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Home My WebLink About2009/09/15 Item 9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~ I ft.. CITY OF ~ (HULA VISTA 9/15/09, Item q REVIEWED BY: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COlTNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FFY2009-10 (FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR) HIGHW A Y SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRAt'JT APPLICATIONS AND COMMITTING MATCHING ~S THEREFOR DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS ~ A ASSISTAl'JT DIRECTOR OF ENGINEE~ CITY MANAGER~ ASSISTAl'JT CIT;~~NAGER S r- 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO ~ ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: SUMMARY The City of Chula Vista's Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, would like to submit grant applications for the FFY2009c 10 (Federal Fiscal Year) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) 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. Five candidate projects are proposed to be submitted prior to the October 8, 2009 deadline. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Envirorunental Review Coordinator 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 uefined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelmes because the proposal consists of funding solicitation without the assurance that these funds w1l1 be procured for future projects. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subj ect to CEQA. Thus, no envirorunental review is necessary. RECOMiVI.ENDA TION Council adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOiVIiVIENDA TION Not applicable. 9-1 9/15/09, Item3- Page 2 of 4 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). On July 21, 2009, Caltrans announced a call for HSIP projects based upon anticipated Federal safety funding in the 2009/10 Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) which begins October I, 2009. This call for projects is through its competitive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant Program. Caltrans expects the HSIP funding apportioned to local agencies to be approximately $50 million. 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 five different types of projects: . Install enhanced mid-block crosswalk at an elementary school site; . Install missing infrastructure, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters and pedestrian ramps; . Modify an existing traffic signal at an intersection to reduce the accident rate; . Install traffic calming radar speed feedback signs near elementary schools; . Improve an existing guardrail to comply with current standards. 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 and/or Traffic Signal Funds as appropriate. Statewide, $50 million worth of projects will be selected from the FFY200911 0 HSIP Program applications. For FFY2009/10 HSIP Program, it IS recommended that the City apply for funding for the following five projects: Proposed Project No.1: Enhanced Tramc Calming Crosswalk Improvements at Montgomery Elementary School. The proposed project is to construct an enhanced crosswalk at Fourth Avenue next to Montgomery Street. This crosswalk will serve school kids that attend Montgomery Elementary School and their neighborhood. The scope of work for the proposed project consists of installing traffic calming at Fourth Avenue and Montgomery Street which includes, but is not limited to: advanced warning signs with beacons, school zone signs, curb bulb outs for a reduced crossing path, striping, pedestrian signal buttons, Portland Cement Concrete monolithic curb, gutter, and sidewalk, driveways, ADA pedestrian ramps, asphalt concrete pavement, traffic control, and other miscellaneous items of work necessary for the project. Proposed Project No.2: Construction of Missing Infrastructure along South Side of 500 block of Naples Street. The proposed project location is along south side of Naples Street between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. This segment of Naples Street lacks sidewalks, curb and gutters, and ADA compliant pedestrian ramps. The scope of work for the proposed project consists of installing Portland 9-2 9/15/09, Item~ Page 3 of 4 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, Chuta Vista Adult School, and the multi residential apartments located on both sides of Naples Street. There is approximately 1,320 L.F. of work needed along this block. This project recently had a walking audit conducted by City and Federal Highway Administration staff, so it is a very hopefi.ll project to submit for Federal funding at this time. Proposed Project No.3: Tramc Signal Modification at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and "G" Street. The propsed project is to upgrade and modifiy the existing traffic signal system at Fourth A venue and "G" Street intersection. The proposed protected left-turn only phase movement is targeted at reducing the frequency of collisions resulting from conflicts associated with left-turn maneuvers and opposing through vehicles. Also, as part 0 f the proposed improvement is the installatlOn of ADA compliant push buttons with 4 part crossing instmction, installation of loop detectors, re-wiring the intersection, sidewalk improvements, constmction of ADA compliant pedestrian ramps, installation of 250 watt luminaires, enhanced re-striping and signage, and other required traffic control devices. Proposcd Projcct No.4: Tramc Calming Radar Speed Feed Back Signs at Various Roads Close to Various Elementary Schools. The installation of the radar speed signs are considered, as a practical solution to balance neighborhood needs with mobility. To balance