Resolution No. 2026-003
Resolution 2026-003
January 21, 2026
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-003
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
THE CITY’S MASTER LIST OF CERTAIN STREETS
OR PORTIONS AS THROUGH HIGHWAYS AND
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISH MENT OF STOP
CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF PINE AVE &
IRVINGTON AVE, 11TH ST & J ST, 11TH ST & WALL
AVE, 11TH ST & PERRIS ST, 49TH ST & E ST,
MOUNTAIN AVE & MARSHALL BLVD, 28TH ST &
TURILL AVE, BOBBETT DR & OLIVE ST.
WHEREAS, the Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works Department is 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, in order to meet eligibility for the installation o f traffic control measures, roadways within the City must be designated as Through Highways in accordance with the Vehicle Code of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the City previously adopted Resolution No. 655 and subsequent amendments designating various roadways as Through Highways and Boulevards throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 600 describes a Through Highway a s a highway or portion thereof at the entrance to which vehicular traffic from intersecting highways is regulated by stop signs or traffic control signals or is controlled when entering on a separated right -turn roadway by a yield-right-of-way sign; and
WHEREAS, stop signs will better clarify the rules of the road by creating safer crossings for pedestrians, vehicles, cyclists, and cross traffic, and promote order when approaching, driving, and/or crossing through the two-way or four-way street; and
WHEREAS, the City rescinded Resolution No. 655 of the City of San Bernardino to designate certain streets or portions thereof as Through Highways; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Master List to designate certain streets or portions thereof as Through Highways and Boulevards throughout the City (Exhibit A) ; and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Engineering Division of the Public Works Department received a request to evaluate traffic control needs at the intersections o f Pine Ave & Irvington Ave, 11th Resolution No. 2026-003
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St & J St, 11th St & Wall Ave. 11th St & Perris St, 49th St & E St, Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd, 28th St & Turill Ave, Lincoln Ave & Macy St, Bobbett St and Olive St.; and
WHEREAS, staff have determined the intersections of Pine Ave & Irvington Ave, 11th St & J St, 11th St & Wall Ave. 11th St & Perris St, 49th St & E St, Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd, 28th St & Turill Ave, Bobbett St and Olive St meets the warrants for an All -Way/Two way stop sign installation at the locations; and
WHEREAS, 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 and for Bobbett Dr & Olive St at its May 12, 2025, meeting. PS&HR recommended the establishment of the stops at the intersections outlined in this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City intends to install traffic control in the form of a stop control on these roadway segments to enhance traffic safety at Pine Ave.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby add to the Master List - Exhibit “A”, the following intersections: the intersections of Pine Ave & Irvington Ave, 11th St & J St, 11th St & Wall Ave. 11th St & Perris St, 49th St & E St, Mountain Ave & Marshall Blvd, 28th St & Turill Ave, Bobbett Dr and Olive St.
SECTION 3. The City Council finds this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty, as in this case, that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
SECTION 4. Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
Resolution No. 2026-003
Resolution 2026-003
January 21, 2026
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 21st day of January 2026.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
Resolution No. 2026-003
Resolution 2026-003
January 21, 2026
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2026-003, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 21st day of January 2026 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
KNAUS _____ _____ _______ _______
FLORES _____ _____ _______ _______
ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2026.
Telicia Lopez, CMC, City Clerk