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Agenda Item
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Finance Director
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2004
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ENGINEERING DIVISION
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS -- NEWPORT AVENUE AT EL CAMINO
REAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION / UPGRADE (ClP NO. 4064)
SUMMARY
This project provides for the modification and upgrade of existing traffic signal equipment at the
Newport Avenue and El Camino Real intersection. The project also includes the modification of curb
ramps to meet the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. A Notice of
Exemption has been recorded with the County of Orange for this project since it is categorically
exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 04-12 approving the plans and
specifications for the Newport Avenue at El Camino Real Traffic Signal Modification / Upgrade (CIP
No. 4064), and authorizing and directing the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is funded by Measure "M" Turnback funds in the amount of $185,000.00.
BACKGROUND
The traffic signal at the noted intersection currently provides for left-turn phasing in the north-south
Newport Avenue direction only. Left-turn pockets are provided in the east-west El Camino Real
direction as storage areas for left-turning traffic; however, the left-turn movements are not currently
protected.
Due to an increase in congestion, a review of the traffic conditions at the Newport Avenue / El
Camino Real intersection was conducted to evaluate operating conditions. It was determined that
left-turning traffic using the left-turn pockets on El Camino Real during certain times of the day was
unable to complete the turn during the green cycle of the signal, resulting in long queues in the east-
west direction. Staff evaluated the need for left-turn phasing and determined that traffic queues in the
east-west direction could be alleviated by installing left-turn phasing on El Camino Real.
The proposed modifications will provide for left-turn phasing on El Camino Real, new safety lighting
for intersection illumination, new signal poles, mast arms and vehicle heads, new illuminated street
name signs, and upgrading of existing curb ramps to be in compliance with the latest ADA
requirements.
Newport Avenue at El Camino Real Traffic Signal Modification / Upgrade (CIP No. 4064)
February 2, 2004
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Since this project involves the replacement and repair of existing facilities with minor modifications, it is
categorically exempt under CEQA requirements. A Notice of Exemption for this project has been
recorded with the County of Orange.
The tentative schedule for the project is as follows:
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Authorization to Advertise for Bids ......................................................... 02/02/04
First Legal Advertisement ...................................................................... 02/12/04
Second Legal Advertisement ................................................................. 02/19/04
Bid Opening ........................................................................................... 03/15/04
Award of Contract .................................................................................. 04/05/04
Start Construction ................................................................................. 05/03/04
Complete Construction .......................................................................... 08/31/04
Dana R. Kasdan -
Engineering Services Manager
Attachments: Resolution No. 04-12
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RESOLUTION NO. 04-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN,
CALIFORNIA APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
NEWPORT AVENUE AT EL CAMINO REAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATION
/ UPGRADE (CIP NO. 4064), AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Tustin California to
contract for the construction of the Newport Avenue at El Camino Real Traffic Signal
Modification / Upgrade (CIP No. 4064); 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 I: 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:
Newport Avenue at El Camino Real Traffic Signal Modification / Upgrade
(CIP No. 4064)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is herby 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 2nd day of February 2004.
Tony Kawashima, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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