July 10, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Department of Public Works
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON NORTH
ALTADENA DRIVE AND EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD WITH THE
CITY'S SHARE AMOUNT ESTIMATED AT $880,000
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find the contract proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for financial responsibilities within City's right-of-way for the street improvements on North Altadena Drive and East Washington Boulevard with the City's share amount estimated at $880,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW) will be the Lead Agency for the construction of roadway improvements located along North Altadena Drive from Canyon Close Road to Washington Boulevard and East Washington Boulevard from Bellford Avenue to Del Rey Avenue. Since portions of these roadways lie within the City's jurisdictional boundaries, LACDPW has requested the City cost share for its proportional area. See attachment A for a Project Location Map.
The project consists of reconstruction of two miles of roadway in the unincorporated community of Altadena within the geographical boundaries of the City and County. The proposed improvements within the City's boundary include pavement reconstruction, concrete repairs such as replacement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks at various locations, and the construction of ADA curb ramps. The total estimated project cost is 07/10/2023 AGENDA ITEM NO. ____ B ___ .,.....,
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Agreement with LACDPW for Street Improvements on N. Altadena Dr. and E. Washington Blvd.
July 10, 2023
$9,723,000 with the City's share estimated at $880,000. The City's share will be paid from the FY 2022 and FY 2023 Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvements Program CIP project budgets set aside at the conception of this project.
The final cost for the City will be based on actual quantities within City jurisdiction and bid prices received from the public bidding process. Under the terms of the agreement, the City's estimated cost share would be deposited with LACDPW prior to the start of construction and any necessary adjustments would be settled at the conclusion of the construction phase.
LACDPW has completed the design of the project and upon advertising for bids, will award the construction contract in December 2023. LACDPW anticipates construction to start in Spring 2024 and be completed in Summer 2025. Prior to starting construction, the County will implement outreach activities led by their consulting team, AECOM and Arellano Associates, to notify the community and address concerns or questions related to the construction. LACDPW staff will manage the project and the contractor through the construction phase.
COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
This project is consistent with the City Council's goals to improve, maintain and enhance public facilities and infrastructure, and to improve mobility and accessibility throughout the City. It also supports the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan by maintaining public facilities to enhance the quality of life of the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The subject of this agenda report is limited to street improvements on North Altadena Drive and East Washington Boulevard within the City's right-of-way. The project is determined to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3. Class 1 consists of minor alterations of existing facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use. Class 3 consists of construction of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures. There would be no expansion of use of the street network as a result of the project. There are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances.
Agreement with LACDPW for Street Improvements on N. Altadena Dr. and E. Washington Blvd.
July 10, 2023
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this action for a City's share amount of $880,000 is available in the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY 2022 (73933) and FY 2023 (73938) GIP budget project accounts. It is anticipated costs will be expended in FY 2024 and FY 2025.
Respectfully submitted,
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Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Kris Markarian, P.E.
Deputy Public Works Director/ City Engineer
Approved by:
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Attachment A - Project Location Map