CC - Item 4D - Highway Safety Improvement Project on Garvey Avenue/Walnut Grove Avenue Resolution 2012-65 Authorizing City Staff to Execute An Agreement with The State of CaliforniaROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2012
SUBJECT: HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON GARVEY
AVENUEMALNUT GROVE AVENUE — RESOLUTION NO. 2012- 65
AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDS
SUMMARY
As part of the City's Fiscal Year 2011 -12 Capital Improvement Program, the City Council
approved a project titled, "Garvey Avenue/Walnut Grove Avenue Highway Safety
Improvement Program ". The program involves traffic safety and traffic calming
enhancements along Garvey Avenue and Walnut Grove Avenue. The bulk of this project
is funded through the State of California Highway Safety Improvement Program, with a
total approved grant of $339,500.
The project design is currently in the review stage with the State of California Department
of Transportation ( Caltrans). Following design approval from Caltrans, it is anticipated that
construction will get underway in early 2013. Improvements will include the installation of
traffic signal enhancements, the extension of raised medians on Garvey Avenue, signage,
striping, and pedestrian enhancements. Recently, Caltrans informed the City that a
supplement agreement must be approved prior to receiving grant reimbursements.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -65 authorizing the
City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement with the State of California,
Program Supplement Agreement No. 008 -N to Administering Agency -State Master
Agreement for State Funded Projects No. 07- 5358R, for the reimbursements of $339,500.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans) now requires that a
supplement agreement to an already existing Master Agreement between the City and the
State by executed for individual grant funded projects. In addition, a resolution is also
required before incurred project costs can be reimbursed by the State.
ITEM NO. _ -
City Council Meeting
October 23, 2012
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Proiect Details
The Garvey Avenue/Walnut Grove Avenue Highway Improvement Project includes the
following improvements:
• Repair sidewalks /curb ramps in compliance with ADA accessibility requirements.
• Install traffic signal improvements including emergency vehicle preemption
components, traffic video detection components, and turn signal enhancements.
• Add Pedestrian Count Down signals for the crosswalks at major intersections, and
upgrade street signage/ markings to increase visibility.
• Extend medians to enhance traffic safety at Garvey Avenue/Walnut Grove,
replacing the existing bots dots that prevent dangerous turn movements in this area.
In addition, install new landscaping and decorative hardscape to complement
existing median aesthetics.
LEGAL REVIEW
The attached resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The State reimbursement of the $339,500 will fund the bulk of the construction contract.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15304 (a) of the CEQA Implementing Guidelines. This exemption
covers projects involving minor alterations of land that do not have a significant effect on
the environment.
Submitted by:
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Chris Marcarello
Director of Public Works
Attachment 1 - Resolution No. 2012 -65
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO EXECUTE THE
PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 008 -N, FOR THE HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, CYCLE 4, PROJECT NO. HSIPL -5358 (014) BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, certain State funds administered by the State of California are
conditionally available to the CITY OF ROSEMEAD, and
WHEREAS, the City has applied and received a funding approval of $339,500
from the State - funded Highway Safety Improvement Program, Cycle 4; and
WHEREAS, the Program Supplement Agreement No. 008 -N is proposed to obtain
State funding for the Rosemead Boulevard Highway Safety Improvement Program,
Project No. HSIPL- 5358(014); and
WHEREAS, the Program Supplement Agreement No. 008 -N to Administering
Agency -State Master Agreement No. 07 -5358R must be executed before project invoices
can be reimbursed: and
WHEREAS, the utilization of said funds is in the best interest of the CITY OF
ROSEMEAD.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the CITY OF ROSEMEAD does hereby
authorize the City Manager or the Director of Public Works to execute the Program
Supplement Agreement No. 008 -N to Administering Agency -State Master Agreement for
State Funded Projects No. 07- 5358R, between the City of Rosemead and the State of
California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF October, 2012
Sandra Armenta
Mayor
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda
City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel H. Richman
City Attorney