HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES CC 2000 1723 2000 0405RESOLUTION NO. 2000 -1723
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING THE
INTERSECTIONS OF GABBERT ROAD AND POINDEXTER
AVENUE A STOP INTERSECTION AND DIRECTING THE
PLACEMENT OF STOP SIGNS AT ENTRANCES THERETO
WHEREAS, Section 21354 of the California Vehicle Code
authorizes the City to designate any intersection under its
jurisdiction a stop intersection and erect STOP signs at one or
more entrances thereto; and
WHEREAS, there is only one STOP sign at the intersection of
Gabbert Road and Poindexter Avenue, said STOP sign being for
westbound traffic only; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that, in order to
better provide for the public safety at this intersection, it is
necessary and appropriate to place additional STOP signs at
certain other entrances to said intersection, as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That certain conditions exist at and in the
vicinity of the intersection of Gabbert Road and Poindexter Avenue
which justify the placement of additional STOP signs at said
intersection, said conditions being summarized as follows:
a. Northbound Traffic - Geometrics: The geometrics of the
intersection tend to cause confusion regarding which
direction of traffic possesses the right -of -way, leading
to potential conflicts between northbound through traffic
and either southbound left -turn traffic or westbound left -
turn traffic.
b. Northbound Traffic - Vertical Alignment: The proposed
construction of a cross gutter at the intersection will
create a "DIP" for northbound traffic just south of the
sloped approach to the rail crossing -- a condition which
would be improved if northbound traffic were required to
stop prior to proceeding through the intersection and the
"DIP" created by the cross gutter.
c. Southbound Traffic - Proximity to Rail Crossing: The short
distance for southbound traffic between the railroad
crossing and the intersection, could cause confusion
regarding driver intent leading to potential conflicts
between said southbound traffic and traffic entering the
intersection from the south or the east.
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d. Westbound Traffic: A STOP sign currently exists for
westbound traffic. It is recommended that this STOP sign
remain in place. In part this recommendation is based upon
a finding that the geometrics of the intersection could
cause confusion regarding which direction of traffic
possesses the right -of -way, leading to potential conflicts
between westbound traffic turning through the
intersection, and traffic entering the intersection from
other directions.
SECTION 2. That the intersection of Gabbert Road and
Poindexter Avenue, as identified on Exhibit 'A' attached hereto
and made a part hereof, is hereby designated a stop intersection
and that STOP signs shall be erected at all entrances thereto,
except as provided for in Section 3 herein.
SECTION 3. Provisions shall be made to maintain the "free
right turn" for north -to -east traffic turning through the
intersection.
SECTION 4. That the City Manager is hereby directed to
provide for the installation and maintenance of appropriate signs
and markings to effectuate these requirements.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed
in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April 2000.
ATTEST:
Deborah S. Traffenste , City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit 'A': Diagram: Gabbert Road & Poindexter Avenue
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA )
CITY OF MOORPARK )
ss.
I, Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk of the City of
Moorpark, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury
that the foregoing Resolution No. 2000 -1723 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Moorpark at a meeting held on the Stn
day of April, 2000, and that the same was adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Evans, Harper, Rodgers, Wozniak and
Mayor Hunter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City this 18th
day of May 2000.
Deborah S. Traffenste , City Clerk
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