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STAFF REPORT - CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY

Subject:Discussion, Direction and Potential Action related to Adding Stop Signs and Various Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Hayes/Harrison/3rd Street
Meeting Date:Thursday, September 1, 2022
From:Marissa Trejo, City Manager
Prepared by:Sean Brewer, Assistant City Manager


I.    RECOMMENDATION:

This was a future agenda item request from Councilman Ramirez. This item is to provide information to the Council related to a possible solution to enhance safety at the intersection of Harrison, Hayes and 3rd Street. 

II.    BACKGROUND:

Councilman Ramirez expressed concern for safety at the intersection of Hayes, Harrison and 3rd Street and wanted to see if there were some safety enhancements that the City could consider including but not limited to stop signs. 

III.   DISCUSSION:

Staff worked with the City Engineer to come up with a couple possible solutions for improving safety at this unorthodox intersection for the council to review and possible provide direction to staff. If the Council chooses to move forward with an option, staff can bring back cost estimates and timelines. 

 

Attached are some of the preliminary designs prepared by the City Engineer to enhance the safety of this intersection. Staff will be prepared to discuss at the meeting if council has any questions. 



IV.   ALTERNATIVES:

None at this time as staff is seeking direction from the Council. 

V.    FISCAL IMPACT:

None determined at this time until the council decides how it would like to proceed and what improvements may be needed. 
ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescription
3rd___Hayes_Traffic_Safety_Improvements_Plan.pdf3rd & Hayes Traffic Safety Improvements Plan