AR 020706 Additional through streets

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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 7, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAHKER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2119 TO ADD THE PLACEMENT OF TWO STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LA CADENA AND "E" STREET DATE: January 26, 2006 BACKGROUND: The State of California Vehicle Code allows the installation of traffic control devices, if adopted by a City ordinance or a resolution. Installation of stop signs, as well as other traffic control devices, must be warranted under the guidelines established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. City staff conducted a traffic engineering analysis of the intersection of La Cadena Drive and "E" Street. The analysis concluded that installation of stop signs on La Cadena Drive approaching "E" Street from the north and south are warranted under the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices guidelines due to limited visibility at that intersection. Specifically, the existing building on the southeast comer of the intersection restricts visibility of the approaching westbound traffic. Recent re -design of the Police Department parking lot forces police vehicles exiting the lot to use the intersection. The problem of limited visibility at that intersection is of particular concern for Police Department vehicles when they are responding to emergency calls. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: At the intersection of La Cadena Drive and E Street, existing establishments limit the visibility of emergency vehicles, thereby creating an unsafe condition for motorists and pedestrians. The intersection is heavily traveled. Also, City emergency vehicles frequently use the intersection. In addition, the intersection of La Cadena Drive and "E" Street has high pedestrian volume, due to the businesses and City facilities in the area. The installation of stop signs at the intersection would allow a controlled intersection for pedestrians and motorists and would resolve the problem of limited visibility allowing motorists to safely negotiate the intersection. The location was reviewed by the City of Colton Traffic Safety Committee on September 14, 2005, and a recommendation was made to install the traffic control devices.