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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-Public Works o CITY OF SAN BlERNARDINO - File NO.Q.0417 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL A~ From: ROGFR G. HARDGRAVE S~bject: Fi ndi ng of Need foy' Ileal th 1\ Safety Reasons --Improvement of Grade Crossing No. 2-R3.9 on Pepper Avenue Dept: Public Works/[ngineerj~~ ~, , . 1.\',1 "').'. I:. 'Ii, ~, ..... Date: 5-18-88 Synopsis of Previous Council action: 12-15-80 Resolution No. 80-510 adopted authorizing execution of an Agreement with Santa Fe. 06-09-86 Authorization granted to advise Caltrans that the City will finance the local agency share. 08-18-86 City Administrator authorized and directed to provide $31,000 to finance the City's share of improving Grade Crossing No. 2-83.9 on Pepper Avenue. 08-19-86 Resolution No. 86-342 adopted authorizing execution of Program Supplement No. 41. 08-19-86 Resolution No. 86-353 adopted authorizing execution of a Supplemental Agreement with Santa Fe. Recommended motion: That a finding be made that the improvement of Grade Crossing No. 2-83.9 on Pepper Avenue is needed for health and safety reasons. cc: Jim Robbins Jim Penman Jim Richardson Ward: 5025 3 Supporting data attached: Roger Hardgrave Staff Report Phone: Contact person: FUNDING REOUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: (Acct. No.) 242-362-57652 (Acct. Description) Pe~ Avenue Grade Crossinq Finance: APPROVED 8Y CITY ATTORNEY: DATE: J If J! Council Notes: 75-0262 Agenda Item No. -~ CITY OF SAN BERN(JlDINO - REQUEST FO' COUNCIL ACTION STAFF REPORT The crossing on Pepper Avenue with the Santa Fe Railway, south of Rialto Avenue, will be improved by installation of flashing lights and automatic gates. These protection devices will be installed at the planned ultimate width of Pepper Avenue. Widening of the approach roadways to the ultimate width will be required. This widening will be done under a contract awarded by the City. Installation of additional protection devices and widening the apprach roadways will enhance the safety of motorists using this section of Pepper Avenue. We recommend that a finding be made the improvement of this grade crossing is needed for health and safety reasons. 5-18-88 75-0264