HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2011-06-27 #I AGENDA STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 27, 2011
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Sean P. Crumby P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: APPROVE RED CURB MODIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
It is requested that the City Council approve the street striping modifications in
Old Town Seal Beach and authorize staff to proceed with installation of
improvements.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
Old Town Seal Beach has narrow streets that were constructed over 50 years
ago. Every available parking space in Old Town is needed and used. Personal
vehicles have become wider since these streets were constructed and have
therefore reduced the width of the driving lane. In July 2010 the Orange County
Fire Authority (OCFA) notified the City regarding difficulties in responding to
medical aid calls in Old Town. The issues include a lack of street width, and
insufficient room at intersections to make turns.
In the fall of 2010, three community meetings were held to discuss alternatives
and solutions for the streets between 13 Street and 17 Street north of the
Electric Avenue Greenbelt. On January 10, 2011 the City Council approved
striping modifications within that area.
Shortly after the City Council meeting, staff received residential calls opposed to
one of the solutions stated at the City Council meeting. The opposed solution
was to install a 4 inch white stripe 7.5 feet from the curb on both sides of the
street on 13 through 17 Street from Electric Avenue to PCH.
A community meeting was held to discuss alternatives and solutions regarding
the same situation south of the Electric Greenbelt. The area targeted for these
meetings lies south of Greenbelt, east of 12 Street, and north of Ocean Avenue.
The problem lies in street width of Dolphin Avenue, Neptune Avenue, and the
cross streets exiting onto Electric Avenue. Notices for this meeting were posted
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in local newspapers, at City Hall, and delivered to the residents. The meeting
was held in the City Council Chambers on April 28, 2011. The City was
represented by the City Manager's office, Public Works, Development Services,
Police, and OCFA.
Numerous solutions were discussed including street widening and
implementation of permit parking. Street widening was not pursued due to cost
of construction and a desire of the community to keep the parkways intact.
Permit parking is not being considered at this time due to the necessity of
acquiring Coastal Commission approval to implement permit parking within the
Coast Zone. The action most favored by the community and staff is as follows:
On the intersections of the cross streets with Electric Avenue, red
curb will be extended beyond the intersection to allow for adequate
turning radius for OCFA's fire equipment. A length of 20 -feet was
established north of the Electric Avenue Greenbelt. This distance
was calculated for the intersections of the numbered streets with
Landing Avenue. Upon further analysis, the intersections with the
Electric Greenbelt only need 15 feet of red curbing. The 20 -foot red
curb will still be used for the intersection of Dolphin and Neptune.
Both sides of the Electric Avenue will reflect the 15 -foot distance.
Staff verified with OCFA and they have concurred with Staffs
findings.
Additionally, there have been numerous requests regarding the storm drain catch
basins. The City has had a policy to paint the catch basins red in Old Town.
This has been done due to the flooding that has occurred in the past. These
have a particular impact to parking in Old Town with the addition of numerous
catch basins. Our staff has had discussions with the California Joint Powers
Insurance Agency regarding this issue and has found it to be acceptable to
remove the red curbing in front of the catch basins. Those red curbs will be
removed by City Maintenance crews this summer.
Bids have been solicited for installation of the striping from companies that have
performed well for the City in the past. Additionally, the City attempted to invite
local companies to submit bids for the work. A list of the bids is as follows:
Company Amount
Superior Pavement Markings $2,485.60
American Asphalt South, Inc. $2,750.00
Orange County Striping $2,830.00
It is anticipated that if approved, installation of striping and red curbs will occur in
July /August of 2011.
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It has been requested within all of the public meetings held to re- examine the
parking along the Electric Avenue Greenbelt. A public meeting will be scheduled
in July. If the public desires a change to the layout of the parking along the
Electric Avenue Greenbelt, the item will go to the Planning Commission in August
and City Council for consideration and approval in September.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
This project complies with all requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act and is found to be Categorically Exempt under Section 15301 (C).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funds are available within the capital improvement contract professional services
account — 045 - 333 - 44000.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve street striping modifications to
Old Town Seal Beach and authorize staff to proceed with installation of striping
improvements.
SUBMITTED BY: CONCUR:
Sean P. Crumby P.E., / Mark Persico, AICP
Director of Public Works Director of Development Services
NOTED AND APPROVED:
R. Ingram, 3 anager
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