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 and a No Oversized Vehicle Parking Zone on Portions of Airport Street in the Unincorporated Area of Half Moon Bay
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions:
A) Authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking” zone on a portion of the west side of Airport Street in the Unincorporated Area of Half Moon Bay; and
B) Authorizing the establishment of a “No Oversized Vehicles Parking” zone the east side of Airport Street in the Unincorporated Area of Half Moon Bay.
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BACKGROUND:
Your Board has adopted similar ordinances and resolutions designating parking restrictions.
On June 26, 2018, your Board adopted Ordinance No. 4800, Section 7.28.070, which authorized the creation of “No Oversized Vehicle” parking restrictions.
In addition, Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code allows local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles, including, but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height, on certain streets or highways, or portions thereof, during all or certain hours of the day.
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Public Works (Department) has been working closely with the Midcoast Community Council to address parking issues along Airport Street in the unincorporated area of Half Moon Bay. Attention to this area was brought about due to an increase in on-street parking on this road within the past several years.
During the evaluation process, the Department discovered that additional restrictions to prohibit the parking of commercial trailers, motor homes, and other large vehicles were also necessary to maximize the number of available on-street parking for residents of Pillar Ridge Mobile Home Park and to allow access for cyclists and pedestrians who frequent this area. Furthermore, restrictions to the parking of motorhomes and other large vehicles would reduce the dumping of trash and human waste in the nearby ditch.
The Department recommends adoption of the resolutions which limit the parking of oversized vehicles on the east side of the roadway and prohibit parking along a portion of the roadway on the west side of the road to enhance both bicycle and pedestrian access along the west side of the road.
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”, which indicates substantial support of the proposed restriction.
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 on the Department’s website. The master list will be updated to reflect the recommended changes should your Board approve the proposed resolutions.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolutions as to form.
Approval of these resolutions 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 and is estimated at $25,000. Funding for these actions are included in the Road Funds FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Attachment A: Proposed Parking Restriction and Public Input Summary