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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-01-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - STILLMORE WALNUT STOP CONTROLS (2)CONSENT CALENDAR DATE: SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT: Agenda Item: 6 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: Item to be presented by: January 25, 2011 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF STILLMORE STREET AND WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE Public Works RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls at the intersection of Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue. BACKGROUND Staff received a request from a resident to investigate the possibility of installing multiway stop controls at the intersection of Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue (Exhibit "A") to enhance the operational efficiency of the intersection and improve the safety of school children crossing at this location. Currently, the intersection has two-way stop controls with traffic stopping on Walnut Springs Avenue. It is located in a residential neighborhood. It is in close proximity to Canyon Springs Elementary School, and many elementary students use the intersection during school hours. Staff conducted a multiway stop analysis at this intersection, which included the evaluation of vehicular volume data, pedestrian data, collision history, and sight visibility. The analysis determined that this intersection meets the City's minimum warrants for the installation of multiway stop controls in a residential area. Upon further evaluation of the area circulation, it was determined that multiway stop controls will enhance the operational efficiency of the intersection and improve safety for students crossing Stillmore Street. Staff informed Canyon Springs Elementary School of the proposed multiway stop controls for the subject intersection. The school supports the proposed improvement. AGOpM: ` i ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS Other action as determined by the City Council. FISCAL IMPACT The installation of the multiway stop controls is estimated at $500. Adequate funds are available in the Street Maintenance Striping Account 14504-5111.010. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Exhibit "A" - Location Map RESOLUTION I I - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS AT THE INTERSECTION OF STILLMORE STREET AND WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 21354 allows local authorities to designate any intersection under their exclusive jurisdiction as a stop control intersection; and WHEREAS, traffic operation at the intersection of Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue would benefit from such designation. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby resolve as follows: SECTION 1. That the intersection of Stillmore Street and Walnut Springs Avenue be designated as a multiway stop control intersection. SECTION 2. That the stop designations, as provided herein, shall apply when appropriate signs and pavement markings, giving adequate notice thereof, have been placed as described in Section 1. SECTION 3. That staff install the necessary signs and pavement markings to affect this resolution. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2011. MAYOR ATTEST: CITY CLERK DATE: STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) I, Kevin Tonoian, Acting City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2011, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK Z/ STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ) CERTIFICATION OF CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1, , City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution 11- adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California on , 2011, which is now on file in my office. Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this , day of 2011. City Clerk By Deputy City Clerk 3 F -i 4RK l PROPOSED MULTIWAY STOP (� CONTROL ftMON j CITY OF SANTA CLARITA N -•-+ =• MULTIWAY STOP CONTROL LOCATION STILLMORE STREET AND WALNUT SPRINGS AVENUE INTERSECTION W E EXHIBIT "A' LOCATION MAP s