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6.D. - Page 2 of 5 Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which allows municipalities to install multi -way stop signs where there is a need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts at locations that generate high pedestrian volumes. A traffic count near the intersection indicates that Warren Street carries approximately 680 vehicles per day, and Howland Street carries approximately 240 vehicles per day. Staff examined the collision history at this intersection and found two collisions in 12 months; both collisions are potentially correctable by all -way stop control. Based on these findings, staff recommends installing stop signs on Warren Street Road at Howland Street. This would make the intersection an all -way stop -controlled intersection. The proposed stop signs will increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. This project has been designed to be consistent with 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 controlled by stop signs. A notice was mailed to the residents within 300 feet of the intersection as well as the chairs of the Centennial Neighborhood Association, informing them of the City's recommendation to install stop signs on Warren Street at Howland Street. No concerns or negative feedback was received in response to 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 Warren 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 adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 in the Traffic Safety Fund - Paint and Sign Maintenance (balance is $297,645.13) 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 Warren Street at Howland 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. Page 2 of 3 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore