RESOLUTION NO. 22-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE MIXMASER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PHASE 1 and 2) WHEREAS, the Mixmaster intersection is a complex eight-legged intersection group consisting of several closely spaced intersections, providing access between the City of Commerce, East Los Angeles, and Interstate 5; and WHEREAS, the Mixmaster intersection has long been a point of confusion and bottleneck for traffic flow and needs improvements to enhance traffic safety; and WHEREAS, on February 22, 2022, staff awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Hartzog & Crabill, Inc. for the preparation of Mixmaster Guide Signage Improvement Plans, Specifications and Engineer’s Estimate; and WHEREAS, on September 27, 2022 Hartzog & Crabill presented their 3-phase improvement recommendations; and WHEREAS, City Council provided feedback and further direction to refine the improvements and recommendations; and WHEREAS, Hartzog & Crabill incorporated Council feedback in their updated plans and specifications and recommendations presented on December 13, 2022; and WHEREAS, the cost of interim measure will be covered through approved Measure AA funds as part of the FY 2022/2023 CIP Program; and WHEREAS, the cost of the permanent phase will be covered through Federal and Measure AA funds; and WHEREAS, staff recommends Council approve the proposed three-phase approach to this project as listed and outlined below and authorize staff to proceed with project implementation.
Phase 1– City Funded Immediate Improvements Project.
Phase 2– Federally and City Funded Improvements Project Phase 3– Bridge Widening Project subject to funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Approves plans and specification for the immediate traffic safety improvements (Phase 1) and authorizes staff to proceed with the bid solicitation.
Section 3. Authorizes staff to proceed with Phase 2 project design including proceeding with seeking the right of way dedication from the Successor Agency for one dedicated right-turn lane and 8 feet of sidewalk.
Section 4. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of December 2022.
Oralia Y. Rebollo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk