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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem O • %/'., A eig September 13,1999 • STAFF REPORT To: Mayor and Members of the City Council Attention: Keith R. Till, City Manager From: Stephen G. Badum, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Subject: TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES (TEA) PROGRAM FY1999 Grant Funding Application GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The proposed action will adopt a resolution approving the submittal of the City's 1999 program application to the Orange County Transportation Authority for funding under the Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA)Program. DISCUSSION: The Transportation Enhancement Activities(TEA)Program is a Federal Grant program, first authorized under the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 and subsequently re-authorized under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA-21) in 1998. The TEA program provides grant funds to local and state agencies within Orange County to be used for transportation related projects that enhance the quality of life, in or around transportation facilities. OCTA is responsible for selecting regionally significant projects for Orange County and working with Caltransin administeringselected projects. It is estimated that approximately$6.2 million countywide is available. There are three funding categories ($2.06 million each): (1) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities; (2)Landscaping and Scenic Beautification; and (3) Historic Lands, Highways, and Facilities. Program funds will be allocated on project merit basis, and will be based on the degree and appropriateness of the proposed project, the level of matching funds contributed to the project, project readiness,•and cost- effectiveness. Based upon the specific criteria, City staff has developed a project under the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities category that enhances the proposed Seal Beach Regional Bikeway Project. As previously reported, the Seal Beach Regional Bikeway Project proposed; 1) the construction of an off-road trail along Pacific Coast Highway from Anderson Street to Seal Beach Boulevard and along Seal Beach Boulevard from PCH to Electric Avenue; and 2)the reconfiguration of Marina Drive to provide two lanes of vehicle travel, parking, and bike lanes. Staff has enhanced the project to include additional rest stop amenities and 1 AGENDA ITEM 0 1999 TEA Application City Council Staff Report September 13, 1999 landscaping for the PCH trail and an off-road greenbelt trail along the northerly side of Marina Drive from Electric Avenue to the San Gabriel River Trail. With the reconfiguration of Marina Drive, a 34' wide greenbelt area is possible along the northerly side of the street. The greenbelt will retain the existing trees and construct a 12' wide multi-use(bike/pedestrian)trail with landscaping (See application package exhibits). OCTA will review the project applications and make recommendations to the OCTA Board of Directors for funding at their October 25, 1999. FISCAL IMPACT: The original cost of the proposed project was $870,000 with $650,000 from the State Budget Local Grant Appropriation, $110,000 from the County of Orange, and $110,000 from the City's FY1999/2000 Capital Improvement Program budget. The revised overall cost of the project is $1,763,000. The TEA grant application is requesting $843,000. The remaining $50,000 required for the project will be funded under the Marina Drive Greenbelt Project from the City's FY1999/2000 Capital Improvement Project budget. The total contribution by the City will be $160,000. RECOMMENDATION: The project application was submitted to OCTA on September 3, 1999 in order to meet the funding deadline. It is recommended that City Council adopt a resolution approving the FY1999 TEA program application. NOTED AND APPROVED 7, /./A2).. .„‘j to nG. Badum, Director Keith R. Till Public Works Department City Manager Attachments;Resolution and application package C:\pwd\council\report\1999-2000\TEA Application.doc 2 .�: Seal Beach Regional Trail Project The City of Seal Beach appreciates this opportunity to ask for your support and funding assistance in conjunction with its regional bikeway/trail program. We request that an appropriation of$843,000 be inserted into the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program for planning, design, and construction of the final two off-road links of the Orange County Regional coastal bikeway that will connect the Santa Ana River Regional Bikeway and the San Gabriel River Regional Trails. Background With the increase in popularity for bicycle commuting, recreational bicycling, and other alternative modes of transportation, the need has increased for safe multi-use trails for all types and levels of