Resolution 2019-06RESOLUTION NO.2019-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY TO
ADOPT THE REMOVAL OF PARKING ALONG PORTIONS OF STATE
ROUTE 152 (FIRST STREET AND MONTEREY STREET) IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE CALTRANS PAVING PROJECT
WHEREAS, after the completion of the First Street Water Line Project, the California
Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is scheduled to perform a pavement preventive
maintenance project, which City staff is referring to as the Caltrans First Street Pavement
Rehabilitation and Street Reconfiguration Project (Caltrans Project ID 0417000019); and
WHEREAS, the limits of the Caltrans project extend along State Route 152 from
approximately 1,800 feet west of Santa Teresa Boulevard to the US 101 / Leavesley Road
interchange (including all of First Street and portions of Monterey Road and Leavesley
Road); and
WHEREAS, in addition to pavement rehabilitation, the Caltrans project also includes
minor storm drain, sidewalk, ADA ramp, and driveway improvements, as well as signal
modifications and lane restriping at various locations. Dedicated right -turn lanes will also be added
at selected locations by restriping traffic lanes and removing adjacent on -street parking; and
WHEREAS, the Caltrans project is also proposed to incorporate "complete streets"
features. Caltrans describes a complete street as "a transportation facility that is planned, designed,
operated, and maintained to provide safe mobility for all users, including bicyclists, pedestrians,
transit vehicles, truckers, and motorists, appropriate to the function and context of the facility". The
proposed complete streets features for First Street and a portion of Monterey Street include Class II
buffered bike lanes, green bike lane striping at conflict points, high -visibility crosswalks, and
pedestrian activated traffic control devices which include the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon
(RRFB) and High intensity Activated crossWalK (HAWK) beacon; and
WHEREAS, the addition of Class II bike lanes on First Street will provide an important
east -west connection to the overall citywide bicycle network, will support the 2005 Council
approved Trail Master Plan, the 2012 Council approved Complete Streets Policy, and Caltrans'
efforts to provide multi -modal access on roads; and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements will improve public health and safety by
supporting increased physical activity and enhancing pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle safety along
the corridor. By promoting a decrease in motorized vehicle trips, complete streets features also
benefit the environment by reducing air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions, and can
revitalize communities by improving livability and reducing transportation costs; and
WHEREAS, numerous California counties, cities, and agencies have adopted Complete
Street policies and legislation in order to further the health, safety, welfare, economic vitality, and
environmental wellbeing of their communities; and
RESOLUTION NO.2019-06
WHEREAS, in order to implement the proposed complete streets improvements and
provide a cohesive design along the corridor without widening the roadway, it would be necessary
to prohibit all on -street parking along the project limits of First Street and Monterey Street.
Removing on -street parking would also provide safety benefits by improving sight distance at
driveways, making pedestrian crossings more visible, and eliminating the situation where bicyclists
may collide with car doors opening into the bike lane; and
WHEREAS, on January 23rd, 24th, and 25th of 2019 and February 12, 2019, the impacts
associated with removing the on -street parking was investigated by City staff through extensive
public outreach and data collection efforts. The public outreach campaign included four
community meetings where the City Engineer and City staff discussed existing conditions along
the corridor and provided an overview of the project to the public. The public meetings were
widely publicized via traditional mailed notices, email, social media, and on the City's website;
and
WHEREAS, on January 8, 2019, Public Works Department staff, including the Public
Works Director, City Engineer, and Senior Civil Engineer in Capital Projects, went door-to-door
with the City's Community Engagement Coordinator to meet with stakeholders including business
owners, church and school representatives, and property managers to discuss the project and the
possible impacts associated with the removal of on -street parking; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department also conducted parking utilization surveys to
determine how much the existing on -street parking is utilized. Based on the parking surveys, the
average parking utilization on First Street and Monterey Street was approximately 22%. In all
cases where on -street parking was observed, available on -street parking alternatives were identified
which could accommodate the loss of the on -street parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, an online survey was distributed to stakeholders. The survey included six
questions regarding whether stakeholders or their customers utilize First Street on -street parking,
how often they use it, and how removing the on -street parking might impact them or their business;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gilroy finds the proposed Removal of Parking
Along Portions of State Route 152 (First Street and Monterey Street) complies with all required
"complete streets" features.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Gilroy therefore, in light of the foregoing
benefits and considerations, wishes to improve its commitment to complete streets and desires that
its street from a comprehensive and integrated transportation network promoting safe and
convenient travel for all users while preserving flexibility, recognizing community context, and
using design guidelines and standards that support the best practices; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gilroy,
State of California, the approval of the Removal of On -Street Parking along Portions of State
Route 152 (First Street and Monterey Street) in Conjunction with the Caltrans Paving Project.
RESOLUTION NO.2019-06
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council this 1 st day of April,
2019 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEM 3ERS: BLANKLEY, BRACCO, MARQUES,
TOVAR, TUCKER and VELASCO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: LEROE-MUNOZ
ATTEST:
Freels, City
APPROVED:
Rolan Masco, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO.2019-06
I, SHAWNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2019-06 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city
Resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said held on
the 1st day of April, 2019, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 9th day of 44K 2019.
Sh was els, MMC
Ci erk of the City of Gilroy
(Seal)