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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2010 AGENDA Regular MeetingTRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA September 9, 2010 7:00 P.M., Regular Meeting South Coast Air Quality Management District Hearing Board Room 21865 Copley Drive Diamond Bar, California Chair Vice -Chair Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Eevin House Liana Pincher Ted Carrera Jimmy Lin Kenneth Mok Written materials distributed to the Trac and Transportation Commission within 72 horns ofthe Trak and Transportation Commission meeting are availablefor public inspection immediately upon distribution in the City Clerk's office at 21825 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California, during normal business horns. Copies ofstaffreports or other written documentation relating to agenda items are on file in the Public Works Department located at 21825 Copley Drive, and are available for public inspection. Ifyou have questions regarding an agenda hent, please call (909) 839- 7040 during regular business hours. /n an effort to comply with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the City of Diamond Ba' requires that arty person in need of any type ofspecial equipment, assistance, or accononodation(s) in order to communicate at a City public meeting Hurst inform the Public Works Department at (909) 839-7040 a mnvnnon of 72 horns prior to the scheduled meeting. Please refrain front smoking, eating or drinking The City of Diamond Bar uses recycled paper in the Auditorium and encourages you to do the same CITY OF DIAMOND BAR TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AGENDA SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT HEARING BOARD ROOM 21865 COPLEY DRIVE, DIAMOND BAR CALL TO ORDER: 700 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Vice -Chair Pincher ROLL CALL: Commissioner Carrara, Lin, Mok, Vice -Chair Pincher, Chair House I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Minutes of August 12, 2010 II. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time and place for the general public to address the Commission. Items to be discussed here are those which do not already appear on this agenda. III. ITEMS FROM STAFF A. Traffic Enforcement Update 1. Citations: 2. Collisions: 3. Street Sweeping: IV. OLD BUSINESS — None V. NEW BUSINESS — None VI. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS June, July & August 2010 June, July & August 2010 June, July & August 2010 VII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS A. Diamond Bar Boulevard Median Modification B. Diamond Bar TMS C. Traffic Signal Battery Back -Up System Project D. Industry's Grand Avenue Bridge Widening/Interchange Project E. SR -57/60 Feasibility Study F. Pathfinder Median Improvement Project G. Environmental Enhancement Mitigation (EEM) Improvement Project H. Lemon Avenue On/Off-Ramps Project I. Residential — Area 6 Slurry Seal Project J. NTMP — Briar Creek Road/Decorah Road Neighborhood IX. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS A. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING—Tuesday, September 14, 2010-7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. B. CITY COUNCIL MEETING — Tuesday, September 21, 2010 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive C. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING—Thursday, September 23, 2010 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive D. CITY COUNCIL MEETING — Tuesday, October 5, 2010 — 6:30 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive E. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING — Tuesday, October 12, 2010 — 7:00 p.m„ AQMD/Government Center, Main Auditorium, 21865 Copley Drive. , F. TRAFFIC & TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING —Thursday, October 14, 2010 — 7:00 p.m., AQMD/Government Center, Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive X. ADJOURNMENT * THIS INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 MEETING CITY OF DIAMOND BAR MINUTES OF THE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 12, 2010 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman House called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. in the South Coast Air Quality Management/Government Center Hearing Board Room, 21865 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, California 91765. