Title
a. Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.22 to codify ‘No Overnight Parking’ on Potrero Road in Moss Landing;
b. Direct that the referral be completed as outlined in this preliminary response.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a) Receive a preliminary analysis report in response to Board Referral No. 2021.22; and,
b) Direct that the referral be completed as outlined in this preliminary response.
SUMMARY:
The referenced referral requests to codify ‘No Overnight Parking’ on Potrero Road in Moss Landing.
PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS:
Background: Illegal roadside camping on Potrero has created public health and safety concerns for the community of Moss Landing, particularly regarding fire safety and dumping of waste, including human waste. The intent of applying and enforcing the ordinance is to install the requisite signage, and clarify and strengthen the ability for peace officers to enforce and better implement the intent of Monterey County Code Section 12.28.021 (No Overnight Parking). Codification of ‘No Overnight Parking’ on Potrero Road would allow the installation of appropriate signage to alert motorists of the parking restrictions, and enable law enforcement to cite violators and enforce ‘No Overnight Parking.’ Said referral was assigned to Public Works, Facilities, and Parks at the October 26, 2021 Board meeting.
Project Description: The referral involves completion of the following tasks:
• Prepare ordinance and staff report to present to the Board for consideration. Includes the amount of time to route an item through the levels of departmental review prior to an item being taken to the Board for consideration.
• Schedule and present a public hearing per the California Government Code.
• If approved, allow thirty days to pass per California Government Code Section 25123.
• Install requisite signage.
Note: Due to the health and safety concerns, if it decided this should be an urgency ordinance, the timeframes are compressed and accelerated.
Estimated Project Cost: Costs associated with the completion of this referral include the cost for staff time, and the cost of labor and materials. Estimated cost may be upwards of $15,000. Staff costs will be absorbed by lead department and assisting departments (Public Works, Facilities and Parks; and County Counsel).
Staffing Level Estimate: It is anticipated that one (1) to two (2) Public Works, Facilities and Parks staff, along with County Counsel staff will be utilized to complete a response to the subject referral. Additional field crew personnel will be required for installation of signs.
Departmental Challenges: The department does not foresee any challenges at this time that would impede its ability in completing this referral by the proposed response date referenced below. Coordination with HCD indicates that the proposed parking prohibition would not require a Coastal Development Permit, and preliminary coordination with local community indicates support for the proposed parking prohibition.
Proposed Response Date: To allow sufficient time for a more robust response and to prepare the draft ordinance, staff proposes to return to the Board in January 2022. An additional thirty days after Board approval will be required for the ordinance to be effective and enforceable, at which time requisite signage can be installed. Again, this is dependent on the decision of if this is an urgency ordinance or due course ordinance.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This item further advances the Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Initiative for Infrastructure and Public Safety, meeting our Facilities, Water, Technology and Transportation needs, and will improve the quality of life for County residents.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
__Economic Development
__Administration
__Health & Human Services
X_Infrastructure
X_Public Safety
Prepared by: Chad Alinio, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
Approved by: Tom Bonigut, PE, Interim Assistant Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities & Parks
Attachments:
Board Referral No. 2021.22 - Codify No Overnight Parking on Potrero Road
(Attachments are on file with the Clerk to the Board)