Administrative
Report
H.9., File # 22-3663 Meeting Date: 2/1/2022
To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: TED SEMAAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TITLE
APPROVE FUNDING AGREEMENT #920000000M550813 BETWEEN THE CITY OF REDONDO
BEACH AND THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORK SYSTEM PROJECT, JOB NO. 41280, AWARDED REGIONAL MEASURE M FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 9, 2021 the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board approved the Traffic Signal Communications and Network System project, allocating $2,000,000 of Regional Measure M funds. The funding agreement has a project completion date of June 31, 2022. A portion of these funds have been approved by the City Council to address completion of the Grant Avenue Traffic Signal Project, Project No. 41090. The remaining funds are identified for traffic signal improvements on Torrance Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd.
BACKGROUND
Measure M is a one-half cent sales tax approved by Los Angeles County voters in November 2016 to meet the transportation, highway and transit needs of Los Angeles County. The City of Redondo Beach received $2,000,000 from LACMTA in Measure M Highway Program funds for the Traffic Signal and Network System project endorsed by the Infrastructure Working Group of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG).
The grant funds are identified for upgrades to the City’s traffic signal system technology and the use of Intelligent Transportation Systems to enhance traffic signal infrastructure and allow for integration into an advanced traffic signal network/communications system. Specifically, the funds will be used to construct the advanced traffic signal network/communications system along three (3) roadway segments of Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Torrance Boulevard and Grant Avenue, install upgraded in -field traffic signal equipment to help monitor and modify traffic signal operations to streamline mobility and enhance traffic safety, and add advanced communications in preparation of connected/ automated vehicles.
On September 21, 2021, the City Council approved the use of a portion of the Traffic Signal Communications and Network project funds to supplement the funding deficiency of the Grant Avenue Traffic Signal Project, Job No. 41090 if allowed under the grant. Staff has since confirmed that installation of the signals on Grant Avenue is an eligible expense under the Measure M Regional Funded Traffic Signal Communications and Network System Project grant. The City Council, also approved the plans and specifications for Grant Avenue project and authorized the City Clerk to
H.9., File # 22-3663 Meeting Date: 2/1/2022
approved the plans and specifications for Grant Avenue project and authorized the City Clerk to advertise the project for competitive bids following execution of the Measure M grant funding agreement. Additionally, the Council authorized staff to order the traffic signal equipment using previously appropriated project funds to help accelerate project completion while the Metro Funding Agreement was being drafted. Staff is happy to report that the majority of the Grant Ave. traffic signal poles and related equipment have been delivered to the City and that any outstanding equipment is scheduled to be delivered by mid-February.
With approval of the Funding Agreement, staff and the City Clerk’s Office will coordinate the advertisement and solicitation of construction bids for the Grant Avenue Traffic Signal Project. As noted above, any residual grant funds identified following award of the construction contract for the Grant Avenue project will be used for traffic signal improvements along Torrance Blvd. and Manhattan Beach Blvd.
COORDINATION
The funding agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney’s Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total allocation of the Measure M Highway Program funds to the City of Redondo Beach for Traffic Signal Improvements is $2,000,000. The funding does not require a local match. Funds are paid to the City on a cost-reimbursement basis.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1 - Measure M Funding Agreement FA#900000000M550813