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CITY OF COLTON Item #19 AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 1, 2003 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAHKER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER,�;eA 1✓, j SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2119 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON ON THE SIXTH DAY OF DECEMBER 1960, TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS. AND SET ASIDE FUNDS FROM THE TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE TO CONSTRUCT IMPROVEMENTS DATE: June 24, 2003 BACKGROUND: A sight distance restriction caused by a vertical rise of the roadway exists to the east of the intersection of Citrus Street and Watwood Avenue. The posted speed limit along Citrus Street was reduced from 35 MPH to 25 MPH in order to create a safer movement of traffic at that intersection. A speed sample showed that drivers were traveling nearly 40 MPH after posting of the 25 MPH speed limit. Colton Avenue joins with F Street at an acute angle creating a sight distance problem. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The sight distance necessary to stop a vehicle traveling at 40 mph on the westbound approach to the intersection of Citrus Street and Watwood Avenue is restricted by a vertical rise in the roadway. A Traffic Engineering analysis of the intersection of Citrus Street and Watwood Avenue showed that warrants listed in the State of California Traffic Manual for the installation of a traffic control device were not satisfied. The Traffic Safety Committee determined that the restriction of the sight distance is justification to stop east and west bound traffic. This project will require the installation of a flashing yellow warning beacon to provide for advance warning of the proposed stop. A Traffic Engineering analysis of the intersection of Colton Avenue and F Street showed that warrants listed in the State of California Traffic Manual for the installation of a traffic control device stop were not satisfied. The Traffic Safety Committee determined that the intersection geometry is justification to stop north and south bound traffic. Sierra Pacific Electrical Contracting has submitted a proposal to perform the installation of the Flashing Yellow Beacon on a surplus pole for the sum of $4,815.00