CITY COUNCIL: Resolution Authorizing Installation Three-Way Stop at Junipero & 12th Av. Intersection

City Council
Agenda Item Summary

Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the installation of a three-way stop
at the intersection of Junipero and 12th Avenue.
Description: The City contracted in 2008 with Traffic Engineer Malcolm Knisely to
conduct a study on the feasibility of installing a three-way stop at the
intersection of Junipero Avenue and 12th Avenue. His study supported the
addition of a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 12th Avenue at Junipero, but
did not recommend relocating the northbound stop sign from Ridgewood to
the private driveway opposite 12th. The Traffic Committee and Safety
Officer Steve Rana unanimously agreed to convert the intersection of
Junipero and 12th Avenue into a three-way stop.
Overall Cost: $300.00
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Important Considerations: The additional stop signs are intended to improve traffic and
pedestrian safety. Traffic safety engineer Malcolm Knisely recommended
adding a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 12th Avenue. He did not,
however, recommend relocating the northbound stop sign from Ridgewood
because there is no history of accidents within the last five-and-a-half years
and also because of the configuration of the intersection. The Traffic
Committee and Safety Officer Rana believe a three-way stop will improve
motorist and pedestrian safety.
Decision Record: None
Reviewed by:
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Rich Guillen, City Administrator Date
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TO: MAYOR McCLOUD AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
THROUGH: RICH GUILLEN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
FROM: GEORGE E. RAWSON, PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR
MIKE CALHOUN, POLICE COMMANDER
DATE: MAY 12, 2009
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE INSTALLATION OF A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF JUNIPERO AND 12TH AVENUE
I. RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Adopt the Resolution.
II. BACKGROUND:
In November 2008, the City of Carmel by-the-Sea contracted Traffic Engineer
Malcolm Knisely to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of installing a threeway
stop at the intersection at Junipero and 12th Avenue. City staff considered
installing a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 12th and Junipero Avenue, and
relocating the stop sign from northbound Junipero Avenue and Ridgewood to the
private driveway opposite 12th. Eastbound traffic on 12th terminates at Junipero
Avenue. (See map -- Exhibit “A”)
Knisely’s study recommended installing a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 12th, but
did not find satisfactory data to support relocating the northbound stop sign, based on
the configuration of the intersection, and no prior traffic accident history for the past
five-and-one-half years. For more details, refer to the Memorandum by Traffic
Engineer Malcolm Knisely dated November 9, 2008, attached as Exhibit “B”.
On March 23, 2009, staff presented the study to the Traffic Committee which
unanimously agreed to convert the existing intersection into a three-way stop by
adding a stop sign for eastbound traffic on 12thAvenue, and relocating the northbound
stop sign at Ridgewood to a closer proximity of the private driveway opposite 12th.
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III. STAFF REVIEW:
Staff concurs with the findings of the traffic study regarding installing a stop sign for
eastbound traffic on 12th Avenue. In addition, Traffic Safety Officer Steve Rana
examined the intersection and agreed with the Traffic Committee that a three-way
stop at Junipero and 12th Avenue is warranted and will improve visibility and safety
for motorists and pedestrians. There is currently a stop sign for southbound traffic. If
an eastbound stop sign were installed without relocating the northbound stop sign
motorists could become confused, thinking that all directions must stop. Relocating
the stop sign from northbound Ridgewood and moving it within closer proximity of
the private driveway opposite of 12th will require motorists to stop in all directions.
Thus, staff concurs with relocating the northbound stop sign.
Staff also recommends removing the “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” cautionary sign
from southbound Junipero Ave and 12th to westbound Ridgewood where it terminates
at Junipero. Staff also recommends painting in bold letters “STOP” in addition to
painted limit lines for all three stop signs.
IV. FISCAL IMPACT:
The total estimated cost, including labor, for posting two new signs and removing an
existing sign is $300.00. Funds are allocated in the FY 08-09 Public Works Budgetaccount
01-76045 (Maintenance and Supplies).
V. SUMMARY:
An engineering study was completed with the recommendation to install a stop sign
for eastbound 12th Avenue and Junipero. The Traffic Committee and staff concur
with this recommendation to relocate the northbound stop sign from Ridgewood and
move it closer to the private driveway opposite 12th, thus converting the intersection
to a three-way stop.
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CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
RESOLUTION 2009-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF A
THREE-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF JUNIPERO AND 12TH AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City contracted in 2008 with Traffic Engineer Malcolm Knisely to conduct
a study to determine the feasibility of installing a three-way stop at the intersection of Junipero
Avenue and 12th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the results of this study recommended installing a stop sign for eastbound
traffic on 12th Avenue, but not relocating the northbound stop sign on Ridgewood; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Committee reviewed the findings and agreed to install a stop sign
for eastbound traffic on 12th Avenue and relocate the northbound stop sign at Ridgewood closer to
the private driveway opposite 12th; and
WHEREAS, traffic safety officer Steve Rana agreed with the recommendations of the
Traffic Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA DOES:
1. Concur that additional stop signs at the intersection of Junipero and 12th Avenue will
improve motorist and pedestrian safety by converting the intersection into a three-way
stop.
2. Authorize Public Works to install a stop sign for eastbound traffic at 12th Avenue and
relocate the northbound stop sign at Ridgewood closer to the private driveway opposite
of 12th Avenue.
3. Authorize Public Works to remove the “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” cautionary sign
from southbound Junipero and 12th to westbound Ridgewood where it terminates at
Ridgewood near 12th.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA on this 2nd day of June 2009 by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:

SIGNED:

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SUE McCLOUD, MAYOR

ATTEST:
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Heidi Burch, City Clerk