Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: James C. Porter, Department of Public Works
Subject: Establishment of a “Time Limited No Parking During Specified Hours” Zone on Arlington Way in Unincorporated Menlo Park
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the establishment of a “Time Limited No Parking During Specified Hours” zone, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays, on Arlington Way in unincorporated 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 7.32.010 of the County of San Mateo Ordinance 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 a signed petition from a resident for a parking restriction on Arlington Way in the unincorporated area of Menlo Park. The resident requested a “No Parking” zone be established to prevent Menlo Atherton High School students from parking on the 200 and 300 blocks of Arlington Way in unincorporated Menlo Park during school hours. The request cited congested parking, loitering and garbage being left behind by students who avoid parking on campus.
DISCUSSION:
The Department has reviewed the petition and recommends adoption of a resolution to restrict parking at this location. The restriction would establish a “Time Limited No Parking During Specified Hours” zone, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays at the locations specified.
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 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 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.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of installing signs and painting parking zone markings varies but averages approximately $550 per parking zone. Seven signs would be installed on each side of the street, 14 total at $550 per location costing a total of $7,700 dollars. Costs are included in the FY 2019-20 Adopted Road Construction and Operations Budget. There is no impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - Discussion and Public Input Summary
Attachment B - Signed Petition
Attachment C - Map of Proposed Parking Restriction