HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2005-06-13 #GG AGENDA REPORT
DATE: June 13, 2005
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THRU: John B. Bahorski, City Manager
FROM: Mark Vukojevic, P.E., Director of Public Works /City Engineer
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
ESTIMATE FOR SEAL BEACH BOULEVARD AND I-
405 INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT No.
49750
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
The proposed City Council action will approve the final plans and specifications and
authorize Staff to initiate the bidding process for the construction contract of the I -405
and Seal Beach Blvd. Interchange improvements.
BACKGROUND:
In May of 2003, the City obtained Caltrans approval for the Project Study Report/Project
Report (PSR/PR) for the Seal Beach Boulevard and Interstate 405 Bridge Approach
Widening Project No. 49750. This project report identifies the first phase of the project
that will widen the existing exit ramps to provide for an additional right turn lane, widen
the ramp intersections to provide dual left turn lanes, and widening of the I -405 over
crossing approaches. This phase will prevent both the North and South intersections of I-
405 & Seal Beach Blvd. from reaching a level of service (LOS) F in 2025. The current
LOS at the existing intersections is C/D and the proposed improvement will improve
traffic flow to a LOS of B /C.
The proposed project includes widening the intersections, signal improvements,
restriping the pavement, adding new turn pockets, and new concrete work including curb
ramps, curb and gutter, and sidewalk. Widening of the bridge will occur on a future
project, as agreed with Caltrans and OCTA.
In June of 2004, RBF was selected as the design firm to deliver the proposed project by
Spring of 2005. After incorporating comments from Caltrans and meeting their
requirements and procedures, the proposed project has been completed and is now ready
to be advertised for construction. Upon the successful bidding process and award of the
construction contract, the project is anticipated for completion by Summer of 2006.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds are available within the Project No. 49750 in the approved Capital Improvement
Program. The estimated cost of the total project is $4.2 million which is funded by
OCTA secured grants and traffic impact fees for the Bixby Development. No additional
work will be performed unless adequate funding is available in the project budget. Any
funds remaining at the end of this phase of the project will be used for the next phase of
the project.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the plans and specifications and
authorize Staff to initiate the bidding process for a construction contract.
Prepared By: Reviewed By:
An o 1. 1 r P.E. 'Gary . L- • rge
Associate Engineer Assistant City Engineer
Concur:
Odgi vez„:„
Mark K. Vukojevic, P.E.
Director of Public Works /City Engineer
NO 1 D APPRO :
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John :`' Bahorski, City Manager
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