users. In response to this need, Orange County has spent time and resources on developing designated bikeways and multi-use trails throughout the County. The Orange County Master Plan of Trails has developed and adopted to provide off-road trails for safe and efficient alternative transportation modes. The City of Seal Beach is prepared to complete the two missing links within the City with the assistance of the Federal government, State of California and Orange County to serve the residents and visitors of the County and beyond. The missing links within the existing coastal trail connecting the Santa Ana River and San Gabriel River Regional Trails are two stretches (a total of 2.3 miles) in Seal Beach. This distance of 2.3 miles is minimal when compared to the overall trails that would be connected with the completion of these two missing links, considering that Orange County has over 800 miles of trails. With the completion of these two gap closures, the number of people using this regional link will increase and a safer environment for bicycle commuters, occasional recreational riders, pedestrians, and other users will be created. Completion of the multi-use trail could also reduce the number of cars on the road as more people may be inclined to walk, skate, or ride their bike • to work and the beach rather that deal with traffic and parking that is usually associated with the beach areas in the summertime. Fewer cars also means less pollution. Safety is another important concern not only for the City, but for the riders along the bikeways. A fatal accident occurred in Seal Beach in 1998 when a rider was hit along Pacific Coast Highway early one morning. This tragedy could have been prevented if a designated bikeway existed. In a separate incident in late 1998, a women who was walking in the bike lane with her children and a friend was hit. She was walking within the area of the bike lane on the correct side of the street and was struck by an automobile. She did survive, but sustained major injuries to her legs, head and torso area. This tragedy would have been prevented if a multi-use trail separated from the highway existed. At present, there is no designated safe area for bicyclists or pedestrians to cross the busy, high- speed Pacific Coast Highway between Anderson Street and Seal Beach Boulevard. For those riders who are traveling northbound, many choose to ride on the wrong side of Pacific Coast 1 Highway rather than attempting to cross to the other side. This is not only a violation of the California Vehicle Code; these wrong way riders then create a visual hazard for automobile traffic. There are no pedestrian facilities along this same stretch of roadway. Pedestrians and other users must utilize existing bike lanes. Bicyclists must frequently encroach into high speed vehicle lanes to avoid potential conflicts with pedestrians and others. Although the posted speed limit is 50 mph between Seal Beach Boulevard and the community of Surfside, most automobiles travel at a higher speed. Scenic views of the ocean and distant mountains in this area offer a distraction to safe motor vehicle operation. Automobiles traveling at a high rate of speed, driver inattention, pedestrians in the bike lanes, and bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the road create a hazardous situation for everyone. Proposed Project Overview The proposed project will complete the last two missing links of the coastal bikeway between the Santa Ana River Regional Trail and the San Gabriel River Regional Trail. These last two links will create a continuous, unobstructed coastal bikeway between the Huntington/Newport Beach area and the Seal Beach/Long.Beach area. Construction of an off-road bikeway along Pacific Coast Highway between Anderson Street (Surfside area) and Seal Beach Boulevard will eliminate the first missing link of the Orange County Regional coastal bikeway. This bikeway will be approximately 1.8 miles in length and consist of a 12-foot wide, two-way trail along the southerly side of Pacific Coast Highway. Since a major portion of the bikeway will travel along PCH through the Seal Beach Weapons Support Facility, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and distant mountains will be available to the users of the trail. The trail will utilize the existing rights-of-way of the State highway portions of the former Pacific Electric Rail so that no land will need to be obtained by the City. Major improvements will include: a cantilevered bridge attached to the southern side of the existing bridge over the Anaheim Bay/Huntington Harbor inlet, a trail bridge constructed across the existing railroad abutments at Kitts Highway, greenbelts, and view/rest area nodes,along the way. An on-road bike lanes and an off-road multi-use trail along Marina Drive will eliminate the second missing link of the Orange County