Title
Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Install No Stopping Any Time Signs on the West Side of E. 14th Street Between Bayfair Drive and the City’s Southern Border
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Public Safety
• Housing and Homelessness
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY
Public Works recommends installing NO STOPPING ANY TIME signs on the west side of E. 14th Street between Bayfair Drive and the City’s southern border to eliminate vehicle parking in this location.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to Install NO STOPPING ANY TIME signs on the west side of E. 14th Street between Bayfair Drive and the City’s southern border.
BACKGROUND
The segment of E. 14th Street between Bayfair Drive and the City’s southern border currently allows on-street vehicle parking. However, there are no active uses in the immediate vicinity of this street segment and vehicle parking is not necessary. The City has received complaints about parking in this location and associated blight, sight distance safety issues, and path of travel obstructions along the sidewalk that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The segment of E. 14th Street between Bayfair Drive and the City’s southern border is under Caltrans’ jurisdiction. California Vehicle Code Section 22506 requires that the City Council pass a resolution regarding any parking or stopping restrictions on roadways within State right-of-way.
Analysis
The installation of NO STOPPING ANY TIME signs on the west side of E. 14th Street between Bayfair Drive and the City’s southern border is recommended to reduce issues with vehicle parking at this location.
Applicable General Plan Policies
The proposed action would advance General Plan Policy LU-8.10, which calls for transforming the area around the Bayfair BART station into a dynamic new transit-oriented development area by reducing blight conditions in the vicinity as well as Policies T-3.6, T-3.7, and T-7.6, which encourage improving the walkability of all streets, reducing barriers to active transportation, and ensuring adequate visibility.
Permits and/or Variances Granted
An encroachment permit is required from Caltrans for the installation of these signs.
A City Council Resolution is also required by Caltrans.
Environmental Review
Not Applicable
Financial Impacts
Sufficient Development Fee for Street Improvements funds are anticipated to carry over into Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for Neighborhood Traffic Calming:
• Street/Traffic Improvement Fund, Account 120-38-422: $1,000
This Council action will not impact fund balance as funds were previously appropriated.
ATTACHMENT
A: Resolution
B: Signage Exhibit
PREPARED BY: Jim Van Slyke, Senior Engineering Aide, Public Works Department