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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Julia R. Bueren, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	August 18, 2015

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Subject:

Prohibit parking at all times (red curb) on a portion of Oceanview Avenue, Kensington area.

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 Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(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 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.