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What are the laws for having a trailer parked on the street like
the one on the corner of Westwood and Fernwood? It’s never moved.
It’s an eyesore. I was coming around the corner and I almost hit a
little girl because I could not see. Could you look into it. Thank
you.
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Should be gone in two weeks
“What are the laws for having a trailer parked on the street like the one on the corner of Westwood and Fernwood? It’s never moved. It’s an eyesore. I was coming around the corner and I almost hit a little girl because I could not see. Could you look into it. Thank you.”
Dear Wants it Moved, Red Phone contacted Community Service Officer Gary Muraoka, who said the trailer in question has been cited multiple times.
“We have received complaints and have been conducting enforcement. So far the citations have added up to over $100. The owner has requested a couple of weeks to try to come up with a permanent solution to his parking problem. If the owner does not have the trailer removed from the city street by June 24, more enforcement will continue. Why June 24? He needs two weeks to find a solution and that will be the date when I return from a two-week training course. Hopefully the problem will be solved prior to my returning to patrol.”
So good caller, if the trailer is not moved by June 24, give Red Phone a call.
Yes, it is a no-no
“Why is the lady who has her pottery business on Welburn and Church allowed to put ad signs on trees and poles? Isn’t that a no-no?”
Dear It’s a No-No, Red Phone contacted Code Enforcement Officer Scott Barron. He e-mailed Zoning Ordinance Section 37.31(q). It prohibits the attachment of placards, posters, announcements or similar signs to any fence, pole, tree or any other object along the right-of-way of a public thoroughfare, except those of an official nature authorized by a city ordinance.
“The city enforces violations such as these both proactively and by complaint,” he said. “It may be that we are not aware of the violation. As a result, it is best to have them contact the code enforcement officer and provide a clear description of the violation and the location where it may be found.”
So good caller, if they’re still there, call (408) 846-0264 and file a complaint. And if they’re not promptly removed, let Red Phone know.
Spotlight helps find criminals
“Red Phone, I’m calling regarding an incident that happened at 2:30 a.m. May 11. I ride my bike at night to exercise being there’s no traffic on the roads. I was going down Miller Road behind Christmas Hill Park when a vehicle came up the hill the other way. Turns out it was a police officer who put his spotlight on me as I was coming down the hill. For no reason my bike was lit up. I have lights according to code. I nearly crashed because he blinded me. I stopped on the shoulder and just stood there hoping he would turn around so I could ask why he’d do something like that. It should be a training issue. I really feel that he could have caused an accident. I don’t know who it was because he didn’t turn around, but I would like this addressed.”
Dear Blinded by the Light, Red Phone contacted GPD Sgt. Jim Gillio, who said many burglaries and auto thefts are done by criminals who use bicycles as their primary mode of transportation (often times at this hour in the morning).
“This officer was most likely checking to see if he or she recognized this cyclist as one of our repeat offenders and to see if they had any stolen property,” Gillio said. “I will let our officers know that shinning a spotlight in the eyes of a cyclist while they are riding at a high rate of speed can be dangerous and to keep this in mind while they are out patrolling for criminals.”