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Lin led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Ted Carrera, Jimmy Lin, Kenneth Mok, Vice Chair Liana Pincher and Chair Kevin House Also Present: David Liu, Public Works Director; Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer; Christian Malpica-Perez, Associate Engineer; Ervin Ching, Assistant Engineer; and Marcy Hilario, Senior Administrative Assistant I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Minutes of the June 10, 2010 regular meeting. C/Carrera moved, C/Lin seconded, to approve the June 10, 2010 minutes as corrected by PWD/Liu. Motion carried by the following Roll Call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: Carrera, Lin, VC/Pincher, Chair/House NOES: COMMISSIONERS: None ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS: Mok ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: None II. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Offered III. ITEMS FROM STAFF: A. Received and Filed Traffic Enforcement Updates for: 1. Citations: May, June and July 2010 2. Collisions: May, June and July 2010 3. Street Sweeping: May, June and July 2010 IV. OLD BUSINESS: A. Briar Creek Road/Decorah Road Neighborhood Traffic Management Program — Power Point Presentation by AE/Ching. AUGUST 12, 2010 PAGE 2 T&T COMMISSION C/Mok asked if when residents felt that the two signs on either side of the knuckle could be seen at night and staff said 15 mph signs will be installed just below the existing signs, would those be reflective signs and AE/Ching responded that it would. He asked if the sign that showed a left turn and right turn were also originally reflective and AE/Ching said they were. C/Mok said the residents still felt they were not visible at night and AE/Ching said that staff is considering putting the warning sign on the streetlight post along Briar Creek but needs to first determine the minimum distance from the turn. C/Mok said he remembered seeing a visual of the center island narrowing at the knuckle and asked if it was striped with two double yellow lines and AE/Ching explained that the proposal was to have two double yellow lines with RPM. VC/Pincher asked how many houses were included in this neighborhood program. AE/Ching responded that approximately eighty residences were included. VC/Pincher said that in looking at the volumes it appears that as usual, it is the residents who are speeding. She asked if the stop sign at Willow Creek and Briar Creek was a sight issue and AE/Ching explained that the residents were concerned that vehicles were making the turn too quickly and accelerating to go over the hill as fast as possible. VC/Pincher asked if a three-way stop was proposed and AE/Ching responded that it would be a one- way stop. C/Carrera said he appreciated staffs efforts and in spite of the small resident turnout the meeting was effective because no one was shy about speaking out. He asked if there had been a previous study of this street. PWD/Liu responded that a study was done in that general neighborhood during a time when the City was considering installing speed humps at various locations throughout D.B. No particular mitigation was offered or rejected in this neighborhood. C/Carrera asked if there might be unintended consequences that with these improvements the traffic would now move to Willow Creek and present the same issues. PWD/Liu explained that C/Carrera's observation is part of the evaluation process. Staff wants to make certain that any neighborhood proposal or mitigation tools would not impose a hardship to adjacent streets and neighborhoods. C/Carrera asked if in the past it had been a practice that only partial tool implementation has been accepted and perhaps the speed cushion issue might not be resolved. Is it all or nothing or consideration of a partial implementation. PWD/Liu responded that it is always staff's intent to work with residents to come to agreement and/or compromise with majority consensus. VC/Pincher asked about the grade of Willow Creek. AE/Ching said he did not know the exact grade of Willow Creek; however, Decorah is steep, and at 12 percent slope, along with the neighborhood being hilly, Willow Creek may also have a good slope. In response to Commissioner's questions and concerns, PWD/Liu stated that staff would also look at the existing conditions along Willow Creek. AUGUST 12, 2010 PAGE3 T&T COMMISSION C/Lin complimented staff on a thorough study. He noticed that the 25 mph speed limit sign was posted only on one side of the street. PWD/Liu said he believed that due to the slope condition staff posted the 25 mph sign in conjunction with the "Watch Downhill Speed" sign. AE/Ching responded to C/Lin that the traffic volume count is the actual ADT (average daily traffic). C/Lin commented that on Briar Creek Road 85th percentile is on the mark for the speed limit and wondered