HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-06 Staff Report - NIB Foothill and Palm Traffic Signal ProjectCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: STEPHAN E. HUNT, CHIEF OF POLICE/ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: JULY 17, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD AND PALM DRIVE TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT A NOTICE OF INVITING BIDS – CIP PROJECT
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SUMMARY:
High vehicle and pedestrian traffic volumes at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive
have made it challenging for vehicles and pedestrians to cross the intersection. The proposed actions will
approve plans and specifications and authorize Staff to solicit bids from qualified contractors to
construct a new traffic signal at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the project plans and specifications; and
2) Authorize Staff to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive Traffic
Signal Project.
DISCUSSION:
The growth of the Rosedale Development, Azusa Pacific University, and Metro Gold Line has generated
a steady increase in vehicle and pedestrian traffic along Foothill Boulevard, specifically at the
intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive. The combination of high vehicle and pedestrian
volumes has made it difficult for vehicles and pedestrians to get through the intersection.
The intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive is a 3-legged intersection that currently operates
with all-way stop control. The proposed project will remove the existing stop controls and convert the
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
7/17/2017
Foothill Boulevard and Palm Drive Traffic Signal Project
July 17, 2017
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intersection into a fully signalized intersection. Furthermore, the improvements will provide a much
needed north-south crosswalk at the intersection.
If approved by the City Council, Staff will solicit bids from qualified contractors. Staff will review
submitted bids and request approval from the City Council to award a contract at a future City Council
meeting. Construction is anticipated to commence December 2017 and be completed by June 2018.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Louie F. Lacasella
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Management Analyst
Reviewed and Approved:
Stephan E. Hunt
Chief of Police/Acting City Manager
Attachments:
1) Project Plans and Specifications