CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance establishing a No Parking, Stopping, or Standing Zone on Hillside Road
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Prousa, Transportation Manager
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
On August 6, 2026 the Transportation Advisory Board approved a recommendation to establish a No Parking, Stopping, or Standing Zone on Hillside Road. Approved (8-0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
Staff received a concern regarding congestion on Hillside Road adjacent to Prairie Elementary School during school pick-up and drop-off. Currently Hillside Road has no parking restrictions other than typical parking restrictions listed in the Municipal Code under 11-2A-1.
DISCUSSION:
Staff investigated the concern and determined that congestion on Hillside Road west of Charles Avenue was creating a dangerous safety situation for pedestrians and vehicles.
Congestion from drop-off and pick-up operations was causing traffic to back up on Hillside Road into the uncontrolled mid-block crossing on Charles Avenue. This queue created a safety hazard for students and parents using the crosswalk.
Staff proposed restricting parking on both sides of Hillside Road, 300 feet west of Charles Avenue during the school loading zone operations, 7:45 - 8:15 am and 2:15 - 2:45 pm. This change is expected to alleviate congestion and promote use of the existing student loading zones on Charles Avenue.
Staff distributed a survey to the properties on both sides of Hillside Road 300 feet west of the centerline of Charles Avenue. The responses received are shown in the table below:
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Support |
Oppose |
No Opinion |
No Response |
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3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
The results of this survey show 100% of the properties are in support of modifying the parking restriction. Per prior TAB guidance, a “No Response” is considered in support of the recommendation. A minimum 60% support is needed for TAB consideration.
This modification was reviewed by District 203 and Prairie Elementary School staff. Both parties support the modification.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$200 for signage and materials.