RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION OF THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE REMOVAL OF THE UNCONTROLLED CROSSWALK AT SOUTH HEBBRON AVENUE AND PRINCE PLACE WHEREAS, at its March 3, 2018, meeting, the City Council approved the Salinas Crosswalk Policy meeting that serves as a guideline to provide a uniform application of crosswalks throughout the City thru Resolution 20711); and WHEREAS, the uncontrolled marked crosswalk on South Hebbron Avenue at Prince Place does not meet the crossing demand warrant required for a striped crosswalk per the Salinas Crosswalk Policy; and WHEREAS, a 30-day notice was posted at the crosswalk indicated the consideration for removal and no written comments were received from residents; and WHEREAS, at its June 13, 2024, meeting, the Traffic and Transportation Commission voted 2-4 against recommending to the Council approving the removal of the uncontrolled marked crosswalk at South Hebbron Avenue and Prince Place; and WHEREAS, Sherwood Elementary School students, parents and residents participating in the formation of the suggested routes for the Safe Routes to Schools Plan, approved by Salinas City Council on December 6, 2022. The plan does not identify the uncontrolled crosswalk as suggested route to school; and WHEREAS, the removal of the uncontrolled crosswalk would be removed as part of the pavement resurfacing project planned and budgeted for on South Hebbron Avenue; and WHEREAS, the City of Salinas has determined that the removal of the uncontrolled marked crosswalk at South Hebbron Avenue and Prince Place is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15301, Class 1). The project consists of the operation, repair, or minor alteration of public streets involving no expansion of use. There would be no significant effect on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Salinas City Council approves a resolution to remove the uncontrolled marked crosswalk at South Hebbron Avenue and Prince Place.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of August 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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