SR - NEG-1850-16 - APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR TUSTIN / MEATS INTERSECTION RIGHT TURN LANE PROJECT1. SUBJECT
Approval of plans and specifications, and authorize right of way acquisition for the Tustin/Meats
Intersection Right Turn Lane Project (SP- 3892).
2. SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been completed for the Tustin/Meats Intersection Right Turn Lane
Improvements, under the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Renewed Measure
M (M2) Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program. The project can now move to the
right of way acquisition phase.
The City prepared Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) No. ENV 1850 -16 to evaluate the
potential environmental impacts of the project in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). The Council is being asked to review and consider the information
presented, and adopt the MND and associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 1850 -16 and the associated Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
2. Approve plans and specifications and authorize right of way acquisition for the Tustin/Meats
Intersection Right Turn Lane Improvements Project.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the following account:
550.5011.56330.30025
284.5011.56330.30025
(M2)
(TSIP Area "B ")
$ 1,824,671
$ 4,552,561
Total $ 6,377,232
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
lb. Provide for a safe community - Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the
safety of the public.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Circulation and Mobility Element Goal 1.0 Provide a safe, efficient, and comprehensive
circulation system that serves local needs, meets forecasted demands and sustains quality of life
in neighborhoods._
Policy 1.2: Identify key intersections and streets with historical or projected traffic congestion
problems and apply creative traffic management measures to improve overall circulation.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The intersection on Tustin Street and Meats Avenue was recently widened on three of the
corners to accommodate high traffic volume. The southeast corner was not improved due to
budget constraints. Public Works Staff has recently received grant funding from OCTA for the
project engineering and right of way phase through the Intersection Capacity Enhancement (ICE)
grant program. At this time, staff would like to proceed with the right of way phase for the
remaining corner. Staff is proposing to widen Tustin Street to accommodate a single right turn
pocket from northbound Tustin Street to eastbound Meats Avenue. A bus bay will also be added
on the south side of Meats Avenue.
Although staff is requesting approval of plans at this time, the actual advertisement for
construction bids and construction may be up to two years from now due to right of way
acquisition. A grant for $1,424,713 have been obtained from OCTA for right of way acquisition.
The widening would require acquisition of an area of commercial property on the southwest
quadrant of the intersection. Two parcels will be affected and partial acquisitions are planned.
Business relocations are required.
It is unknown at this time how long the acquisition of the needed parcels will take. Staff is
currently applying for construction funds through the same OCTA grant program. Construction
is tentatively scheduled to begin in Summer 2018 and is expected to be completed within ninety
calendar days.
The City has prepared MND No. ENV 1850 -16, a study that analyzes the project's potential for
creating physical environmental impacts, in compliance with the CEQA. The MND concludes
that the project will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment, with the
implementation of mitigation measures requiring dust and noise control measures during
construction, and requiring proper testing, removal and disposal of onsite asbestos containing
materials, lead -based paint, and lead in soils. The identified measures ensure that significant
impacts resulting from the project are reduced to less than significant levels.
The City Council is being asked to review and consider the information presented in the MND
prior to rendering a decision on the project. The Notice of Intent (NOI) announcing the
availability of the MND for public review was filed with the Orange County Clerk, posted
onsite, and mailed to all property owners and tenants within 300 -feet of the project limits. The
NOI was also published in the Orange City News on October 5, 2016. The MND was made
available to the public at Orange City Hall, the Main Library and History Center, the Taft Branch
Library, and on the City's website. The 20 -day review period ran from October 5, 2016 through
October 24, 2016. Comments received during the review period and responses to comments are
attached for City Council consideration.
8. ATTACHMENTS
1. Location Map
2. Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimates are available for review in the Public Works
Department
3. Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 1850 -16 with Mitigation Monitoring and Report
Program, dated October 5, 2016
4. Comment Letters Received and Responses to Comments
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 9, 2016
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (Continued)
3.27 Final Acceptance of Bid No. 156 -34; SHAD Landscape Renovation / Turf
Replacement at Trails End by KASA Construction, Inc.; and authorization to file the
Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. (No staff report required.) (AGR
6338)
NOTE: Councilmember Nichols recorded an abstention due to a potential conflict with a
nearby property interest.
ACTION: Accepted public work improvements, authorized release of retention funds, and
authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Notice of Completion.
GRANTS
3.28 Request to accept and appropriate a $2,599 grant from the Community Foundation
of Orange (CFO) to the Orange Police Department - Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) program for the period of October 3, 2016, through October
2, 2017. (A2100.0; AGR -6427)
ACTION: 1) Approved the Agreement between CFO and the City of Orange in an amount
not to exceed $2,599; 2) Authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf
of the City; 3) Accepted into the City's revenue budget a $2,599 grant from CFO, into
revenue account number 100.4081.45495.30093, Homeland Security; and 4) Authorized
the appropriation of $2,599 into expenditure account number 100.4081.55131.30093
Homeland Security — Equipment.
PLAN APPROVAL
3.29 Approval of plans and specifications, and authorize right -of -way acquisition for the
Tustin/Meats Intersection Right Turn Lane Project. (N1200.0)
ACTION: 1) Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV 1850 -16 and the
associated Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and 2) Approved plans and
specifications and authorized right -of -way acquisition for the Tustin/Meats Intersection
Right Turn Lane Improvements Project.
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