why anything needed to be done. AE/Ching said that question was asked during the meeting and staff's response was that for speed cushions to be effective it has to be in series and not spaced too far apart so the real issue is speeding near the knuckle. C/Lin said that people tend to drive at the prevailing conditions and was surprised the drivers could make that 90 degree turn at 28.9 mph. He also thought that in spite of a 15 mph sign people would continue to drive at 25 mph. Chair/House asked if a single yellow line instead of a double yellow line at the knuckle would alleviate the legal aspects of crossing the double yellow line. AE/Ching replied that staff is currently in discussion with our traffic sergeant whether a broken line in the middle of the center median will allow residents to cross over it. Following staff's report and discussion, it was recommended that the Traffic and Transportation Commission receive and file staff's report. V. NEW BUSINESS: None VI. STATUS OF PREVIOUS ACTION ITEMS: None VII. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS: C/Carrera said he observed that drivers traveling eastbound on Pathfinder Road dropping students off to the right at D.B.H.S. and make a U-turn on Evergreen to get back to the SR -57. He asked if there is consideration for the length of the arrow at the intersection of Evergreen and Pathfinder to compensate. PWD/Liu responded that he recalled this condition was previously noted and he would need to follow up with the Sheriff's Department to determine the consideration. Even though there is a pre -arranged, established circulation pattern that was developed with the high school and the Sheriff's Department, over time, drivers tend to find their way back to whatever is most convenient and expeditious.. Next week there is a meeting with staff, the Sheriffs Department and school principals/administrators to refresh everyone on the agreed upon circulation patterns. Chair/House asked for clarification of C/Carrera's concern and commented that there is a left turn signal at Evergreen for drivers exiting D.B.H.S. drop off area to make a left back onto Pathfinder Road, which was provided as part of the school circulation pattern. VIII. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: A. Diamond Bar Boulevard Median Modification—AE/Malpica-Perez reported that construction is underway and is slated to be completed by the end of August. AUGUST 12, 2010 PAGE 4 T&T COMMISSION Once the project is completed, the median noses will be realigned to improve line of sight for vehicles making turns from Diamond Bar Boulevard into the U.S. Post Office and the shopping center as well as, for the Allegro condominiums. B. DiamondBarTMS/TrafficSignalInterconnectLinks —AE/Malpica-Perez stated that there are several locations that have cameras installed just below the safety lights. A final field test will be completed tomorrow and thereafter, the consultant will conduct a test configuration of the cameras and once the test is completed, this system will interface with the Traffic Management System software. C. Traffic Signal Battery Backup System Project — AE/Malpica stated there are twelve (12) locations equipped with this system. Staff is in the process of getting the manufacturer to help configure the system. The City has been hit by several power outages and in all cases this battery backup system has performed well for a period of time (six to eight hours). D. Industry's Grand Avenue Bridge Widening/Interchange Project — PWD/Liu reported that staff met with Industry yesterday. Industry and Diamond Bar continue to pursue both federal and state funding opportunities. Industry continues to proceed with the westbound SR-60 slip ramp, including by-pass ramps and widening of the Grand Avenue bridge. The cost of this first phase is about $260 million. E. SR57/60 Feasibility Study — PWD/Liu stated that today, MTA contacted staff to announce that they had the additional funding to pay their consultants and the City should see a final draft from Metro next week. This will be reviewed by staff and later presented to the City Council for consideration after staff completes its review. F. Pathfinder Median Improvement Project—AE/Ching reported thatthe project is underway with the bulk of the work proposed to be finished prior to DBHS opening on August 23rd. This will require one lane (lane #1) to be closed to vehicular traffic 24/7. Once the primary work items are completed, the construction schedule will be shortened from 8:30a.m. to 4:00p.m, to avoid the school's peak hour traffic. Subsequent activities will not require lane closure. G. Environmental Enhancement Mitigation (EEM) Improvement Project - AE/Molina stated that there are two sites in D.B. that are scheduled to receive landscape improvements as part of this program. However, the proposed improvements will require several years for noticeable visual improvement because the tree plantings are primary one gallon. The sites are along the slope at Via Sorella and Brea Canyon Road; and, along Golden Springs Drive adjacent to the SR-60. The contractor for this project is the Los Angeles Conservation Corp. H. Lemon Avenue On/Off Ramps Project—AE/Molina reported that staff attended the project team meeting and the project report should be approved by next week. Once the contract is fully executed, the 95 percent plans will be ( released to all divisions in Caltrans for review. Design is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2010 with the right-of-way portion scheduled to begin in November. There is currently about $16 million available in funding which includes $8.6 million in SAFETEA-LU funding; $400,000 in Highway Safety AUGUST 12, 2010 PAGE 5 T&T COMMISSION �— Improvement Program funds; $2.3 million in Metro Prop C funds; and, $4.9 million dedicated by the City of Industry. However, since the 95 percent design was completed, the engineer estimate for construction was revised. As a result, total cost for the project which includes the environmental documentation, right-of-way acquisition, support costs for the right-of-way, construction and construction management totals $18 million which leaves about a $2 million shortfall. Recently, however, the City of Industry pledged to fill that shortfall when the funds are needed. I. Residential –Area 6 Slurry Seal Project –AE/Molina reported that this project began construction last week. This week, the localized removal and replacement began and the contractor is replacing the asphalt the same day it is removed. Next week, edge grinding and overlay will begin followed by slurry seal application. This project is on schedule to be completed by September 23`d. J. NTMP –Cleghorn Drive/Gold Nugget Avenue Neighborhood – AE/Molina stated that construction was completed on June 18th. The next steps include allowing the residents and public in general get used to the tools that were installed. In December or January, staff will gather follow-up data to determine their effectiveness. PWD/Liu acknowledged a thank you letter from Nina Goncharov who appreciated staff's efforts on behalf of the neighborhood. This type of positive feedback supports staff's belief that these types of programs are worthwhile for the residents. IX. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE CITY EVENTS: As stated in the agenda. ADJOURNMENT:_ There being no further business to come before the Traffic and Transportation Commission, Chair/House adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. The foregoing minutes are hereby approved this day of 2010. Respectfully, David G. Liu, Secretary FWANWIN Chairman Kevin House WALNUT/DIAMOND BAR STATION TRAFFIC STATISTICS JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST 2010 NNE r x is Report Completed: SEPTEMBER 2010 Jun -10 CITATIONS `Jul -10 ❑ Non-Haz O Hazard ■ Parker ■ Total *Citation total reflects Deputy time off for iniury and Deputy vacation time for 2 deputies Jun -09 Jul -09 Aug -09 ❑Non-Haz ■Hazard ■Parker 0Total COLLISIONS Jul -10 Aug -10 13 INJURY C3 NON INJ ■TOTAL JUNE 2010 D.U.I ARREST= 1 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 0 JULY 2010 D.U.I ARREST= 0 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 1 AUGUST 2010 D.U.I ARREST= 0 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 1 AAA Jun -09 Jul -09 Aug -09 IN INJURY GI NON INJ ■TOTAL JUNE 2009 D.U.I ARREST= 5 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 1 JULY 2009 D.U.I ARREST= 0 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 0 AUGUST 2009 D.U.I ARREST= 1 D.U.I. COLLISIONS= 0 STREET SWEE Jun -10 Jul -10 *Aug -10 *Total reflects permitted parking during construction in the Sunset Crossing area Jun -09 Jul -09 Aug -09 MEMORANDUM A �� PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: David G. Liu, Director of Public Works �V Kimberly Molina, Associate Engineer VIA: James DeStefano, City Man6 DATE: August 26, 2010 RE; SR 60 FWY Lemon Avenue Partial Diamond Interchange Project Update. This memo serves to provide a status update on the proposed SR 60 FWY/Lemon Avenue Partial Diamond Interchange Project that staff has been working on collaboratively with the City of Industry and Caltrans. Refer to Exhibit A for a Vicinity Map. BACKGROUND: In 1968, a Freeway Agreement was executed between