 5/16, 5/20, and 25/1 will be adopted in their entirety. City Administrator Lobaito reminded Council Staff had been directed to review the existing City of McHenry snowmobile ordinance. Incorporation of Illinois State Statute Act 40, Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, eliminates the need for any further action. City Administrator Lobaito also noted the penalty section of the City of McHenry's current Traffic Motor Vehicle Code was modified. The previous three-tier penalty payment schedule has been reduced to a two-tier schedule. In addition fine amounts for vehicle sticker violations, and illegal parking and handicapped parking stalls, have been increased. In response to Alderman Bolger's inquiry, City Administrator Lobaito noted the increased vehicle sticker penalty was for ticketed violations. It would not affect the $3/month late fee. Motion by McClatchey, seconded by Murgatroyd, to pass an ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the City of McHenry Municipal Code, Traffic and Motor Vehicles, Sections 5/1, 5/6, 5/11, 5/12, 5/15, 5/16, 5/20, and 25/1, as presented. Voting Aye: Bolger, Glab, McClatchey, Murgatroyd, Baird. Voting Nay: None. Absent: None. Motion carried. MAYOR - STATEMENT AND REPORTS Mayor Cuda, referencing his memo of October 7, 1998, relating to the approval of student members to the Human Relations Commission, requested Council approve his recommendation to appoint the following to the Human Relations Commission: Gail Wolfineyer I---- /11-... COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM TO: Public Works Committee FROM: Doug Maxeiner, City Administrator "✓ FOR: March 1,2010 Public Works Committee Meeting RE: Green Street Business District Parking During and after the discussion on the Riverwalk Center parking situation,the City Council expressed an interest in having a committee discuss parking in the Green Street Business District. The item is being referred to the Public Works Committee since this committee has historically overseen parking concerns. For discussion purposes, an inventory of existing and proposed parking in the Green Street District is attached. At the current time,there are 509 total spaces identified in the inventory with 208 spaces identified as part of the public inventory(173 existing and 35 in various stages of permitting/construction). Sol Of. L * y OZ oe a y r i O of 1; Y u � s pR F � Location # of Spaces Public/Private Waukegan Road (between Villa driveways) 10 Public Waukegan (In front of Villa) 10 Public Waukegan Road (Adjacent to RW Center) 4 Public Green Street (In front of RW Center) 11 Public Green Street (West side of the road) 22 Public Green Street(East side of road) 18 Public Green Street(in front of Old City Hall) 4 Public Green Street(On the bridge) 6 Public Green Street Lot 52 Public Court Street Lot 36 Public Wahl Appliance Lot 30 Public Riverwalk Center 30 (5/25) Public/Private Corner Waukegan & Green 20 Private (Potential Lease or Shared Use) Old City Hall Lot 15 Private (Potential Lease or Shared Use) Landmark Land Swap Lot 20 Private (Potential Lease or Shared Use) McHenry Savings Bank Back Lot 42 Private (Potential Lease or Shared Use) Around McHenry Savings Bank 53 Private Behind Former Computer Store 15 Private (adjacent to Green Street Parking Lot) South of Green St. Cafe 13 Private Green Pea Pod 10 Private Fernando's 7 Private Rear of Chamber/Trend Cellar/Marita's 19 Private Bambino's Upper Lot 10 Private Behind Movie Theater 35 Private Behind Wrinkled Pages 15 Private TOTAL SPACES 507 208/299 (92 Potential Lease or Shared Use)