TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Marisa Lundstedt, Community Development Director
Erik Zandvliet, T.E. City Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 15-0046 to Install Stop Signs on Pacific Avenue at 23rd Street as Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Community Development Director Lundstedt).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 15-0046
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation of all-way stop signs at Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street and adopt Resolution No. 15-0046.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
The cost to install the stop signs and pavement markings can be funded through the existing Public Works operating budget.
BACKGROUND:
In March 2015, the City received a petition from 32 citizens representing 19 residences for the installation of stop signs in all directions at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street. The petitioners explained that there is speeding and a hill on Pacific Avenue Street that make it difficult to see approaching traffic. The intersection is currently stopped in the eastbound and westbound directions of 23rd Street.
DISCUSSION:
On June 25, 2015, the Parking and Public Improvements Commission held a public meeting to discuss the Traffic Engineer’s evaluation supporting stop signs in all directions (See Attachments 1 and 2 for additional information). The Commission heard from eight speakers from the surrounding neighborhood in favor of the stop signs. After further discussion regarding the combination of grade, speed, and limited visibility from the side street, the Commission passed a motion 3-0 recommending the installation of stop signs in all directions at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street.
The City has environmentally reviewed this proposed change pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 2100, et seq. (“CEQA”), the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1500 et seq.), and the City’s environmental guidelines. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, the City has a Class 1 Categorical Exemption because the proposed modification is a minor alteration to the City’s existing streets involving only a negligible change in the use of the City’s existing streets.
CONCLUSION:
The Parking and Public Improvements Commission recommends that the City Council approve the installation of all-way stop signs at Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street and adopt Resolution No. 15-0046. (Attachment 3)
Attachments:
1. June 25, 2015 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Staff Report
2. June 25, 2015 Parking and Public Improvements Commission Draft Minutes
3. Resolution No. 15-0046