Regional coastal bikeway. This bikeway will be a 1/2 mile in length and will connect the existing Electric Avenue on-road striped bikeway to the San Gabriel River Regional Bikeway. Marina, Avenue's present configuration as a four-lane roadway with parking lanes will be redesigned as part of the City's effort to provide traffic calming and bike lane/trail opportunities. The existing configuration will be changed to two traffic lanes with a greenbelt along the northerly right of way, parking and designated bike lanes on both sides of the street. The end result would be a setting similar to the existing bikeways and greenbelt along Electric Avenue. Project Costs The estimated cost to construct the proposed project is approximately $1,763,000. The cost will be shared through a Federal, State, and Local partnership with the Federal government providing 48% ($843,000), State providing 37% of the cost ($650,000), the County of Orange providing 6% ($110,000), and the City providing 9% ($160,000). The Caltrans District 12 Director Mike McManus, Orange County Transportation Authority, US Naval Weapons Station, Senate Republican Leader, Ross Johnson, and County Supervisor Jim Silva have expressed strong support for this project. Thank you for consideration of this funding appropriation request. The City of Seal Beach looks forward of this and similar programs that enhance the quality of life for our residents and visitors and also expend taxpayer dollars in a cost-effective manner. • Transportation Enhancement Activities(TEA)Application Form PART ONE: GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY APPLICANT Project TEA FUNDS REQUESTED $ 843,000 Administrator/person with day-today responsibility for NON-FEDERAL TEA MATCH _$ 920,000 implementing project(Name,title,agency,address,phone,fax) TOTAL TEA PROJECT COST $ 1,763,000 Doug Dancs,Assistant City Engineer El TEA is a stand alone project. • City of Seal Beach [J TEA is part of a larger project. 211 8th Street Total Project Cost Seal Beach,CA 90740 (Round dollars to nearest thousands) (562)431-2527 Fax(562)430-8763 Agency Contact(Name,title,phone,fax,e-mail) PARTNER(S)(Name,title,agency,address,phone fax) 1 County of Orange,Public Facilities&Resources Stephen G.Badum,Director of Public Works/City Engineer John W. Sibley,Director (562)431-2527, Fax:(562)430-8763 300 Flower St., Santa Ana,CA 92703-5000 Email:stevebadum@ci.seal-beach.ca.us (714)834-5302,Fax: (714)834-2395 2 California Department of Parks and Recreation Odel T.King Jr.,Project Manager P.O.Box 942896, Sacramento, CA 94296-0001 (916)653-7423,Fax: (916)653-6511 PROPOSED SCHEDULE: ' Quarter and Year Start Environmental Studies 1st Quarter,2000 Draft Environmental Document 1st Quarter,2000 Final Environmental Document 1st Quarter,2000 Begin Design Engineering 2nd Quarter,2000 Plans,Specifications,and Cost Estimates complete 4th Quarter,2000 Start Right of Way Acquisition NA Right of Way Certification 4th Quarter,2000 Ready to Advertise 4th Quarter,2000 Award Construction 1st Quarter,2001 Project Completion(open for use) 2nd Quarter,2001 (summer) WHICH CATEGORY OR CATEGORIES IS THE PROJECT BEING APPLIED UNDER(FOR PROGRAM AREA 3, PLEASE IDENTIFY PRIORITY IF MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY.) Program Area 1 X Bicycle facilities X Pedestrian facilities Program Area 2 Landscaping/scenic preservation Program Area 3 Bicycle/pedestrian educational activities Rails to trails Acquisition of sites Outdoor advertising removal Historic highway programs Archeological planning/research Historic preservation Runoff water pollution control Historic transportation rehabilitation _ Transportation museum Page 1 PART ONE: GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION (cont.) PROJECT SCOPE OF PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES: The proposed project will construct on off-road trail along Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach Boulevard. The off road facility will connect to an existing route on Pacific Avenue in Sunset Beach at Anderson Street, follow along the south side of Pacific Coast Highway to Seal Beach Boulevard, turn south along the easterly side of Seal Beach Boulevard, and connect to existing bike lanes on Electric Avenue. The proposed off road trail will be 12 feet wide and approximately 1.8 miles long. The facility will also include landscaping, lighting, and a rest stop. The rest stop will include bike racks, benches, tables, water fountain, and map display. Also included in the project is the reconfiguration of Marina Drive to provide striped bicycle lanes and a landscaped greenbelt with a 12' wide trail from Electric Avenue to the San Gabriel River trail. The existing roadway is currently a four lane secondary facility. Existing and projected build-out traffic volumes indicate that a two lane facility is adequate to convey present and future traffic. The