the State and the County of Los Angeles. The proposed project was for the State to build an eastbound off ramp and westbound on-ramp at Lemon Ave. Due to lack of financial resources at the time, the project was shelved and was never built. With City of Industry's rapid development for the area east of Brea Canyon Road, Industry suggested bringing traffic (trucks) in and out of Lemon Avenue, north onto Lemon Avenue and east onto Currier Road to Brea Canyon Road in order to relieve the congestion at the intersection of Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive. In June of 2004, Industry and Diamond Bar entered into a Letter of Agreement for the SR-60/Lemon Avenue Interchange. It represented our mutual understanding to relieve traffic congestion at the existing Brea Canyon Road interchange and our collective desire to improve safety & traffic movement on the SR -60 and SR -57 freeways as well as our local arterials. The adopted Fiscal Year 2010-2011 City Council Goals and Objectives also identifies the Lemon Avenue On and Off Ramp Project. Refer to Exhibit F for specifics. To date, the City of Diamond Bar has secured a total of $11.3 Million, including $8.63 Million in SAFETEA-LU funds, $2.29 Million in Metro Prop C funds, and $400,000 in Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds. This significant amount, combined I with the City of Industry's pledge of $4.9 Million towards the project, enabled the two cities to move forward with a project report on the environmental document and final design on the project. Caltrans is the Lead Agency for the project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on the findings of the technical reports, engineering reports, the final Environmental Document was approved in November 2008. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Currently the design plans are 95% complete. The project will consist of a three legged interchange, hence the term partial diamond interchange, consisting of a westbound on- ramp, eastbound on-ramp and eastbound off -ramp. Refer to Exhibit B for details. A westbound off -ramp was considered, however a significant amount of right-of-way would need to be acquired from Diamond Bar residents and the Walnut Valley Unified School District. The cost to acquire the property needed for a westbound off -ramp made the total project cost far too expensive to pursue. Additionally, the amount of private property impacts was far greater than what the City was willing to consider for this project. Though a westbound off -ramp will not be constructed, the existing westbound off -ramp at Brea Canyon Road will remain. The westbound on-ramp will also remain in place ( after the construction of the new interchange at Lemon Ave. The existing Brea Canyon Road eastbound on and off -ramps, also referred to as the existing "hook ramps", will be removed once the new interchange is completed due to their proximity to the new eastbound on-ramp at Lemon Ave. There are pros and cons that go along with the removal of the existing hook ramps. Some of the pros include the elimination of weaving congestion that is created due to the close proximity of the existing eastbound on-ramp with the ramp/connector to southbound SR 57 FWY. Additionally, once the ramps are removed, the designated truck route along Golden Springs Drive between Brea Canyon Road and Lemon Ave. will no longer be needed since trucks will be able to exit Lemon and head directly north to Industry. The removal of the hook ramps will also eliminate congestion at the Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive intersection that many motorist experience during rush hours. Independently, in 2008, the City initiated an economic impact study to assess the economic impacts of the proposed project on local businesses. This independent analysis was conducted to assess the impacts of closing the eastbound SR -60 on and off -ramps ("hook ramps") at Brea Canyon Road. Based on the study, there will be significant financial losses to the City resulting from the closure of the aforementioned ramps. The financially losses amount to approximately $200,000 annually in sales tax. In an effort to direct motorists to Brea Canyon Road to continue to shop at our local ( businesses, the new overhead signage for the Lemon Ave. eastbound off -ramp will read, "Lemon Ave./Brea Canyon Road". Once vehicles exit, "Wayfinding" signage along 2 Lemon Ave. and Golden Springs Drive will direct motorists to the gas stations and other businesses along Brea Canyon Road and Golden Springs Drive. The existing traffic signal at the hook ramps will remain, however it will be realigned