Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Tory A. Newman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking Any Time” zone adjacent to 415 88th Street and 420 88th Street in the unincorporated Broadmoor area
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution establishing a “No Parking Any Time” zone on the southerly side of 88th Street adjacent to 415 88th Street and on the northerly side of 88th Street adjacent to 420 88th Street in the unincorporated Broadmoor area.
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BACKGROUND:
This Board has adopted similar resolutions regarding parking restrictions.
Section 22507, et seq., of the California Vehicle Code and Section 7.30.010 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code provide that local authorities may prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance.
DISCUSSION:
California Governor Newson issued an Executive Order on Monday, September 21, 2026 proclaiming a state of emergency due to the developing 2026-2027 El Niño event, citing the potential of historical risk associated with developing conditions and requests from local governments for assistance.
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 proclaiming a local emergency related to the 2026-2027 El Niño season for preparedness and planning purposes, encouraging the public and local jurisdictions to take appropriate steps to prepare.
In previous years, 88th Street in unincorporated Broadmoor has experienced flooding issues during heavy precipitation events. The runoff from this street flows into two drainage inlets, one on the southerly side of 88th Street adjacent to 415 88th Street and another on the northerly side of 88th Street adjacent to 420 88th Street. Both inlets are maintained by the Department of Public Works (Department).
The Department evaluated the area and found that the flow captured into the inlets was significantly restricted when vehicles park atop the drainage inlets. The Department recommends a “No Parking Any Time” zone in front of 415 88th Street and 420 88th Street to keep vehicles off the inlets and allow for adequate flow to be intercepted into the drainage inlets. The parking restriction will help mitigate potential flooding related issues on 88th Street, particularly significant with the impending El Niño event.
Due to the impending significant risk of the El Niño event, the Department did not go through the typical community outreach and formal notification to property owners of the new parking restriction.
The Department, if approved by this Board, will install and maintain the red curb.
The location of parking zones and other traffic restrictions on County-maintained streets are shown on maps in the Department’s office and website. The Department’s master list of parking restrictions will be updated to reflect the recommended changes, should this Board approve the proposed resolution.
The County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
This proposed parking restriction will improve drainage on 88th Street and help prevent potential flooding particularly during a heavy precipitation event which may be much higher than normal this year due to the 2026-2027 El Niño event. This proposed parking restriction would result in the removal of approximately one (1) on-street parking space along 88th Street.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The staff costs for evaluating and processing requests for traffic regulations are paid for by the Road Fund as part of the administrative cost associated with evaluating traffic-related requests on the County maintained road system. The cost of purchasing and installing signs and painting parking zone markings varies and averages approximately $600 per parking zone designation, which is paid for by the Road Fund.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Attachment A: 415 88th Steet and 420 88th Street No Parking Zone - Conceptual Exhibit