2005 AGN MAY 03 I10 - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Item #10 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 \J SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION #2119 TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL THROUGH STREETS AND STOP INTERSECTIONS, ROSEDALE AVENUE AVENUEAPPROACHING LA LOMA AVENUE FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH. 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. ANALYSISIDISCUSSION: At the intersection of Rosedale Avenue and La Loma Avenue, a condition exists that limits the visibility thereby creating an unsafe condition for motorists. In addition, the intersection of La Loma Avenue and Rosedale Avenue is not at a right angle which further reduces the visibility. The location has been reviewed by the City of Colton Traffic Safety Committee on September 3, 2003, and had a recommendation to install the traffic control devices due to the sight distance problem caused by the shrubbery. At the time of application, the intersection was part of a joint jurisdiction by the City of Colton and the County of San Bernardino. The County of San Bernardino was informed about the request but did not agree to install a traffic control devices at the intersection. The intersection is among the areas recently annexed by the City of Colton. The item was brought back to the Traffic Safety Committee on February 9, 2005 with a recommendation to install traffic control devices. Staff recommends approval of the installation of the traffic control devices on Rosedale Avenue from the north and south 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.