HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-09-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - WHITES CYN @ SOLEDAD RIGHTTURN (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by
September 14, 2010
V V,
Curtis Nay
WHITES CANYON ROAD AT SOLEDAD CANYON ROAD
RIGHT -TURN POCKET CIRCULATION AND SAFETY
IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT C3010 AND FEDERAL -AID
PROJECT ESPL-5450(049), AMERICAN RECOVERY AND
REINVESTMENT ACT PROJECT - PROJECT ACCEPTANCE
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council accept the completion of the Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road
Right -Turn Pocket Circulation and Safety Improvements, Project C3010, Federal -Aid Project
ESPL-5450(049).
2. Continue revenue of $37,631 in Revenue Account 229-4424.012 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to
Fiscal Year 2010-11.
3. Authorize the continuance of Gas Tax Funds (230) in Expenditure Account
C3010230-5161.001 in the amount of $32,000 from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to Fiscal Year
2010-11.
4. Direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion.
5. Direct staff to release the retention 35 days after the Notice of completion is recorded,
provided no stop notices have been filed, as provided by law.
BACKGROUND
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The $787 billion federal economic stimulus bill contains a
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combination of spending programs and tax credits consisting of nearly $355 billion for
transportation infrastructure, health care programs, education, housing assistance, and energy
efficiency projects; $144 billion in state and local fiscal relief; and $288 billion in personal and
business tax credits. California's anticipated share will reach $85 billion; a total of $50 billion in
new spending and $35 billion in tax credits.
On July 14, 2009, the City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to approve plans and
specifications and award the construction contracts for five American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) projects related to the Highway Infrastructure Program. One of the
five projects is the Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road Right -Turn Pocket Circulation
and Safety Improvements, Project C3010.
On November 10, 2009, a construction contract was awarded to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc.
Construction began on January 25, 2010. The project added a 450 -foot, right -turn lane on
northbound Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road, which provided one additional
through traffic lane on northbound Whites Canyon Road. The project also included relocation of
various utilities, street lights, a traffic signal, and the existing shopping center sign to outside the
right -of --way, and construction of a right -turn lane and adjacent parkway.
As a result of requests received from area residents and activists, this project enhances the traffic
flow through the intersection, allowing through lanes to flow without having to slow for turning
traffic, which reduces fuel consumption and aids driver comfort.
The construction contract was completed within budget to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
on May 14, 2010. Adequate funds were previously appropriated for all anticipated project
expenditures.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
The requested continuance of revenues in Revenue Account 229-4424.012 and the requested
continuance of funds in Expenditure Account C2010230-5161.001 do not exceed the previously
appropriated budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Notice of Completion
Location Map
RECORDING REQUESTED BY:
City of Santa Clarita
Public Works Department
WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO:
Sarah P. Gorman, Esquire, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 304
Santa Clarita, CA 91355-2196
RECORDING FEES EXEMPTED
G.C. § 6103 and 27383
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN:
The City of Santa Clarita, a municipal corporation, is the owner in fee, except for the right-of-way
upon which it has been constructed, of a certain public improvement known as the Whites Canyon
Road at Soledad Canyon Road Right -Turn Pocket Circulation and Safety Improvements, Project
C3010, Federal -Aid Project ESPL-5450(049).
2. The City's address is 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300, Santa Clarita, California 91355.
The general location of said public improvements is Whites Canyon Road at Soledad Canyon Road in
the Canyon Country area, within the City.
4. On November 10, 2009, a contract to construct said public improvement was awarded to R.C. Becker
& Son, Inc., 28355 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Santa Clarita, California 91355.
5. Work under said contract was completed on May 14, 2010, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer, and
was accepted by the City on September 14, 2010.
Sarah P. Gorman, Esquire, City Clerk
City of Santa Clarita
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I have read the foregoing Notice of Completion and know its contents. I am the City Clerk of the City of
Santa Clarita and am authorized to make this verification for and on its behalf, and I make this verification
for that reason. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing
is true and correct and was duly and. regularly ordered to be recorded in the office of the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Sarah P. Gorman, Esquire, City Clerk Date
City of Santa Clarita
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