REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 18, 2021
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Rescind Current Parking Restrictions and Request Establishment of Emergency Parking Zone on State Route 38, Mentone Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Rescind Resolution No. 2020-201, adopted on November 17, 2020, that established a “No Stopping, Standing, or Parking” zone pursuant to County Code Section 52.0118(a) along both the north and south side of State Route 38 from 0.35 miles west of Kilkare Road to Valley of the Falls Drive, in the Mentone area, excluding however:
a. Along the south side from 0.35 miles west of Kilkare Road easterly an approximate distance of 445 feet, from 0.69 miles east of Old Mill Creek Road easterly an approximate distance of 617 feet, and from 0.42 miles west of Valley of the Falls Drive easterly an approximate distance of 350 feet; and
b. Along the north side from 0.13 miles west of Valley of the Falls Drive easterly an approximate distance of 245 feet, in the Mentone area.
2. Adopt Resolution to request that the California Department of Transportation establish a “Emergency Parking Only” zone along both the north and south side of State Route 38 from 0.35 miles west of Kilkare Road to Valley of the Falls Drive, in the Mentone area, excluding however:
a. Along the south side from 0.35 miles west of Kilkare Road easterly an approximate distance of 445 feet, from 0.69 miles east of Old Mill Creek Road easterly an approximate distance of 617 feet, and from 0.42 miles west of Valley of the Falls Drive easterly an approximate distance of 350 feet; and
b. Along the north side from 0.13 miles west of Valley of the Falls Drive easterly an approximate distance of 245 feet, in the Mentone area.
3. Direct the County Road Commissioner to perform such acts as 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 Department of Public Works (Department) is funded by Gas Tax revenue, fee revenue, and other state and local funding. The proposed action is limited to administrative costs and will have minimal financial impact. Sufficient appropriation is included in the Department’s 2020-21 Road Operations budget (6650002000).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
State Route 38, in the Mentone area, is used to access several residential, as well as recreational mountain areas. During busy weekends, visitors often park along both sides of State Route 38 creating unsafe conditions to the general public.
On November 17, 2020 (Item No. 64) the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 2020-201 to establish Parking Restrictions within the limits described in Recommendation 1; however, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has since determined that establishing “Emergency Parking Only” zones along State Route 38 will better serve the public by allowing motorists to park in the event of an emergency such as a flat tire or engine problem without the worry of being issued a citation for parking illegally. The only reason any vehicle should stop within the “Emergency Parking Only” limits in this area is for emergency purposes only.
In order to establish the “Emergency Parking Only” zones and install the appropriate signage, Caltrans requires the local agency to adopt a resolution requesting that Caltrans establish an Emergency Parking Zone and to install the appropriate signs. Adoption of this resolution will allow Caltrans to erect the “Emergency Parking Only” signs along State Route 38 at the locations described in Recommendation 2 above.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 3, 2021; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on April 15, 2021; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on April 18, 2021.