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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Approval of New Programming and Program Modifications to Measure R Sub- Regional Projects
1) Motion approving new programming and modifying existing programming within the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Action Item
Approved for May 19, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The list of projects requiring new programming and modifications to existing programming to the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program has been compiled and is ready to be presented to the Los Angeles County Transportation Authority (Metro) Board for approval.
The intent of this item is for the City Council to approve the list of projects before the city’s official approval request is considered by the Metro Board.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the motion requesting new programming and modifying existing programming within the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program (Measure R).
ANALYSIS
Measure R is a half-cent sales tax for Los Angeles County that finances new transportation projects and programs. In November 2008, Measure R was approved by two-thirds majority, committing a projected $40 billion to traffic congestion relief and transportation upgrades throughout the County over its 30-year life span. The city’s share of Measure R Sub-regional funds for Highway Operational Improvements is approximately $98.5 million.
The Public Works Department has pursued and received several Measure R transportation-related grants from Metro to improve traffic congestion and safety within the city. For Measure R funds, Metro requires project sponsoring agencies to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for those projects funded with local sales tax 10a2
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dollars. A Funding Agreement (FA) must be executed in the first year that funds are available and prior to starting any work on the project. FAs include a general description of the project, the specific work elements to be completed, funding amounts and funding sources.
Staff currently has numerous projects in planning, design, and construction. To request new programming and modifications to existing programming on the approved Measure R list, the city is required to submit an official request to the Planning and Programming Committee of Metro during the Board’s semi-annual meetings that take place in the fall and spring. The next meeting is expected to take place in June 2026.
1. Completed Projects:
To date, the city has completed approximately $35.8 million (Subtotal 1) in Measure R Funds listed as follows:
Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status
Measure R
Budget or
Project Final
Cost
MR310.01 Fairmont Ave Grade Separation
at San Fernando Rd Audit is Complete $1,658,715
MR310.04
San Fernando/Grandview At-
Grade Rail Crossing
Improvements Audit in Progress $1,850,000
MR310.05
Central Ave Improvements/
Broadway to SR-134 EB Off
ramp
Audit is Complete $3,250,000
MR310.13 Glendale Narrows Bikeway
Culvert Audit is Complete $1,183,951
MR310.14 Verdugo Rd Signal Upgrades Audit is Complete $556,852 MR310.16 SR-134/Glendale Ave Traffic
Signal Mods Audit is Complete $1,444,368
MR310.17 Ocean View Blvd Project Audit is Complete $929,633 MR310.18 Sonora Avenue At-Grade Rail
Crossing Safety Upgrades Audit is Complete $2,643,441
MR310.19
Traffic Signal Sync Brand/
Colorado-San Fernando/
Glendale-Verdugo
Audit is Complete $340,941
MR310.20
Verdugo Rd/Honolulu
Ave/Verdugo Blvd Intersection
Modification
Audit is Complete $397,255
MR310.21 Colorado St Widening Project Audit is Complete $347,185 10a3
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MR310.22 Glendale Narrows Riverwalk
Bridge Audit is Complete $583,074
MR310.24 Construction of Bicycle Facilities Audit is Complete $244,283 MR310.26 Bicycle Facilities Phase 2
(Class III Bike. Routes) Audit is Complete $214,629
MR310.28
Pennsylvania Ave Signal at
I- 210 Fwy on/off Ramps
Modification
Audit is Complete $340,140
MR310.32 Regional Arterial Performance
Measures (Call Match F7321)
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $100,000
MR310.35 Signal Installations at Various
Locations (Pacific Ave) Audit is Complete $1,496,060
MR310.37
Verdugo Blvd Traffic Signal
Mods at Valihi Way and SR-2
FWY
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,450,000
MR310.40 Pacific Ave and Burchett St
Street Improvements Audit is Complete $3,313,047
MR310.41 Doran St. (From Brand Blvd to
Adams St.) Improvements Audit is Complete $1,335,814
MR310.42 Arden Ave (From Highland Ave
to Kenilworth St) Audit is Complete $623,204
MR310.47
Traffic Signals on Glenwood Rd
and Modifications on La
Crescenta Ave and Central Ave
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $2,025,000
MR310.48
San Fernando Rd and Los
Angeles St Traffic Signal
Installation and Intersection
Modification
Audit is Complete $398,105
MR310.49
Traffic Signal Modification and
Upgrades on Honolulu Ave and
Montrose Ave at Pennsylvania
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $3,800,000
MR310.52
Traffic Signal Installations on
Chevy Chase Dr at California
Ave and Sinclair Ave, Lexington
Dr and Louise St, Pacific Ave
and Arden, Verdugo Blvd and
Park Ln
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $2,500,000
MR310.60
N. Verdugo Road Safety
Improvements (from Glendale
Community College to Menlo
Drive)
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,100,000
MR310.61 Broadway Traffic Signal
Modification
Project is Complete
Requested Audit $1,650,000
SUBTOTAL 1 $35,775,697
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2. Programmed Projects with Executed FAs and/or FA Amendments in progress:
As part of the current Measure R funds, Metro’s Board approved approximately $59.2 million (Subtotal 2) for the city’s projects in progress as follows:
Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status Measure R
Budget
MR310.25
I-210 Soundwall Project
Funding Approved: $8,020,000
Funding Spent: $ 956,384
De-obligate: $7,063,616
De-obligate Unused
Fund and Request
for Audit
$8,020,000
MR310.34 Regional Bike Stations (Call
Match F7709)
Project in Progress.
