City of Piedmont
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE:
August 1, 2016
TO:
Mayor and Council
FROM:
Paul Benoit, City Administrator
SUBJECT:
Consideration of Award of Contract to Striping Graphics in the amount of
$26,086 for the Installation of All-Way Stops at Specified Intersections to
Increase Traffic and Pedestrian Safety.
RECOMMENDATION
By a single motion, take the following actions:
1. Approve the installation of all-way stops according to the attached Coastland Engineers design
at the following intersections: (Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan Map Key No. = PBMP#)
1) Magnolia Ave., Nova Ave. & Wildwood Ave. (PBMP #17)
2) Magnolia Ave. & Park View Ave. (PBMP #16)
3) Magnolia Ave. & Jerome Ave.
4) Magnolia Ave. & El Cerrito Ave. (PBMP #15)
5) Wildwood Ave. & Prospect Ave. (PBMP #21)
6) Wildwood Ave. & Highland Ave. (PBMP #23)
7) Mountain Ave. & Dormidera Ave. (omitted pending further study)
8) Hampton Road & Sea View Ave. (PBMP #25)
9) Hampton Road & Glen Alpine Ave.
10) Blair Ave. & Scenic Ave.
11) Hampton Road & St. James Dr. (PBMP #26)
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign a construction contract with Striping Graphics for the installation
of the approved all way stops based on their submitted bid of $26,086.
3. Approve the overall Estimated Construction Budget of $33,129 which includes the
construction cost, a 15% contingency and monies for construction management and inspection.
4. Authorize the Public Works Director to execute any contract change orders so long as the total
Project Cost does not exceed the total funding for this project in the adopted Estimated Project
Construction Budget.
5. Determine the project to be exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act.
Agenda Report Page 2
BACKGROUND
The subject of the possible installation of all way stops at various intersections, including the
now added Intersection #11, was heard at the July 18, 2016 City Council meeting. During the
discussion and public testimony, it was apparent that there was, in general, widespread support
for the proposal and the goals of slowing traffic and increasing pedestrian safety. Many residents
spoke of long standing issues at various intersections. The majority of speakers were pleased to
see a pro-active proposal before the Council. While most speakers were supportive, some
concern was expressed regarding an increase in the backup of traffic, the loss of parking, the
necessity for change at all (in the case of Mountain & Dormidera) and the lack of public process
There was also correspondence received from many residents regarding the subject.
Of the intersection improvements identified in the report, seven (7) are drawn from the approved
Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan (BPMP). The PBMP identified a total of 27 intersections as
“Locations for Enhanced Street Crossings”. Pages 74 and 75 of the PBMP, along with the City’s
status update of actions related to the 27 intersections, is attached as Exhibit A. The full BPMP
can be found at the following location:
http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us/publicworks/docs/planning/bike-ped/final_PBMP_2014-11-03.pdf
The seven intersections identified in the PBMP include the following (the corresponding
identification number of the PBMP is noted in parentheses):
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Magnolia Ave., Nova Ave. & Wildwood Ave. (PBMP#17)
Magnolia Ave. & Park View Ave. (PBMP#16)
Magnolia Ave. & El Cerrito Ave. (PBMP#15)
Wildwood Ave. & Prospect Ave. (PBMP#21)
Wildwood Ave. & Highland Ave. (PBMP#23)
Hampton Road & Sea View Ave. (PBMP#25)
Hampton Road & St. James Dr. (PBMP #26)
These intersections were identified because the proposal to install all way stops is relatively
inexpensive compared to other intersection enhancements proposed by the PBMP. Additionally,
since many of the proposed intersections are heavily traveled by students going to and from
schools, the all way stops are an effective and expeditious way to manage traffic while
increasing pedestrian safety as soon as possible.
Since the adoption of the PBMP in 2014, the City has applied for grants to fund the development
of the more expensive improvements. For the second year in a row the City of Piedmont has
spent considerable time, effort, and money in preparing a grant application to the State of
California for the Active Transportation Program (ATP) funds. Our ATP-2 grant application
missed qualifying by one point. Subsequently, the city applied again for ATP-3 funds of
approximately $3 million. Their decision is anticipated in the Fall of 2016 with funds not being
available until 2019.
