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C4</F0RN�P CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: JANUARY 16, 2013 NEW BUSINESS
SUBJECT: PLACEMENT AND PURCHASE OF NEW CROSSWALKS AND
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE UPTOWN AREA OF PALM SPRINGS
FUNDED BY MEASURE J.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Special Projects Manager
SUMMARY
The City Council will discuss the selection of specific intersections for the crosswalk
improvements, approval of specifications with authority to bid as well as authorizing the
pre-purchase of the actual solar powered flashing beacon signal devices.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Determine the location(s) of new crosswalks and improvements in the Uptown
Area funded by Measure J.
2. Authorize staff to issue and solicit bids for crosswalk installation and
improvements.
3. Authorize staff to immediately proceed with bidding and purchase of the actual
flashing beacon devices insofar as the total cost of the devices does not exceed
$12,500 per device (eight required).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
One of the Measure J approved projects for this year is the improvement of crosswalks
in the Uptown area. This project was previously discussed with City Council in general
terms and staff is now returning for specific direction and approvals to move the project
forward. A two page photo exhibit is attached to this report which depicts the Uptown
area, it's existing crosswalks, it's signalized intersections as well as candidate
intersections for this project. Listed below are the intersections, the four in bold are the
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City Council Staff Report
January 16, 2013 - Page 2
Uptown Crosswalks
ones of greatest need as determined by the City Engineer. There are also four other
candidate intersections offered for City Council consideration. There is currently
enough funding for four (4) intersections; staff seeks direction on which to include in the
project.
Intersection Current Description Recommendation
1. Alejo Rd. Signalized No Change.
2. W. Chino Striped crosswalk Add Ped. Beacon
3. Granvia Valmonte Signalized crosswalk No Change.
4. Merito Place No crosswalk. Add crosswalk wl Ped. Beacon
5. Tamarisk Signalized crosswalk No Change.
6. El Alameda No crosswalk. Candidate for improvements.
7. Hermosa Place No crosswalk. Candidate for improvements.
8. Via Lola/Tachevah Signalized crosswalks. No Change.
9. Vereda Sur No crosswalk. Add crosswalk w/Ped. Beacon
10. Vereda Norte No crosswalk. Candidate for improvements.
11. Stevens Road No crosswalk. Candidate for Improvements.
12. Vista Chino Signalized crosswalk. No Change.
13. Granvia Valmonte No crosswalk. Add crosswalk w/Ped. Beacon
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Which ever intersections are selected the design specifications will be the same, we are
proposing a Caltrans standard pedestrian activated crosswalk flashing beacon along
with related warning signage and crosswalk striping. Staff seeks City Council approval
of this specification and seeks authority to proceed to bidding the project.
To expedite the project, staff is recommending that the City immediately bid and
purchase the signal devices for the four (4) intersections. This can help to reduce the
impact of as much as three months lead time to receive the signal devices. The City
would take possession of the signal devices when they were delivered and they would
be assigned to the project contractor for installation. The City has installed several of
these flashing beacons over the past few years and has seen pricing for the beacon
devices of $12,500 per each device (Two required per each crossing). It is further
recommended that the City Manager be given authority to proceed with the issuance of
a Purchase Order for the signal devices so long as the price does not exceed $12,500
per device (8 @ $12,500 = $100,000).
City Council Staff Report
January 16, 2013 - Page 2
Uptown Crosswalks
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this purchase is the Measure J account 260-4500-59414 which currently is
budgeted at $150,000.
Allen Smoot, Assistant City Manager David Barakian, City Engineer
Craig Gla ders David H. Rea anager
Procuremen Contracting Manager
Attachments:
1. Photos of Candidate Intersections (2)
2. Specification for pedestrian signals
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