TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Mark Danaj, City Manager
FROM:
Richard Thompson, Community Development Director
Nhung Madrid, Senior Management Analyst
Erik Zandvliet, T.E., City Traffic Engineer
SUBJECT:Title
Adopt Resolution No. 14-0068 to Install Stop Signs at the Intersection of 19th Street and Rowell Avenue as Recommended by the Parking and Public Improvements Commission (Community Development Director Thompson).
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 14-0068
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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 the intersection of 19th Street and Rowell Avenue and adopt Resolution #14-0068.
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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 July 2014, the City received a petition signed by 18 residents representing 11 homes on 19th Street (9), 21st Street (1) and Wendy Way (1) requesting the installation of stop signs in all directions at the 19th Street and Rowell Avenue. The petition states that motorists speed through the intersection on 19th Street, especially during school times.
In May 2013, the City installed 25 MPH speed limit signs on 19th Street in advance of the intersection at Rowell Avenue. In November 2013, the City received a request from Mr. Neil Snow, a resident at 1341 19th Street, to install stop signs in all directions at 19th Street and Rowell Avenue. The Traffic Engineer evaluated the intersection and determined that it did not meet the State warrants for the installation of stop signs, due to low traffic volumes, absence of a collision history, and good sight distance. However, in April 2014, the City painted high-visibility crosswalks on all four legs, and posted crosswalk warning si...
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