ACTION:
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Clerk/Secretary
Department: Engineering Item No: C7
Prepared by:
Husam Hasenin, Traffic Engineering
Division Manager
Sally Rowley, Management Analyst Meeting Date: September 22, 2026 Approved by:
Matt Atteberry, Acting Engineering Director
John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location: Consent Calendar SUBJECT: STOP SIGN ON BEAUMONT DRIVE AT ALTA VISTA DRIVE RECOMMENDATION: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2026- , establishing a one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive to control traffic from Beaumont Drive.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Traffic: Continue to enhance mobility safety, improve the flow of traffic for all forms of travel, reduce congestion, and improve our roads and sidewalks.
PRIOR ACTION: None.
PRIOR TRAFFIC COMMISSION ACTION: On August 5, 2026, recommended establishing a one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive to control traffic from Beaumont Drive (Vote:
7-0).
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: The City received a request to install a stop sign on Beaumont Drive at Alta Vista Drive. Staff conducted a one-way stop evaluation of the intersection Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive using criteria such as traffic volumes, pedestrians, accident history, sight distance and other conditions.
Please see Exhibit 2 for the evaluation. Staff determined that the intersection meets the criteria for installation of a one-way stop to control traffic from Beaumont Drive.
The adjacent properties have been notified that this proposal will be on the September 22, 2026 City Council meeting agenda. Exhibits 3 and 4 contain a map of notified properties and the notice sent to the properties.
FISCAL IMPACT: The cost of installing one stop sign is approximately $400. Sufficient funding is available in the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Operating Budget in the Gas Tax Street Maintenance Special Department Expense Traffic Sign Supplies account (no. 1060410.531500.00090).
EXHIBITS:
1.City Council Resolution No. 2026- , establishing a one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive to control traffic from Beaumont Drive
2.Stop Sign Evaluation
3.Property Notification Map
4.Notice
5.Location Map
AGENDA
REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
BUENA SANITATION DISTRICT
JOINT POWERS FINANCING AUTHORITY
Approved above recommendation, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2026-164. Vote: 5-0
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A ONE-WAY STOP CONTROL AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ALTA VISTA DRIVE AND BEAUMONT DRIVE TO
CONTROL TRAFFIC FROM BEAUMONT DRIVE
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code authorizes local agencies to install stop signs at the intersection under their jurisdiction.
B. On August 5, 2026, the City of Vista Traffic Commission recommended establishing a one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive to control traffic from Beaumont Drive.
C. The establishment of a one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive will provide for the safe movement of traffic.
2. Action.
A. A one-way stop control at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive to control traffic from Beaumont Drive is hereby declared and established.
B. The City Traffic Engineer is directed to install signs, markings, and other devices as reasonably necessary in accordance with the current California traffic engineering standards.
C. All previous determinations or declarations of the City of Vista in conflict herewith are repealed and replaced.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on September 22, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY
By:
APPROVED
Walter C. Chung
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JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
By:
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EXHIBIT 1
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EXHIBIT 2
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EXHIBIT 3
September 8, 2026
RESIDENT/OWNER
Subject: One-Way Stop at the Intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive Dear RESIDENT/OWNER:
In a recent safety evaluation, the City determined that the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive meets the standards for the installation of a one-way stop to control traffic from Beaumont Drive. A new stop sign requires the approval of the Traffic Commission and City Council.
The proposal was approved by the Traffic Commission on August 5, 2026. The proposal will be presented at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 5:30 pm.
This is a public meeting that is open to the public.
The meeting is planned to be held in the City Council Chambers at the Civic Center located at 200 Civic Center Drive. Please check the meeting agenda for further instructions or in case of a change to the meeting format. The meeting agenda will be available on the City’s website, www.vista.gov , by Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Para obtener información en español, por favor comuníquese con Jaime Osorio at (760) 643-5426.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Husam Y. Hasenin
Husam Y. Hasenin
Principal Engineer
760.643.5411
[email protected]
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EXHIBIT 4
DATE: September 22, 2026
SUBJECT: One-Way Stop
LOCATION: Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive
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EXHIBIT 5
From:Husam Hasenin
To:Carol Smock
Cc:Kallison Leahy
Subject:RE: One way stop at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont Drive Date:Wednesday, September 16, 2026 11:00:13 AM
Hi Carol,
Thanks for the input. Your email will be shared with the City Council.
Sam Hasenin, P.E., T.E.
Division Manager, Traffic Engineering Division
City of Vista
200 Civic Center Drive
Vista, CA 92084
(760) 643-5411
-----Original Message-----
From: Carol Smock
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:56 AM
To: Husam Hasenin
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To whom it may concern:
From: Carol Smock, resident at Alta Vista Drive
Re: proposed stop sign
My house is right at the exact corner of this intersection. I would highly support creating a one-way stop at the intersection of Alta Vista Drive and Beaumont
Thank you so much for your support on this issue
Please call with any questions or concerns.
I am working the evening of 22 September so I won’t be unable to attend the meeting Sincerely,
Carol Rutz Smock
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