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6.H. - Page 2 of 6 A traffic count near the intersection indicates that Harrison Avenue carries approximately 1780 vehicles per day and Clinton Street carries approximately 1060 vehicles per day. Staff examined the collision history at this intersection and found no collisions in the past 36 months. The highest eight-hour traffic volume on the minor approach (Clinton Street) is 37% of the total on all approaches for the same hours, and the total 8 hours volume averages 251 vehicles per hour, and no other stop sign or traffic signal on the major street is located within 800 feet. This intersection meets the criteria for Redwood City's Policy and Guidelines for Stop Signs on Residential Streets, and the staff recommends installing stop signs on Harrison Avenue at Clinton 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. On April 8, 2020, a notice was mailed to the residents within 200 feet of the intersection as well as the chairs of the Mt. Carmel Neighborhood Association, informing them of the City's recommendation to install stop signs on Harrison Avenue at Clinton 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 Harrison Avenue 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 account. Minor maintenance costs would 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 Harrison Avenue at Clinton 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. Furthermore, this project has been designed consistent with the City's guidelines and the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. PUBLIC NOTICE Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. As previously noted, a notice about this proposed change was mailed to the Page 2 of 3 City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 139