HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12e - Sharing Costs for Michillinda Ave. Intersection Improvements
DATE: August 17, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
Philip A. Wray, Deputy Director of Development Services/City Engineer
SUBJECT: AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE
SHARING OF COSTS FOR THE MICHILLINDA AVENUE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND COLORADO
BOULEVARD
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The County of Los Angeles is planning to improve the segment of Michillinda Avenue
between Foothill Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard, including the two intersections. This
segment of Michillinda Avenue is primarily in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles
County, sharing portions with the Cities of Pasadena and Arcadia. The County has
formally requested that the cities share in the cost of the project through entering a
Cooperative Agreement. The Development Services Department and the City Attorney
have reviewed the proposed agreement. Therefore, it is recommended that the City
Council authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the County
of Los Angeles for the sharing of cost for the Michillinda Avenue Intersection
Improvements at Foothill Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard.
BACKGROUND
The County of Los Angeles is planning a project to improve Michillinda Avenue between
Foothill Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard. This segment of Michillinda Avenue is
primarily in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, with portions within the City
of Pasadena and Arcadia boundaries. The Arcadia portion is highlighted in yellow on the
attached map. The County has asked the Cities of Pasadena and Arcadia to share
proportionately in the cost of the project. Pasadena’s City limits are highlighted in orange
on the attached map and do not fall within the roadwork limits. Their project share will
only be for traffic signal improvements at Foothill Boulevard.
Agreement with County of Los Angeles for Sharing Costs
for Intersection Improvements
August 17, 2021
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In 2015, the County applied for and received a Metro Call-for-Projects grant to fund a
portion of the project. The County has completed the design and is now in the process
of preparing the plans and specifications for bidding and securing funding agreements
with the Cities.
DISCUSSION
The roadway surface in this segment of Michillinda Avenue is in poor condition, the
parkways need spot repairs and ADA accessibility improvements, and the traffic signals
need upgrading. The project scope is as follows:
• Grind and overlay asphalt surface for the roadway segment from the south edge
of the Foothill Boulevard intersection though the Colorado Boulevard intersection
• Remove and replace portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk
• Remove and replace corner ADA accessible ramps
• Install river rock in raised center median
• Lengthen the left turn pockets on Michillinda Avenue northbound at Foothill
Boulevard and Southbound at Colorado Boulevard for greater capacity
• Modify and upgrade the traffic signals on Michillinda Avenue at Foothill Boulevard
and Colorado Boulevard
The total cost of the project is approximately $2,423,000. The Metro Grant for the project
is approximately $907,000, reducing the overall match to $1,516,000. The cost
breakdown per jurisdiction is as follows:
Pasadena Arcadia County Total
Total Cost $2,000 $527,000 $1,894,000 $2,423,000
Metro Grant $1,000 $223,000 $683,000 $907,000
Participant Cost $1,000 $304,000 $1,211,000 $1,516,000
The County requests that the City of Arcadia enter into a Cooperative Agreement to share
the costs as summarized above. The County will administer the project and the City will
issue the contractor a permit and inspect the work within the Arcadia City Limits.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, and it can be
seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment. As such, this matter is
exempt under CEQA.
Agreement with County of Los Angeles for Sharing Costs
for Intersection Improvements
August 17, 2021
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FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost of the project is approximately $2,423,000, of which Arcadia’s proportionate
share is $527,000. The County obtained a Metro Call-For-Projects grant for this project,
which reduces the City’s share to $304,000. This project was budgeted in the 2020-21
Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program with a budget of $350,000 from Measure M
funds to cover the City’s share. The budget is sufficient to cover the cost of the City’s
share.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore, exempt under, the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”); and authorize and direct the City Manager to execute an Agreement with the
County of Los Angeles for the sharing of cost for the Michillinda intersection
improvements at Foothill Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard.
Attachments: Draft Agreement with LA County
Project Map
Project Map