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6.2.A. - Page 2 <br />The proposed stop signs will improve pedestrian safety and convenience at this <br />intersection. Hawes Elementary School is located within six blocks and walking <br />distance from the intersection of Oak Avenue and Clinton Street. <br />A survey was mailed to the neighborhood residents requesting their input on the <br />proposed installation of all -way stop control at the intersection of Oak Avenue and <br />Clinton Street. Thirty residents responded. Twenty -eight respondents supported the <br />proposed stop sign installation. Residents of occupied properties located closest to the <br />intersection all responded in favor of the installation. <br />Stop sign installations are permanent. Once installed, stop signs should not be <br />removed because of the potential for confusion. There are some negative impacts <br />associated with the proposed installation including increased braking and accelerating <br />by vehicles and increased travel times. <br />If approved, installation of the new stop signs will begin within three weeks <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council may choose to not approve the installation of the proposed stop signs, and <br />direct staff to investigate other options to address community concerns. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The cost of stop -sign installation is approximately $2,500.00. Funds are available for <br />this purpose from the Gas Tax Construction Fund —Traffic Calming which has sufficient <br />available balance. Minor maintenance costs will be incurred in future years. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />As the lead agency, City of Redwood City has determined that the installation of stop <br />signs on Oak Avenue at Clinton Street meets the California Environmental Quality Act <br />(CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in Section 15301 ( "Existing Facilities "), as the <br />stop signs constitute a minor alteration of the existing public streets. Furthermore, this <br />project has been designed compliant with the city's standards and the Manual of <br />Uniform Traffic Control Devices. <br />S. PETER VORAMETSANTI, PE <br />ACTING CDD MANAGER /CITY ENGINEER <br />BILL EKERN <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR <br />