with the existing driveway to the Market World Shopping Center along Golden Springs Drive to better accommodate ingress and egress. A new traffic signal will be installed at the location of the eastbound on and off -ramps on Lemon Avenue. Refer to Exhibit B for details. RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NOISE IMPACTS: Additional project impacts include right-of-way (ROW) impacts. These include seven (7) partial takes from private properties in Diamond Bar. Five (5) takes will be from rear yards of residential properties along Flintgate Drive to accommodate the construction of the eastbound off -ramp at Lemon Ave. The other two ROW takes will be from commercial properties. The first is a corner sliver of the shopping center property located at the northwest corner of Lemon Ave. and Golden Springs Drive to accommodate a new curb ramp. The final take will be a small portion of the rear parking lot (9 parking spaces) of LA Fitness to accommodate the eastbound on-ramp. In addition to the permanent ROW takes discussed above, twelve (12) temporary easements will be required during construction. The property obtained for the temporary construction easements will be restored upon completion of the project and turned over to each of the property owners. Temporary construction easements will ( need to be acquired from nine (9) residential properties along Flintgate, one (1) from the shopping center at the northwest corner Lemon Ave. and Golden Springs Drive, one (1) from the Oriental Nursery at the end of the Banning Way cul-de-sac, and one (1) from LA Fitness. Caltrans will take the lead on negotiations required to acquire permanent ROW takes and temporary construction easements. During the environmental phase, noise impacts, which currently exist without the construction of the new partial diamond interchange at Lemon Ave., were identified for the single family residential homes along Flintgate and Greenside as well as the condominium homes along Golden Springs Drive at Gona Ct. Refer to Exhibit C for the proposed locations of the sound walls identified as mitigations to the noise impacts in the approved environmental document. The sound wall along Flintgate will be wholly constructed on State ROW. The remaining sound walls must be constructed on private property residences along Greenside and the condominiums at Gona Ct. In order for the private property walls along Golden Springs Drive to be effective at reducing the noise impacts, the walls will be constructed to heights of 6-14 feet tall. Staff immediately showed concern over the visual impacts that such tall walls would ( create for the residents as well as the impacts to the streetscape along one of the City's major arterials. 3 However, even given the extreme visual impacts, all the walls shown in Exhibit C were identified as both reasonable and feasible in the approved environmental document as required in the State guidelines. Feasibility identifies any geographic barriers that would prevent the construction of the walls as well as whether or not the walls will accomplish a specific decrease in noise impacts. Reasonability is a cost -benefit analysis. At the insistence of staff, the criteria were reevaluated during the design phase of the project. The private property sound walls were no longer determined to be reasonable due to the high construction cost estimate that was calculated. Prior to completely eliminating the private sound walls from the project, a notice will be sent out to the affected residents to notify them that the walls are no longer deemed reasonable. Based on input received from the residents a meeting may be held to discuss the private property sound walls. Aside from all the technical design aspects of the new partial diamond interchange, the project offered a unique opportunity for landscape and hardscape enhancements. Small landscape areas will be provided at the new westbound and eastbound on -ramps at Lemon Ave. as well as at the location where the existing hook ramps will be removed along Golden Springs Drive. The new retaining walls that will be constructed to accommodate the new ramps will also have a unique design specific to Diamond Bar. An example of the wall design, which includes the City's signature windmill, sycamore trees, rolling hills and a simplified logo, is shown as Exhibit D. ( FINANCIAL RESOURCES/PROJECT BUDGET: The current anticipated construction cost can be found in Exhibit E which includes all of the available funding that Diamond Bar has managed to obtain over the last several years. Recently, City of Industry has also committed to backfilling any shortfall in funding