residual right-of-way width will permit the construction of a 35' greenbelt which will include a 12' trail along the '/2 mile stretch of Marina Drive. EXPLANATION OF TEA CATEGORY AND FUNDING JUSTIFICATION The completion of these two portions of the existing regional off-road bicycle/pedestrian trail along the Pacific Coast between the Santa Ana River Trail and the San Gabriel River Trail will complete two gap closures in the existing trail system. Currently, the Coastal trail is off-road from the Balboa Pier in Newport Beach to Sunset Beach. The existing gap through Seal Beach is a serious impediment to an effective intermodal system. Although bike lanes currently exist on PCH, many potential users are discouraged from using alternative modes of transportation because of the high speeds and accident history on this stretch of Pacific Coast Highway. In addition the trail construction, enhancements such as greenbelt landscaping, safety lighting, and rest stop amenities are proposed. The project is consistent with the Orange County Master Plan of Trails and the City's Traffic Circulation Element of the General Plan. The project is also strongly supported by State, County, and Local elected officials. • PART TWO: FUNDING Contact: Doug Dancs Title: Assistant City Engineer Agency: City of Seal Beach Phone: (562)431-2527 (PROJECT COMPONENT COSTS PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PHASE: Construction Documents $173,400 Environmental Documents $30,000 Total Preliminary Engineering $203,400 RIGHT OF WAY PHASE(ACQUISITION): Capital SO Support Costs SO TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY SO Construction Phase: Construction contract items $1,356,200 * Contingencies $135,600 Construction engineering $67,800 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $1,559,600 *see next sheet for details YEAR IN WHICH FUNDS ARE REQUESTED Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 1999/00 2000/01 Preliminary Engineering $ 203,400 $ - Right of Way $ - $ - Construction $ 1,559,600 TOTAL $ 203,400 $ 1,559,600 LOCAL FUNDING SHARE DETAIL Phases A)Federal B)Match C)Total Cost D*)Total Cost Preliminary Eng $ 97,250 $ 106,150 $ 203,400 Right of Way 0 0 $ - Construction S 745,750 $ 813,850 $ 1,559,600 TOTAL $ 843,000 $ 920,000 $ 1,763,000 *Fill in column'D'only when TEA is part of larger project,not astand-alone project. SOURCE(S)OF MATCH Preliminary (spell out;No acronyms) Engineering State and County budget appropriations,City General Fund Right of Way Construction State and County budget appropriations,City General Fund MAINTENANCE Who will maintain? City of Seal Beach What is the source of maintenance funds? City General Funds and Gas Tax.Funds Page 3 PART TWO: FUNDING (continued) ITEM ESTIMATE - CONSTRUCTION ITEMS SEAL BEACH REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT Location Description Unit Quantity Unit/Price Amount Segment 1 -PCH, Anderson Street to Anaheim Bay Bridge Construct Curb & Gutter LF 330 $ 20.00 $ 6,600.00 Construct Sidewalk SF 1,000 $ 3.50 $ 3,500.00 Construct Type K Rail LF 2,800 $ 25.00 $ 70,000.00 AC Pavement Tons 300 $ 40.00 $ 12,000.00 Striping SF 5,000 $ 0.50 $ 2,500.00 Raised Pavement Markers LF 5,000 $ 0.25 $ 1,250.00 Embankment CY 4,000 $ 15.00 $ 60,000.00 Remove Curb & Gutter LF 200 $ 5.50 $ 1,100.00 Remove AC Pavement SF 1,600 $ 1.00 $ 1,600.00 Relocate Barrier(Type 3) LF 120 $ 7.00 $ 840.00 Drainage Inlets (Modify) EA 2 $ 1,000.00 $ 2,000.00 Relocate Signs EA 40 $ 150.00 $ 6,000.00 Relocate Trees EA 3 $ 150.00 $ 450.00 Remove Striping LF 12,500 $ 0.10 $ 1,250.00 Remove Pavement Markers LF 5,000 $ 0.10 $ 500.00 AC Paving (Parking Relocation) Tons 275 $ 40.00 $ 11,000.00 AC Base CY 208 $ 20.00 $ 4,160.00 Remove Guard Rail LF 710 $ 10.00 $ 7,100.00 Subtotal $ 191,850.00 Segment 2 -PCH, Anaheim Bay Bridge to Seal Beach Blvd. including Kitts Hwy Overcrossing Embankment CY 2,200 $ 15.00 $ 33,000.00 Aggregate Base CY 1,215 $ 20.00 $ 24,300.00 AC Pavement (trail) Tons 1,280 $ 40.00 $ 51,200.00 12" CMP Storm Drain LF 750 $ 20.00 $ 15,000.00 Drainage Inlets EA 5 $ 1,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Bench EA 3 $ 250.00 $ 750.00 Concrete Bench pad SF 144 $• 5.70 $ 820.80 Landscaping SF 92,900 $ 1.75 $ 162,575.00 Sidewalk Removal SF 300 $ 1.50 $ 450.00 Curb& Gutter Removal LF 20 $ 5.50 $ 110.00 Install Bicycle Ramp SF 300 $ 5.50 $ 1,650.00 Bike Rack EA 2 $ 200.00 $ 400.00 Lighting EA 20 $ 1,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Electrical Wiring LF 6,000 $ 10.00 $ 60,000.00 Signing and Striping LS 1 $10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 ' Drinking Fountain EA 1 $ 200.00 $ 200.00 Picnic Tables EA 2 $ 500.00 $ 1,000.00 Kiosk EA 1 $ 1,500.00 $ 1,500.00 Railroad Flatcar Bridge Deck EA 1 $40,000.00 $ 40,000.00 PART TWO: FUNDING (continued) ITEM ESTIMATE - CONSTRUCTION ITEMS SEAL BEACH REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT Location Description Unit Quantity Unit/Price Amount Modify Existing Foundation LS 1 $30,000.00 $ 30,000.00 Bridge Railing LF 280 $ 25.00 $ 7,000.00 Subtotal $ 467,455.80 Segment 3 -Seal Beach Blvd., PCH to Electric Embankment CY 889 $ 15.00 $ 13,335.00 Aggregate Base CY 445 $ 20.00 $ 8,900.00 AC Pavement Tons 446 $ 40.00 $ 17,840.00 Landscaping SF 22,500 $ 1.75 $ 39,375.00 Curb & Gutter Removal LF 40 $ 20.00 $ 800.00 Signing & Striping LS 1 $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 Install Bike Ramp SF 200 $ 2.50 $ 500.00 Subtotal $ 83,750.00 Segment 4-PCH, Channel Overcrossing Bridge Widening Approach (Retaining Wall) SF 6,700 $ 10.00 $ 67,000.00 Embankment CY 2,000 $ 15.00 $ 30,000.00 Cantilever Bridge LF 350 $ 645.70 $ 225,995.00 Guardrail Removal LF 800 $ 10.00 $ 8,000.00 Type K Rail LF 800 $ 25.00 $ 20,000.00 Lighting EA 4 $ 1,000.00 $ 4,000.00 Conduits LF 1,150 $ 10.00 $ 11,500.00 Subtotal $ 366,495.00 Segment 5 -Marina Drive Bike Lanes& Trail, Electric Avenue to San Gabriel River Trail Construct Curb& Gutter LF 2,200 $ 20.00 $ 44,000.00 Remove existing improvements SF 71,000 $ 1.00 $ 71,000.00 AC Pavement (bikeway) Tons 360 $ 40.00 $ 14,400.00 Construct Sidewalk SF 4,000 $ 3.50 $ 14,000.00 Landscaping SF 47,000 $ 1.75 $ 82,250.00 AC Pavement (street) Tons 150 $ 40.00 $ 6,000.00 Striping and Signing LS 1 $15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Subtotal $ 246,650.00 Total $ 1,356,200.80 Preliminary Engineering (15%) $ 203,430.12 Construction Management (5%) $ 67,810.04 Contingency (10%) $ 135,620.08 , GRAND TOTAL $ 1,763,061.04 PART THREE: AGENCY RESOLUTION (to be executed on 9/13/99) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILBOARD OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY (TEA)PROGRAM UNDER THE 1998 TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR THE 21ST CENTURY FOR SEAL BEACH REGIONAL TRAIL PROJECT. WHEREAS, the United State Congress in June 1998 enacted the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, replacing the expired Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 which make funds available to the Orange County Transportation WHEREAS, OCTA has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing proposals; and WHEREAS, City of Seal Beach possesses authority to nominate transportation enhancement activities and to finance, acquire, and construct the proposed project; and WHEREAS, by formal action the City Council of the City of Seal Beach authorizes the nomination of Seal Beach Regional Trail Project, including all understanding and assurances contained therein, and authorizes the person identified as the official representative of the City of Seal Beach to act in connection with the nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach will maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated, or restored for the life of the resultant facility or activity; and WHEREAS, with the approval of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and OCTA, the City of Seal Beach or its successors in interest in the property may transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach will give the Caltrans and OCTA's representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the transportation enhancement activity; and WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach will cause work on the project to be commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification from the State that funds have been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence; and F ' WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach will comply where applicable with provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act,the National Environmental Policy Act, the American with Disabilities Act, the Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeological Preservation, and any other federal state and/or local laws, rules and/or regulations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Seal Beach, hereby authorizes the person identified as the official representative of the City of Seal Beach to apply for the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program under the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century for Seal Beach Regional Trail Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Seal Beach, agrees to fund its share of the project costs and any additional costs over the identified programmed amount. This action is in conformance with the OCTA TEA guidelines and does not exceed seventy-five(75) percent of the total eligible costs. