HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - MULTIWAY STOP NEWHALL 14TH (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
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September 25, 2012
Andrew Yi
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF
NEWHALL AVENUE AND 14TH STREET
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the installation of multiway stop controls for the
intersection of Newhall Avenue and 14th Street.
BACKGROUND
Mr. Collyn Nielsen, Principal of William S. Hart High School, requested the City install a
multiway stop -controlled intersection at Newhall Avenue and 14th Street.
The intersection of Newhall Avenue and 14th Street is a four -legged intersection located in front
of William S. Hart High School and surrounded by residential development. The intersection is
currently controlled with a single stop sign on 14th Street. Newhall Avenue runs north/south and
14th Street runs east/west terminating at Newhall Avenue, and the school driveway is at the west
leg. Three schools are located in the vicinity of Newhall Avenue. Newhall Elementary, Placenta
Junior High, and William S. Hart High schools all generate high vehicular and pedestrian
volumes during school hours, resulting in vehicle/pedestrian congestion and conflicts at the
intersection.
Staff conducted an analysis for multiway stop controls at the intersection. The analysis included,
but was not limited to, the evaluation of vehicular and pedestrian volumes, review of collision
history, and site observations at the intersection. The analysis determined the minimum volume
warrants were met and multiway stop controls are reconunended at the intersection. A multiway
stop operation will reduce pedestrian and vehicle conflicts and improve safety for school-age
pedestrians. In addition, it will provide gaps for vehicles entering the intersection and improve
circulation at the intersection.
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Staff has discussed the multiway stop controls improvement with the William S. Hart High
School and adjacent property owners and received their support. In addition, the school will
notify the students and parents of the potential traffic control modification at the intersection.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The installation of the multiway stop controls is estimated at $1,000. Adequate -Gas Tax Funds
(Fund 230) are available in the Traffic Signs and Markings Account 14504-5141.008.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Vicinity Map
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RESOLUTION 12-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF
MULTIWAY STOP CONTROLS FOR THE INTERSECTION OF NEWHALL AVENUE AND
14TH STREET
WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code allows local authorities to
designate any intersection under their exclusive jurisdiction as a stop control intersection; and
WHEREAS, traffic operations at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and 14th Street
will benefit from the installation of multiway stop controls.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the intersection of Newhall Avenue and 14th Street be designated
as a multiway stop -controlled intersection. Traffic on both Newhall Avenue and 14th Street shall
be required to stop before entering the intersection.
SECTION 2. That the stop designations, as provided herein, shall apply when
appropriate signs and pavement markings, giving adequate notice hereof, have been placed as
described in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That staff shall install all 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 2012.
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ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Armin& Chaparyan, Interim 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
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ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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2012, by the following vote:
INTERIM CITY CLERK