increased driver awareness of travel speeds with vehicle accessibility, the City of Chula Vista proposes the installation of radar speed feedback signs along the following list of streets: Elementarv School/Location of signs Arroyo Vista / Hunte Parkway and Clubhouse Drive Cook / Westbound East 'L' Street Feaster / Eastbound and westbound 'E' Street Lauderbach / Fourth Avenue and Palomar Street Lorna Verde / East Orange Avenue Montgomery / Fourth A venue Olympic View I South Greensview Drive Greg Rogers / Oleander Avenue Rosebank / 'E' Street Tiffany / East 'H' Street Valley Lindo / Oleander Avenue Vista Square / Fifth Avenue and 'G' Street Radar speed limit signs (also called "driver feedback signs") prompt speeding drivers to slow down. Standard signs have stationary block letters that display the words "YOUR SPEED". More advanced models include variable messages such as "YOUR SPEED", "SPEED UNlIT", and "SLOW DOWN", which can be programmed based on motorist speed. 9-3 9/15/09, Item~ Page 4 of 4 These radar speed signs will be installed directly below the black-and-white posted speed limit signs, which will alert each driver by indicating that they are traveling at unacceptable speeds above the posted speed limits. To draw additional driver attention, the display blinks when the vehicle speed exceeds the posted speed limit by five or more miles per hour. These signs incorporate developing technology at a "trouble spot" drawing a short-term reaction and enabling drivers to permanently change their driving behavior for the sake of the kids and neighborhood traffic safety.. Proposed Project No.5: Reconstruction of Existing Guardrail at Easterly Side of North Second Avenue north of 'c' Street: This proposed project will modify existing guardrails along the easterly side of Second Avenue just to the north of "C" Street to provide better buffer protection for the motoring public from a severe sloping street embankment and will help protect adj acent properties from vehicular accident damage. The proposed project will mclude furnishing and installation of guardrails, signs, removal and disposal of existing improvements, and traffic control. In summary, Caltrans administers the HSIP Program funds. Staff is preparing the grant applications for the five projects described in this report and plans to submit the applications, pending Council approval, to the Caltrans DIstrict Office before the October 8, 2009 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 is the subject of this action. CURRENT 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, create new Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project, and appropriate the grant funds into the CIP. Sufficient funds have been identified within the TransNet fund and Traffic Signal Fund to meet the 10% local match requirement. 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. 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'ti :0 ~ f,"" \U ~ ,g m '" 8 9-6 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF FFY2009-10 (FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR) HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) GRANT APPLICATIONS AND COMMITTING MATCHING FUNDS THEREFOR WHEREAS, 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); and WHEREAS, on July 21, 2009, Caltrans announced a call for HSIP Projects based upon anticipated federal safety funding in the 2009/10 Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) which begins October 1,2009; and WHEREAS, this call for projects is through its competitive Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant program; and WHEREAS, Ca1trans expects the HSIP funding apportioned to local agencIes to be approximately $50 million; and WHEREAS, 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; and WHEREAS, City staff recommends applying for HSIP grant funds and has identified the following five different types of projects and locations: . Install enhanced mid-block crosswalk at an elementary school site; . Install missing infrastructure, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters and pedestrian ramps; . Modify an existing traffic signal at an intersection to reduce the accident rate; . Install traffic calming radar speed feed-back signs near elementary schools; . Improve an existing guardrail to comply with current standards; and WHEREAS, these projects are: 1. Enhanced Traffic Calming Crosswalk Improvements at Montgomery Elementary School. 2. Construction of Missing Infrastructure along South Side of 500 block of Naples Street. 3. Traffic Signal Modification at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and "0" Street. 4. Traffic Calming Radar Speed Feed Back Signs at Various Roads Close to Various Elementary Schools along the following list of streets: Elementarv School/Location of signs 1) Arroyo Vista / Hunte Parkway and Clubhouse Drive 2) Cook / Westbound East 'L' Street 9-7 3) Feaster I Eastbound and westbound 'E' Street 4) Lauderbach I Fourth Avenue and Palomar Street 5) Lorna Verde I East Orange Avenue 6) Montgomery I Fourth Avenue 7) Olympic View I South Greensview Drive 8) Greg Rogers I Oleander Avenue 9) Rosebank I 'E' Street 10) Tiffany I East 'H' Street 11) Valley Lindo I Oleander Avenue 12) Vista Square I Fifth Avenue and 'G' Street 5. Reconstruction of Existing Guardrail at Easterly Side of North Second Avenue north of 'C' Street. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby authorize submittal of FFY2009-l0 (Fiscal Federal Year) Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant applications and committing matching funds therefor. Presented by Approved as to form by Richard A. Hopkins Director of Public Works J ;4 Dl.4- ~sfeld ' City Attorney 9-8