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Home My WebLink About2012/07/10 Item 10CITY COUNC[L AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ C1TY OF CHULA VISTA 7/10/12, Item 'EM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FFY2012-13 (FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR) HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 5 GRANT APPLICATIONS AND COMMITTING -MATCHING FUNDS THEREFOR JBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS EVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ~ S T ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER SI'- 4/STHS VOTE: YES ^ NO SUMMARY The City of Chula Vista's Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, would like to submit grant applications for the FFY2012-13 (Federal Fiscal Year) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 5 Grant Program. HSIP funds are eligible for work on any publicly owned roadway or bicycle/pedestrian pathway or trail that will correct or improve the safety of its users. Two candidate projects are proposed to be submitted prior to the July 20, 2012 deadline. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA} and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposal consists of an administrative funding solicitation without the assurance that these funds will be procured for future projects. Once the funding is obtained and the projects clearly defined, then, additional environmental review will be conducted and the appropriate determination will be made. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution. 10-1 7/10//12, Item /,D Page 2 of 4 BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION Section 1401 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation, and Equity Act - Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) amended Section 148 of Title 23 to create a new, core Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). Additionally, SAFETEA-LU introduced a new set-aside provision known as the High Risk Rural Roads (HR3) Program, codified as 23 U.S.C. §148(f). On April 23, 2012, Caltrans announced a combined call for HSIP and HR3 projects based upon anticipated Federal safety funding in the upcoming 2013 FSTIP starting in October 2012. Caltrans expects the available funding apportioned to local agencies in the 2013 FSTIP to be approximately $100 million for HSIP and $15 million for HR3 in their respective 4-year plans. Eligible applicants include cities and counties for any publicly owned roadway or bicycle/pedestrian pathway or trail that will correct or improve the safety of its users. For a project to be eligible, a specific problem must be identified for correction and the proposed countermeasure must correct or substantially improve the condition. The City proposes to apply and submit applications for HSIP grant funding and has identified the following two different types of projects: • Install missing infrastructure, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters and pedestrian ramps; • Modify an existing traffic signal at an intersection to reduce the accident rate. The maximum reimbursement percentage for any HSIP project is 90 percent where the maximum amount allocated to any. single project is $900,000. The grant also requires a local match of 10 percent, which would come from TransNet funds. Statewide, $100 million worth of projects will be selected from the FFY2412/13 HSIP Program applications. For FFY2012/13 HSIP Program, it is recommended that the City apply for funding for the following two projects: Proposed Project No. 1: Moss Street corridor improvements between Third and Fourth Avenues. The project scope consists of the installation of protected left-turn lane phasing at the intersection of Third Avenue/Moss Street. At the Fourth Avenue/Moss Street traffic signal, improvements for the pedestrians would be provided such as ADA compliant pedestrian push buttons and countdown indications. Within the corridor bounded by these two signalized intersections, the installation of missing sidewalks will be provided since this corridor lacks sidewalks, curb and gutters, and ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. Also, the proposed work consists of installing Portland Cement Concrete monolithic curb, gutter, and sidewalks, ADA pedestrian ramps, asphalt concrete pavement, and other miscellaneous items of work necessary for the project. This project will serve Harborside and Rice Elementary Schools, Chula Vista Adult School, and the single and multi-residential properties along both sides of Moss Street. 10-2 7/10//12, Item~~ Page 3 of 4 The estimated cost of this proposed project is $300,000. There is approximately 400 lineal feet of work needed along the north side of this block. The Moss Street corridor was rated as priority #21 of the top 30 priority corridors recommended for pedestrian improvements under the City's Adopted Pedestrian Master Plan. There is an existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) STL366 Project along Moss Street between Broadway and Fourth Avenue for preliminary engineering only. If a grant is awarded, the existing programmed funds would be programmed for the local match of the proposed project and other future projects. Proposed Project No. 2: Traffic Signal Modifications at the intersections of Third Avenue/"J" and Third Avenue/ Naples Street The proposed project is to upgrade and modify two existing traffic signals at the intersections of Third Avenue/"J" Street and Third Avenue/Naples Street. The proposed protected left-turn only phase movement is targeted at improving safety for motorists and pedestrians. Therefore, as part of the proposed improvements are the installation of ADA compliant push buttons with 4-part crossing instruction signs, installation of loop detectors, re-wiring the intersection, minor sidewalk improvements, construction of ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, enhanced re-striping and signage, and other required traffic control devices. The estimated cost of this proposed project is $355,000. There is an existing project programmed in the prior year (TF-374 CIP Project) for Third Avenue/"I" Street intersection. Also, there is another project programmed in FY 12/13 for preliminary engineering and construction at the intersection of Third Avenue/Naples Street. Therefore, if a grant is awarded, the existing programmed funds would be programmed for other future traffic signal related projects. In summary, Caltrans administers the HSIP Program funds. Staff is preparing the grant applications for the two projects described in this report and plans to submit the applications, pending Council approval, to the Caltrans District Office before the July 20, 2012 deadline. Staff will return to Council for appropriation of funds if awarded. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the properties, which are the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. If the resolution is approved, the City will apply for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding. If a grant is awarded, staff will return to Council with a recommendation to accept the grant funds and appropriate the grant funds into the existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Sufficient funds have been identified within the TransNet andJor Traffic Signal funds to meet the 10% local match requirement. 10-3 7/10//12, Item ~ Page 4 of 4 ONGOING ,FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact at this time. If funds are awarded upon completion of the project(s), the improvements will require only routine City maintenance. ATTACHMENTS 1. Project location plats Prepared by: Muna Cuthbert, Senior Civil Engineer, Public Works-Engineering M.~IEngineerlAGENDAICAS2012107-10-121HSIP GrantIHSIP 2012 GRANTAGENDA REPORT 061812.doc 10-4 0 City of Chula Vista Proposed project -Vicinity Map ~~ 0 :` rn 5 _ ~ S C~ ~, , ~ s ~.~~ }~ ~ ,tom` ~~ ~ ~~f ~ ~ ~ pM~ . t'" ~, N~---, i~ P ~' ~~i Project Location: Third Ave and Naples St ,~--~~ .~ s~" ti r ~'~~ ~ ~~ ~'~1 X ~~- .iii ~t~~'' _ ~ ~ { Proposed project -Vicinity Map City of Chula Vista c _ Rte' ., r =~~N~ p J j5 5~'~ t~ti~~~.~ ~~~~~ g _, ~~n„ ~, Y ~~-~ _.~. a r,, ` t h,Y! x ~5~~~ r~ a ~~,~ s---, t ~-~:~~ ~~ Y-~a ;t ~~ ti' - ~`. r-.,r~ ~ ~s ~'~ ~ ~ t~y!~ ~ ~ ~; ~~~ ~~~_ ~`i ~"~ t s 4~ ~~~~ ti,. 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Moss Street corridor improvements between Third and Fourth Avenues. 2. Traffic Signal Modifications at the intersections of Third Avenue/"J" Street and Third Avenue/Naples Street. 10-8 Resolution No. Page 2 NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby authorize submittal of FFY2012-13 {Fiscal Federal Year) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 5 grant applications and commit matching funds therefor. Presented by Richard A. Hopkins Director of Public Works 10-9