HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-09-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - GVR SOLEDADCYN STUDY CONTR (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
DATE: September 14, 1999
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
SUBJECT: GOLDEN VALLEY ROAD AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
INTERSECTION/INTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY
DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Engineering Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council accept the Feasibility Study Report and the City staff presentation on the
Golden Valley Road and Soledad Canyon Road intersection/interchange. Authorize staff to
move forward toward the preliminary design and environmental assessment phase of the
project based on the report recommendations. Direct staff to further investigate funding
options through the City and Los Angeles County Bridge and Thoroughfare districts; and
authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with ASL Consulting Engineers (ASL) to
move forward with the next phase.
BACKGROUND
During the May 11, 1999 City Council meeting, Councilmembers approved a contract with
ASL to perform a preliminary design analysis and prepare a Feasibility Study Report for a
new intersection/interchange connection between the proposed Golden Valley Road and
existing Soledad Canyon Road. The following associated projects depend on the geometric
design of this intersection linking the two six -lane major highways:
1) Resolution No. 99-13 — Resolution to vacate a portion of Soledad Street, west of Oak
Avenue: Decision pending outcome of this study (Item 21, January 12, 1999 City Council
meeting).
2) Golden Valley Road Project: Design of the northern portion of Golden Valley Road at
Soledad Canyon Road cannot be finalized until preliminary design of subject intersection is
complete.
3) Private Developments: Proposed developments adjacent to the subject intersection may
be impacted by the design. City staff cannot provide clear direction to applicants interested
in developing adjacent properties until the City has completed the geometric design of said
intersection.
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GOLDEN VALLEY AND SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
INTERSECTIONANTERCHANGE FEASIBILITY STUDY
September 14, 1999 - Page 2
The design analysis involved the development of eight preliminary conceptual alternatives
for the proposed connection that would provide a safe, functional, feasible, and cost-effective
solution with minimal environmental, utility, and right-of-way impacts. The study provides
information on the environmental, design, construction, business impacts, and
consequences of each alternative.
Based on input from the public meeting and adjacent property owners and developers, the
draft Feasibility Study Report was developed. The report was then finalized upon review
by City staff, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, Los Angeles Department of
Water and Power (DWP), Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA)/Metrolink,
and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Based on criteria and methodology set for the study, the report recommends an alternative
as the preferred design for the proposed connection. The recommended alternative is not
the last word on the interchange. Further specific studies required during the
environmental and preliminary design work will finalize the configuration and alignments.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
City Council may choose to postpone or cancel further work on this issue. Postponement
will have significant impacts on the aforementioned projects associated with this study.
The results of this study will provide the Council with adequate background information to
make further decisions.
FISCAL IMPACT
The subject project is within the joint City/County Bouquet Bridge and Major Thoroughfare
(B&T) Construction Fee District under the City's jurisdiction. No City funds were allocated
for this study. The County committed funds in the amount of $117,800.00.
Currently, expended costs for the study are within the committed budget. Contingency
expenses will not exceed the allocated amount.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit "A Area Map
Exhibit "B" — Partial Plan
Feasibility Study Report (available in City Clerk's Reading File)
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