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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />tf°UNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />APRIL 19,2004 <br />TITLE: <br />DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA FREEWAY <br />SIGNAGE <br /> <br />APPROVED <br />0 As Recommended <br />0 As Amended <br />0 Ordinance on 1" Reading <br />0 Ordinance on 20' Reading <br />0 Implementing Resolution <br />0 Set Pubilc Hearing For <br /> <br />t2fIl&-. <br /> <br /> <br />i // RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />í <br />! <br />~H <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />Adopt a resolution requesting that the State of California Department of <br />Transportation install destination signs on the 1-5 Freeway and the Grand <br />Avenue/Santa Ana Boulevard off ramps and authorizing the Executive <br />.Director of the Public Works Agency to execute any documents or contracts <br />needed for this installation. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) requires <br />cities to adopt a resolution requesting the implementation of directional <br />signage on the State's right-of-ways. Staff is requesting authorization <br />to submit a request to the Caltrans to install directional freeway signs <br />that will read ~Downtown Santa Ana," to guide motorists to the downtown <br />area. In addition, supplemental signs will be installed at the off ramps <br />(see exhibit 1). <br /> <br />This signage will guide motorists from the 1-5 Freeway onto Santa Ana <br />Boulevard. The existing Civic Center directional signage along Santa Ana <br />Boulevard will further direct motorist to specific destinations in the <br />downtown Santa Ana area. Given the need for these signs, staff <br />recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting a request <br />to Caltrans for the implementation of the signs and authorizing the <br />Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute any documents or <br />contract for the implementation of the signs. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br /> <br />.There is no environmental impact with this action. <br /> <br />55A-1 <br />