Agenda Report Page 3
The three intersections supplementing those drawn from the PBMP include the following:
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Magnolia Ave. & Jerome Ave.
Mountain Ave. & Dormidera Ave. (omitted pending further study)
Hampton Road & Glen Alpine Ave.
Blair Ave. & Scenic Ave.
Staff explained that these intersections were included based on a history of repeated requests
from local neighbors to both Police and Public Works, staff observations of high activity by
children, safety issues noted by Police officers, known routes of students walking to schools,
and knowledge of existing conditions of unusual street curve configurations, street slope, and
sight lines. Again, the use of an all way stop, enhanced crosswalks, and signage is a costeffective method to increase safety as soon as possible while the city pursues funding for
potential further enhancements.
DISCUSSION
Based on the directive of the City Council at the July 18, 2016 meeting, the City Engineer
developed plans for inclusion of the intersection at Hampton Road and St. James Drive in the
proposed list, and to include this in the solicitation of bids. Additionally, based on resident
concerns expressed at the July 18th meeting, it was decided by staff to postpone a decision on the
intersection at Mountain Ave. and Dormidera Ave. pending further study of both traffic and
parking in this area. The diagrams for each of the proposed intersections prepared by the City
Engineer is attached as Exhibit B.
Based on the engineer’s estimate, and in accordance with the City’s purchasing policy, informal
bids were requested from various contractors. Striping Graphics was the only contractor to
respond. Their bid was $28,424. Deleting the costs for the Mountain Ave. & Dormidera Ave.
intersection improvements ($2,338), brings the revised total contract to $26,086. Striping
Graphics is a company that has done work for the City of Piedmont for over 20 years. They are
fully qualified and have consistently completed projects for the city in a professional manner.
The city’s standard contract is attached as Exhibit C.
FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS
Costs associated with this project will be paid through Measure B and Measure BB, Bike &
Pedestrian Projects. Based on the bid received, staff is recommending the following overall
budget:
Construction
$ 26,086
Construction Contingency (15%)
$ 3,913
Estimated Construction Management & Inspection
$ 3,130
Total Estimated Project Construction Budget
$ 33,129
By:
Chester Nakahara, Public Works Director
Exhibit A
Agenda Report Page 4
Exhibit A
Agenda Report Page 5
Exhibit A
Agenda Report Page 6
CITY OF PIEDMONT
PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
LOCATIONS FOR ENHANCED STREET CROSSINGS
STATUS REPORT:
MAP KEY
CROSS STREET 1
CROSS STREET 2
PLANNED IMPROVEMENT
1
Moraga Ave.
Red Rock Rd.
None at this time
2
3
Moraga Ave.
Grand Ave.
Highland Ave.
Rose Ave.
4
Linda Ave.
at Beach School
None at this time
None at this time
Bulb outs, flashing beacons, and new street
lighting at mid-block crosswalks
5
Grand Ave.
Greenbank Ave.
6
Grand Ave.
Oakland Ave.
7
Grand Ave.
Linda Ave.
8
Grand Ave.
Fairview Ave.
9
Oakland Ave.
Jerome Ave.
10
Oakland Ave.
El Cerrito Ave.
11
Oakland Ave.
Hillside Ave.
12
Oakland Ave.
Highland Ave.
13
Highland Ave.
Craig Ave.
14
15
16
17
Magnolia Ave.
Magnolia Ave.
Magnolia Ave.
Wildwood Ave.
Hillside Ave.
El Cerrito Ave.
Park View Ave.
Nova Dr.
Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
7/21/2016
STATUS
On hold pending directive from
Council realted to future use of Blair
Park
Requires further study
Currently a signalized intersection
Completing construction documents
for bid in Summer 2016
Included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
applications
Phase 1: Grand Ave. Road Diet
Phase
Phase 1 complete.
Phase
2:Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks,
2 included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
modernized traffic signal, currently under
applications
study for "No Right Turn on Red"
Phase 1 complete.
