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~ITY' OF ~ANBER~DINO - REQUESi-io~~l COUNCIL ACTION
From: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE, Director
Subject: Traffi c Study for Temporary Closure of
Mill Street and Tippecanoe Avenue --
Adjacent to the BMO Complex -- Allocation
of Funds for Necessary Improvements
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Dept: Public Works/Engineering
Date: January 10, 1989
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
12-05-88 Public hearing set for 1D:00 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 1988.
12-19-88 -- Continued to January 17, 1989, to allow Councilmember Estrada to meet with
Staff and Air Force Personnel, and for a more detailed traffic study to be
prepared.
Recommended motion:
1.
That the Traffic Study for Temporary Closure of Mill Street and Tippecanoe Avenue
Intersection be received and filed.
That the estimated revenue of $15,000.00, in Account No. 242-000-41803, be
approved.
That the budget appropriation of $15,000.00, for installation of necessary traffic
contro 1 measures for the temporary
Intersection, be approved.
2.
3.
Jim Robbins, Act. City Admin.
Jim Richardson, Deputy City Admin/
Development
Andrew Green, Director - Finance
Anwar Wagdy, Traffic Engineer
Contact person: Roger G. Hardgrave
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Phone:
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Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Traffi c Study
Ward:
FUNDING REOUIREMENTS:
Amount:
$15.000.00
Source: (Acct. No.)
242-000-41803
(Acct. DescriPtion)
Traffic Systpm Fpp
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Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
The proposed temporary closure of Mill Street and Tippecanoe Avenue, adjacent to the BMO
Complex, was continued to the Council Meeting of January 17, 1989, in order to allow a
more detailed traffic study to be prepared. The detailed study, a copy of which is
attached for reference, confirms the conclusion of the preliminary study that the
closure of these streets will not have a significant impact upon traffic circulation in
the area.
However, the new study identifies some traffic control measures that will be needed to
be installed to direct motorists. The estimated cost of these measures is $15,000.00.
It is proposed that funds be allocated from the Traffic Systems Fee to finance this
cost.
The report by the Committee on Base Closures was released after the Traffic Study was
prepared. There are references in the study to the by-pass to be constructed with funds
secured from Congress. In view of the proposed transfer of units from Norton, it is
highly unlikely that any funds will be provided.
Access to Norton will still be provided, with the temporary closure.
event that operation of Norton is assumed by a civilian entity, these
to be re-opened to public traffic.
However, in the
streets may need
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TRAFFIC STUDY
FOR
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF
THE MILL STREET/TIPPECANOE AVENUE INTERSECTION
DIVISION OF ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
Prepared by: Anwar Wagdy, City Traffic Engineer
Date:
December 29. 1988
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PROPOSED PROJECT
Thi s project proposes to temporari ly close Mi 11 Street and
Tippecanoe Avenue. adjacent to the USAF Ballistic Missile
(BMO) . 1 oca ted at the Southwes t corner of the Mi 11
Street/Tippecanoe Avenue intersection. The purpose of the
ciosure is to enable Norton Air Force Base to improve security
be incorporating the BMO into its boundaries and exercising
control at all of the access poi nts. Therefore. when the
closure is accomplished. the affected portions of Mill Street
and Ti ppecanoe Avenue will come under operational control of
Norton Air Force Base.
Since only authorized personnel or visitors with permit passes
are allowed to enter the premises through the guard house. all
other vehicles will De turned back.
Analysis:
In order of determining the impact of the proposed project to
the traffic circulation of the area. the following analysis was
made:
a.
Existing Circulation: The existing
and distribution were collected
traffic counts (Exhibit "A").
traffic volume
from existing
b. Exi sti n Throu h Traffi c Excl udi n NAFB Traffi c:
Norton s tra 1 c vol ume was substracted rom the
total' street traffic resulting in only through
traffic utilizing the Mill and Tippecanoe
intersection (Exhibit "B"). The analysis indicates
that while 6000 daily trips (3000 in each
direction) are currently through traffic. more than
2/3 of the total traffic on Tippecanoe. and 1/2 of
traffi c on Mi 11 Street are ori ented to and from
Norton's facilities.
c. Projected Circulation After Closure: Exhibit "C"
shows the effect of the proposed closure to the
traffic circLiiation. The analysis indicates that
the existing 6000 daily through trips will most
likely be di verted to the following path:
1. 2000 tri ps wi 11 be di verted through Vall ey
View and Gifford Avenue to Central. and then
to Tippecanoe.
