HomeMy WebLinkAboutInformational Item - Parking Restriction on Hwy 74 at the Art Smith TrailheadCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Parking Restriction on Highway 74 at the Art Smith Trailhead
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., City Engineer
DATE: July 8, 2004
CONTENTS: Vicinity Map
May 18, 2004 Letter from Caltrans
Recommendation:
By minute motion, deny the request for an ordinance or resolution restricting
parking on Highway 74 at the Art Smith Trailhead.
Executive Summary:
Approximately two years ago, Caltrans installed No Parking Signs on the west side of Highway 74
at the Art Smith Trailhead at the request of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. At that
time, the City responded by requesting Caltrans to remove the No Parking Signs because they
served no traffic safety purpose. Caltrans denied our request at that time, and the No Parking
Signs remain in place to this date. We have now received a letter from Caltrans indicating that
they need City approval for this no parking zone, and are requesting that we establish an
ordinance or resolution to that effect. They indicate that if the City does not concur with the
parking restriction they will remove the No Parking Signs.
Since the City did not agree with the initial installation of the No Parking Signs, it is recommended
that we do not establish an ordinance or resolution and that Staff be directed to forward a letter to
Caltrans requesting removal of the No Parking Signs.
Submi ed By.
Mark Green o•d, P.E.
City Engineer
Approval.
Homer Croy
ACM for Develo -f ent Services
Department Head:
Michael J. Errante, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Carlos Orte,
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City Mana•er
STATE OF CALIFORNIA—BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING AGENCY
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DISTRICT 8
OPERATIONS (MS-1212)
464 WEST 4TH STREET, 6TH FLOOR
SAN BERNARDINO, CA 92401
PHONE (909) 383-5979
FAX (909) 383-7507
TTY (909) 383-6300
May 18, 2004
Mr. Mark Greenwood
City Engineer
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
- Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578
Dear Mr. Greenwood:
RECEIVED
MAY 1 9 2004
PUBLIC ORKS
CITY OF PALM D SERTEM
Flex your power!
Be energy efficient!
This letter is regarding the parking restriction that the Department of Transportation
(Department) has installed on State Route 74 at the Art Smith Trailhead in the City of Palm
Desert.
According to the California Vehicle Code Section 22506, restricting parking on a State Highway
within a City's jurisdiction, requires a local ordinance or resolution. The Department supports
the request from United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Service to restrict parking at the
above location so as not to interfere with the lambing season of the Big Horn Sheep.
We recommend that the City consider adopting a resolution to restrict parking for this location.
If the City does not concur with this proposal, please let us know and we will remove the 'No
Parking' signs.
If you have any questions or need clarification, please call me at (909) 383-5976.
Sincerely,
S�'• A
Dep ty District Director
"Caltrans improves mobility across California"