DATE: March 25, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Public Works Department
TITLE: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF 10,000 POUNDS ON LORETTA STREET SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 76
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council introduce an ordinance amending Article XIV, Section 12.3 of the Oceanside Traffic Code by establishing the prohibition of vehicles in excess of 10,000 pounds from using Loretta Street south of State Route 76 (SR-76).
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Staff has received numerous concerns from residents regarding large commercial vehicles accessing Loretta Street south of State Route 76 (SR-76). Residents report that trucks have struck overhead utility wires, while others have attempted to turn around at the intersection of Loretta Street and Wynn Street, becoming immobilized until residents relocate vehicles parked along the street.
Loretta Street is a residential collector roadway with a posted speed limit of 25 MPH that provides access to the “Eastside” neighborhood. The average daily traffic (ADT) volume is approximately 1,400 vehicles per day south of SR-76. The street is also used by school children walking to and from Laurel Elementary School. Establishing the proposed weight limit on Loretta Street would discourage large commercial vehicles from entering the neighborhood when they do not have an origin or destination in the area, thereby improving safety and reducing neighborhood impacts.
FISCAL IMPACT
The installation of signs would cost approximately $500 with an increase in annual maintenance of one (1) work hour and will be charged to the Traffic Control System account 640621101.5355, which has an available balance of $82,435. Therefore, sufficient funds are available.
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Approximate Amount |
Account |
Available Balance |
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$500 |
640621101.5355 Street Traffic Control System account |
$82,435 |
COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORT
Does not apply.
CITY ATTORNEY’S ANALYSIS
The referenced documents have been reviewed by the City Attorney and approved as to form.
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Prepared by: Teala Cotter, City Traffic Engineer
Reviewed by: Hamid Bahadori, Public Works Director
Submitted by: Jonathan Borrego, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Staff Report
2. Ordinance
3. Exhibit A