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CC - (1) Authorization to (A) Remove the East Marked Crosswalks Across Jefferson Boulevard at Duquesne Avenue and Jordan Way-Summertime Lane; and (B) Remove Parking on the Duquesne Avenue Bridge; (2) Approval of Plans and Specifications for Construction of Left-Turn Traffic Signal Improvements at Seven Intersections, PS-003, HSIPL 5240(032); and (3) Authorization to Publish a Related Notice Inviting Bids.
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Contact Person/Dept: Gabe Garcia/Public Works
Phone Number: (310) 253-5633
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/21/16)
Department Approval: Charles D. Herbertson, Public Works Director/City
Engineer (01/19/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the removal of the east marked crosswalk across Jefferson Boulevard, at the following two intersections:
A. Jefferson Boulevard/Duquesne Avenue; and
B. Jefferson Boulevard/Jordan Way-Summertime Lane.
2. Authorize the removal of parking on the Duquesne Avenue bridge; and
3. Approve the plans and specifications for the Construction of Left-Turn Traffic Signal Improvements at seven intersections, PS-003, HSIPL 5240(032); and
4. Authorize staff to publish a related Notice Inviting Bids.
BACKGROUND
In July 2013, the Public Works Department/Engineering Division submitted a competitive grant application for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) for Cycle 6. The purpose of the HSIP grant is to improve the safety of pedestrians and all roadway users.
The City was awarded a grant in the amount of $944,900, and Caltrans will contribute local...
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