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CONSENT AGENDA. From San Mateo County Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024 at 9:00am, as a hybrid meeting.
Staff Report
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.
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
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.
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.
2024 Election
The 2024 Board of Supervisors, from left: Ray Mueller (D3), Noelia Corzo (D2) Warren Slocum (D4, BOS President), David J. Canepa (D5, BOS Vice President) and Dave Pine (D1, outgoing BOS President).
Author: Coastside Buzz
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Any Student of history or urban planing will recognize this story is not new. Always route the traffic through the lower property value area even if it is not the most logical or direct route. If you just look at the Hub and spoke layout Mr Burnham gave us, Isabella ave was not intended as a main route. As the residents/owners of the property connected to this corner we don’t park in any of these spots and yes it will improve the safety for my family to have better visibility at this intersection. Sure, make a no parking zone but also address the real issue of unbalanced high speed traffic on Isabella ave. 95% of the traffic at this intersection should be taking other routes. but due to drainage dips and stop sighs they choose to go out of there way to this intersection. …
Humm.. Seams like the real issue is the wide Boulevards with lots of visibility are not used as the main thoroughfares. Isabella Ave should have stop signs at each intersection or the median at Isabella ave and the Alameda should not allow through traffic,. This will disperse El Granada traffic: Right now everyone in El Granada uses Isabella ave because it is the smoothest and has no stop signs, even if its not the most direct route to there destination. This seems like an unfortunate attack on the lower economic neighborhood that has higher density housing and needs the on street parking. Of course the working class renters of this neighborhood submitted no objections when you only send letters to the property owners. Coastside leadership like to say they support the farm workers and affordable housing. All this does is reinforce the class standing stereotypes. this action only shifts the inconvenience from the Upper class to the lower class under the guises of making the “neighborhood” Safer. just look at the map the boulevards should catch and divert all the traffic to the north and south.
This is a great idea. Thank you to those who made it happen. I drive through this intersection all the time and it is truly difficult to exit from Isabella safely when your view is obstructed. Thank you, Michelle, for posting this!
As I live on El Granada Blvd. I formerly used this intersection whenever heading out onto Alhambra from Isabella and heading south towards HMB. However, several years ago I switched to instead turn south onto Coronado towards the Coronado/Highway 1 traffic light, this to avoid the visibility challenged intersection. I do this whether in my car or on my bicycle. I am pleased to see a plan is in place to make this intersection safer and less stressful.