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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/05/13 Item 26 COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT Item 26 Meeting Date 5/13/86 ITEM TITLE: Resolution / 24/ R9 Entering into a contract with Donald Frischer & Associates for the undertaking of a Traffic Circulation Study to determine the feasibility of closing Fifth Avenue between "H" Street and "I" Street SUBMITTED BY: Community Development Director% REVIEWED BY: City Manager f _- ° 4/5ths Vote: Yes No X ) Homart Development Company has proposed the renovation and expansion of the Chula Vista Shopping Center located at Broadway and "J" Street. Their proposal is predicated upon the closure of Fifth Avenue so that the two major segments of the center may be joined. The proposed study will investigate the feasibility of closing Fifth Avenue and potential mitigation measures which may be required. This study will be an integral part of the EIR for renovation of the center. RECOMMENDATION: That the Council adopt the resolution entering into a contract with Donald Frischer & Associates for the undertaking of a traffic and circulation study to determine the feasibility of closing Fifth Avenue between "H" Street and "I" Street for the sum of $30,500, plus out-of-pocket expenses not to exceed $4,000. The cost of the contract will be shared equally by the City and Homart Development Company. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: The Agency, at their meeting of February 6, 1986, authorized the payment of one-half of the cost of a traffic study to investigate the possible closure of a section of Fifth Avenue. DISCUSSION: The study of the closure of a section of Fifth Avenue to accommodate the expansion of the Chula Vista Shopping Center involves the analysis of traffic volumes including origin and destination analysis, the impact of rerouting traffic to other streets and potential impacts upon bordering neighborhoods. Donald Frischer & Associates have extensive experience in undertaking similar traffic studies for shopping center expansions and are considered experts in this field. This firm was selected based upon the recommendation of the City Traffic Engineer who is familiar with their traffic studies of regional shopping centers in southern California. Many of these studies have involved the analysis of proposed street closures for the consideration of shopping centers including the Del Amo Center in Torrance. The proposed study is expected to take three months to complete. This is the first study necessary in order to complete an EIR for redevelopment of the center which is considered to be important to the economic growth of the City. Page 2, Item 26 Meeting Date 5/13/86 The proposed traffic study will cost $30,500 plus out-of-pocket expenses. Because of the importance of this project, the Agency has agreed to pay one-half of this cost. However, no funds were budgeted in the Town Centre II Redevelopment Project for this work. Funds are available, however in the CDBG budget account for planning studies and administration. This is an eligible project since the majority of jobs which will be created if the center expands will accommodate low- and moderate-income people. It is, therefore, recommended that CDBG funds be used for this study. Representatives from Homart Development Company have also reviewed and approved the selection of Donald Frischer & Associates, and have agreed to pay half of the cost of this contract. FISCAL IMPACT: The City' s share of the cost of the proposed study will be $15,250, plus a maximum of $2,000 for out-of-pocket expenses. CDBG funds are available for this project. WPC 2255H ne City C"'.I :. of Chula Vista, California / ' � Dated /2 5 i r1 DI11flLD RISCIMI J flSS- CEtS 1 4 4 3 1 H A M L I N S T R E E T VAN N U Y S , CALIFORNIA • 9 1 4 0 1 (818 ) 785 - 1578 • (213) 873 - 1578 May 23, 1986 Mr. Paul Desrochers, Director of Community Development City of Chula Vista 276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista. California 92010 Subject: Fifth Avenue Traffic Study Our File No. 2068- 00- 00 Dear Mr. Desrochers: I have signed the enclosed original and two copies of the "Agreement with Donald Frischer & Associates for the Undertaking of a Traffic Circulation Study to Determine the Feasibility of Closing Fifth Avenue Between H Street and I Street." Reference is made to Page 2, Paragraph 4, Duty of the City, Subparagraph B, The counting specified under Item I.D of Exhibit A. It was intended that Donald Frischer & Associates perform the counting services specified under Item I.D. at no additional charge. Donald Frischer & Associates releases the City of Chula Vista from any obligation to perform the stated counting services. /0 /��� � 023 /7�Z A►, 4ty Donald Frischer, P. E., / Date President, Donald F( _ & Associates //4/1411107 1P-r4r-1,- �:! r i Paul Desrochers. / Date Director of Community Development City of Chula Vista DF/r Encl. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION • ENGINEERS AND PLANNERS / 2/ Form No. F-266 3/9/81 CERTIFICATE OF REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/TREASURER Certification of Unappropriated Balance I HEREBY CERTIFY that the money required for the appropriation of funds for the purpose set forth in the attached resolution is available in the Treasury, or is anticipated to come into the Treasury, and is otherwise unappropriated. Amount $ Fund Purpose Bidder Treasurer The City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency Date By Certification of Unencumbered Balance I HEREBY CERTIFY that the indebtedness and obligation to be incurred by the contract or agreement authorized by the attached resolution can be incurred without the violation of any of the pro- visions of the Charter of the City of Chula Vista, or the Constitution or the laws of the State of California, that sufficient monies have been appropriated for the purpose of said contract, that sufficient monies to meet the obligation of the contract are actually in the Treasury, or are anticipated to come into the Treasury to the credit of the appropriation from which the same are to be drawn, and that said monies now actually in the Treasury, together with the monies anticipated to come into the Treasury, to the credit of said ap- propriation are otherwise unencumbered. Amount Not to Exceed $ 17,250.00 Treasurer The City of Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency Date 5/13/86 By COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Fund 632 Dept./Activity 6320-BG131 Purpose CONTRACT FOR THE UNDERTAKING OF A TRAFFIC CIRCULATION STUDY TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CLOSING FIFTH AVENUE-BETWEEN A AND T-STREETS Bidder DONALD FRISCHER & ASSOCIATES Certificate No. 2