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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Irvine Synchronizatoin Program for JamboreeSEW Pp,r CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH C'9[IF00.�P City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 3 April 26, 2011 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Public Works Department Stephen G. Badum, Public Works Director 949 - 644 -3311, sbadum @newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Antony Brine APPROVED: c rt l,...- �, TITLE: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY CITY OF IRVINE FOR OCTA MEASURE M2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM FOR JAMBOREE ROAD ABSTRACT: The City of Irvine desires City support for their application, as lead agency, for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for the Jamboree Road Corridor Project from Portola Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution No. 2011- supporting the City of Irvine's application for the OCTA Measure M2 Traffic Signal Synchronization Program for the Jamboree Road Corridor Project from Portola Parkway to MacArthur Boulevard. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. DISCUSSION: The proposed project would synchronize all of the traffic signals on Jamboree Road from Portola Parkway in the north to MacArthur Boulevard in the south. The only City - owned and maintained traffic signal that will be included in this project is located at the intersection of Jamboree Road at MacArthur Boulevard. City residents will benefit from the implementation of this project with improved traffic flow on Jamboree Road in the Airport area north of MacArthur Boulevard. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY CITY OF IRVINE FOR OCTA MEASURE M2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM FOR JAMBOREE ROAD April 26, 2011 Page 2 In support of the project, the City will provide $ 2,076 of in -kind services. These in -kind services will include monitoring of new signal timing, and communications support. Because City staff will be providing these services in support of the project, there will be no requirement for City funds. The OCTA requires a City Council Resolution supporting the application and implementation of the project. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQK) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). Submitted by: Attachment: Resolution Supporting City of Irvine's Application for OCTA Measure M2 Traffic Signal Synchronization Program RESOLUTION NO. 2011- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH SUPPORTING AN APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF IRVINE FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY'S (OCTA) MEASURE M2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE JAMBOREE ROAD CORRIDOR PROJECT WHEREAS, the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program targets over 2000 signalized intersections across Orange County to maintain traffic signal synchronization, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion across jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority has developed the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Master Plan to identify traffic signal synchronization street routes and traffic signals within and across jurisdictional boundaries, and defines the means of implementing the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved Resolution No. 2010 -130 adopting a Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the City of Newport Beach which includes all traffic signals along Jamboree Road in the City; and WHEREAS, the Jamboree Road Corridor Project will continue the existing traffic signal coordination on Jamboree Road in the City of Newport Beach across jurisdictional boundaries; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council supports the application by the City of Irvine for OCTA Measure M2 Traffic Signal Synchronization Program funding for the Jamboree Road Corridor Project. Section 2. The City of Newport Beach agrees to provide $ 2,076 of in -kind services including signal timing monitoring and communication. Section 3. Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach on this 26`h day of April, 2011. Michael F. Henn Mayor Leilani I. Brown City Clerk