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Adopt one resolution:
a. Approving the installation of temporary “No Parking Any Time” signs on the east side of State Route 1 (SR 1) for a distance of approximately 3,600 feet (1,800 feet north and 1,800 feet south of the Point Lobos State Park entrance) to facilitate emergency responder access during the Highway 1 (SR 1) Climbing Lane Project; and
b. Authorizing and directing the Director of the Resource Management Agency to apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans to install “No Parking Any Time” signs on the east side of State Route 1 (SR 1) for a distance of approximately 3,600 feet (1,800 feet north and 1,800 feet south of the Point Lobos State Park entrance). (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt one resolution:
a. Approving the installation of “No Parking Any Time” signs on the east side of State Route 1 (SR 1) for a distance of approximately 3,600 feet (1,800 feet north and 1,800 feet south of the Point Lobos State Park entrance) to facilitate emergency responder access during the Highway1 (SR 1) Climbing Lane Project; and
b. Authorizing and directing the Director of Resource Management Agency to apply for an encroachment permit from Caltrans to install “No Parking Any Time” signs on the east side of State Route 1 (SR 1) for a distance of approximately 3,600 feet (1,800 feet north and 1,800 feet south of the Point Lobos State Park entrance).
SUMMARY:
The Resource Management Agency (RMA) began the installation of the Highway 1 Climbing Lane project. The project has increased the congestion in the already heavy traffic impacted area, increasing emergency response times. Installing “No Parking Any Time” signs will make the shoulder available for traffic to shift over when an emergency vehicle approaches. This will help reduce response times for emergency responders during construction, which is scheduled to be completed in August 2018.
DISCUSSION:
On April 2, 2018 RMA Public Works staff began construction of the Highway 1 Climbing Lane project. This project is located on State Route 1 (SR 1) impacting Rio Road and extending north bound to Carmel Valley Road. Due to the existing congestion in this area, the project has increased delays in the area.
County staff, in coordination with District 5, identified an issue of emergency responders not being able to get through traffic coming northbound from the Carmel Highlands area. Due to limited parking inside the Point Lobos State Park, visitors park on the side of State Route 1, thus preventing vehicles from pulling over when emergency vehicles are responding northbound.
On May 16, 2018 County staff attended the Carmel Highlands Fire District Board meeting to discuss concerns pertaining to the project and emergency response. The District Board was in support of placing parking restriction signs and will be providing the County a letter of support. Meanwhile, staff is seeking approval for temporary signs during construction.
Upon approval of the resolution, the County will be required to apply for an encroachment permit through Caltrans as this property belongs to the State. Staff will work with Caltrans to try to expedite the process for getting permanent signs installed. Approval of the attached Board Resolution is the first step to assist in moving forward.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
RMA is working with TAMC and Caltrans to coordinate efforts in expediting the encroachment permit and with the Carmel Highlands Fire District to accommodate emergency response. Due to late submission of this Board Report, the CAO Budget and Analysis Division was not provided adequate time to fully review for potential fiscal, organizational, policy, or other implications to the County of Monterey
FINANCING:
The cost of 15 signs will be $7,500. This expenditure will be a change order for the project that will be funded from the Highway 1 Climbing Lane project contingency. Contingency for this project is $470,000 and currently the project has change orders totaling approximately $200,000. That leaves a contingency of $262,500 if these signs are installed. There are sufficient appropriations in the FY2017-18 adopted budget, Fund 002, Appropriation Unit RMA012 to fund these additional costs.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
The recommended action will provide greater public safety for the community to allow emergency responders faster response to calls.
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Prepared by: Christine Poe, Management Analyst II, RMA (831) 755-5399
Reviewed by: Neville Pereira, Interim RMA Deputy Director of Public Works, Parks & Facilities
Approved by: Carl Holm, AICP, Director Resource Management Agency
Attachments:
Resolution