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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 21, 2026
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Lynn Merrill, Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Subject: Approve Stop Sign Installation at Various Locations (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions thereof designated as Through Highways and authorizing the establishment of stop control at the following locations:
a. Pine Ave & Irvington Ave (Ward 5)
b.11th St & J St (Ward 1)
c.11th St & Wall Ave (Ward 1)
d.11th St & Perris St (Ward 1)
e.49th St & E St (Ward 4)
f. Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 4)
g. 28th St & Turill Ave (Ward 2)
h. Bobbet Dr & Olive St (Ward 1)
City Manager's Comments
No Comment
Executive Summary
The Public Works Department recommends the approval of the installation of stop signs at various locations to enhance safety and improve vehicular and pedestrian flow. The proposed stop signs align with the City’s broader commitment to improve safety and accessibility on the roadway segments in the City.
Background
Staff received a citizens request to evaluate the potential installation of stop signs at 3 1
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the following intersections:
a. Pine Ave & Irvington Ave (Ward 5)
b.11th St & J St (Ward 1)
c.11th St & Wall Ave (Ward 1)
d.11th St & Perris St (Ward 1)
e.49th St & E St (Ward 4)
f. Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 4)
g. 28th St & Turill Ave (Ward 2)
h. Bobbett Dr & Olive St (Ward 1)
The City has adopted the Guidelines published in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD) on the use of stop signs that have been implemented 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, given 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 is as follows:
Traffic Volumes
Pedestrian Volume
Visibility
Accident History
Discussion
The Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works Department has been focused on installing stop signs at uncontrolled intersections by implementing two-way and four- way stops at intersections with limited visibility and a history of collisions. These uncontrolled intersections without clear stop signs have led to confusion among drivers and a challenge for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians to safely navigate crossings .
This lack of signage can result in drivers having insufficient time to notice pedestrians, cyclists, and cross traffic. Such situations may lead to difficulties in deciding when and/or 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 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.
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Intersection Justification for stop
sign
Pine Ave and Irvington
Ave
Warrant A-1
11th St and J St Warrant A-2
11th St and Wall Ave Warrant A-1
11th St and Perris St Warrant A-2
49th St and E St Warrant A-2
Mountain Ave and
Marshall Blvd
Warrant A-1
28th St and Turrill Ave Warrant A-2
Bobbett Dr & Olive St Warrant A-1
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 November 10, 2025, meeting, except for Bobbett and Olive it was presented to the PS&HR at the May 12, 2025, meeting. The Commission recommended approval for installation at all the locations indicated in the staff report
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
There is no impact to the General Fund, the total cost will range from $2,000-$3,000 per location. Public Works has an existing contract with Cal Stripe, Inc., a Paving and Markings contractor to implement the proposed stop sign installations.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino California, adopt Resolution No. 2026-003 authorizing the City Manager and/or designee to amend the City’s Master List of certain streets or portions thereof designated as Through Highways and authorizing the establishment of stop control at the following locations:
a. Pine Ave & Irvington Ave (Ward 5)
b.11th St & J St (Ward 1)
c.11th St & Wall Ave (Ward 1)
d.11th St & Perris St (Ward 1)
e.49th St & E St (Ward 4)
f. Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd (Ward 4)
g. 28th St & Turill Ave (Ward 2)
h. Bobbet Dr & Olive St (Ward 1)
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Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2026-003
Attachment 2 Exhibit “A” Master List
Attachment 3 Pine Ave & Irvington Ave stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 4 11th St & J St stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 5 11th St & Wall Ave stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 6 11th St & Perris St stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 7 49th St & E St stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 8 Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 9 28th St & Turill Ave stop sign warrant & Site plan Attachment 10 Bobbett Dr & Olive St stop sign warrant
Attachment 11 Bobbett Dr & Olive St stop sign warrant Site plan
Ward:
1,2,4,7
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
None
CC: Eric Levitt, City Manager