HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 CIP 7162 07-21-03AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Item
Reviewed:
City Manager
Finance Director
MEETING DATE: JULY 21, 2003
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD MEDIAN
BARRIER INSTALLATION BETVVEEN BARRANCA PARKWAY AND THE
OCTA/SCRRA BRIDGE N/O EDINGER AVENUE (CIP NO. 7162)
SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been prepared for the installation of a median barrier along
Jamboree Road between Barranca Parkway and the OCTNSCRRA Bridge N/O Edinger
Avenue. Portions of the project are located within the City of Tustin and the City of Irvine. The
project is now ready to bid. Notices of Exemptions within both cities have been recorded with
the County of Orange for the project since it is categorically exempt under California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 03-93, approving the plans and
specifications for the Jamboree Road Median Barrier Installation between Barranca Parkway
and the OCTA/SCRRA Bridge N/O Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7162) and authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids subject to State of California, Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) approval of the project.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City's FY 2003-2004 Capital Improvement Program (CIP No. 7162) budget provides
funding for the construction of the project. The engineer's construction estimate is
$479,200.00.
The City has secured grant funding for portions of the project from the State Hazard
Elimination System (HES) administered by Caltrans, in the amount of $ 360,000.00. The City
of Irvine's fair share portion of the construction cost is $58,492.00. The City of Tustin's share
of funding for construction will be provided by a combination of Gas Tax funds and CIP funds.
Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization for Bids for the Jamboree Road
Median Barrier Installation between Barranca Parkway and the OCTA/SCRRA Bridge N/O
Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7162)
July 21, 2003
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BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In January 2000, the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) completed the widening of
Jamboree Road from six lanes to eight lanes between Barranca Parkway and the SR-261 Toll
Road. In July 2000, the City of Tustin prepared a Traffic and Engineering Survey to establish
speed limits on the widened Jamboree Road portion. The result was an increase in the posted
speed limit from 50 MPH to 60 MPH.
Based upon the change in roadway conditions along Jamboree Road, the high traffic volumes
and the higher speed limits, it was determined that the installation of a median barrier on
Jamboree Road would provide an added measure of driver safety. The City of Tustin along
with support from the City of Irvine applied for and was awarded a State HES Grant in
February 2001. The HES Grant provides for the installation of a median barrier along the
subject section of Jamboree Road. The median barrier will reduce the likelihood of vehicles
encroaching into the median area and entering into opposing traffic.
Authorization to advertise for this project from Caltrans is anticipated to occur shortly after the
July 21, 2003 City Council meeting. Per Caltrans' requirements for the State HES Grant
Program, the construction contract must be awarded by September 30, 2003. Therefore, staff
is recommending City Council authorization to advertise for bids now in order to allow for
advertisement as soon as Caltrans authorization is received.
The tentative schedule for the project is as follows:
Authorization to advertise for bids ...................................................... 07/21/03
First Legal Advertisement .................................................................. 07/31/03
Second Legal Advertisement ............................................................. 08/07/03
Bid Opening ....................................................................................... 09/03/03
Award of Contract .............................................................................. 09/15/03
Start Construction .............................................................................. 10/20/03
Complete Construction ........................................................... 01/16/04
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Approval of P&S Jamboree median reso 03-.93doc
Attachments: Resolution No. 03-93
Location Exhibit
Dana R. Kasdan
Engineering Services Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 03-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
JAMBOREE ROAD MEDIAN BARRIER INSTALLATION BETWEEN BARRANCA
PARKWAY AND THE OCTA/SCRRA BRIDGE N/O EDINGER AVENUE (CIP NO.
7162) AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Tustin, California to
contract for the Jamboree Road Median Barrier Installation Between Barranca Parkway
and the OCTA/SCRRA Bridge N/O Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7162); and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has presented plans and specifications for the
construction of said work; and
WHEREAS, this project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act; Class 1, Section 15301: Existing Facilities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the plans and specifications
presented by the City Engineer are hereby approved as the plans and specifications for:
Jamboree Road Median Barrier Installation between Barranca Parkway and the
OCTA/SCRRA Bridge N/O Edinger Avenue (CIP No. 7162)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to advertise as required by law for the receipt of sealed bids or proposals for the
performance of the work specified in the aforesaid plans and specifications;
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Tustin held on the 21st day of July 2003.
ATTEST:
Tracy Wills Worley, Mayor
City Clerk
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