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BY THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
TO: CITY COUNCIL
March 26, 1990
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ITEM NO. F- '3 -6
B. A. N.O. 058
FROM: Public Works Department /Traffic Engineering C- 2 -f-11
SUBJECT: TRAFFIC AND PARKING STUDY IN THE VICINITY OF CORONA DEL
MAR HIGH SCHOOL
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize staff to retain a consultant to assist in the
preparation of a parking and traffic study in the vicinity
of Corona del Mar High School.
2. Approve a budget amendment in the amount of $12,000 to fund
the study.
During the review of the proposed expansion of Our Lady Queen of
Angels church and school, representatives of the Bluffs
Association expressed concern over the impact of additional
development on the nearby streets which already have problems.
Staff proposes to retain the services of a consulting traffic
engineer to identify and quantify the existing parking and
traffic problems and to recommend improvements. The consultant
will also be asked to consider ways to mitigate the impact of the
church expansion, the Bergeson Pool, and future enrollment
increases at the high school.
Staff has previously met with representatives from the Bluffs
• Association to discuss their concerns. Based upon this meeting,
a Scope of Services for the consultant has been prepared and is
attached for information. An initial meeting will be held with
representatives of Corona del Mar High School and the Eastbluff
Homeowners Association to ensure that all related concerns are
addressed.
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It is estimated that the study will take approximately 60 days to
complete, once the consultant is authorized to commence work.
• The estimated cost of the study is $12,000.
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Richard M. Edmonston
Traffic Engineer
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Attachment: Scope of Services
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Consultant shall make an in -depth survey of traffic conditions on
those streets in the vicinity of Corona del Mar High School and
Our Lady Queen of Angels Parochial School. Specific concerns to
be addressed are:
1. Traffic conditions associated with Corona del Mar High
School students arriving in the AM.
2. Parents dropping off students in the AM at all locations.
3. Capability of Eastbluff Drive to accommodate turns into and
out of parking lot.
4. Left -turn volumes for northbound Eastbluff Drive to Vista
del Oro, due to inability to turn left at Mar Vista.
5. Impact Corona del Mar High School parking lot has on turns
into or out of Alba Street.
6. Parking on surrounding area streets.
7. Left and right turns on Mar Vista at Eastbluff.
8. Impact of pedestrians at Mar Vista /Eastbluff intersection.
9. Parking utilization at all Corona del Mar High School
parking lots.
10. Impact on traffic and parking during Thursday AM (street
sweeping).
11. Adequacy of ingress /egress to parking lots.
12. Adequacy of left -turn lanes on Eastbluff.
13. Queues on Eastbluff at Jamboree.
14. Lane usage on Eastbluff.
15. Bus loading /unloading (off Mar Vista).
16. On -site parking by residents.
17. Early AM traffic pattern.
18. Parking west of Church.
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19. Parents of Our Lady Queen of Angels student arrivals, drop
off, short -term parking, on- street parking, location,
circulation.
20. Short - cutting on Eastbluff. Speed /time, one versus the
other. (Jamboree Road).
21. Turning volumes and sight distance at Vista del Oro and Mar
Vista.
22. Sight distance at intersections serving residential
development along Mar Vista and Vista del Oro.
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PURCHASE REQUISITION
CITY ,OF NEWPORT BEICH
P.O. NO.
(if reserve
SUGGESTED VENDOR:
Justin Farmer Transportation Engineers
207 S Brea B1
Brea, CA 92621
DATE 4 -18 -90
DEPT Public Works
SHIP TO Traffic Engineering
QUAN.
DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES OR SERVICES REQUIRED
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
BUDGET NO.
Professional engineering services for
a parking and traffic study in the
vicinity of Corona del Mar High School
per letter proposal of April 16, 1990.
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Time and materials not to exceed
12,000.00
02 -5616 -000
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AMOUNT
APPROVED:
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(or person -authorized o execute requisi ions
PURCHASING AGENT
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JUSTIN F. FARMER 0
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS INC
207 S. BREA BLVD.
BREA, CALIFORNIA 92621
(714) 671 -0226
FAX: (714) 255 -9932
April 16, 1990
Mr. Richard Edmonston
City Traffic Engineer
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92658
RE: CDM High School Area study
Dear Mr. Edmonston,
First let me thank you for considering us for this project. As
you are aware, we recently completed a traffic study for the Our
Lady Queen of Angles church within this study area, and thus are
familiar with traffic and circulation conditions associated with
both the high school and also the parochial school. I have also
participated in some of the discussions with local residents so I
believe we have a good feel for the perceived problem.
Based upon our earlier discussions we believe that the scope of
service described below will result in a study that will quantify
the problem and make appropriate recommendations.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
On March 8, 1990 we transmitted a letter to your office which
outlined 26 concerns we observed in field inspections by both
myself and another engineer of our office. That list contained
several perhaps overlapping items which you have pointed out. You
have also added two additional items which we concur in. The
scope of services therefore can be summarized generally as:
We will make a detailed survey of traffic conditions in the area
general bounded by Vista del Oro, Eastbluff Drive and Mar Vista
Drive. Specific attention will be directed to traffic volumes
during those hours prior to classes beginning or after classes
end. A manual traffic count will be made to determine the amount
of vehicular travel associated with the High School as well as
that associated with local residents and the parochial school. An
attempt will also be made to quantify any traffic using Eastbluff
Drive rather than Jamboree Road, as has been claimed by local
residents.
