REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
December 5, 2023
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
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No Parking Zone on Madeira Avenue in the Mentone Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution that:
1. Establishes a “No Stopping, Standing, or Parking” zone on the south side of Madeira Avenue from Agate Avenue easterly 275 feet in the Mentone area, pursuant to County Code Section 52.0132(a).
2. Directs the County Road Commissioner to perform such acts as are necessary to implement the terms of the Resolution.
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated cost of $1,000 to install the appropriate signs, as well as minor administrative costs to update the Department of Public Works (Department) records, will be financed by Gas Tax revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department’s 2023-24 Road Operations budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Residents on Madeira Avenue in the Mentone area expressed safety concerns regarding vehicles parking on the south side of Madeira Avenue at the intersection of Agate Avenue. In response to resident requests and concerns from the public, the Department conducted a traffic engineering investigation. The investigation found that Madeira Avenue and Agate Avenue intersection easterly 275 feet has the road width of 30 feet and is considered a “narrow” road pursuant to San Bernardino County Code Section 52.0115. Therefore, it is not desired to have vehicles parking on both sides of the road. In addition, vehicles parking on the south side of Madeira Avenue at the intersection will cause view obstructions for northbound drivers entering Maderia Avenue from Agate Avenue. Due to conditions affecting the safety of the public utilizing this road and pursuant to the findings of the traffic engineering investigation, the Department recommends establishing a no parking zone on Madeira Avenue from Agate Avenue easterly 275 feet in the Mentone area pursuant to County Code section 52.0132(a).
The proposed Resolution will also direct the Road Commissioner to perform such acts as are necessary to implement the Resolution, which includes posting signage pursuant to County Code Section 52.0132(a), to assist in improving the safety of the motorists traveling along the roadway.
This item aligns with the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives to provide for the safety of the traveling public by restricting parking on this stretch of roadway.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on September 27, 2023; Finance (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on November 13, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on November 16, 2023.