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 13th day of September, 1999. Mayor Attest: City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA } COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is an original copy of Resolution Number on file in the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting held on the day of , 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ,ABSENT: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers PART FOUR: SCREENING CRITERIA Use a separate sheet of L paper if necessary.If any of the screening criteria below are not met, the proposal will not be ranked or evaluated. A "no"answer to any of the following questions immediately disqualifyies the proposal. A "yes" still requires supporting evidence for the project to be considered for funding. 1 Does the project fit the TEA program? © Yes El No a. Direct Relationship to the Intermodal Transportation System Describe the project's direct relationship to the transportation system in the following terms:(How does the proposed project enhance the transportation system?) Function: The project will provide to missing links within the Regional Coastal Trail System.The completed coastal route will promote intermodal transportation along this corridor from Newport Beach to Long Beach. Additionally,the completed coastal route connects the Santa Ana River and San Gabriel River regional trails. These gap closures(2.3 miles)within this 15 mile coastal route will enable and encourage alternative modes of transportation by providing a safe and efficent facility. The project will also serve pedestrians and other users. Currently,there are no pedestrian facilities along Coast Highway from Anderson Street to Seal Beach Boulevard and no bicycle facilities along Marina Drive. Proximity: The project will parallel Pacific Coast Highway and provide a direct link to the San Gabriel River Regional Trail within the City of Seal Beach. The multi-use trail will provide an attractive alternative to Pacific Coast Highway. Impact: Congestion Reduction: Pacific Coast Highway,along this section,currently conveys 41,500 ADT during peak summer months.The City of Seal Beach has over 1.2 million beach visitors per year. A quality off-road facility that is a part of a viable intermodal system has the ability to attractive more users and a potential reduction in automobile congestion. Safety:The average vehicle speeds for this stretch of PCH are high and motorists are easily distracted by the scenic views of the ocean and distant mountain range. This section of Coast Highway also has a substantial accident history. By providing a viable and safe alternative route for bicyclists,pedestrians,and other users,the project will improve safety as well,as encourage more people to use alternative modes of transportation to commute to work and beaches. b. Over and above a normal project?Explain. © Yes El No (If the activity is mentioned in an environmental document as a required mitigation,or if the activity is required by permitting agencies to proceed with another project,the activity is not over and above a"normal"project) 2 Conformity • a. Is the project consistent(or"not inconsistent")with federal,state,regional or local land use and regional transportation plans,goals and policies? © Yes No b. Please describe the plans used in evaluating consistency: Orange County Master Plan of Trails and City General Plan. Page 6 3 Financial Viability _; a. Is the project financial viable?Please describe any evidence supporting this conclusion. (The governing body is be required to submit a resolution to this effect along with the application.) © Yes ❑ No The project is already funded in the amount of$920,000 which is 52%of the total project cost. The State has committed5650,000. The County of Orange has committed$110,000 and the City has budgeted$160,000 in its FY1999-2000 budget. 4 Project Readiness a. ill the project be ready to award a construction contract by June 30,2001?Please describe any evidence supporting this conclusion. © Yes El No The local share of the project is fully funded and there are no issues to be resolved such as right-of-way acquisition or complex environmental documentation. 5 Air Quality a. Does the project improve or have a neutral affect on air quality?Please describe any evidence supporting this conclusion. © Yes No This project,when completed.will have a positive effect on air quality. The completion of this gap closure will encourage more people to use alternative modes of transportation which will reduce air pollution. 6 Americans with Disabilities Act a. Is the project,as proposed,in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?What eveidence is there to support this claim?Please explain. © Yes El No ONot Applicable This multi-use trail will be designed in compliance with ADA. All entries/exits to the trail and rest stop facilities will accommodate Americans with Disabilities. 