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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: February 5, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: Approve Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations under an Existing Contract with Calstripe, Inc., at a
Cost of Approximately $4,000 per location, which is
Budgeted (Wards 1,3,4,7)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-028, authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions therefor as through highways and authoring the establishments of Stop control at the following locations:
a. Hill Dr & Mountain Dr (Ward 4)
b. Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr (Ward 7)
c. Holly Vista Blvd and Conejo Dr (Ward7)
d. Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr (Ward 7)
e. Esperanza St & K St (Ward 3)
f. Mountain View Ave & 33 rd St (Ward 7)
g. Mountain View Ave & 36 th St (Ward 7)
h. 40th St & Golden Ave (Ward 4)
i. 46 th St & Genevieve St (Ward 4)
j. Rialto Ave and J St (Ward 1,3)
k. Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 7)
Executive Summary
The Public Works Department recommends the approval of the installation of stop signs at the above locations to enhance safety and improve vehicular and pedestrian 2 4
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flow. The proposed stop signs with the City’s broader commitment to improve safety and accessibility on the roadway segments in the City.
Background
Staff received a citizen request to evaluate the potential installation of stop signs control at the following intersections:
a) Hill Dr & Mountain Dr
b) Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr
c) Holly Vista Blvd and Conejo Dr
d) Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr.
e) Esperanza St & K St
f) Mountain View Ave & 33 rd St
g) Mountain View Ave & 36 th St
h) 40th St & Golden Ave
i) 46 th St & Genevieve St
j) Rialto Ave & J St
k) Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd
Guidelines published in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) on the use of stop signs have been adopted by the City. The guidelines recommend the use of a stop sign facing the minor street of a 4-legged intersection and the terminating leg of a T-intersection, if certain conditions exist to better clarify and regulate right-of-way at an intersection. Additionally, common factors and warrants considered for the installation of stop signs are as follows:
Traffic Volumes
Pedestrian Volume
Visibility
Collision History
Discussion
The Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works Department has been focused on installing stop signs at uncontrolled intersections and implementing two way and four -way stops at intersections with limited visibility and a history of collisions. These uncontrolled intersections have led to confusion among drivers, making it challenging for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians to safely navigate crossings without clear stop signs. This lack of signage can result in drivers not having enough time to notice pedestrians, cyclists, and cross traffic, leading to difficulties in deciding whether to come to a full stop at these intersecting streets.
Staff investigated traffic conditions at the intersections referenced above and found that stop signs should be installed to better clarify the rules of the road at each intersection. Stop signs are also recommended to mitigate sight distance issues such 2 4
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as corner landscaping, corner perimeter or structure walls, and/or horizontal or vertical road curvature which may exist at these locations.
The table below identifies the types of sight distance issues and other causes found at each intersection:
The City must designate roadways as Through Highways in order to implement traffic control measures. Staff presented the proposed stop sign locations to the City’s Public Safety and Human Relations Commission (PS&HR) at its December 9, 2024, meeting. For the intersection of Rialto Ave and J St, it was presented to the PSHRC at the Febuary12, 2024 meeting. The intersection of Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd was presented to the ( PS&HR) at the January 13, 2025 meeting. The Commission recommended the establishment of the stops at the intersections indicated on the above table.
2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
This project is consistent with Key Target No. 3d: Improved Quality of Life –The project will evaluate and enhance the quality of public safety services.
Fiscal Impact
The estimated cost to install the “Stop” signs and add pavement markings ranges between $3,000- $4,000 for each location. Public Works has an existing contract with Calstripe, Inc., a Paving and Markings contractor to implement the proposed stop sign installations.
IntersectionJustification for Stop SignLocation of Visual ImpairmentHill Ave and Mountain Ave (shared with the County)Line of sightNECHolly Vista Blvd & Garrilee DrUncontrolled N/AHolly Vista Blvd & Conejo Dr UncontrolledN/AHolly Vista Blvd and Garden DrUncontrolledN/AEsperanza St & K StOffset IntersectionN/AMountain View Ave & 33rd StLine of Sight SECMountain View Ave & 36rd StLine of SightSEC & NWC40th St & Golden AveLine of SightSWC46th St & Genevieve StLine of SightNWCRialto Ave & J StCollisionsN/AValencia Ave. & Marshall Blvd. Petition WarrantN/A 2 4
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Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California, adopt Resolution No. 2025-028, authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions therefor as through highways and authoring the establishments of Stop control at the following locations:
a. Hill Dr & Mountain Dr (Ward 4).
b. Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr(Ward 7).
c. Holly Vista Blvd and Conejo Dr (Ward7).
d. Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr (Ward 7).
e. Esperanza St & K St (Ward 3 )
f. Mountain View Ave & 33 rd St (Ward 7)
g. Mountain View Ave & 36 th St (Ward 7)
h. 40th St & Golden Ave (Ward 4)
i. 46 th St & Genevieve St (Ward 4)
j. Rialto Ave and J St (Ward 1,3)
k. Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 7)
Attachments
1. Attachment 1- Resolution 2025-028
2. Attachment 2- Sight Distance & Location Map-Hill Dr & Mountain Dr
3. Attachment 3- Location Map- Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr
4. Attachment 4- Location Map- Holly Vista Blvd & Conejo Dr
5. Attachment 5- Location Map- Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr
6. Attachment 6- Location Map- Esperanza St and K St
7. Attachment 7- Location Map- Mountain View Ave & 33 rd St
8. Attachment 8- Location Map- Mountain View Ave & 36 th St
9. Attachment 9- Location Map- 40 th St and Golden Ave
10.Attachment10- Location Map- 46 th St & Genevieve St
11.Attachment 11- Location Map- Rialto Ave & J St
12.Attachment 12- Location Map – Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd
13.Attachment 13- Stop Sign Warrant- Hill Dr & Mountain Dr
14.Attachment 14- Stop Sign Warrant- Holly Vista Blvd & Garrilee Dr
15.Attachment 15- Stop Sign Warrant- Holly Vista Blvd & Conejo Dr
16.Attachment 16- Stop sign Warrant- Holly Vista Blvd & Garden Dr
17.Attachment 17- Stop Sign Warrant- Esperanza St & K St
18.Attachment 18- Stop Sign Warrant- Mountain View Ave & 33 rd St
19.Attachment 19- Stop Sign Warrant- Mountain View Ave & 36 th St
20.Attachment 20- Stop Sign Warrant- 40 th St and Golden Ave
21.Attachment 21- Stop Sign Warrant- 46 th St & Geneveive St
22.Attachment 22- Stop Sign Warrant- Rialto Ave & J St
23.Attachment 23- Stop Sign Warrant – Valencia Ave & Marshall Blvd
24.Attachment 24- Sight Distance Analysis- Mountain Ave & 33 rd St 2 4
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25.Attachment 25- Sight Distance Analysis- 46 th St & Genevieve St
26.Attachment 26- Sight Distance Analysis- 40 th St & Golden Ave
27.Attachment 27- Sight Distance Analysis- Mountain Ave & 36 th
28.Attachment 28- Exhibit A- Master list
Ward:
1,3,4,7
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
None