AgdaPkt 2015-01-26 Special and Joint SA

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7.3.A. - Page 1 REPORT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the City Manager January 26, 2015 SUBJECT Installation of Stop Signs at various locations RECOMMENDATION Approve, by resolution, the installation of stop signs: on Fernside Street at Goodwin Avenue, on Carson Street at Fernside Street, on Sterling Way at Fernside Street, on Charter at Stambaugh; and Approve, by resolution, the removal of stop signs on Fernside Street at Carson Street. BACKGROUND A number of Fernside Street residents have expressed concerns regarding traffic safety and undesirable driving behavior in their neighborhood. They have also expressed concerns about Adelante School traffic. Over the past year the City has conducted a trial of speed humps on Fernside Street, as well as the installation of signing and striping changes to address these concerns. Despite the modifications, the concerns remain. In addition, a "Safe Routes to School" safety audit completed for Adelante School recommended modifications to the stop signs along Fernside to increase the safety and ease with which those students may walk to school. Staff has also been developing the design for safety improvements at Hoover Community School. The community requested that staff consider the installation of a stop sign on Charter Street at Stambaugh Street. This was requested to increase safety for the children who cross there to go to school, access the Boys and Girls Club, and to participate in outdoor activities at the playing fields. ANALYSIS Fernside Stop Signs Staff reviewed roadway safety concerns expressed by Fernside neighborhood residents. The specific concerns focused on insufficient traffic control, difficulty navigating the intersections and unsafe pedestrian crossings. City staff reviewed intersection characteristics along Fernside Street and made the following determinations: • Fernside Street and Goodwin Avenue should have an all-way stop sign.