CC Resolution 1985-029^ 2 RESOLUTION NO. 85-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA DIRECTING THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF STOP SIGNS TO FACILITATE A FOUR-WAY STOP AT THE
INTERSECTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND AVENUE 50.
WHEREAS, Section 12.16.070 authorizes the City Council, by
Resolution, to direct the installation and maintenance of official
traffic signals at intersections where traffic conditions are such
as to require the flow of traffic be alternately interrupted and
released in order to prevent or relieve traffic congestion or to
protect life or property from exceptional hazard; and
WHEREAS, the Automobile Club of Southern California has conducted
a review of traffic volume and accident records at the intersection of
Avenue 50 and Washington Street; and
WHEREAS, the Automobile Club of Southern California has inspected
prevailing road conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Automobile Club of Southern California has determined
that the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue 50 meets accepted
standards by both accident and volume guidelines to document the need
for stop signs; and
WHEREAS, the La Quinta Traffic Safety Committee has reviewed the
recommendations of the Automobile Club of Southern California and agrees
with their recommendation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Traffic Engineer is
directed to install and maintain stop signs facilitating a four-way stop
at the intersection of Washington Street and Avenue 50, and in conjunction
therewith to install necessary signs and roadway markings.
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 19th day of March 1985.
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