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6.1. - Page 2 of 5 A traffic count near the intersection indicates that Maple Street carries about 4800 vehicles per day and Stambaugh Street carries about 1720 vehicles per day. Based on these findings, staff recommends that new stop signs be installed on Maple Street at its intersection of Stambaugh Street. This would make the intersection an all -way (4 -way) stop -controlled intersection. The proposed stop signs will reduce roadway right-of-way conflict and increase pedestrian safety. The intersection is located close to Savers and the Grocery Outlet which are both pedestrian destinations. There is also a preschool campus (Kiddie Corner) nearby. This project has been designed to be consistent with the City's adopted Policy and Guidelines for Stop Signs on Residential Streets and the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Under Municipal Code Section 20.34, the City Council may by resolution declare one or more entrances to an intersection to be stop entrances. A notice was mailed to the residents near the intersection, informing them the City's recommendation to install stop signs on Maple Street at the intersection of Stambaugh Street. No concerns or negative feedback was received following this notice. Stop sign installations are permanent. Once installed, stop signs should not be removed because of the potential for confusion. There can be negative impacts associated with the installation of stop signs. These include increased noise and vehicle emissions due to increased braking and accelerating by vehicles on Maple Street and increased travel times. FISCAL IMPACT The cost to install two stop signs is approximately $2,000. Funding for this project is included in the Fiscal Year 2018-2019, Traffic Safety Fund - Paint and Sign Maintenance (balance is $185,646) account. Minor maintenance costs will be incurred in future years. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, the City of Redwood City has determined that the installation of stop signs on Maple Street at Stambaugh Street meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in Section 15301 ("Existing Facilities") because these stop signs will involve a minor alteration of existing streets with no expansion of use. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. A notice about this proposed change was mailed to the residents near the intersection of Maple Street and Stambaugh Street. ALTERNATIVES The City Council may choose to not approve the installation of the proposed stop signs, and direct staff to investigate other options to address community concerns. City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 101