which is anticipated to be approximately $2 Million. Attached is Exhibit G, a letter from the City of Industry/City of Diamond Bar, signed by Mayor Perez and Mayor Herrera, which indicates Industry's commitment to backfilling the project shortfall. The project is currently scheduled to begin ROW acquisitions in October and is projected to take approximately 18 months to complete. The final design plans of the project are expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year. As tentatively scheduled, the project will begin construction in December 2012 with completion in May 2014. NEXT STEPS: Caltrans will send out a letter, approved by the City of Diamond Bar, to the residents along Greenside and within the Gona Ct. condominiums informing them that the sound walls along their properties are no longer deemed reasonable. Based on input received from residents after receipt of the letter, a meeting may be scheduled to further discuss this issue in fall and staff will be present to represent the City. 4 The City's next steps are to execute two agreements required to proceed with the _ project. The first agreement is a new Freeway Agreement between the State and the City of Diamond Bar. Since the old agreement is with the County, a new one must be executed with the City now that we have jurisdiction over the area of the proposed location of the interchange. The second agreement is a ROW Cooperative Agreement that will allow the State to begin acquisitions of the private property required to construct the project. 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' 4� •�•_'s� '.x!,:11 '• J� f:`e,.� ^.Nin�r �.I n' ,��. _ i t a r_ b / fl,01 cu - _ LEGEND EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY — - - PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY — PROPOSED PAVEMENT — C PROPOSED RETAINING WALL — PROPOSED SODNDWALL — SH -60/ LHAOW AVE 86, TERC,HANCE P11CPOSED SOUND, WALL LOCATIONS JACOBS' FOR DISLCLMeAOM PUNPOSES 0NL Y TIIS INDUSTRY OR A DRAFREPRESENTATINLY AND HAS NOT FOR YET TO BE VERIFIEDN ORTHEVIITY OF SCALE: NO SCALE /9/09 SR 60 Partial Diamond Interchange at Lemon Avenue Estimated Project Figures 8.9.10 Funding Obtained by City of Diamond Bar DEMO SAFETEA-LU Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Metro Prop C City of Industry TOTAL Project Phase Environmental Document/Design ROW ROW Support Estimated Construction w/ 5% contingency Construction Management (12.5%) TOTAL Projected Shortfall ($ Millions) to be paid by City of Industry Commitement F-xl-}i13iT E Budget ($ Millions) $ 8.60 $ 0.40 $ 2.29 $ 4.90 $ 16.19 Project Costs ($ Millions) $ 2.78 $ 0.89 $ 0.50 $ 12.42 $ 1.55 $ 18.14 eYxHiB►T F FY 2010-2011 City Council Goals & Objectives 1. Traffic Mitigation Pursue the 57/60 Freeway Interchange corridor long-term "final fix" and present an annual status report to the Council. Work with federal representatives to ensure the project is on the next Transportation Reauthorization Bill known as "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP -21)". Participate in the development of SCAG's Regional Goods Movement Plan to ensure the plan is equitable in its distribution of goods movement related traffic. Develop the Four Corners Transportation Coalition (FCTC) and implement the four priority projects as identified by the Coalition. • Support and participate in the completion of the Lemon Avenue on and off ramp project. • Monitor and evaluate the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan solutions, the Traffic Signal Interconnect project, and the DB Traffic Management System (TMS). 2. Fiscal Responsibility/Economic Development Create a long-term City-wide financial plan for preservation of the City's fixed assets, including infrastructure, buildings, parks, and other facilities. Develop incentive -based Specific Plans to revitalize areas such as K -Mart and Market World. ® Adopt and market a Specific Plan for the future use of the 28 acre parcel at Diamond Bar Blvd. and Brea Canyon Road (Site D). Identify and implement development opportunities for the former Honda dealership property that will result in the greatest net benefit to the community. © Develop a plan to address the needs of the City's Lighting and Landscape Assessment Districts to ensure their financial sustainability. 3. Communications Encourage public participation and communication and collect scientifically valid data to gauge community interest and opinion of potentially significant projects and programs. 