5�o`N N of MEETING DATE: 4/1/13
ITEM NO:
' COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
DATE: MARCH 19, 2013
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: PPW JOB NO. 12 -04 — WINCHESTER BOULEVARD /KNOWLES AVENUE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 813 -0204
APPROVE PLANS AND, SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE WINCHESTER
BOULEVARD /KNOWLES AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR
BID.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve plans and specifications for the Winchester Boulevard /Knowles Avenue intersection
improvement project and authorize staff to advertise the project for bid.
BACKGROUND:
The Town's adopted FY 2012/13 — 2016/17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
designates funding for infrastructure construction projects. This is consistent with the Town's
goals to improve public safety and improve the quality of Town streets.
The improvements to the intersection of Winchester Boulevard /Knowles Avenue have been
under consideration by the Town for several years and have been postponed due to the Town not
having the required right -of -way to construct an additional turning lane on Knowles Avenue. As
a result of a private development project in the vicinity of this intersection, the Town acquired
the required right -of -way in 2012.
DISCUSSION:
The improvements in this project include: addition of a turning lane on the south side of Knowles
Avenue from Capri Drive to Winchester Boulevard, relocation of the traffic control system
cabinet and hardware to the north side of the intersection, reconstruction of sidewalks and ramps
on Knowles Avenue, modification of the traffic signal system at Knowles Avenue intersection
with Winchester Boulevard and Capri Drive, and storm drain improvements to address the
chronic flooding problems at this intersection. The striping and signing will be updated to
enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety at this intersection as part of this project.
PREPARED BY: TODD CAPURSO
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney4�-- Finance
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MARCH 19, 2013
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PPW JOB NO. 12 -04 — WINCHESTER BOULEVARD /KNOWLES AVENUE
INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 813 -0204
DISCUSSION (cont'd):
Staff began designing the improvements last year and the design work is now complete. Final
construction documents are ready for bids. Plans and Specifications for this project are complete
and will be available for review in the Clerk Department on the Friday before the Town Council
meeting. If the Town Council approves this project, it will be advertised for bids and a
recommendation to award a construction contract will be presented to the Town Council on May
20, 2013.
CONCLUSION:
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the plans and specifications for the
Winchester Boulevard /Knowles Avenue intersection improvement project and authorize staff to
advertise the project for bids.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This is a project as defined under CEQA but is Categorically Exempt (Section 15301c). A Notice
of Exemption will not be filed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There are sufficient funds available for this project through the Town's adopted FY 2012/13 -
2016/17 Capital Improvement Program Budget.