Phase
Phase 1: Grand Ave. Road Diet
Phase
2 included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
2:Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
applications
Phase 1: Grand Ave. Road Diet
Phase Phase 1 complete.
Phase
2:Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks, median 2 included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
pedestrian refuge
applications
Included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
applications
Phase 1 under construction. Phase
Phase 1: Flashing beacons
Phase
2 included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
2: bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
applications
Included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
applications
Included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalks
applications
Bulb outs, enhanced crosswalk, flashing
Included in ATP-2 and ATP-3 Grant
beacons
applications
None at this time
Currently an all way stop
Proposed all way stop
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Proposed all way stop
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Proposed all way stop
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Exhibit A
Agenda Report Page 7
MAP KEY
18
19
20
21
CROSS STREET 1
Wildwood Ave.
Wildwood Ave.
Wildwood Ave.
Wildwood Ave.
CROSS STREET 2
Palm Ave.
Winsor Ave.
at Wildwood School
Prospect Ave.
PLANNED IMPROVEMENT
None at this time
None at this time
None at this time
Proposed all way stop
22
Highland Ave.
Sheridan Ave.
None at this time
23
24
25
26
27
Wildwood Ave.
Hampton Rd.
Hampton Rd.
St, James Dr.
Hampton Rd.
Highland Ave.
Crocker Ave.
Sea View Ave.
Hampton Rd.
La Salle Ave.
Proposed all way stop
None at this time
Proposed all way stop
Proposed all way stop
None at this time
STATUS
Requires further study
Currently an all way stop
Requires traffic & parking study
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
On hold pending improvements
related to the Highland Strip
conversion
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Currently an all way stop
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Pending Council approval 8-1-2016
Currently an all way stop
Exhibit B
Agenda Report Page 8
STOP
STOP
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
NOVA DRIVE AT WILDWOOD/MAGNOLIA AVE
1
Exhibit B
Agenda Report Page 9
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
P
STO
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
PARKVIEW AVENUE AT MAGNOLIA AVENUE
2
Agenda Report Page 10
STOP
Exhibit B
1" = 40'
STO
P
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
JEROME AVENUE AT MAGNOLIA AVENUE 3
Exhibit B
Agenda Report Page 11
STOP
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
EL CERRITO AVENUE AT MAGNOLIA AVENUE
4
Exhibit B
Agenda Report Page 12
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
WILDWOOD AVENUE AT PROSPECT ROAD
5
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
Agenda Report Page 13
Exhibit B
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
WILDWOOD AVE. AT HIGHLAND AVE.
6
STOP
Agenda Report Page 14
Exhibit B
STOP
1" = 40'
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
MOUNTAIN AVE. AT DORMIDERA AVE.
7
Agenda Report Page 15
Exhibit B
1" = 40'
HAMPTON RD. AT SEA VIEW AVE.8
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP
STOP
Agenda Report Page 16
Exhibit B
1" = 40'
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
HAMPTON RD. AT GLEN ALPINE RD.
9
Agenda Report Page 17
STOP
Exhibit B
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
BLAIR AVENUE AT SCENIC AVENUE
10
Agenda Report Page 18
STOP
Exhibit B
1" = 40'
STOP
STOP
CITY OF PIEDMONT
STOP SIGN EXHIBIT
HAMPTON ROAD AT ST. JAMES DRIVE
11
Agenda Report Page 19
Exhibit C
CONTRACT
This Contract made August 1, 2016 between the City of Piedmont, California, a
municipal corporation, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont, California 94611, referred to as "City" and
Striping Graphics, hereinafter referred to as "Independent Contractor".
1.
City is a municipal corporation which needs certain services performed as more
specifically set forth hereafter.
2.
Independent Contractor agrees to perform these services for City under the terms and
conditions set forth in this Contract.
3.
Services
The Independent Contractor shall provide services at the following location: Various
intersections as specified throughout the City of Piedmont, and shall consist of the
following work:
In accordance to the Striping Graphics Proposal dated July 20, 2016 and attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, provide all required materials,
equipment, and labor to install the all way stops as described by the Coastland
Engineers drawings attached hereto as Exhibit B at the following locations:
1) Magnolia Ave., Nova Ave. & Wildwood Ave.
2) Magnolia Ave. & Park View Ave.
3) Magnolia Ave. & Jerome Ave.
4) Magnolia Ave. & El Cerrito Ave.
5) Wildwood Ave. & Prospect Ave.
6) Wildwood Ave. & Highland Ave.
7) Mountain Ave. & Dormidera Ave. (deleted)
8) Hampton Road & Sea View Ave.
9) Hampton Road & Glen Alpine Ave.
10) Blair Ave. & Scenic Ave.
11) Hampton Road & St. James Dr.
4.
Compensation
City will pay Independent Contractor the lump sum of Twenty Nine Thousand, Eighty
Six ($ 26,086) dollars for the services described in Section 3 above. City shall issue
payment within 30 days of the completion of the services described in Section 3 above.
5.
Term
The term of this Contract shall be 25 business days
Unless otherwise terminated as provided in this Contract, this Contract shall terminate on
September 2, 2016.
Agenda Report Page 20
Exhibit C
6.
Contractual Relationship
The parties intend that an Independent Contractor-employer relationship will be created
by this Contract. City is interested only in the results to be achieved, and the conduct and
control of the work will lie solely with Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor
is not to be considered an agent or employee of City for any purpose, and neither
Independent Contractor nor any employees of Independent Contractor are entitled to any
of the benefits that City provides for City's employees. It is understood that City does not
agree to use Independent Contractor exclusively. It is further understood that
Independent Contractor is free to contract for similar services to be performed for other
cities, persons or entities while it is under Contract with City. Independent Contractor
shall be fully responsible for all income, social security or other taxes or deductions,
including but not limited to worker's compensation and unemployment deductions,
relating to the services it performs for City.
7.
Indemnity and Hold Harmless
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Independent Contractor shall defend (with legal
counsel reasonably acceptable to City), indemnify and hold harmless City and its officers,
elected officials, employees, agents, and volunteers (collectively “Indemnitees”) from
and against any and all claims, loss, cost, damage, injury (including, without limitation,
injury to or death of an employee of Independent Contractor or its subconsultants),
expense and liability of every kind, nature and description (including, without limitation,
fines, penalties, incidental and consequential damages, reasonable court costs and
attorneys fees, litigation expenses and fees of expert consultants or expert witnesses
incurred in connection therewith, and costs of investigation), where the same arise out of,
are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, the
performance of this Contract by Independent Contractor or by any individual or entity for
whom Independent Contractor is legally liable, including but not limited to, officers,
agents, employees, subcontractors or consultants of Independent Contractor. Neither
termination of this Contract nor completion of the services shall release Independent
Contractor from its obligations under this Section 7, as long as the event giving rise to the
claim, loss, cost, damage, injury, expense or liability occurred prior to the effective date
of any such termination or completion.
8.
Insurance
The following minimum levels of insurance coverage shall be provided during the term
of this Contract. Prior to the execution of the Contract, Independent Contractor shall
provide proof of insurance required. Independent Contractor shall provide City 30-day
prior written notice of termination or material change in coverage and ten (10) days prior
written notice of cancellation for non-payment.
The City of Piedmont, its Council Members, directors, officers, agents and employees
shall be named as additional insureds. Independent Contractor shall provide City with an
additional insured certificate for each such insurance coverage.
A.
Worker’s Compensation Insurance.
$1,000,000
Agenda Report Page 21
Exhibit C
B.
Automobile Insurance
$2,000,000
C.
Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance.
$5,000,000
(single limit per occurrence)
Independent Contractor shall notify City within one (1) business day after it has been
served or notified of any claim or legal action that in any way involves Independent
Contractor, and the City of Piedmont, even if the City is not named in the claim or as a
defendant in any legal action, if such notification comes to Independent Contractor from
any source other than the City. Independent Contractor shall also promptly provide City,
within the same time period set forth in the prior sentence, with copies of any document
or information it has regarding such claim or legal action.