CDD is the project
lead
$315,000
MR310.43
South Verdugo Rd Traffic
Signal Mods at Colorado St,
Maple St, and Acacia Ave
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 3
in Progress $5,650,000
MR310.54
Traffic Signal Modifications on
La Crescenta Ave at Roselawn
Ave and Shirlyjean St and San
Fernando Rd at Highland Ave
Construction in
Progress $4,650,000
MR310.62 Downtown Glendale Signal and
Mobility Improvements Project
Construction in
Progress
Amendment No. 1
In Progress
$10,626,736
MR310.63
S. Central Ave Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project
(Colorado St to Los Feliz Rd)
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 1
in Progress
$3,000,000
MR310.64
N. Glendale Ave Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project
(Broadway to N. Verdugo Rd)
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 1
in Progress
$4,000,000
MR310.65
N. Verdugo Road Traffic Signal,
Transit, and Pedestrian
Improvements Project (Canada
South Fork to Honolulu Ave)
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 1 in
Progress
$9,000,000
MR310.66 HSIP Cycle 11 Local Match
(Ped/Bike Improvements)
Design in Progress
Amendment No. 1 in
Progress
$2,000,000
MR310.67 Citywide Multimodal
Equipment Modernization
Funding Agreement
in Progress $5,000,000
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MR310.68 Safe Routes to School
Phase 6
Funding Agreement
in Progress $5,000,000
MR310.69 HSIP Cycle 12 Local Match Funding Agreement
in Progress $2,000,000
SUBTOTAL 2 $59,261,736
3. Modification Requests to Existing Programming for Existing FAs:
As part of this program update, the city is asking to de-obligate $7.06 million and add an additional $4 million in Measure R funds for projects with existing FAs as follows:
Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status
Programming
Request
MR310.25
I-210 Soundwall Project
Funding Approved $8,020,000
Funding Spent: $ 956,384
De-obligate $7,063,616
De-obligate Unused
Fund and Request
for Audit
($7,063,616)
MR310.66 HSIP Cycle 11 Local Match
(Ped/Bike Improvements)
Additional funding is
requested to support
additional safety
improvements
$4,000,000
SUBTOTAL 3 ($3,063,616)
I-210 Soundwall Project:
Staff coordinated with Caltrans regarding the status and funding requirements for the I- 210 Soundwall Project and confirmed that Caltrans requires full project funding to be secured prior to advancing into the design phase. As the previously programmed Measure R funds have lapsed and the project is not fully funded, it does not meet Caltrans’ funding threshold to proceed.
Staff therefore recommends deobligating the remaining Measure R funds and formally closing out the project to complete financial reconciliation and audit requirements. The de-obligated funds will be reprogrammed to support other capital improvements that more directly align with the city’s current priorities and community goals. When funding for the full design and construction phases of the project becomes available, staff will initiate the design phase.
HSIP Cycle 11 Local Match for Local Roadway Safety Improvements Project:
Staff completed design plans and estimates and determined that additional funding is required to fully fund this project. The increase in construction costs is due to unanticipated rising labor and material costs driven by inflation and higher unit bid 10a6
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prices received on recently completed projects with a similar scope and size, including additional scope of work required to complete the project successfully.
4. New Programming Request:
Measure R
MOU # Project Name Status
Programming
Request
TBD Smart City and Fiber Optic
Infrastructure Expansion
New Project
Request $5,000,000
SUBTOTAL 4 $5,000,000
Smart City and Fiber Optic Infrastructure Expansion:
This project proposes expanding and integrating the City of Glendale's fiber optic and communications infrastructure citywide to improve traffic operations, public safety, and inter-departmental connectivity in alignment with the City's Vision Zero, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), and smart city goals.
The scope of work includes, but is not limited to; conducting a citywide inventory of existing fiber optic and communications assets, installing new fiber optic cable, conduit, cabinets, and field communications equipment at priority corridors and intersections (Exhibit 1 – Map), upgrading network electronics and CCTV systems, further integrating the Traffic Management Center (TMC) with the Police Department's Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC), parking guidance systems, and transit infrastructure, and deploying cybersecurity measures and enabling infrastructure for future pedestrian and bicycle safety technologies along Glendale's High Injury Network.
Summary
Measure R funds do not require a local match from the project sponsor. Since 2009, the city’s status of Measure R funds to date are as follows:
Project Status Measure R
Budget
Completed Projects (Subtotal 1) $35,775,697
Programmed Projects (Subtotal 2) $59,261,736
Modifications to Existing Projects (Subtotal 3) ($3,063,616) New Projects (Subtotal 4) $5,000,000
TOTAL $96,973,817
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STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
During the design phase of all these projects, staff conducts community outreach with the property owners, occupants, and businesses along the project limits, and the public is informed of the project details, construction schedule, future city and contractor notifications, and the impacts of the construction work in the neighborhood. The community outreach events also provide the opportunity for the public to share comments and ask questions regarding the project.
Outreach on these projects continues to occur through a dedicated webpage for each project. The webpages introduce the project and the project management team, explain the scope of work and project locations, highlight the project phase, and provide the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and input.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The action is not a ‘project’ under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4) and is exempt under the common sense exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because there is no possibility that the funding programming action itself may result in a significant effect on the environment.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Alternative 1: Do not approve the motion approving new programming and modifications to existing programming within the adopted Measure R Sub-Regional Program.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Rustom Tavitian, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Smart City and Fiber Optic Infrastructure Expansion Vicinity Map