DATE: MARCH 7, 2023
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS, TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION DIVISION FROM: DAVID JACOBS, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
BY: ANDREW EASTERLING, TRAFFIC ENGINEER
TITLE: 20-MINUTE GREEN ZONE DESIGNATION AT 316 WILLIAMS ROAD RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution establishing a total of 25 feet of 20-minute green zone designation located at 316 Williams Road.
BACKGROUND:
Gabriel Lopez Rodriguez, owner of Lopez Market, is requesting 20-minute green zone designation along the frontage of his business property located at 316 Williams Road (Attachment 2). According to Gabriel Rodriguez Lopez, vehicles parked for extended periods along the business’ frontage limits access for customers. Customers spend an average of 15 to 20 minutes per visit at his business. The requestor is aware that the proposed green zone, if approved, are not for the exclusive use of the requestor. The 20-minute parking restricted spaces are for the public's use. Enforcement is generally done on a call basis.
The proposed 20-minute parking zone is effective only from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. of any day except Sundays and holidays (Section 20-74 (4) of the Salinas Municipal Code). After 6:00 pm the green zone is available for general public parking.
Williams Road, between Grandhaven Street and Fairhaven Street, is a four-lane arterial street with a two way left turn lane. The street is approximately 66 feet wide, from curb face to curb face. Parking is generally permitted on both sides of the street.
The future of Williams Road is not certain. While on street parking is currently generally permitted, it is possible that on street parking will need to be prohibited in the future as traffic increases. During the application process, the applicant has been notified that the on-street parking and green zones may need to be removed in the future, and the City cannot commit to renewing the green zones indefinitely TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
The recommendation of 25 feet of 20-minute green zone designation located at 316 Williams Road was presented to the Traffic and Transportation Commission at its February 9, 2023, meeting. The Commission voted (5-0) to recommend City Council approve a Resolution establishing a total of 25 feet of 20-minute green zone designation located at 316 Williams Road. Commissioners Howell, Hernandez, Canseco, Davis, and Cox voted to approve the recommendation, and Commissioner Quigley abstained. The District 4 appointment is currently vacant.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Designation of parking restrictions on City Streets is exempt under CEQA 15301, Class 1(c) since the actions consists of operation and minor alteration of an existing City street.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The 20-minute green zone designation support the Council’s goal of “Effective and Culturally Responsive Government”.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
20-minute green zone designations are installed and maintained by Public Works staff. Parking enforcement is provided in coordination with Parking Enforcement contractor (LAZ) and the Salinas Police Department.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund. Gabriel Rodriguez Lopez, authorized representative of 316 Williams Road, has submitted payment to fund the costs and the installation of the 20-minute green zone designation. The applicant will be responsible for paying for annual renewal fees to maintain the green zones.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Attachment 1: Exhibit
Attachment 2: Application
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