9.
Assignability
Independent Contractor shall not assign, delegate, or transfer any interest in this
agreement nor the performance of any Independent Contractor's obligations hereunder,
without the prior written consent of the City.
10.
Miscellaneous
As used in this Contract, the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, and the singular or
plural number, shall each be deemed to include the others whenever the context so
indicates.
11.
Notices
Any notices to be sent pursuant to this Contract shall be given in writing by prepaid U.S.
certified or registered postage addressed to: City of Piedmont at 120 Vista Avenue,
Piedmont, California 94611, and to Independent Contractor at 1364 N. McDowell
Blvd, Suite 12, Petaluma, CA. 94954 or at such other address as each party shall give
the other in writing from time to time, and notices shall be deemed received at the time of
personal delivery or three (3) working days after being placed in the United States Mail,
postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested.
12.
Governing Law
This Contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of California.
13.
Modification
Any modification of this Contract will be effective only if it is in a writing signed by all
parties to this Contract.
14.
Time is of the Essence
Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract.
15.
Termination
The following provisions shall govern termination under this Contract:
a.
Either party may terminate this Contract for cause as follows:
Agenda Report Page 22
Exhibit C
b.
(1)
The party electing to terminate shall give the other party written notice of
termination at least five (5) days prior to the termination date, setting forth
very specifically the grounds for termination, the specific provisions of the
Contract that have been violated, and a full statement of the facts
surrounding the violations(s).
(2)
If the terminated party so elects, the parties shall meet promptly and make
good faith efforts to resolve the violation(s) in a mutually agreeable way.
(3)
If any such violation cannot be resolved by the parties at such meeting, or
at any mutually agreed extension(s) of such meeting, the termination shall
proceed.
(4)
If the violation(s) have not been resolved, the terminating party may
proceed with termination, and with retaining other person(s) or entities to
provide services, if the terminating party is the City.
Either party may terminate the Contract at any time without cause upon at least
sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other party. In the event of any such
termination by City, Independent Contractor shall be paid for services actually
performed through the date of termination, and Contractor’s work shall be
immediately discontinued as of that date, except that City may elect, at City’s
option, to have Independent Contractor complete one or more projects or specific
activities which are then in progress, in which case Independent Contractor shall
be paid for such services until completion. If terminated by Independent
Contractor, any assignment accepted by Independent Contractor prior to the
notice of termination shall be completed if desired by City.
16.
Equal Opportunity
Independent Contractor shall insure that its policies and practices provide equal
opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, gender ,
age, religion, national origin, sexual preference, gender identity, marital status, disability,
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-Related Complex (ARC) and in
addition, Independent Contractor must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
17.
Compliance with Laws
Independent Contractor shall use the standard of care in its profession to comply with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations. Independent
Contractor represents and warrants to City that it has and shall, at its sole cost and
expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Contract any licenses,
permits, insurance and approvals which are legally required for Independent Contractor
to practice its profession.
Agenda Report Page 23
Exhibit C
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Contract at Piedmont, California, the
day and year first above written.
