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Parking on sidewalks
blocks pedestrian access
SIDEWALK PARKING ENFORCEMENT
The
Monterey Police Department has
received a number of complaints regarding vehicles parked on, or
obstructing the sidewalks in residential areas. Pedestrians are forced
to walk into the street to maneuver around parked
vehicles that block the sidewalk.
Obstructing the sidewalk not only impairs use by able-bodied
pedestrians but creates significant problems for people
confined to wheelchairs, physically impaired residents, the
elderly, and parents pushing small children in strollers.
Parking a vehicle on, or otherwise obstructing the sidewalk,
including allowing your vehicle to extend into the
pedestrian right-of-way while parked in your driveway, is a
violation of California Vehicle Code § 22500, which states
in part:
No person shall stop,
park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or
unattended…on any portion of a sidewalk, or with the
body of the vehicle extending over any portion of the
sidewalk. Lights, mirrors or devices that are required
to be mounted upon a vehicle under this Code may extend
over the sidewalk to a distance of not more than 10
inches.
The Police Department has
begun an aggressive educational and enforcement campaign to
address this problem. Once that effort is complete, vehicles
found in violation will be subject to a citation.
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Watch the Video Public
Service announcement |
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New
Dog Park
Rules!
 The
City of Monterey opened a Dog Park at El Estero Park
this winter. The park has already
become very popular and is being used by residents and visitors
alike. However, the Police Department would like to remind everyone
that laws pertaining to dogs must be followed when visiting the Dog
Park.
When taking your dog to and from the park, it must be leashed and
the leash can not be removed until you are in the confines of the
park. Dogs must be licensed and should be wearing a collar with the
license attached at all times while at the park. Owners are
responsible for picking up after their dogs and there are bags and
trash receptacles available for this purpose. For
a full list of the
rules,
click here
If you have any questions, please contact
Lt. Leslie Sonné at 646-3971 or
sonne@ci.monterey.ca.us.
Storm Drain Awareness
by City
Engineer Tom Reeves
I recently received a call from a painting contractor who was
stopped by a Monterey police officer from pressure washing a
building. The caller was very polite and said that the officer was
very courteous and professional. The officer informed this
contractor that it was against our City Code to allow wash water
from a building to flow into the storm drain system.
The contractor asked me if this was true and why is it
prohibited. I explained that yes, it is true, wash water from a
building must be contained on-site, such as by it being absorbed in a
planter area or collecting it and placing it in the sewer system. I
went on to explain the rationale: while it seems a bit absurd
because, after all, the rain will do the same thing, the difference
is that when it’s raining, there’s plenty of water to dilute the
contaminants that come off of the building. During dry weather, the
pollutants are concentrated and therefore can cause more harm to the
aquatic environment.
Everyone needs to do their part to report violations of the City’s
storm water ordinance. With very few exceptions, nothing but
clean water is allowed to enter the storm drain system. If you think
you’ve witnessed a violation, call me at 646-3448.
Green Building Expo a Hit!
by Green Building Intern Jeff Condit
 The
City of Monterey welcomed over 600 curious participants to the 1st Annual
Green Building Expo at the Monterey Conference Center. The event provided an
open forum for local green builders, architects, and service providers while
kicking off the education component of the City's Green Building Program.
Attendees had a chance to hear from top experts in the
green building field on the best
techniques to make their homes and businesses more sustainable and
environmentally-friendly. This was a first for Monterey and the Peninsula
and sets another high standard by our City. Thanks to all who helped make it
a success!
 Monterey
Accepting Applications for
Green Building Directory
by Green Building Intern Jeff Condit
The City of
Monterey is currently accepting applications to be included
in
its upcoming Monterey Green Building Directory. Local green
building contractors, architects, and service providers are
encouraged to fill out an application located at
monterey.org/green
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 EMERGENCY
INFORMATION
When storms knocked out
electrical power to thousands of homes in Monterey, people were unable
to get information from electrically powered sources, such as television and the Internet. Information was
available on radio, mostly local FM and AM stations. Did you know the City operates
its own radio station? 1610-AM normally broadcasts traffic and
parking reports. During an emergency, 1610-AM is the place to turn
because that is where you will get the latest information from the City.
During the height of the storm Friday, the City updated information
every hour on 1610-AM.
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Body & Mind –
New Year,
New You!
by Monterey Sports Center Fitness Manager William F. Rothschild
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Please join us in celebrating 2008. Our "New
Year – New You!" Winter Shape Up Series will take place at the Monterey
Sports Center all January. |
As the Holiday Season gives way to the "I’ve got to get
back in shape" season, we find ourselves heading to the gym
or to the outdoors to work off some of that Holiday Cheer we
enjoyed. At the Monterey Sports Center, we celebrate this
time of year by offering our guests a wide variety of
classes and fitness services that help give the fitness
seeker valuable information and proper motivation to get the
new year off to a roaring start.
Every January, we offer a
Winter Shape Up Series that features free body fat
testing, blood pressure screenings, innovative classes,
a
flu shot clinic and a Health Screening. This year’s slate of
activities promises to be our best offering ever with
something sure to please everyone in the family. We’re
calling this year’s series "New Year – New You!"
We invite you to start your New Year off right by dropping by the
Monterey Sports Center and helping us celebrate 31 days of
fitness!
View the Shape-up Calendar.
Take a video
tour of the Monterey Sports Center
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Register Now for Recreation
Programs
By Recreation Supervisor Shannon Beltran
The
Recreation and Community Services Department Winter
2007/Spring 2008 Activities Guide is available for pick-up
at the Downtown Office, the Monterey Sports Center and the
four Community Centers. Pick up a copy and learn about the
exciting programs being offered through May 2008.
Gymnastics, ballet, arts and crafts, field sports, and a variety of youth
and tot programs are just some of the activities being
offered. The Recreation Department also offers Preschool,
After-school and School Holiday programs. The Monterey Senior
Center will be offering a variety of new programs for adults
and seniors including the Joy of Singing, Mental Gymnastics
and Water Color Painting. The Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center
has a variety of new programs for tots and youth including
Tots-In-Motion!, Fantastical Fairy Fun, Junior Pirates
Adventures and Pizza Pizzazz Party. Register now for these
and many other Spring programs.
For more information, call
646-3866 or
click on
monterey.org/rec
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