AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date: 6/20/2023 Agenda Item: 10H
Department: Public Works
Prepared By Ryan Kim, Senior Civil Engineer - Traffic
Subject:
CONSIDERATION OF PARKING MODIFICATIONS ON SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL AND AVENIDA
SAN LUIS REY, AND FINDING THE PROJECT CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER CLASS 1 (EXISTING FACILITIES, 14 CCR SECTION 15301) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES Summary:
The purpose of this report is to present the findings and recommendations regarding proposed changes to the parking restrictions on South El Camino Real and Avenida San Luis Rey. The proposed changes aim to improve the safety and efficiency of the traffic flow in the area, as well as accommodate the needs of the residents and businesses. Staff hand delivered notices to the residents within 300 feet of the subject area to inform them that the City Council would consider the subject matter at this meeting.
Background:
Per the City’s adopted Traffic Code, no parking is allowed along the entire curb frontage of South El Camino Real between Avenida Santa Inez to Avenida San Luis Rey. Currently, only portions of South El Camino Real along this block are marked as red curb, and vehicles have been utilizing the street parking for several years. On Avenida San Luis Rey, there is also a red curb on the south side from the end of curb return to 6 feet east. In addition, there is a 24-minute parking zone from 9 AM to 7 PM daily for 80 feet on Avenida San Luis Rey between South El Camino Real and the alley behind the commercial market Primo Foods. The alley has NO PARKING signs on both sides. San Luis Ray Park, on Avenida San Luis Rey 300 feet east of South El Camino Real, has public parking spaces available from 6 AM to 10 PM daily. (See Attachment 1.) The parking situation on South El Camino Real and Avenida San Luis Rey, has been a concern for both residents and businesses. Primo Foods, a grocery store at 2801 South El Camino Real, has requested Public Works review modifications to the parking restrictions to accommodate its customers. A resident has also requested some changes to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety.
Discussion:
Staff recommends the following parking modifications in the area:
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ATTACHMENT 8
910 Calle Negocio
2nd Floor
San Clemente, California
www.san-clemente.org
Meeting Date: 6/20/2023 Agenda Item: 10H
1. Reduction of the red curb on South El Camino Real between Avenida San Luis Rey and Avenida Santa Inez to 50 linear feet;
2. Installation of 60 linear feet of green curb for 20-minute limited term parking on South El Camino Real;
3. Installation of 40 linear feet of red curb at the northeast corner of Calle Del Comercio and Avenida San Luis Rey;
4. Installation of 80 linear feet of green curb for 20-minute limited term parking on the south side of Avenida San Luis Rey between South El Camino Real and the alley; and Reduce the limited term parking from 24 minutes to 20 minutes for the 80 linear feet of curb on the south side of Avenida San Luis Rey between South El Camino Real and the alley.
In addition to the proposed parking modifications that require City Council approval, staff has issued work orders for the following measures to be implemented. (See Attachment 3.) These measures do not require formal authorization by City Council:
1. Repaint the existing 6-foot red curb, which has faded over time on the south side of Avenida San Luis Rey from the end of curb return to east;
2. Place two (2) SAN LUIS REY PARK - PUBLIC PARKING signs on Avenida San Luis Rey to provide wayfinding to the nearby public park and its parking lot. The signs are consistent with other City directional wayfinding signage; and
3. Post one (1) NO PARKING IN ALLEY sign on the alley behind Primo to avoid traffic obstruction.
The proposed parking modifications were reviewed by the Planning Commission on June 7, 2023.
The item was unanimously recommended by the Planning Commission for City Council approval with discussion that staff should continue to monitor the area parking and implement additional solutions if other measures could be determined. The Planning Commission also discussed having staff monitor the area and inform Police Services if issues of noncompliance are an ongoing issue.
Council Options:
· Adopt Resolution No. 23-61, approving the parking modification as shown on Attachment 2 and finding the project categorically exempt from CEQA. · Adopt Resolution No. 23-61 with modifications.
· Continue the item and direct staff to provide additional information. · Do not adopt Resolution No. 23-61 and deny the request for parking modifications.
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Meeting Date: 6/20/2023 Agenda Item: 10H
Fiscal Impact:
Yes. The minor cost for painting the curbs and installing new signage (approximately $1000) is available in the City Maintenance Department’s Street Sign Replacement Program, Project No. 21306.
Environmental Review/Analysis:
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council determine this action to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines.
Recommended Actions:
Staff Recommendation
Planning Commission and Staff recommend that the City Council approve Resolution No. 23-61, which would take the following actions:
1. Find the project categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1 (Existing Facilities, 14 CCR section 15301) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
2. Approve the parking modifications as illustrated in Attachment 2 of the Administrative dated June 6, 2023;
3. Appropriate the required funds (approximately $1,000) from the Street Sign Replacement Project No. 21306; and
4. Request Police Services to consider increasing parking enforcement near the intersection of South El Camino Real and Avenida San Luis Rey.
Attachment:
1. Location Map
2. Proposed Measures
3. Work Order Improvements
4. Resolution No. 23-61
Notification:
Staff hand delivered notices to the residents within 300 feet of the subject area to inform them that the City Council would discuss the subject matter at this meeting.
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