CITY OF PIEDMONT:
Striping Graphics
By:______________________________
Jeff Wieler, Acting Mayor
By:_________________________
Tony Lane
Attest:
________________________________
John O. Tulloch, City Clerk
Approved as to form and legality:
________________________________
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney
Chad Herrington, Assistant City Attorney
Rev. 12/15
Agenda Report Page 24
Exhibit C
City of Piedmont - Stop Signs Etc at Various Intersections
Item No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Sheet #
Takeoff
Units
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Bid Item Description
Traffic Control
LS
T1 Stop Sign and Post with R1-3p
EA
T2 Temp Changed Conditions
EA
T3 R1-3p All Way Plaque on Ex post
EA
T4 STOP Legend
EA
T5 Thermo Limit Line -12" wide white
SF
T6 Re-mark CL Caltrans A20A/Det. 23
LF
T7/T16/T17/T23 Remove/Reinstall Sign
EA
T8 Remove Xwalk Sign-Install Stop Sign on Ex. Post
EA
T9/T31 Remove Sign and Post
EA
T10/T13/T18/T22 Remove Ex. Crosswalk-Install 2-Line thermo
SF
T11/T14/T29 Remove Stop Bar & Legend-Install new and Xwalk
SF
T12 Remove St Name/Reinstall with Stop Sign New Post
EA
T15/T26 Crosswalk - Thermoplastic 12" wide
SF
T19 Remove ex. Pavement Markings
LS
LF
T24 50 ft. Caltrans A20A/Det. 23 new CL
T25 Red Curb Paint
LF
T30 Extend Street Name Sign Post & Install Stop Sign
EA
Mobilization
LS
Estimated Cost per intersection
$3,585
$3,124
$2,874
$2,798
$3,118
$2,515
$2,338
$3,788
$2,525
$2,674
$3,064
with contingency
$4,122
$3,593
$3,305
$3,218
$3,585
$2,893
$2,688
$4,356
$2,904
$3,075
$3,524
2
3
1
5
35
50
95
1
3
1
3
20
1
2
1
3
15
1
2
1
4
20
1
1
85
65
1
1
55
70
1
75
55
80
2
2
1
2
17
2
2
1
2
36
1
1
85
2
2
1
2
15
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
85
65
145
315
100
40
2
2
1
3
18
1
70
100
10
2
2
2
2
105
180
100
88
100
100
20
1
Notes:
1. Quantities for items 5, 10, 11, 13 & 16 are approximate based upon exhibits done on aerial photographs/City base maps; actual installed quantities may vary.
2. Stop Legend = 22 sq. ft. each
3. Stop legend included in T4
4. Notes T20, T21, T27 & T28 not used
5. For estimated cost per intersection, items 1, 15 & 19 divided equally by 11
Bid
Quantity Bid Units Unit Price
1
LS
$0.00
18
EA
$250.00
24
EA
$250.00
12
EA
$50.00
682
SF
$4.50
176
SF
$2.50
50
LF
$3.00
3
EA
$250.00
3
EA
$150.00
2
EA
$100.00
375
SF
$5.00
560
SF
$5.00
1
EA
$325.00
783
SF
$2.50
1
LS
$20.00
LF
500
$2.00
70
LF
$1.25
1
EA
$200.00
1
LS
$4,000.00
Subtotal
Contingency @ 15%
TOTAL
Total
$0
$4,500
$6,000
$600
$3,069 see note 2
$440
$150
$750
$450
$200
$1,875
$2,800 see note 4
$325
$1,958
$20
$1,000
$88
$200
$4,000
$28,424
$4,264
$32,688
Item # 9 – Installation of All Way Stop Signs
Correspondence received before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, August 1st
Unfortunately, I am going to be out of town and unable to attend the City Council
Meeting on August 1st. In my absence, I wanted to submit an email request:
As the parent of an entering Wildwood kindergartner and a Jerome Avenue homeowner, I
sincerely hope you will consider installing a cross-walk on Magnolia at Jerome. We
moved here almost 2 years ago, and were thrilled to find a house within walking distance
of the wonderful schools. Every morning during the school year, I watch as several of the
neighborhood walking “school buses” meet in front of our house on Jerome at Nova and
head up the hill to school. I have looked forward to my son joining his classmates (and
their parents) in the walk to Wildwood. However our experience thus far in walking there
has been fraught with concern about safety. Cars drive fast on Magnolia, and with the
curves, it is difficult to cross safely. So many kids cross over in the area near Jerome that
we really need a stop sign and cross-walk to insure their arriving at school safely. Having
children walk to school seems like something to be encouraged; among other things, it
reduces car traffic near the schools. Please consider this request for a stop sign on
Magnolia at Jerome.
Sincerely,
Margaret Bridges
I saw there was a proposal for numerous sop signs to be added in town - I have two
points I wanted to add to the conversations
1. There is a sign t be added to Blair and Scenic -- but there are two such intersection and
Im hoping you refer to the lower one (makes sense), and not the one on top of the hill
because there would only be like 150 feet between stops.
