ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: City Manager Item No: D3
Prepared by: John Conley, City Manager Meeting Date: September 26, 2023 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Discussion SUBJECT: TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT S. MELROSE DRIVE AND DAWSON DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: Discuss the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of S. Melrose Drive and Dawson Drive and provide direction to staff.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Traffic: Continue to improve flow of traffic for all forms of travel, reduce congestion, and improve roads and sidewalks.
PRIOR ACTION: None.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Councilmember O’Donnell requested the City Manager place an item on a future agenda to discuss the placement of a traffic signal at the intersection of S. Melrose Drive and Dawson Drive in south Vista (District 4). The City Council may place traffic control devices, including a traffic signal, at any intersection with a majority vote.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this discussion item. Design and construction of a new traffic signal at this intersection is estimated to cost $650,000. Dependent upon the City Council’s direction, staff can return to the City Council with a detailed cost estimate for this project.
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Discussed the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of S. Melrose Drive and Dawson Drive and directed staff to identify funding and move the project forward.
Vote: 4-1 (Mayor Franklin opposed)