4. Other Items Update the City's Solid Waste Ordinance Preserve Windmill structure located at the Ralph's Shopping Center via maintenance and/or ownership of structure and/or property. • Develop a City-wide branding plan that incorporates standard design elements with a unifying theme that reflects the image of Diamond Bar. • Establish a "quiet zone" on the Metrolink train line at Lemon Avenue near Walnut Elementary School. Develop and implement appropriate sustainability programs identified in the Council's sustainability report. July 27, 2010 CXH-1 BIT CITY OF INDUSTRY Incorporated June 18, 1957 Gary G. Miller U. S. Congressman 2349 Rayburn House Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: LEMON AVENUE INTERCHANGE Dear Honorable Miller, We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your continued support for the Lemon Avenue Interchange Project at the SR -60 Freeway. With your assistance, this project received $9.6M in SAFETEA-LU funding towards the $18M overall project cost. In February of this year, the City of Diamond Bar submitted an appropriations request for $2M which would have completed all of the required funding to construct the project. The Cities of Diamond Bar and Industry recognize the importance of the Lemon Avenue Inter- change and, in the event this request is unable to be granted, have decided to increase our local match to cover all of the remaining funding to make It a reality. As other regional Improvements are progressing forward, itis important for the cities to demonstrate that we can finish what we start and ensure that federal monies are not left unspent. Attached is a project schedule for the Lemon Avenue Interchange with construction expected to begin in the winter of 2012. Also, we have included a summary of the costs for the various components of the project together with the types of funding already in hand. Please allow this letter to serve as our commitment to you that any additional project expenses will be paid with local city funds to guarantee completion of this interchange. Caltrans District 7 will provide the necessary right=of-way acquisition, advertise, award and contract administration duties for this project. The City of Diamond Bar will enter into the necessary Freeway Agreement and Cooperative Agreements. The City of Industry will enter into the necessary Funding Agreement with Caltrans to provide all of the local match monies. BO, Box 3366, City of Industry, Calirerain 917,1,60366 • Administrative Offices; 15625 G. Stafford St. - (626) 333-2211 • rax (626) 961-6795 0 Gary C. Miller July 27, 2010 Page Two Thank you for •this and other [._ David Perez Mayor ce and we will periodically be updating you on the progress of Aerrera cc: Shahrzad Amiri, MTA Ben Jong, MTA William H. Reagan, Caltrans Ron Kosinski, Caltrans Zareh Shahbazian., Caltrans SR -60 / Lemon Avenue Interchange Project Schedule (Updated 7/9/10) ID Activity Description of Activity Start Date Duration (Months) RIW Activitles 1 Begin R/W Appraisals & Acquisitions Date on PS&E schedule Is 10/18/10 10-2010 23 Complete R/W Appraisals & Acquisitions Date on PS&E schedule Is 9/6/12 9-2012 0 R/W: Certification Required for RTL 9-2012 0 Advertise, Award & Administer 2 Ready to List (RTL) Date on PS&E Schedule is 9/6/12 9-2012 0 Begin Final Bid DocUment Preparation DES -OE prepares in 3 to 4 weeks 9-2012 1 Advertise & Award Advertising period from 3 to 7 weeks 10-2012 2 Utility Relocations 3 Begin. Utility Relocations Relocations to start after RTL date 9-2012 Construction 4 Begin Construction 12-2612 0 Begin Stage 1 Relocate Storm Draln Construct Lemon Ave. WB On -Ramp Construct Lemon Ave. EB Off -Ramp 12-2012 9 Close. Brea Canyon Rd. EB Off -Ramp 9-2013 0 Begin Stage 2 Construct Lemon Ave; EB On -Ramp Construct SR -b0 Aux. Lane Portions 9-2013 7 Close Brea Canyon Rd. EB On -Ramp 3-2014 0 Begirt Stage 3 Complete SR -60 Aux. Lane Const. 3-2014 2 5 Complete Construction 5-2014 0 Total Construction Duration I is SR -60 Lemon Ave Construction Schedule_7-27-10.xir Sheet 1 of 1 MP 03-10 Lennon Avenue/Route 60 Interchange Project Funding Scenario (7/28/10) PROJECT COSTS Item No. Project Phase Estimated Cost, $M 1 Environmental Documentation and Design $2.78 2 Right of Way & Utility Relocation $2.29 3 a. Right of Way & Utility Relocation costs $0.89 4 b. Caltrans RJW Administration $0.50 3 Construction $12.42 4 Construction Administration (12.5%) 1.55. Total $18.14 PROJECT FUNDING Item No. Funding Funds Committed, $M 1 SAFETEA-LU (net of $9.6M) $8.60 2 Metro Prop C 25% $2.29 3 City of Industry Funds $4.90 4 Highway Safety Improvements Program 0.40 Total $16.19 Funding Shortfall (Total Costs - Project Funding), $M: $1.95 (to be paid for by The City of Industry) vvvvvvvvvvv Lemon Ave Cost -Funding Scenario as of 7-28-10.x1s Sheet 1 of 1