7 Secretary of the Interiors Standards and Guidelines a. For archeological and historic preservation projects,is the project in compliance with the Secretary of the Interiors Standards and Guidelines for Archeological and Historic Preservation Projects?Please describe any evidence available to support this claim. . [] Yes El No ONot Applicable Page 7 - PART FIVE: EVALUATION CRITERIA Program Area 1: Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Use a separate sheet of paper if neccessary. Explain in detail the activity's primary affects. General Merit Category(Maximum 40 Points) 1 Project Readiness(9 points) a.. Is environmental documentation completed? No, Mitigated Negative Declaration is anticipated. b. Is ROW acquisition completed? Not applicable,R/W is existing State Highway R/W. c. Is preliminary engineering completed? Conceptual engineering design is complete. 2 Matching Funds(9 points) a. What percentage of the matching cost will your agency provide above the 25%minimum 52% 3 Prior Commitment of Funds(8 points) a. Are other public or private entities(excluding the applicant)contributing to the matching funds for this project?List partnering entities and describe their degree of participation. State of California Department of Parks and Recreation,$650,000 County of Orange,Public Facilities and Resources Department,$110,000 4 Community Support(8 points) a. Does the proposed project conform to an existing development plan and/or recommendations from community organizations regarding this area?(Explain and provide supporting documentation.) The project is in accordance with the Orange County Master Plan of Trails and the City's General Plan. The County Supervisor,Jim Silva,the State Senate Republican Leader,Ross Johnson,the Caltrans District 12 Director,Mike McManus,and the adjacent US Naval Weapons Station have expressed strong support for the project. The local Chamber of Commerce has also endorced this project. 5 Project Merit Evaluation(6 points) a. (Do not answer. Based on the project's direct and indirect benefits.) Activity Specific Enhancement Division(Maximum 60 Points) 1 Gap Closures(20 points) a. Does the project connect with existing trails or propose to link existing facilities?Explain. This project provides for a significant gap closure in the Coastal Regional Trail from Newport Beach to Long Beach. The project also enhances the link between the Santa Ana River and San Gabriel River Regional Trails. 2 Coordination(15 points) a. Is this project on the Orange County Master Plan of Trails?(Indicate if this question is not applicable and explain.) Yes. 3 Amenities and Other Incentives(15 points) a. Does this project include special amenities within the project area(i.e.bicycle racks,water fountains,showers, lockers,call-boxes,lighting,and other incentives)?Three points for each added feature for a maximum of 15 points. The project will construct a rest stop which will include bike racks,benches,tables,water fountain,and map kiosk. Additionally,the trail will be lighted for safety. 4 Safety Enhancements(10 points) a. Will this project enhance safety in any form Safety is an importantconcern to the City. In 1998,a fatal bike/vehicle accident and a serious pedestrian/vehicle accident occurred in Seal Beach. These tragedys could have been prevented if an off-road facility existed. Also,due to the centerline barrier in Coast Highway many bicyclists ride on the wrong side of the road. There are no pedestrian facilities along this stretch of Coast Highway. Vehicle speeds are high along this section of roadway. Scenic views offer a distraction to the safe operation of motor vehiucles. All of the preceeding factors contribute for an undesireable situation for motorists,bicycles,and pedestrians. A separate off-road facility would eliminate these concerns. Page 8 • 1 3/3/x,/ SACRAMENTO OFFICE • • COMMITTEES:STATE CAPITOL T iitTAiYis , tate Senate SACRAMENTO,CA95614 1916)445.4961 APPROPRIATIONS ■ FINANCE.INVESTMENT AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE DISTRICT OFFICE SENATOR 18552 MAC ARTHUR BLVD. GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION SUITE 395 ROSS JOHNSON INSURANCE • IRVINE,CA 92612 (949)833-0180 SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER JOINT COMMITTEE ON RULES (714)630-3304 1800)221-2225 THIRTY-FIFTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT } March 18, 1999 • Hon.Byron D. Sher,Chairman Budget Subcommittee No.2 State Capitol,Room 2082 Sacramento,California 95814 Re: Department of Parks and-Recreation,Local Assistance - Dear Byron: I write to request your support for funding to complete the final two sections needed to create a continuous bikeway"along the coast in northern Orange County. The project involves two components: 1)the addition of approximately 2 miles of Class 1 off- road bike trail along the coastal side of Pacific Coast Highway between Anderson Street in Surfside and Seal Beach Boulevard in Seal Beach, and 2)the addition of approximately 1/2 mile of bike trail along Marina Drive in Seal Beach,connecting an existing Electric Avenue bikeway to the San Gabriel River Regional