HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08182015 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
RESCIND Traffic Resolution No. 1961/538 prohibiting parking at all times along the westerly side of Oceanview
Avenue (Road No. 1655D), beginning at a point 155 feet north of the centerline of Coventry Road (Road No.
1351A), thence northerly along said side for a distance of 127 feet.
ADOPT Traffic Resolution No. 2015/4429 to prohibit parking at all times (red curb) on the southwest side of
Oceanview Avenue (Road No. 1655D), beginning at a point 304 feet east of the centerline of Berkeley Park
Boulevard (Road No. 1655E) and extending easterly a distance of 94 feet, Kensington area.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Upon request from a Kensington resident, the reduction or removal of parking restrictions along a segment of
Oceanview Avenue to increase street parking availability in the neighborhood was investigated. It was determined
that reducing the red curb area to accommodate an additional vehicle could safely be accomplished. The El Cerrito
Fire Department and Kensington Police Department were both consulted and had no objection to the proposed
change, which would allow adequate
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 08/18/2015 APPROVED AS
RECOMMENDED
OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Monish Sen (925-313-2187)
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors
on the date shown.
ATTESTED: August 18, 2015
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:August 18, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Prohibit parking at all times (red curb) on a portion of Oceanview Avenue, Kensington area.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
clear space for emergency vehicles to maneuver. All residents fronting the affected area were in favor of the
proposed change. The resident across from the newly available parking space was also consulted and did not
object.
The adoption of this resolution will maintain sight lines for vehicles approaching the curve on Oceanview
Avenue, maintain emergency vehicle access, and result in one (1) additional unrestricted parking space for
residents and the general public.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The existing parking restrictions on a portion of Oceanview Avenue in Kesington will remain.
ATTACHMENTS
Traffic Resolution 2015/4429