Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Director of Public Works
Subject: Authorizing the Establishment of a “No Parking” zone, on Alameda De Las Pulgas, in Unincorporated West Menlo Park
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking” zone on Alameda de Las Pulgas in unincorporated West Menlo Park.
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BACKGROUND:
Your Board has adopted similar resolutions designating parking restrictions.
Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code and Section 7.30.010 of the County of San Mateo’s Ordinance 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 residents on Clayton Drive for parking restrictions on Alameda de Las Pulgas in unincorported Menlo Park. The residents requested ‘No Parking’ zones on Alameda de Las Pulgas, both south and north of Clayton Drive.
DISCUSSION:
Staff investigated the requests and determined that a ‘No Parking’ zone is not warranted on Alameda de las Pulgas to the north of Clayton Drive, because sight distance is adequate. Cars parked along Alameda de Las Pulgas, to the south of Clayton Drive, significantly impact sight distance when turning left from Clayton drive onto Alameda de Las Pulgas. The lack of proper sight distance requires vehicles to encroach into the south bound traffic lane of Alameda de Las Pulgas to see oncoming traffic. The purpose of the parking restriction on Alameda de Las Pulgas is to increase the sight distance when exiting Clayton Drive.
The Department has evaluated the requests and determined that the proposed parking restriction along the south side of Alameda de Las Pulgas would benefit the community. The Department recommends 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 objections and support received to date are summarized in Attachment “A”. The majority of the responses received were in favor of the parking restriction on the south side.
The location of parking zones and other traffic restrictions on County-maintained streets are currently shown on maps in the Department of Public Works office, and will be made available in list form on maps on 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 parking 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 2018-19 Adopted Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proposed Parking Restriction and Public Input Summary