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Receive a preliminary response to Board Referral Number 2026.17 (Daniels) assessing the feasibility of establishing a “No Parking” zone south of the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve entrance in areas with limited shoulder space to enhance traffic safety and to collaborate with state partners on options for repairing the pedestrian bridge.
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It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2026.17 and:
b. Direct staff to proceed with completion of its response to the referral based on the proposed project description in this report; or,
c. Direct that staff:
i. Proceed with completion of its response to the referral based on modifications by the Board; or,
ii. Return to Board with a more comprehensive analysis of the referral and anticipated effort for completion.
d. Rescind the referral.
e. Provide further direction, as appropriate.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background:
On August 11, 2026, the Board added Supervisor Daniels’ Referral No. 2026.17 requesting staff to assess the feasibility of establishing a “No Parking” zone south of the Point Lobos State Natural Reserve entrance in areas with limited shoulder space to enhance traffic safety and to collaborate with state partners on options for repairing the pedestrian bridge. (Attachment A).
On January 29, 2019, the Board adopted Ordinance No. 5307 amending Section 12.28.010 of the Monterey County Code to prohibit parking at all times on the east side of State Highway 1 from the centerline of the Point Lobos State Park entrance northerly for a distance of 1800 feet and from the centerline of the Point Lobos State Park entrance southerly for a distance of 1800 feet, in the unincorporated area of Monterey County. The Board desired to limit this parking prohibition to an initial two-year trial period to assess effects of limiting parking and to see what provisions may be in place from broader planning efforts ...
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