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RESOLUTION NO. 83-2006
APPROVING A CALL FOR BIDS FOR THE VISTA GRANDE
CROSSWALK SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON DIABLO ROAD, CIP NO. C-502
WHEREAS, Goal 12 of the Town of Danville 2010 General Plan directs the Town to
"Provide for safe and efficient travel on Town of Danville streets"; and
WHEREAS, Policy 14.01 of the Town of Danville 2010 General Plan directs the Town to
"Implement neighborhood traffic management measures, including physical changes and
traffic control devices, which increase neighborhood livability and street ambiance,
discourage through traffic on residential streets, discourage speeding, and ensure vehicle,
pedestrian, and bicycle safety"; and
WHEREAS, the need for groups of school children. to frequently cross Diablo Road to
. access the school facilities during theoeourse of a typical day resulted in a growing concern
about prevailing speeds and heavy traffic volumes along the roadway and about
pedestrian crossing safety; and
WHEREAS, the enhancement of an existing crosswalk, consisting of the installation of
sidewalk bulb-outs, curb ramps, flashing beacons, and enhanced pavement markings, is
allowed by applicable State law regulating roadway design features; and
WHEREAS, plans and specifications for the Vista Grande Crosswalk Safety Improvements
on Diablo Road are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15301, Class 1; and
WHEREAS, 2006/07 funds have been appropriated for installation of traffic safety devices
in Project C-502 of the 2006/07 to 2010/11 Five-Year Capital Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has recommended adoption of a resolution for the purpose
of calling for bids for the subject project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the Danville Town Council, that the City Engineer is hereby authorized
and directed to call for bids for the Vista Grande Crosswalk Safety Improvements on
Diablo Road, CIP No. C-502.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on July 5, 2006 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
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Shimansky, Andersen, Arnerich, Doyle
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