Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.12. 9/13/2022 File #: 22-0515
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Rob Houston, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. SUBJECT
Approval of plans and specifications for Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project; and authorization to advertise for bids.
2. SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been completed and the Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project is ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost including 15% for contingencies and 5% for construction engineering is $310,000.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 22-23.13 (SP-4230).
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this contract, including contingencies and construction engineering, is $310,000 and will be funded in Minor Traffic Control Devices (16302) through Capital Projects (500).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Provide for a safe community
b: Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
Goal 4: Provide outstanding public service
b: Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
As Old Towne Orange continues to transform into a regional destination, night-time traffic activity has increased substantially. At the same time, the combined effect of (1) the circular intersection’s geometry and (2) impaired drivers failing to navigate a traffic circle contributes to the potential of vehicle incursions into Plaza Park. A number of provisional traffic safety improvements have been introduced over the years to address errant vehicles entering the park. These have included signs, pavement markings, and signal timing changes on the “spoke streets.” Despite these measures, incursions continue to occur and warrant additional actions to improve safety.
The Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project consists of the following improvements:
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Item #: 3.12. 9/13/2022 File #: 22-0515
· Installation of crash-rated bollards along pedestrian walkways. · Retrofitting existing Plaza Park perimeter bollards that face the street sections to be reinforced with concrete and steel rebar.
· Reconstruction of concrete walkway within reinforced bollard reconstruction areas with Old Towne color, finish, and pattern.
· Installation of electrical service and up lighting illuminating crash-rated bollards within walkways and cross lighting of trees for additional motorist visibility.
Public Works and Community Development staff have consulted with both the Old Towne Preservation Association (OTPA) and the City’sHistoric Preservation Consultant in developing the construction plan and selection of the bollard design and placement to ensure compatibility with the historic integrity of Plaza Park.
The total cost for Plaza Park Safety Enhancement Project is estimated at $310,000, including 20% for construction engineering and contingencies. Staff will return to the City Council and recommend any funding adjustments and award of contracts based on the outcome of the public bid.
The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA guidelines Section 15301 “Existing Facilities” Class 1 (c). The CEQA Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Recorder’sOffice upon Council’sapproval of the plans and specifications.
Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2023 and is expected to be completed by March 2023 barring any unforeseen delays from material procurement and weather.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Plaza Park Safety Enhancements Exhibit
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