HomeMy WebLinkAbout24711RESOLUTION NO. 24711
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CERTAIN
STANDARDS PUBLISHED FROM THE 2006 STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
(CAL TRANS) RELATED TO TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES FOR
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS.
WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt minimum standards for the design and
installation of traffic signals; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) established
standard plans and standard specifications for transportation projects to be in compliance
with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) regulations; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans routinely updates its standard plans and standard
specifications on a regular basis; and
WHEREAS, the current 2018 edition of the Caltrans standard plans related to
traffic signal poles and mast arms has significantly increased the diameter of the traffic
signal poles and foundations from the dimensions identified in earlier editions; and
WHEREAS, installation of large diameter traffic signal poles and foundations in an
urban downtown environment similar to Palm Canyon Drive or Indian Canyon Drive in
Palm Springs can be challenging and, at times, an impossibility given existing
infrastructure and utilities located within the City's roadways; and
WHEREAS, Title 12 'Vehicles and Traffic" of the Palm Springs Municipal Code
("PSMC") establishes procedures for the administration, implementation, enforcement,
evaluation, and maintenance of traffic regulations within the City consistent with the
California Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 12.08.060 of the PSMC established the office of the City
Traffic Engineer, and designated the City Engineer to serve in addition to such other
functions, with authority to exercise the powers and duties with respect to traffic as
provided for in Title 12; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer requested a formal analysis of the ·2018 Caltrans
standard plans related to traffic signal poles to determine the reasons for the increased
size of traffic signal poles and foundations, and to determine if the earlier 2006 Caltrans
standard plans related to traffic signal poles may be adopted by the City; and
WHEREAS, Albert A. Webb and Associates ("Webb") completed a formal analysis
of the 2018 Caltrans standard plans and determined that many cities, including the City
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of Los Angeles, have adopted and continue to use the earlier 2006 Caltrans standard
plans related to traffic signal poles , and further that there are no known safety issues with
installing traffic signals designed in accordance with the earlier 2006 Caltrans standard
plans related to traffic signal poles ; and
WHEREAS , Webb provided a report to the City Engineer titled 'Traffic Signal
Poles , Caltrans 2006 Standards Recommendations ," dated November 2019, that
evaluated adopting the Caltrans 2006 Standard Plans related to those plans identifying
traffic signal poles , identified o n the "Electrical Systems -Signal and Lighting Standards
Plan ES-6A to ES-6G and ES-7 A to ES-7H " as the standards to be implemented for traffic
signal design and installation w ithin the City of Palm Springs ; and
WHEREAS , based on the report provided by Webb , the City Engineer
recommends the City Counc il adopt the 2006 Standard Plans , "Electrical Systems -
Signal and Lighting Standards Plan ES -6A to ES-6G and ES-7A to ES -7H " as the
standards to be implemented for traffic signal design and installation within the City of
Palm Springs .
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS :
SECTION 1. The true and correct rec itals above are incorporated by thi s reference
herein as the basis and fou ndation for th e City 's adoption of this Resolution .
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby receives and accepts the findings made in
that certain report prepared by Albert A. Webb and Associates , "Traffic Signal Poles ,
Caltrans 2006 Standards Re commend ations ," dated November 2019 , a copy of which is
filed with the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Caltrans 2006 Standa rd Plans
related to traffic signal poles , identified on those specific Standard Plans title d : "Electrical
Systems -Signal and Lighting Standards Plan ES-6A to ES-6G and ES -7 A to ES-7H ".
The City Engineer shall util ize these adopted standards for any traffi c signal
improvements to be implemented within the City of Palm Springs .
ADOPTED THIS 30 TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2020 .
ATTEST:
Ana~a~
City Clerk
~~
David H. Read y ,City M~
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CA LIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, ANTHONY MEJIA, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs , he reby certify that
Resolution No. 24711 is a full , true and correct copy , and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Sp rings on the 30 th day of January, 2020 ,
by the fo llowing vote :
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmembers Garner, Middle ton , Woods , Mayor Pro Tern Hol steg e , and
Mayor Kors
Non e
None
None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , I have here unto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Pal m Springs , California , this t ~ day of ~L?1·J~7 ~ z..o .
lJ:a ~h~~
City Clerk