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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4195_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 4195 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS ESTABLISHING TRAFFIC REGULATIONS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 67 OF THE REDLANDS ORDINANCE CODE Pursuant to studies made under authority of Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code, and the presentation of information gained in such studies, the City Council hereby finds and determines that traffic conditions and the con- venience of the public require that certain regulations are necessary and shall be established, pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Redlands Ordinance Code , and Section 21351 of the California Vehicle Code, the Traffic Engineer of the City of Redlands is hereby directed to perform such acts as are necessary to accomplish the following: SECTION ONE: Pursuant to Article 676, Section 67603, of the Redlands Ordinance Code , and Section 21351 of the California Vehicle Code: 1. Install "stop" signs on State Street at Eighth Street. 2 . Install "stop" signs on State Street. at Ninth Street. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 2nd daffy cf September , 1986. G Mayor of the City of Redlands ATTEST: '--City Clerk TO: Sgt. Bill Cranf illi Redlands Police Department FROM: Ron Futter Public Works Depart_nent DATE: July 28, 1986 SUBJECT: Stop signs at State Street and Eighth Street & Ninth Street. Attached is a staff report regarding the proposal to install four-way stop signs at the intersections of State Street and Eighth Street and at State Street and Ninth Street. The near misses continue as evidenced by continued reports to this office requesting that something be done. I witnessed a near -collision today at Eighth Street caused by a driver stopping on State Street. I have discussed this item with John Donnelly and he agrees with the recommendation as presented. I feel it is in the best interests of the City to install the four-way stop signs as soon as possible. If this is all that Chief Brickley needs and he agrees , I request that this item be scheduled for the City Council meeting of August 5th . If you or he need additional information, please give me a call. REQUEST TO INSTALL FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS ON STATE STREET AT EIGHTH STREET AND AT NINTH STREET. State Street between Orange Street and Redlands Boulevard is the City' s main downtown shopping district. The street is one-way in an eastbound direction between Orange Street and Seventh Street -and two-way between Seventh Street and Redlands Boulevard. The street serves strictly as a parking lot with parking allowed along both sides of the street along the entire length. .The intersections of State Street at Fifth Street, Sixth Street and Seventh Street are controlled with four-way stop signs . The intersections of Eighth Street and Ninth Street are controlled with two-way stop signs on the side streets. The recent construction of the Phase I Redevelopment improvements has totally changed the character of the intersections along State Street. Each intersections has been constructed with concrete headers to delineate crosswalks .- Bricks have- been placed in the crosswalk and central portions of each intersection . The construction has caused confusion to motorists because of the change in the appearance of the intersection. The confusion occurs because motorists are required to stop at the first three intersections when travelling east on State Street. The last two require no stop, however, motorists stop anyway. This has resulted in cross traffic on Eighth Street and Ninth Street proceeding thinking a four-way stop is provided. Motorists traveling in a westbound direction generally do not stop, resulting the the potential for an accident . Staff has observed numerous close calls and near accidents . Neither intersection meets the state warrants for installation of a four-way stop sign . However , neither are warrants met on the three intersections along State Street with four-way stop signs. State Street intersections serves strictly as a parking lot and not as a through street. Parking studies conducted by staff in the past have indicated that motorists use State Street for parking and not for through movement . Under this type of usage, state warrants are not applicable. Section 21351 of the California Vehicle Code provides that local agencies may place stop signs as may be necessary to warn or guide traffic. The CVC does not require that State warrants first be met. Though it is advisable to meet stop warrants, special conditions may warrant four-way stop sign installations . it is staff' s opinion that the intersections of State Street at Eighth Street and at Ninth Street meet these special conditions. Considering the existence of the four-way stop signs along State Street and the number of near accidents seen by and/or reported to staff, it is the recommendation of staff that both intersections have four-way stop signs installed. r MINUTES of a regular meeting of the Traffic Commission , City of Redlands, held in the Council Chambers , 212 Brookside Avenue, on May 15, 1986 at 2 : 15 P.M_ PRESENT C. Alexander M. Wang, School Representive H. John R. Schulze S. Stockton R. Mutter, Public Works B. Cranfill , Redlands Police Department Candyce Miller, The gaily Facts ABSENT S . Crotinger L. Hawkins The meeting was opened by R. Schulze. Minutes of the regular meeting of March 20, 1986 were approved as admended. Report on development and improvement of Lugonia Avenue between Orange Street and Wabash Avenue. Mr. Nick Davies of the Development Review Branch of the Transportation Planning Office at CalTrans , District 8 , San Bernardino made public presentation. General discussion was held and at the suggestion of R. Mutter the commission decided to elect a sub-committee to contact the local Sanbag Committee representive with a letter and list of specific locations, problems and recommendations of improvements . R. Schulze selected C. Alexander and S. Stockton. Installation of stop signs on La Cresta Drive and on La Hermosa Drive at Allesandro Road. R. Mutter recommended that this request be approved, with the police department concurring. Motion to approve was made by H. John and seconded by S. Stockton. Motion carried unanimously. Speed Survey at Garden Street between Cajon Street and. Canyon Road . Survey was presented by B. Cranfill . Motion to approve made by C. Alexander and seconded by S . Stockton. Motion approved unanimously. Speed Survey at Brockton Avenue between New York Street and Judson Street. Survey was presented by B. Cranfill. Motion to approve made by C. Alexander and seconded by M. Wang. Motion approved as submitted unanimously. i a Speed Survey at Center Street between State Street and Crescent Avenue. Survey presented by B. Cranfill. Motion to approve made by C. Alexander and seconded by S . Stockton. Motion passed unanimously . Installation of stop signs on State Street at Eighth Street and State Street at Ninth Street. Presentation was made by R. Mutter, with the police department concurring that this request be approved. Motion was made to approve by S . Stockton and seconded by H. Johns . Motion carried as follows : Ayes : M. Wang, R. Schulte; H. John, S . Stockton Noes: None Abstain: C. Alexander COMMUNICATIONS R. Mutter read a letter sent to Mayor Beswick ' s office by L. Hawkins stating that due to personnal._ and business obligations he has resigned from the Traffic Commission effective immediately. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 3: 12 P.M. by R. Schulze. Respectfully submitted, Denise Ausherman, Clerk