HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 06-6947 - Modify #5716 re: parking penalties - commercial vehiclesRESOLUTION NO. 06-6947
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY MODIFYING
THE FINE SCHEDULE PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5716 1N
REGARDS TO PARKING PENALTIES AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES FOR
PARKING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CITY.
WHEREAS the City’s current fine schedule for commercial vehicle parking in non-
residential areas was adopted September 14, 1993, and
WHEREAS commercial vehicles parked in areas that are not designed to handle
vehicles of that size and weight are inherently dangerous, and
WHEREAS the City has seen a steady increase in commercial vehicles parking in
violation of the current statute, and
WHEREAS a fine increase will be a deterrent to potential violators and help maintain the
quality of our streets and the safety of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Downey approve an increase in the
current penalty fine for a violation of 3185(b)DMC from $50.50 to $200.00 and an increase in
the delinquent penalty for a violation of 3185(b)DMC from $44.00 to $200.00.I SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October, 2006.
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MEREDITH H PERKINS Mayor
ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKi<E, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of October, 2006, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
5 Council Members: Bayer, Cartozian, Gafin, Trejo, Mayor Perkins
0 Council Member: None
0 Council Member: None
0 Council Member: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk