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Item #9 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 3,2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMER JAHKER, P.E., CITY ENGINEER (!�) SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #2119 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, LITTON AVENUEAPPROACHING LITTON AVENUE FROM THE EAST AND WEST. DATE: APRIL 25, 2005 BACKGROUND: The State of California Vehicle Code allows the installation of traffic control devices, if adopted by a City ordinance or a resolution. Section 21 of City of Colton Resolution # 2119 lists through streets and stop intersections within the City of Colton. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSIQN: At the intersection of Litton Avenue and Bostick Avenue, a condition exists that limits the visibility thereby creating an unsafe condition for motorists. The location has been reviewed by the City of Colton Traffic Safety Committee on February 9, 2005 and had a recommendation of denial due to the street improvement project at the intersection. Recent Traffic Counts and accident reports for the last 2 years were also studied as part of the review. (See attached Exhibit A) The Street Improvement project at the intersection of Bostick Avenue and Litton Avenue was anticipated to start in July of 2005. A delay in the project was encountered due problems in acquisition of the southeast comer of the intersection and relocation of existing utilities on the south portion of the intersection. This will delay the project an additional 6 months to a year. Staff recommends approval of the installation of the traffic control devices on Litton Avenue from the east and west to resolve the visibility problems that currently exists. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This action will require the installation of two stop signs and the two advance warning signs. The material cost for those installations will cost approximately $600.00; those funds are available within account number 457-6625-6700-3890. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None.