Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Ann M. Stillman, Director of Public Works
Subject: Resolution Establishing two “No Parking” zones on Avenue Alhambra at the intersection of Isabella Avenue in the El Granada area.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution:
A) Authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking” zone on the northerly side of Avenue Alhambra commencing at a point 40 feet westerly of the intersection of Isabella Avenue and extending westerly a distance of 20 feet, more or less; and
B) Authorizing the establishment of a “No Parking” zone on the northerly side of Avenue Alhambra commencing at a point 36 feet easterly of the intersection of Isabella Avenue and extending easterly a distance of 20 feet, more or less.
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BACKGROUND:
This Board has adopted similar resolutions regarding parking restrictions.
Section 22507 et al. of the California Vehicle Code and Section 7.30.010 et al. 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.
DISCUSSION:
Residents within the El Granada area seek to improve visibility for vehicles approaching Avenue Alhambra from Isabella Avenue. Vehicles parked in the existing parking spaces along Avenue Alhambra block or impede visibility for vehicles turning left or right onto Avenue Alhambra.
After conducting a field investigation at the intersection, the Department of Public Works (Department) has determined that eliminating parking spaces on Avenue Alhambra near the corners of the intersection as shown in Exhibit “A” would improve sight distance.
The Department notified 63 property owners on adjacent blocks, extending a minimum of 300 feet from the proposed parking restrictions, of the date and time of this Board meeting to consider these items.
The Department received eight responses to the letter in support of the parking restrictions. There were no objections.
The location of parking zones and other traffic restrictions on County-maintained streets are shown on maps in the Department’s office and website. The Department’s master list of parking restrictions will be updated to reflect the recommended changes, should this Board approve the proposed resolution.
County Attorney has reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The staff costs for evaluating and processing requests for traffic regulations is paid for by the Road Fund as part of the administrative cost associated with evaluating traffic-related requests on the County maintained road system. The cost of purchasing and installing signs and painting parking zone markings varies and averages approximately $600 per parking zone designation, which is paid for by the Road Fund.
There is no impact to the General Fund.
Attachment: Exhibit “A” - Map of Proposed No Parking Zones on Avenue Alhambra at Isabella Avenue.