101-Staff Report.pdf
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
CITY HALL
10 10300 TORRE AVENUE • CUPERTINO, CA 95014-3255
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: August 17, 2010
Subject
Amend the Cupertino Municipal Code to allow a stop sign on Lilac Way at Rose Blossom Drive.
Recommended Action
Conduct first reading of ordinance.
Description
An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Section 11.20.020 of the
Cupertino Municipal Code relating to establishment of vehicular stop required at certain
intersections; Lilac Way/Lilac Court at Rose Blossom Drive.
Discussion
The intersection of Rose Blossom Drive and Lilac Way (see attached map) is currently
uncontrolled. Section 21800 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) outlines the right-of-way
rules pertaining to uncontrolled intersections which, if followed by all motorists, would ensure
the safety of all motorists travelling through these intersections.
During the previous three years, there have been at least two right-angle accidents at the Rose
Blossom Drive/Lilac Way intersection which were caused by vehicles violating CVC Section
21800 and failing to yield to the first vehicle in the intersection. Due to the geometrics of the
roadway and limitations in corner site visibility, especially at the northeast corner, extra
vigilance is required by motorists to ensure that no conflict with another approaching motorist
will occur. The warrants for a minor street stop sign as outlined in the California Manual of
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) allow for engineering judgment to determine the
need for a stop sign at locations where the normal right-of-way rules would not necessarily be
expected to result in safe operation. It is staff’s opinion that a stop sign on Lilac Way is
therefore appropriate and necessary to enhance safety.
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Prepared by: David Stillman
Reviewed by: Ralph Qualls, Jr.
Approved for Submission by: David W. Knapp, City Manager
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
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