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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-7 Staff Report - Approve Coop AgreementCONSENT ITEM E-7 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: ROBERT DELGADILLO, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2022 SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF IRWINDALE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFICATIONS PROJECT FOR ARROW HIGHWAY AT VINCENT AVENUE BACKGROUND: The City of Irwindale has developed project Plans and Specifications for the modification of the traffic signals at the intersection of Arrow Highway at Vincent Avenue. This intersection is shared by three entities which include the City of Irwindale, Los Angeles County Public Works, and the City of Azusa. The share of each jurisdiction is 50 percent, 25 percent, and 25 percent respectively. The current traffic signal setup does not include designated left-turn arrows. Additionally, the sidewalk and ADA curb access ramps need replacement. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council take the following actions: 1)Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the City of Irwindale for a not to exceed amount of $167,375.00 for the construction Traffic Signal Modification Project for Arrow Highway at Vincent Avenue. ANALYSIS: The City of Irwindale has developed project Plans and Specifications for the modification of the traffic signals at the intersection of Arrow Highway at Vincent Avenue. This intersection is shared by three entities which include the City of Irwindale, Los Angeles County Public Works, and the City of Azusa. The share of each jurisdiction is 50 percent, 25 percent, and 25 percent respectively. The current traffic signal setup does not include designated left-turn arrows. Additionally, the sidewalk and ADA curb ramps need replacement. APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 11/7/2022 City of Irwindale Cooperative Agreement – Arrow Highway at Vincent Avenue November 7, 2022 Page 2 This project will bring much needed improvements to the intersection which include replacement of traffic signal poles, foundations, signal heads, luminaires, conduits, wiring and other equipment, construction of ADA curb access ramps, revised signage and striping, and reconstruction of damaged sidewalk. Traffic signal modifications will include dedicated left-turn phasing to help reduce broadside collisions. The City of Irwindale will act as the lead agency in the administration of this project as described in the attached Cooperative Agreement. The City of Azusa Engineering Division has assisted in the review and approval of the project plans and specifications and is in concurrence with the proposed project scope. FISCAL IMPACT: The Cooperative Agreement is for the construction and construction management of the improvements within the City of Azusa’s right-of-way. The estimated cost for construction and construction management services is $167,375. Any increases related to the construction of the project will be reflected in an amendment to the proposed cooperative agreement. Azusa’s share of the construction costs will be a total of $167,375 including $100,000 in Utility Mitigation funds (Fund 13) and $67,375 in General Funds. The $67,375 in General Funds are included in the FY2022-23 Budget under the Citywide Sidewalk Capital Improvement project, Account# 1080000662-7120/66222B-7120, and upon Council approval, staff will prepare a FY2022-23 budget amendment and increase the Utility Mitigation budget by $100,000 under account #1380000661-7120/65323A-7120. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Robert Delgadillo, P.E. Sergio Gonzalez Director of Public Works/City Engineer City Manager Fiscal Impact Reviewed by: Talika Johnson Administrative Services Director Attachment: 1) Cooperative Agreement Attachment 1