CC SR 20170516 01 - Del Cerro Parking UpdateRANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 05/16/2017
AGENDA REPORT AGENDA HEADING: Regular Business
AGENDA DESCRIPTION:
Consideration and possible action to receive an update regarding parking and
circulation in the Del Cerro Park area.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
(1) Receive and file the Del Cerro Park parking issues update.
FISCAL IMPACT: None
Amount Budgeted: N/A
Additional Appropriation: N/A
Account Number(s): N/A
ORIGINATED BY: Nicole Jules, PE, Deputy Director of Public Works
REVIEWED BY: Terry Rodrigue, PE, Interim Director of Public Works
Cory Linder, Director of Recreation and Parks 4L-
APPROVED BY: Doug Willmore, City Manager /'r' '11_'
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
Since 2015, the City has incrementally implemented parking and circulation
improvements to address traffic safety concerns near Del Cerro Park and the entrance
to the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve (Preserve).
Although permit parking programs have been established and parking restrictions
imposed along Crenshaw Boulevard, Park Place and the Crenshaw Boulevard
Extension, Preserve patronage continues to rise. Parking has now become a problem
along Crest Road, between Crenshaw Boulevard and the gate to Rolling Hills. Vehicles
have been observed parking on both sides of the roadway, blocking pedestrian
passage, and preventing access for emergency vehicles and vehicles entering the
Rolling Hills gate.
Accomplishments to Date:
• Established Neighborhood Permit Parking Programs in the Del Cerro and
Rancho Crest (Valley View Road) neighborhoods
• Established resident -only recreational permit parking on Crenshaw Boulevard
• Restricted public parking on the east side of Crenshaw Boulevard from Park
Place to Valley View Road
• Restricted public parking on both sides of the Crenshaw Boulevard Extension
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• Restricted public parking on both sides of Park Place, except for the 17 public
parking spaces in Del Cerro Park.
• Increased enforcement activities by the Lomita Sheriff's Department.
Problems that Persist:
With the ever increasing demand to access the Preserve, traffic circulation and parking
continues to be a challenge for the residents who live in the area. The issues include:
Large tour buses that transport groups of people to the Preserve and illegally
park on Crenshaw Boulevard or Park Place.
Vehicles illegally parking in the red zone, on sidewalks or in front of residential
driveways
Night-time use of Del Cerro Park and the Preserve
Potential Options:
In an effort to address these persistent problems, the following options (or any
combination thereof) are available for the City Council's consideration. Staff met with
representatives of Park Place, Del Cerro and Burrell Lane to revisit the issues and
entertain potential solutions to consider.
Option #1 — Create a New Trailhead
The City Council could consider opening a new trailhead to the Preserve. This option
would shift Preserve parking to another location in the City. Possible locations could
include a designated area near Palos Verdes Drive South. Currently, Del Cerro Park
area is the only public parking opportunity for entrance into the Preserve. Shifting
parking to other locations within the City may relieve parking conditions in the Del Cerro
Park area. The cost to implement this option ranges from $0-$10,000, which could
include costs to prepare area for public parking (i.e., parking stops, delineation, signage,
fencing, etc.)
Option #2 — Restrict Illegal Parking along East Side of Del Cerro Park on the
Crenshaw Boulevard Extension
Vehicles have been observed illegally parking in Del Cerro Park. Placing large boulders
along the Crenshaw Boulevard Extension at the easterly park edge will prevent vehicle
parking. Boulders are aesthetically acceptable to the community and reduce the need
for additional signs. The cost to implement this option is minimal. The City has a
stockpile of boulders at City Hall that can be easily transported to Del Cerro Park
utilizing our existing maintenance contractor.
Option #3 — Restrict Illegal Parking along the South Side of Crest Road between
the St. John Fisher driveway and the Rolling Hills gate
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Vehicles have been observed parking along the south side of Crest Road between the
St. John Fisher driveway and the Rolling Hills gate entrance where pedestrians walk.
Parking in this area creates a safety hazard for vehicles and pedestrians alike.
Adopting a resolution to establish parking restrictions on the south side of Crest Road
and creating a physical sidewalk edge to protect pedestrians will improve safety. The
cost to implement this option is approximately $5,500, which includes procuring and
installing signs as well as constructing an asphalt curb to delineate the edge of
pavement and sidewalk area.
Option #4 — Increase Law Enforcement of Parking Restrictions and Park Hours
The City could utilize Preserve Officers to enforce parking violations near the Preserve
entrance. The cost to implement this option would be minimal since the Preserve
Officers could conduct these enforcement activities while they are already in the area.
The City could also hire a parking enforcement officer to work on the weekends.
Option #5 — Part -Time Parking Enforcement Service
The City could install pay stations and/or employ a part-time parking enforcement
company to manage and enforce parking spaces on Crenshaw Boulevard and in Del
Cerro Park. This option would include entering into an agreement with a vendor that will
install, administer, and enforce on -street parking on the weekends or on a part-time
basis. It might be possible to take advantage of other recent local agency procurement
of similar services in order to expedite this project, if desired by the City Council. Staff
researched meter stations as opposed to single -stall parking meters to minimize
aesthetic impacts. Revenue collected from the stations would fund the cost of the
enforcement and maintenance of the stations. Additional revenue could possibly fund
improvements within Del Cerro Park. The cost to implement this option ranges between
$25,000-$35,000 as an initial cost, and approximately $14,000 annually for on-going
maintenance and operation of the program. These costs are estimates only. If City
Council considers metered or pay -station parking, Staff would solicit proposals to firm
up the anticipated costs.
Option #6 — Vacate Portion of the Park Place Right -of -Way
The residents of Park Place are interested in privatizing one-half of Park Place to allow
for full control of the street via a gate. The remaining half of the street could be used as
an entrance drive to the 17 parking spaces at Del Cerro Park. To privatize a portion of
Park Place, the City would have to vacate a portion of the public right-of-way, and the
adjacent property owners would own, control and maintain a portion of the street. A
physical barrier (e.g., raised curb with a landscaped fence) could be erected to create
privacy for the residents on Park Place. Below is a rendering of what this option could
entail. The cost to implement this option would be shared by the City and the residents
of Park Place. Should the City Council consider vacating a portion of the Park Place
right-of-way, the residents of Park Place would have to fund the cost of the vacation as
outlined in Resolution No. 90-93, the City's adopted procedure for vacating public rights -
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of -way. The remaining costs (raised curb, fencing and landscaping) could be the City's
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CONCLUSION:
Overall, the City has implemented incremental improvements over time that have
resulted in improved safety in the vicinity of Del Cerro Park. Given the high visitation of
the Preserve and limited parking opportunities, Staff continues to seek solutions for the
City Council's consideration that will reduce impacts to surrounding residents.
ALTERNATIVES:
In addition to the Staff recommendation, the following alternative action is available for
the City Council's consideration:
Direct Staff to proceed with other improvements as appropriate.
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