Title
Consider adoption of an ordinance amending section 12.24.020 of the Monterey County Code to establish a four way stop intersection at Guadalupe Street and Pico Avenue in the Carmel area in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt an ordinance amending section 12.24.020 of the Monterey County Code to establish a four way stop intersection at Guadalupe Street and Pico Avenue in the Carmel area in the unincorporated area of the County of Monterey.
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
This ordinance was introduced on November 17, 2015 and this date and time was set for the consideration of adoption.
The County has received a request to establish an all-way stop at the intersections of Pico Avenue and Guadalupe Street as well as Pico Avenue and Santa Rita Street. Pico Avenue and Guadalupe Street is currently a two-way stop. Monterey County Resource Management Agency-Public Works staff reviewed the intersections and recommends the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Pico Avenue and Guadalupe Street due to sight distance constraints. Staff determined that an all-way stop at Pico Avenue and Santa Rita Street is not necessary at this time since it does not meet any of the criteria for all-way stop control found in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CaMUTCD).
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the County Counsel has approved the ordinance as to form.
FINANCING:
There is no financial impact to the General Fund. Traffic control devices are paid from the Road Fund. The cost to install the necessary signing is estimated at $800.00. There are sufficient appropriations available in the Road Fund (Fund 002, sub fund TRAF, Unit 8195) to finance this work.
Prepared by: Ryan D. Chapman, P.E., Traffic Engineer, (831) 796-3009
Approved by: Robert K, Murdoch, P.E., Director of Public Works
Carl P. Holm, RMA Acting Director
Attachments: Attachment 1- Ordinance; Attachment 2 - Location Map Proposed Stop Intersection Carmel; Attachment 3 - Proposed All-Way Stop Guadalupe Street & Pico Avenue, Carmel (Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board)
cc: Bill Hill, 24642 Cabrillo St, Carmel CA 93923