Particular attention will be directed toward parents, and
students, arriving and leaving parking lots before and after
school specifically at those lot driveways near Alba Street.
Where heavy left turns are observed, capacity analyses will be
performed to determine adequacy of turning lanes and delay
imposed upon local residents.
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Because of the current use of a crossing guard at the Eastbluff -
Mar Vista intersection, left turns are prohibited in early
morning periods, thus creating a pseudo one way loop for parents
delivering students either to the Church or the High school. This
one way loop creates the need for a left turn from Eastbluff
Drive to westbound Vista del Oro which will be monitored for
capacity and safety conditions. Turning volumes and sight
distances will also be surveyed at the Mar Vista - del Oro
intersection as well as along Mar Vista Drive.
Left turns from Mar Vista Drive to Eastbluff Drive will also be
addressed in some detail, specifically insofar as they are
impacted by eastbound traffic on Eastbluff Drive waiting for a
green signal at the Jamboree - Eastbluff intersection.
Other concerns which are apparent at this time are bus loading,
time of arrival for church versus public students, circulation
within parking lots, residents competing with students for street
capacity or right of way, parking along the public street, and
parking during sweeping days. If, during the course of the study,
any other problems are identified, they will be addressed.
In addition to the above scope of work, the following concerns
have been expressed.
That CDM School traffic traveling on Jamboree Boulevard,
turn onto Bison Avenue and travel thru Bamboo Street or Alta
Vista Drive.
- That traffic conditions during the lunch (mid -day) peak
period should be investigated in addition to the original
morning and evening peak analysis.
Field observations will be made to investigate the above two
concerns and will be addressed in our analysis. However, if field
observations were to trigger the need for a license plate survey
or excessive traffic counts, the fee will be amended to reflect
only the additional work efforts required. Prior to any fee
amendment or additional surveys, the scope of work will be
discussed with Mr. Richard Edmonston, the City Traffic Engineer.
DELIVERABLES
our study, its findings, conclusions and recommendations will be
summarized in a suitably bound and illustrated report of a format
similar to that normally used in the profession. Because of the
expressed interest by local residents in this study, it is
possible that a substantial number of copies may be requested.
The fee, proposed below considers furnishing 15 bound copies plus
one set of "camera ready" originals. Should the city desire,
additional copies can be provided for a nominal printing cost.
JUSTIN F. FARMER 2 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS, INC.
PROPOSED FEE
For performing the above described work effort, we propose a fee
based on time and expenses not to exceed $12,000.00, based on
our hourly rates, listed on the attached fee schedule. This fee
includes the traffic counts that are deemed necessary, labor,
overhead and profit. Because it is impossible to foresee the
amount of public hearing participation, we propose that
attendance at City Council or Planning Commission meetings be
invoiced for time and expense separately.
We propose that invoicing will occur on the first of each
calendar month for the work efforts expended and expenses
incurred during the previous month. Invoices are due and payable
upon receipt.
Again, let me thank you for considering us for this most
interesting study. If we are selected, please be assured that it
will receive our undivided attention. If there are any questions,
please feel free to call either myself or Mr. Shahir Gobran of
this office. We are prepared to start work within five days of
your formal notice to proceed.
Should you wish, You may acknowledge your acceptance of this
proposal by signing in the space provided below and returning one
copy as our notice to proceed.
Sincerely,
F. FARMER, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS, INC.
Justin F. Farmer P.E., President
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ENCLOSURE: FEE SCHEDULE
THIS PROPOSAL IS ACCEPTED
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FEE SCHEDULE
January 1, 1990
EMPLOYEE HOURLY RATE
Principal .................$
110.00
Senior Engineer ...........
$ 85.00
Transportation Engineer...$
80.00
Transportation Planner ....
$ 70.00
Designer ..................$
60.00
Technician ................$
45.00
Field Enumerator ..........
$ 30.00
Word Processor ............
$ 35.00
TRAVEL $.30 /MILE OR ACTUAL COST PLUS 15%
EXPENSES ACTUAL COST PLUS 15%
HOURLY RATE INCLUDES TRAVEL UNDER 50 MILES, ALL NORMAL EXPENSES,
NORMAL TYPING UNDER 2 HOURS, ALL LABOR, PAYROLL BURDEN, OVERHEAD
AND PROFIT.
INVOICES ARE DUE AND PAYABLE UPON RECEIPT.
PAYMENT MADE WITHIN 15 DAYS MAY BE DISCOUNTED 1% OF LABOR COST.
UNPAID INVOICES OVER 30 DAYS WILL BE ASSESSED A LATE PAYMENT
PENALTY OF 1% PER MONTH.
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JUSTIN F. FARMER 4 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS, INC.