HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-442 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-442
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF TWELVE
(12) APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) FOR THE FEDERAL
FISCAL YEAR 2002/2003 HAZARD ELIMINATION SAFETY
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 created the
Hazard Elimination Safety (HES) Program by combining several existing safety programs; and
WHEREAS, the HES Program provides funds for safety improvements on all public
roads and highways, except the interstate system; and
WHEREAS, these funds serve to eliminate or reduce the number and severity of traffic
accidents at hazardous public roads and highway locations, sections, and elements; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans regulations require that official applications be submitted in order
for projects to be considered for funding; and
WHEREAS, in order for the applications to be official, council must approve a resolution
authorizing submittal of the Federal Fiscal Year 2002/2003 HES Program; and
WHEREAS, projects are chosen and then approved for funding after the applications
have been evaluated by Caltrans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby approve the submittal of twelve (12) applications to the California Department of
Transportation (CalTrans) for the Federal Fiscal Year 2002/2003 Hazard Elimination Safety
(HES) Program:
1) Traffic Sign Replacement - Replacement of existing school zone engineer-grade
yellow sheeting signs with the new high-visibility fluorescent green school signs.
This project will replace, add and/or install the new school signs and Telespar
perforated, square tubing, breakaway posts at approximately 50 school corridors.
2) Traffic Signal Installation at Hilltop Drive and Oxford Street - Installation of
a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This intersection ranked #1 on the
2000 City Traffic Signal Priority List.
3) Traffic Signal Installation at Eastlake Parkway and Clubhouse Drive -
Installation of a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This intersection
ranked #2 on the 2000 City Traffic Signal Priority List.
4) Traffic Signal Installation at East "J" Street and Paseo del Rey - Installation
of a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This intersection ranked #5 on
the 2000 City Traffic Signal Priority List.
5) 8-inch Red Traffic Signal Indication Upgrade at Various Location - This
project will includes the replacement of existing 8-inch red indications with the
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newer 12-inch Light Emitting Diode (LED) Red indications at 21 locations.
Current signal standards require 12-inch indications to enhance the visibility of
the traffic signal phasing to the motorist.
6) Traffic Signal Upgrade ~ Fifth Avenue and "L" Street - Modification of
existing traffic signal to a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This
project will also include the installation of the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption
(EVPE) System, protective/permissive left tums and other hardware as required.
7) Traffic Signal Upgrade ~ Third Avenue and Moss Street- Modification of
existing traffic signal to a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This
project will also include the installation of the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption
(EVPE) System, protective/permissive left turns and other hardware as required.
8) Traffic Signal Upgrade ~ Allen School Lane and Otay Lakes Road-
Modification of existing traffic signal to a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal
system. This project will also include the installation of the Emergency Vehicle
Pre-Emption (EVPE) System, protective/permissive left tums and other hardware
as required.
9) Traffic Signal Upgrade ~ Broadway and "D" Street- Modification of existing
traffic signal to a fully actuated 8-phase traffic signal system. This project will
also include the installation of the Emergency Vehicle Pre-Emption (EVPE)
System, protective/permissive left tums and other hardware as required.
10) Internally Illuminated Street Name Sign (IISNS) Installation (Part I) -
Replace existing traffic signal mounted reflective street name signs with internally
illuminated street name signs at 15 intersections throughout the City. These
existing signs have lost their reflectivity and the visibility factor has been
diminished. This project will include all hardware required for retrofitting various
signalized intersections.
11) Internally Illuminated Street Name Sign (IISNS) Installation (Part II) -
Replace existing traffic signal mounted reflective street name signs with internally
illuminated street name signs at 14 intersections throughout the City. These
existing signs have lost their reflectivity and the visibility factor has been
diminished. This project will include all hardware required for retrofitting various
signalized intersections.
12) Street Light Installation - Installation of additional street lighting on Palomar
Street between Third Avenue and Broadway. This project will add twelve (12)
new 250-watt High Pressure Sodium Vapor (HPSV) street lights to improve the
existing lighting conditions at night.
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Jo . Kaheny
Public Works Director
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Cotmcil of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 5th day of December, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: C ouncilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horton,~Y~iayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Cler~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2000-442 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 5th day of December, 2000.
Executed this 5th day of December, 2000.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk