Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Resolution Establishing a "No Parking" zone on Fifth Avenue at Middlefield Road in the unincorporated North Fair Oaks area
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution establishing a "No Parking" zone on the southerly side of Fifth Avenue commencing at a point 42 feet southwesterly of the intersection of Middlefield Road and extending southwesterly a distance of 89 feet, more or less.
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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 provides that local authorities may prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance.
Middlefield Road is generally oriented in a north-south direction.
The Department recently evaluated the Fifth Avenue and Middlefield Road intersection for functionality and efficiency relative to eastbound vehicular traffic. This work included review of existing marked parking restrictions (curb painting and signs) and the supporting documentation. Staff was unable to locate the resolution(s) supporting the parking restrictions that exist in the field on the southwest side of Fifth Avenue at Middlefield Road. The proposed parking restrictions include recognizing and modifying the existing parking restriction zone to "No Parking Anytime".
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works (Department) seeks to improve the usability and efficiency of the right-turn only lane for the eastbound traffic on Fifth Avenue at and approaching Middlefield Road. According to posted signs, parking is allowed in the right-turn only lane except between 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and during specified hours on street sweeping days. Additionally, there is an existing "No Pa...
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