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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-Public Works " File No. 13.1U ,cli'r OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUl;T FOR COUNCIL AC .40N From: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE Subject: Authorization to Close Streets -- Pennsylvania Avenue @ 19th Street, & north of 1675 Pennsylvania Avenue; and Susie Lane, north of 1674 Susie Lane, in Orangewood Estates --Approved for Expenditure of $4,000 for "K" Rail ~ De~~ublic Works/Engineering r------.---- Date: 10-31-88 Synopsis of Previous Council action: None. Recommended motion: 1. That the temporary closure of Pennsylvania Avenue, at 19th Street and north of 1675 Pennsylvania Avenue; and Susie Lane, north of 1674 Susie Lane, be approved, and that the expenditure of $4,000 from Account No. 242- 000-41803 for the purchase of semi-permanent concrete barriers ("K" rail), be approved. cc: Jim Robbins Jim Richardson Andy Green Manuel Moreno ~~- Contact person: Anwar Waqdy Phone: 5226 Supporting data attached: Staff Report, Map Ward: 6 FUNDING REQUI REMENTS: Amount: $4,600 Source: (Acct. No.) 242-000-41803 (Acct. DescriPtion) Traffic Systems Fee Fund Finance: ~ )!),..",,----- Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No. 7 Clfv OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQULJT FOR COUNCIL AC'llJON STAFF REPORT The Engineering Division has been requested by the Mayor's Office and City Police Department to evaluate the possibility of limiting vehicular access to Orangewood Estates, a tract of 30 homes, located on Pennsylvania Avenue, between 16th Street and 19th Street. The request was initiated due to on-going problems with crime and vandalism in the area that has remained undeveloped (see attachment) . Subsequent to an investigation conducted by the Traffic Engineering Section, a determination was made that one way to lessen the impact of these problems would be to restrict access to Orangewood Estates by closing Pennsylvania Avenue at 19th Street, immediately north of 1675 Pennsylvania Avenue and on Susie Lane, immediately north of 1674 Susie Lane. A Letter of Intent (survey) was sent to the thirty-one (31) home owners/tenants of the Orangewood Estates explaining the City's proposal to limit access to their area. Ten letters were received supporting the proposal, one letter was opposed (no reason given), one letter was sent back by the Post Office, and the remainder were no response. This matter was discussed at the Traffic Safety Committee on September 14, 1988. The Committee concurred with the staff recommendation to limit access to Orangewood Estates by closing the streets at the three subject locations. This action will involve the placement of semi-permanent concrete barriers (K railing) as a means of closing the streets. A supplemental W53B (No Outlet) sign will also be placed at Pennsylvania Avenue and 16th Street advising motorists of the street closures. A map depicting the location of the proposed street closures is attached for reference. Authori ty for the temporary street closure, for the safety and protection of the public, is permitted under Section 21101(e) of the California Vehicle Code. Total cost for the proposed closure is estimated to be $4,600. This amount includes the purchase of six (6) concrete barriers ($4,000), installation by Public Services ($300) and signage ($300). It is recommended that the expenditure of $4,000, from Account No. 242-000-41803, Traffic Systems Fee Fund, for purchasing the "K" rail barriers, be approved. The installation of the barriers and signs will be financed from the Departments of Public Services and Public Works budgets. 10/31/88 75-0264 ..-"'".. 1 ~ I EXHIt:3IT A' ~ ct:. ~ o u- ~ <f U IO-d.-7-~~ K. R~'l"'6 AA R; 1 WITH (2)TYPE N MARKE , IgTH \ ~ :5 AVE < 17TH. 51: ''-1$' ,~,q ill ~ 16TH NO c:r' I ,.... .j,_....._t. 5T ____ORANG~WOOO ~ ESTATES :::---