HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2013-04-22 #FTHRU: Jill R. Ingram, City Manager
FROM: Sean P. Crumby, Assistant City Manager/Public Works
SUBJECT: STUDEBAKER AND COLLEGE PARK DRIVE
INTERSECTION COMPONENT TO THE DRAFT
SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT FOR THE
SAN DIEGO FREEWAY (1-405) IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT SR-73 TO 1-605
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter regarding
the Studebaker Road and College Park Drive Intersection component to the Draft
Supplemental Traffic Study Report for the San Diego Freeway (1-405)
Improvement Project SR-73 to 1-605 dated Decerriber 2012.
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The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is planning to widen the I-
405 Freeway between SR73 and the 1-605 Freeway. This project is in the
planning stages and is scheduled to begin construction following completion of
the West County Connectors project that is currently in construction. In May
2012, OCTA released the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the project. In
December 2012, OCTA shared a draft version of a Supplement Traffic Study that
will be added to the EIR before it can be certified. The Draft Traffic Supplement
to the EIR document is anticipated to be released to the public for review by July
2013.
The Supplemental Traffic Study analyzed traffic impacts to numerous
intersections and areas predominantly north of the Orange County line. One of
those intersections includes the intersection of College Park Drive with the
Studebaker Road off-ramp for the SR22 freeway.
Construction of improvements to College Park Drive and the Studebaker Road
off-ramp to the SR22 were completed in 2012. The City of Seal Beach has had
inefficient and unsafe access to this intersection for College Park West residents
for over 20 years. This project was successfully completed through coordination
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with Caltrans (Districts 7 and 12), OCTA, and the City of Long Beach. The
Supplemental Traffic study recommends a traffic signal be added to the
intersection. Based on the draft EIR a traffic signal will improve access to the
intersection. The letter is being sent to formally notify OCTA that the City of Seal
Beach desires to keep the integrity of the completed project intact and ultimately
provide reliable access to the intersection.
There is no Environmental Impact related to this item.
The City Attorney approved the report as to form.
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There is no financial impact related to this item.
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached letter regarding
the Studebaker Road and College Park Drive Intersection component to the Draft
Supplemental Traffic Study Report for the San Diego Freeway (1-405)
Improvement Project SR-73 to 1-605 dated December 2012.
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Sean P. Crumby, P.E.
Assistant City Manager/P
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April 22, 2013
Darrell Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Orange County Transportation Authority
550 Main Street
Orange, California 92863
Subject: DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC STUDY IMPACT TO
STUDEBAKER RAMP INTERSECTION WITH COLLEGE
PARK DRIVE
Dear Mr. Johnson:
The City of Seal Beach has a neighborhood with its only access point located on
the SR 22 at Studebaker Road. In 2012, the City of Seal Beach in conjunction
with Caltrans, OCTA, and the City of Long Beach, completed a construction
project valued at over $600,000 to improve this access point and provide safe
travel for Seal Beach residents. The City of Seal Beach views this project as a
tremendous success between all of the agencies involved.
The City has reviewed the DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC STUDY
REPORT SAN DIEGO FREEWAY (1-405) IMPROVEMENT PROJECT SR-73 TO
1-605 DATED DECEMBER 2012. This letter serves to formalize the City's
position that the integrity of the improvements within the Studebaker Ramp -
College Park Drive Intersection Improvement Project needs to be protected.
Specifically, access on the Studebaker Ramp needs to be accessible from
College Park Drive.
The City will submit comments to the Draft Supplemental Traffic Study during the
comment period. Should you have any questions concerning these comments or
would like to schedule a meeting to discuss the City's concerns, please contact
Sean Crumby at (562) 431-2527, extension 1318,
Sincerely,
Gary A. Miller, Mayor
City of Seal Beach