Bikeway. I am asking for$650,000 from the state Department of Parks and Recreation,Local Assistance Fund,which constitutes a 75% share of the total estimated project cost of$870,000(the balance to be locally funded). Much of the proposed bikeway addition falls within the existing state highway right-of-way,so very little land acquisition would be required. Once the two final sections are completed,there will be a continuous,unobstructed coastal bike trail that links at its north end to the San Gabriel River bike trail, and at its south end,to the Santa Ana River bike trail. In addition to the obvious recreational benefits of such a bike trail, the safety of bikers and pedestrians will be enormously enhanced along some of the most heavily trafficked areas of Pacific Coast Highway. I would sincerely appreciate your support'for this request. Warm regards, arYV ROSS JOHNSON Senate Republican Leader •c�" 04 JAMES W. SILVAerr?. k [Air/I _ r,.� SUPERVISOR. SECOND DISTRICT , „f r (, ORANGE COUNTY MALL OF ADMINISTRATION �µL u 7 10 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA P 0 BOX 687. SANTA ANA. CALIFORNIA 82702.0087 G / <jF.Oric� III PHONE (711) 831.3220 FAX (7I4) 834.0108 April 1, 1999 The Honorable Shawn Boyd Councilman City of Seal Beach 211 el Street Seal Beath,CA 90740-6379 Dear Counoyd; ,,,cin-- Thank you for the invitation to meet with you and your staff to discuss the city's proposed bikeway project that would complete the two missing links within the Santa Ana River and the San Gabriel River Regional bikeways, I couldn't agree more with you of the importance for this project,and the need to address the safety concerns with the current bikeway configuration. Having lived near the location of the proposed bikeway improvements,I know quite well the potential hazard that exists with the bicyclists and the motorists traveling at a close proximity on such a busy high- speed highway. I think your proposal to create a bikeway separated from the highway would provide a safer environment for both the sport bicyclists and for families who ride for recreation. You mentioned the various agencies that may need to be involved, and so I'd like to suggest a meeting with Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, State Senator Ross Johnson,State Assemblyman Scott Baugh,and Lisa Mills,CEO of OCTA so that they may be informed of the city's intentions. Thank you again,for the invitation to meet with you and I look forward to working with you in moving this project forward. Sincerely, James W.Silva Supervisor, Second District JWS:SAS cc; Congressman Dana Rohrabacher State Senator Ross Johnson •, State Assemblyman Scott Baugh Lisa Mills,CEO,OCTA • APR-01-1999 11:09 17148343220 99% P.02 STATE OF CALIFORNIA-RESOURCES AGENCY GRAY DAVIS,Governor - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION P.O.BOX 942896 ;-.�• SACRAMENTO.CA 94296-0001 (916) 653-8758 July 19, 1999 Mr. Andy Seymour City of Seal Beach Department of Recreation 211 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 Dear Mr. Seymour. Regional Bikeway project $640,250 The Legislature and Governor have approved the above referenced grant, which is funded from the General Fund Program. You must encumber the funds by contract before June 30, 2002. To do so, you must submit a complete application for each project to this office. A proceduralguide, with application forms, is enclosed. The grant amount indicated above has been reduced by 1.5% for department's administrative costs. If you have questions about the grant or the process, please contact your project officer, Donna Arteaga at(916)653-8785, email at darte©parks.ca.gov or FAX (916)653-6511. We look forward to serving you. Sincerely, Odel T. King, Jr., Manager Planning and Local Services Section Enclosure SEP-f01-77 11 : 1b HPI S HNLL.Hb I LCPIHK1C 11NI.- .7b L'f7J110b / •••••-,•. SEAL BEACH CHAMBER & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION l.l��II I j=_�_.. 311 MAIN STREET, SUITE 14A, SEAL BEACH, CA 90740 EAL BEA ' CHAMBER N MINESS ASSOCIATION PHONE (562) 799-0179 FAX (562) 795-5637 WEBSITE: WWW.SEALBEACHCHAMBER.COM 8/31/99 Mr. Keith Till City Manager City of Seal Beach 211 8th Street Seal Beach, CA 90740 RE: Seal Beach Regional Trail Dear Mr. Till: The Seal Beach Chamber & Business Association supports the City's efforts to construct an off-road multi-use trail that will Complete the gaps the on the regional coastal trail. As you are aware, the lack of adequate facilities discourages the thousands of coastal trail users from visiting Seal Beach. An off- road facility would encourage people to visit our City and would reduce traffic congestion, pollution, and increase sales tax revenues. In addition to the obvious benefits of such a trail, the safety of our residents and visitors would be greatly improved. Respectfully, Kim Masoner President SEP-01-1999 11:20 5624931156 95% P.01