HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 68-15 Approving delegated authority for executing CalTrans documents for project 05-5391 St Route 1-SR 41 InterchangeRESOLUTION NO.68-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
(W APPROVING DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
FOR EXECUTING CALTRANS DOCUMENTS FOR PROJECT NO.05-5391,
STATE ROUTE 1/SR 41 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay is eligible to receive Federal and/or State
funding for Project No. 05-5391, State Route 1/SR41 Interchange Improvements through
the California Department of Transportation ("CalTrans"); and
WHEREAS, Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements,
Cooperative Agreements, Right -of -Way Certifications, Fund Exchange Agreements,
Project Certifications and/or Fund Transfer Agreements need to be executed with the
CalTrans before such funds can be claimed; and
WHEREAS, the City of Morro Bay wishes to delegate authorization to execute
those agreements, certifications and any amendments thereto to the Public Works
Director or his designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Morro Bay, California:
1. The Public Works Director or his designee is authorized to execute all
Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Cooperative Agreements,
Right -of -Way Certifications, Fund Exchange Agreements, Project Certifications, Fund
Transfer Agreements and any amendments thereto or other required documents for
Project No. 05-5391, State Route 1/SR41 Interchange Improvements with the California
Department of Transportation.
2. Public Works staff is further directed to issue a Request for Proposals to
obtain additional engineering and environmental support to complete the Preliminary
Engineering Phase of this project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 27t' day of October, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Irons, Headding, Johnson, Smukler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Makowetski
ATTEST:
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 67-15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
RECINDING CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 38-15 THAT AUTHORIZED
AND DIRECTED THE INSTALLATION OF ALL -WAY STOP SIGNS ON
MAIN STREET AT PACIFIC STREET AND ADOPTING A POLICY OF ONLY INSTALLING
WARRANTED TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
THE CITY COUNCIL
City of Morro Bay, California
WHEREAS, Morro Bay Municipal Code Section 10.08.020 states the City traffic engineer shall
determine the installation of traffic -control devices, signs and signals based on engineering and traffic
investigations of traffic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City traffic engineer did perform such investigation at the intersection of Main
Street and Pacific Street; and
WHEREAS, the investigation per the guidelines contained in the latest California edition of the
Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) indicated the installation of an all way stop at that
intersection was not warranted; and
WHEREAS, Morro Bay Municipal Code Section 10.08.080 states, the City Council shall also
have the power to place and maintain or cause to be placed or maintained official traffic- control devices
when and as required as it deems necessary to regulate traffic under this chapter or under the state law, or
to guide or warn traffic; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2015, lacking a study that indicated an all -way stop was warranted, the
City Council determined it is appropriate to place all -way stops signs at the intersection of Main Street
and Pacific Street, based on a petition of concerned citizens and other public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 38-15 "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE INSTALLATION OF ALL WAY STOP SIGNS ON MAIN STREET AT PACIFIC STREET".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay that:
1. Resolution 38-18 is hereby rescinded.
2. The Public Works Department install the following traffic calming measures at the intersection:
a. Painted intersection bulb -outs that result in a narrowing of the Main Street traveled way
and reduce the pedestrian crossing distance.
b. "High -Viz" or "Zebra Striped" crosswalks across Main Street at Pacific Street.
c. Continue to work toward other traffic calming measures identified in the City's adopted
goals and objectives.
OW 3. No unwarranted traffic control devices shall be allowed within the rights -of --ways within the
jurisdictional boundaries of the City, whether installed by the City forces or private parties.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Morro Bay at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 27th day of October, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Irons, Headding, Johnson, Smukler
NOES: None
ABSENT: Makowetski
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JAMIE . IRONS, Mayor
ATTEST:
DANA SWANSON, City Clerk