HomeMy WebLinkAbout- - 2010 Resolution IKEA Way Name Report - 2/16/2010CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2010 ITEM NUMBER:
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING IKEA WAY STREET NAME SIGN
DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2010
FROM: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES — TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: PETER NAGHAVI, DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAJA SETHURAMAN, MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES (714) 754-5032
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) designating the west leg of the intersection of 1-405 Freeway offramp
and Susan Street as "IKEA Way."
BACKGROUND:
1-405 Freeway offramp at Susan Street was completed and open to the public in November 2007. The
name for the west leg of the intersection at 1-405 Freeway offramp and Susan Street (Attachment 2),
leading to IKEA was left blank at that time. The City had received requests from IKEA, as well as C. J.
Segerstrom & Sons, requesting that the name of the west leg be designated as "IKEA Way." The reason
for this request is to provide guidance to motorists as well as emergency personnel as they approach the
intersection.
ANALYSIS:
As the intersection of 1-405 Freeway offramp at Susan Street is within the jurisdiction of the State of
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), staff requested authorization to incorporate the "IKEA
Way" name on the blank street name panel. Caltrans provided a permit for the sign installation with an
approval letter from the Director of Public Services and the street name sign was installed.
Caltrans is now requesting that a resolution by City Council authorizing the "IKEA Way" street name sign
be provided in order to comply with their standing policies in accordance with the State of California
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Section 2D.34.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing the "IKEA Way"
street name sign at the intersection of 1-405 Freeway offramp and Susan Street.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
One alternative would be to not approve the attached resolution. This will result in the removal of the
"IKEA Way" street name sign.
FISCAL REVIEW:
The City was reimbursed for the full cost of fabrication and installation of the "IKEA Way" street name
sign.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the attached resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
City Council approval is recommended for formally designating the west leg of 1-405 Freeway offramp-
Susan Street intersection, as "IKEA Way." This request for the "IKEA Way" name was received from
adjacent property owners. As the intersection is within Caltrans' jurisdiction, the proposed name
designation requires confirmation through a City Council resolution. Staff supports the "IKEA Way" name
and requests City Council approval of the attached resolution.
RAJA SETHURAMAN
Manager, Transportation Services
ATTACHMENTS: 1 - Resolution
2 - 1-405 Free)
PETER NAGHAVI
Director, Department of Public Services
OfframD — Susan Street Intersection
DISTRIBUTION: City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Assistant City Manager
Development Services Director
Staff
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