CC - Item 9D - Safe Routes to School Project - Authorization to Solicit BidsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 25, 2010
SUBJECT: SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT - AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT BIDS
SUMMARY
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2009-10 Capital Improvement Program, the City
Council approved a program entitled, "Neighborhood Traffic Safety Improvements,"
which involves traffic safety and calming enhancements at four (4) local schools:
Rosemead High School, Encinita Elementary School, Muscatel Junior High School and
Savannah Elementary School. This project is funded through the State of California
Safe Routes to School Program, with a total approved grant of $499,000.
The project mainly includes the installation of new safety traffic striping, traffic signage
and in-pavement crossing lightings at six (6) intersections that are located as follows:
Mission Dr. at the western intersection with Ivar Ave. and at Newby Ave.; Muscatel Ave.
at Scott St.; Ivar Ave. at Newby Ave.; and Encinita Ave. at Rose St. and at Pitkin St. All
of the proposed traffic enhancements are located within a 2-mile radius, as required by
the State grant guidelines. This project was reviewed and supported by the Traffic
Commission and school principals at nearby schools.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council authorize staff to advertise and solicit bids to
complete the improvement project.
DISCUSSION
Based on traffic studies, the 2-mile area surrounding Rosemead High School is in high
need of traffic safety improvements. Improvements in this area will help to reduce traffic
speeds, enhance pedestrian crossing areas, and improve traffic safety. The Engineer's
Estimate for the construction work for this project is $485,000.
ITEM NO. C) D
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Meeting
May 25, 2010.
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Proiect Details
The proposed project includes the following improvements:
• Repair Sidewalks/Curb Ramps in compliance with ADA accessibility
requirements
• Add In-Pavement Flashing Lights at appropriate crosswalk locations (similar to
the traffic safety project at Rush and Angelus). These lights will be activated by a
push-button sensor and will display flashing lights when persons cross the street
at this location.
• Add Speed Feedback Signs at appropriate locations (similar to the traffic safety
project at Rush and Angelus). These signs will help remind drivers of their
speeds and display a flashing yellow light when drivers are driving above the
speed limit.
• Upgrade Street Signage to a high visibility florescent yellow green color
• Restripe Street Markings and Crosswalks with a high visibility design adjacent to
4 school and Rosemead Park.
Timeline
If approved by the City Council, staff will work to complete this project according to the
following schedule:
May 25th - Authorization to Proceed
Authorization to Solicit Bids for the Safe Route To School Project
May, 27th, June 3rd & loth - Advertisement
Advertisement of Project in Local Publications/Trade Journals
June 16th - Bid Opening
Public Bid Opening for Project
June 22nd - City Council Awards Contract
July 6th - August 20th - Tentative Construction Schedule
August 31St - Tentative Project Completion
September 13th- Tentative Notice of Completion by City Engineer
City Council Meeting
May 25, 2010.
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FINANCIAL REVIEW
Funding for this project was approved by the City Council as part of the City's FY 2009-
10 Capital Improvement Program Budget. The City obtained a grant in the amount of
$499,000 from the State of California Sate Route to School Prooram for the
improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from the
(CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (a) and (f)
This exemption covers projects involving minor
significant effect on the environment.
California Environmental Quality Act
of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
This agenda item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared by:
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Associate Civil Engineer
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Chris Marcarello
Deputy Public Works Director