Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Establishment of a No Parking Zone on Semicircular Road in the Unincorporated Area of Redwood City.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolution authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking” zone, along the north side of Semicircular Road beginning at the intersection of Semicircular Road and Fifth Avenue and continuing east for a distance of approximately 180 feet.
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BACKGROUND:
Your Board has adopted similar resolutions designating parking restrictions.
Section 22507 et al of the California Vehicle Code provides that local authorities may prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking or standing of vehicles by resolution or ordinance.
The Department of Public Works (Department) received requests from members of the public for a No Parking Zone on Semicircular Road in the Unincorporated Area of Redwood City. The location of this parking restriction is located on a sidewalk near Garfield Elementary School; it is a designated Safe Routes to School route. The sidewalk along Semicircular Road gently curves and narrows as it approaches Fifth Avenue. While it is not legal to park in a manner which blocks traffic, due to the lack of parking spaces in this neighborhood, some vehicles park in a manner which block the flow of traffic and/or reduce the visibility for pedestrians crossing at the marked crosswalk. For these reasons, staff determined that a no parking restriction at this location is necessary.
DISCUSSION:
The Department has evaluated the requests and determined that the proposed parking restrictions will benefit the community. We recommend adoption of the resolution to restrict parking.
Property owners on adjacent blocks, extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed parking zone locations were notified of the date and time of your Board’s meeting when these items will be considered. The comments received to date are summarized in Attachment “A”.
The location of parking zones and other traffic restrictions on County-maintained streets are currently shown on maps in the Department of Public Works, and will be made available in list form on maps in the Department’s website. The master list will be updated to reflect the recommended changes, if your Board approves the proposed resolution.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
Approval of this action contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of a Livable Community by allowing residents, business owners, and schools to help shape the neighborhood traffic controls in a way that best fits their collective needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of installing signs and painting parking zone markings varies, but averages approximately $550 per parking zone. Costs are included in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Adopted Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Proposed Parking Restriction and Public Input Summary