Public Works Commission
AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH

 


Wednesday,  December 5, 2007 – 5:00 PM
City Council Chambers

2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA  92648

 

A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL Harlow, Kirkorn, Mason, McGovern, Rivera, Siersema, Spencer

B. PRESENTATIONS-COMMENDATIONS

C. Minutes

Minutes of October 17, 2007

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments – Public Comments - the Public Works Commission welcomes public comments on all items on this agenda or of community interest. Three minutes per person, time may not be donated to others. Commission on this date can take no action on any item not on the agenda. This is the time to address Commission regarding items of interest or agenda items other than public hearings. Communications on agenda items will be scheduled such that public comments may be received as close to 12:00 p.m., or later, as possible.

 

E. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS

E-1.     PWC Holiday Luncheon – Discuss location for PWC Luncheon on December 19, 2007.


F. INFORMATION ITEMS

F-1.    Active Capital Project Report – An update on active capital projects under construction, as well as those in the planning stage, is presented for the Commission's information.

G. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

G-1.     Construct Curb Access Ramps at Various Locations, MSC-453 – Plans and specifications for MSC-453, Construct Curb Access Ramps at Various Locations, are in final preparation.  Staff requests the Commission's recommendation of this project to the City Council.

            Funding Source:  Community Development Block Grant

            Recommended Action: Recommend approval of MSC-453, Construct Curb Access Ramps at Various Locations, to the City Council.

G-2.    Increase in Change Order Limit for Lift Stations #26, CC-1241 - The construction of Sewer Lift Station #26 requires a change order increase to remove the originally specified KSB pumps and replace with Wemco pumps.  Additional funding will be necessary to complete the project.

            Funding Source:  Sewer Service Charge Fund, Sewer Lift Station CIP, Sewer Improvements

            Recommended Action:  Recommend to the City Council:
Increase the previously authorized 10% change order limit for Lift Station #26 construction from $226,400 (10%) an additional $35,000 (1.5%) or for a total change order authorization of $261,400 (11.5%).

G-3.     Lighted Pedestrian Crosswalk Installation on Bushard Street- Changes in attendance district boundaries for Hawes Elementary School have resulted in an increase in demand for pedestrian and bicyclist crossing of Bushard Street north of Indianapolis Avenue.  A pilot program to evaluate the effectiveness of in-pavement lighted crosswalk treatments has been proposed to improve crossing visibility.  The City Council will be considering a staff report on this issue at the December 17, 2007 regular meeting.

            Funding Source: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and General Funds.

            Recommended Action:  Motion to recommend to City Council:

    • Amend the current 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program to design and construct an in-road flashing crosswalk on Bushard Street at Yellowstone Drive including all appropriate signs and markings associated with the treatment.
    • Amend the current 2007-08 Capital Improvement Program to install up to 6 galvanized steel poles on Indianapolis to support radar speed feedback signs.
    • Appropriate funds in the amount of $90,000 for the design and construction of the projects from the General Fund Tier II balance.
    • Designate the lighted crosswalk project as a “Pilot Program” and request a review of the treatment back to the Public Works Commission after 6 months and 12 months of use during the school year, with a follow-up recommendation from staff and the Public Works Commission regarding criteria for potential future applications.

H. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

I. COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS

J. ADJOURNMENT

NEXT PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING
January 16, 2008, 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers