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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 CIP 7118 10-18-99DATE: OCTOBER 18, 1999 Inter-Com TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION SUBJECT: ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE IRVINE NEWPORT AVENUE INTERSECTION ENHANCEMENT NO' 9 10-18-99 ;VARD AND (CIP NO. 7118) SUMMARY: The attached resolution will approve and certify the Final Mitig. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements for Intersection Enhancement Project. Negative Declaration pursuant to Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt No. 99-67 which approves the final Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Irvine Boulevard and ~rt Avenue Intersection Enhancement Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quali Act (CEQA) and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination after the Project Report is separate resolution. FISCAL IMPACT The project is being funded w4th a Funds, and Proposition 111 Gas Tax budget for this project in the amount ~n of Measure M Competitive Funds, Measure M Tumback Adequate funds have been budgeted in the FY 1999-2.000 CIP $2.1 million. BACKGROUND The proposed project from west of Holt Avenue Street along Newport improvements to the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and. Newport Avenue west of Charloma Avenue along Irvine Bo'ulevard. and from Wass Street to First ue. Refer to the attached location map. marked exhibit A. Proposed improvements include widening for ,nal through lane in each direction and additional fight and left tUrn lanes. To accommodate the wil aing. the existing curb will be moved'back on both sides of each street in the range from 8 to 10 feet hear intersection. The specific improvements are depicted on an attached map (color). marked Exhibit B and :scribed below: · Newport Improvements: Addition of one through lane in each direction through the Ir-,,ine intersection, extended separate right turn lane f9r northbound traffic to eastbound Irvine Boulev dual left turn lanes (currently single left turn lanes) at southbound Nex~port Avenue to eastbound Old h ine Boulevard. new raised median approaching the intersection in both directions, six new bus stop areas, landscape medians and parkway landscape where feasible, and associated striping and traffic signal modifications. · Irvine Boulevard Improvements: Addition of one through lane in each direction through the Newport Avenue intersection, separate new right turn lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic to Newport Avenue, dual left turn lanes (currently single left turn lanes) for eastbound and westbound traffic onto Newport Avenue, new sidewalk on the north side from Old Irvine Boulevard to Newport Avenue, new raised median approaching the intersection in both directions, landscape medians and parkway landscape where feasible, and associated striping and traffic signal modifications. An Initial Environmental Study was completed that concluded there would not be a significant effect on the environment by the project because adequate environmer~tal mitigation measures can be taken. Subsequently, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Mitigated Negative Declaration considered the environmental impacts for the preferred design alternative. The preferred design alternative was the result of a comprehensive design review completed as a part of the Project Report and it was selected based on many factors including public response, cost and fight of way impacts. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reviewed the design and identified specific mitigation measures and mitigation monitoring and reporting plan. DISCUSSION The City Council is hereby requested to consider the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City Council is further requested to approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration on the following basis: 1. The initial' study finds that there vdll not be a significant effect on the environment by the project because mitigation measures can be taken. . A public scoping meeting was held at which response to public comments was given. The Project Report estimated the proposed project WoUld need right-of-way from 17 properties and additional meetings were held with some of the affected business owners. As a follow-up in July 1999, over 100 letters were sent to all surrounding property owners and affected agencies notifying them of the current status of the project. As a result, staffhas responded to specific questions from many p~roperty owners. o A mitigation monitoring and reporting plan has been prepare.d, for documenting the project mitigation measures. , , 4. The required public posting period has been completed. There were three comments received and adequate responses to these comments are included within the Mitigated Negative Declaration. It is recommended that the City Council approve and certify the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for review at the Office of the City Clerk and at the Public Works Department. ~,~ TimD. Serlet ' ' ' ~ Director of Public Works/City Engineer 'Ronal~L Scl~ultz /pr) Consulting Project M~gg~er Dana R. Kasdan Engineering Service Manager TDS:RS:ccg:Council:Envir determination Ir~,ine-Newport Reso 99-67 Attachments: Exhibit A. Project Location Map Exhibit B. Preliminars.' Design Concept i i7 iS i9 ,-)9 26 ~7 RESOLUTION NO. 99-67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA APPROVING ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION FOR THE IRVINE BOULEVARD AND NEWPORT AVENUE INTERSECTION ENHANCEMENT PROJECT (CIP NO. 7118) WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. That the City Council finds and determines that: A. Based on the initial study there is no sUbstantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment after specific mitigation measures. B. A proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project and public notice has been given. C. A public scoping meeting was held and public comments were received and responded to adequately. D. Mitigation monitoring and reporting plan has been prepared for documenting the implementation of the project mitigation measures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Tustin as follows: o That a Final Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA and state guidelines. The City Council has received and considered the information contained in the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and any public comments, which may have been received Prior to approving the project, and found that the Negative Declaration adequately discussed the environmental effects of the proposed pr. oject. . That after deciding to approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Irvine Boulevard and Newport Avenue Intersection Enhancement Proje~ct, staff is directed to prepare and file a Notice of Determination for the project. ~ - PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tustin held on the 18th day of October 1999. ATTEST: Tracy Wills Worley. Mayor City Clerk m Z m 0 · -I- X Z o Z i