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AGENDA ITEM November 5, 1996
TO: George Scarborough, City Manager
FROM: William M. Huber, Director of Engineering & Building
SUBJECT: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Receive Bids - Camino
Capistrano and Avenida Padre Traffic Signal Installation
RECOMMENDATION
By motion, approve the plans and specifications and authorize Staff to receive bids for Camino
Capistrano and Avenida Padre Traffic Signal Installation.
SITUATION
A. Summary and Recommendation
Plans and specifications have been prepared to install a traffic signal at the intersection of
Camino Capistrano and Avenida Padre. The project consists of constructing traffic signal
equipment(including signal poles and mast arms, controller cabinet, traffic loop detectors,
etc.) street lights, sidewalk, wheelchair ramps, and curb and gutter. The plans and
specifications are now ready and Staff is requesting approval and authorization to receive
bids. A copy of the plans and specifications are available for review in the City Clerk's
Office; a copy has also been placed in the City Council Office.
B. Background
The Transportation Commission requested this intersection be studied for consideration of
a traffic signal here. A traffic signal warrant study was completed in accordance with
Caltrans methodology as outlined in Chapter 9 of their Traffic Manual. The study results
showed that warrants were satisfied for this intersection. Design of the signal was initiated
once Measure "M" funding was approved for this project.
COMMISSIONBOARD REVIEW
N/A
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The engineer's estimate for construction is $93,320. $100,000 is budgeted for FY 96-97 from
Measure "M" funds and the City's Systems Development Fund.
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City Council Agenda Item -2- November 5, 1996
NOTIFICATION
N/ A
ALTERNATE ACTIONS
1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize Staff to receive bids.
2. Do not approve the plans and specifications.
3. Request additional information from Staff.
RECOMMENDATION
By motion, approve the plans and specifications and authorize Staff to receive bids for Camino
Capistrano and Avenida Padre Traffic Signal Installation.
Respectfully submitted, Prepared by: 0A-"SCA-P-c-C)
William M. Huber, P.E. Alan P. Oswald
Director, Engineering and Building Project Manager
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