2. As someone ho lives on top of the hill (Bell Ave) I do a great deal of up and down on
Blair and several other tight street which require traffic to go single file when you
encounter traffic. Because no one seems to remember the state low that drivers going up
have priority -- could you please consider installing a sign on several stop signs (or on
separately) stating -- priority for upward drivers. Or I am sure there is a standard sign for
this. Too often drivers barrel down the hill and get pretty annoyed when up traffic
impedes their way. ANd to often there is a standoff (I don't create these situations - just
note them when walking dog).
Thank you and thanks for sign reviews.
Best
Birgit Hottenrott
Council members: I support the installation of a new crosswalk and stop sign at the
intersection of Prospect and Wildwood. I have for years! When my daughter started
Middle School in 1999, I asked that a crosswalk be installed. Hopefully, now it will be.
It is a dangerous intersection, not only for pedestrians, but also for drivers trying to turn
onto Wildwood from Prospect. Please spend our tax dollars wisely and do something that
will help our community! Thanks, Gail
Gail C Trabish
Honorable Acting Mayor Wieler and Council,
The urgent need for traffic control at the Nova-Wildwood-Magnolia intersection is
universally acknowledge. However, placing three more all-way stops at virtually every
block going up Magnolia is unwarranted and will grossly disrupt traffic resulting in
increased noise, increased auto exhaust and have a generally negative impact on
resident’s quality of life at the all-way stops. Surely a plan can be devised that enhances
pedestrian safety that is more in balance with the needs of all.
An all-way stop is not needed at Magnolia – Park View; only a stop sign for those
coming up from Park View is needed. Were an all-stop placed at Park View, literally cars
would travel only a very short distance up Magnolia, literally nine houses, to get to the
next proposed all-stop at Magnolia and Jerome. The next proposed all-stop at Magnolia –
El Cerrito would literally be only seven houses up! Control traffic from the feeder streets
onto Magnolia and slow traffic coming down by more passive means than stop signs.
The issue of adequate sight lines to the proposed stop signs has net entered into the
discussion; has this been confirmed? I am unclear what a “traffic warrant” is, though
evidently it has significance as a Judge will summarily dismiss a warrant-less traffic
citation. Few if any cited drivers would check if the stop is “warranted” and to cite
drivers without proper legal justification at unwarranted all-stops is devious.
Sincerely yours,
Rick Schiller
I have lived on Prospect road since 1965 and I think stop signs at the intersection of
Prospect and Wildwood are long overdue. Making a left turn from Prospect to Wildwood
is always a risk.It is difficult to see approaching cars because of the curve in the road and
the number of parked cars. The approaching driver is frequently driving much too fast for
the area.
A right turn is a little easier but sometimes a car coming down and making a left will not
always see a car at the intersection, there is a redwood tree blocking view, and will have
to break suddenly and hard.
Sincerely
Shirley Saphire
Council Members,
Thank you for your support of staff's proposal to install all-way stop signs & a new
crosswalk at the Wildwood/Prospect intersection!
Best,
Osa Wolff
Dear Mr. Wieler,
I must have been out of town when the matter of installing stop signs at 4 intersections
along Magnolia Avenue was brought up and discussed.
As the acting mayor, could you please tell me what the official city policy is with regards
to enforcing stopping at stop signs for bicyclists?
Will people on bicycles, whether going uphill or downhill on Magnolia, be allowed to
ignore the stop signs or will they have to follow the same traffic laws as motor vehicles?
Thank you in advance for your response.
Sincerely,
Ed Manburg
I would like to voice my approval of the additional stop signs proposed. They seem an
economical way to improve traffic safety for both cars and pedestrians. Of course I am
most interested in the stop sign proposed for the Wildwood, Nova, Magnolia intersection
because it is right at my house. My only other thought is that it seems there may be an
excess proposed for Magnolia. Please don’t abandon to most needed intersections
because of objections to a couple of stop signs.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Mary Bertain