2. From the 4000 tri ps that ori gi nate through
Waterman Avenue, 2000 wi 11 uti 1 ize Central
to Tippecanoe. while the remaining 2000 will
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1 i kely use Waterman and the 1-10 Freeway as
an alternate route.
Project Impact:
Although the proposed closure of Mill and Tippecanoe will
result in diverting the existing through traffic into alternate
paths, no significant adverse impact was detected from the
analysis. All affected streets are currently operating under
their capacity, and wi 11 continue to do so after adding the
diverted traffic.
Consistency With Long Range Circulation Plan:
The City is currently seeking to adopt a new North/South
arterial in the new Circulation Element of the General Plan to
connect lri -Ci ty Corporate Center wi th Lena Road at foIi 11
Street. This new arterial could provide direct alternate
North/South connection between Third Street and the 1-10
Freeway that would compensate for the existing discontinuation
of Tippecanoe due to Norton's presence.
Recommendation:
Wi th the understandi ng that the proposed project wi 11 consi st
of the temporary closure of Mill and Tippecanoe intersection
(unti 1 'funds are secured from the Congress to construct a
by-pass for through traffic), the following traffic control
measures are recommended to mitigate the impacts:
a. Provide guide signs on Mill Street, Tippecanoe,
Lena and Centra 1 to inform motori sts of the
closure.
b. Improve Tippecanoe at Central Avenue to provide
protected left turn pocket for Northbound traffic.
(Traffic signals will be installed with the
forthcoming improvements by NAFB).
c. The intersection of Mill and Lena will continue to
functi on wi th the current stop control unti 1 such
time when the permanent closure goes into effect.
Then, this intersection will be modified to provide
a fourth leg on the South si de to connect wi th
Gifford Avenue half way between Mill and Central
or the new North/South arterial. A traffic signal
will be installed as an improvement for the
by-pass.
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d. Retime the existing traffic signal at Waterman and
Central to accommodate the new demand.
e. Gifford and Valley View Streets appear to be in
resonable condition for the amount of light traffic
they are expected to carry. However, staff wi 11
reevaluate them once the closure is in effect to see
if any operational improvements would be needed.
Cost of Interim Improvements:
The following is an estimate of the interim improvements
associated with the proposed closure:
a. Guide signs, including two
illuminated signs.,.,.,.,.,.,.,...,.,$ 11,000
b. Minor widening and restriping to
provide left turn pocket on
Tippecanoe a t Centra 1 ................ $ 3,000
c. Mi scell aneous ...,.,.,.,.,....,.,..... $ 1,000
TOTAL
$ 15,000
Conclusion:
The proposed closure of Mill and Tippecanoe intersection could
be implemented without adverse impact on the circulation,
provided that the interim improvements discussed above are
implemented.
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::CITY OF SAN BERrORDINO - REQUEST Ntbfi 3COUNCIL ACTION
From:
ROGER G. HARDGRAVE
Subject:
Finding of Need for Health &
Safety Reasons -- Authorization
to Close Tippecanoe Avenue and
Mill Street at Boundaries of
BMO Complex ~
Dept:
Public Works/Engineering
Date:
11-18-88
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
12-05-88 -- Public hearing set for 10:00 a.m. on Monday,
12-19-88
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Recomme~dlotion:
1. That a finding be made that the closure of Tippecanoe Avenue
and Mill Street, at the southerly and westerly boundaries
respectively, of the Ballistic Missile Operations Complex,
is needed for health and safety reasons.
2. Adopt Resolution.
cc: Jim Robbins
Jim Richardson
Jim Penman
Con~~~roon: Roqer G. Hardqrave
Staff Report,
Supporting data a~ched: Map & Resolution
Phone:
5025
. Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
N/A
Source: (Acct. No.1
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY:
DATE: //- l 2. - FF-
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OF SAN BERt&RDINO - REQUEST -'dR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Page 1 of 2
Some years ago, the U. S. Air Force purchased the old
Aerospace Building, on the southwest corner of Tippecanoe Avenue
and Mill Street, to house their Ballistic Missile Operations
(BMO) .
The Air Force inquired of the City, if it would be
possible for Tippecanoe Avenue and Mill Street, adjacent to the
BMO, to be vacated. This request was based upon the desire for
the BMO complex to be included within Norton Air Force Base
perimeter. Inclusion of the BMO complex wi thin the base would
improve security for this sensitive facility.
After reviewing this request, it was determined that
these streets could be vacated, contingent upon an adequate by-
pass being constructed for through traffic. Several alternates
for a by-pass were prepared by a local civil engineering firm.
There was a general concensus that the one incorporating Central
Avenue, Gifford Avenue, and construction of a new street from the
terminus of Gifford Avenue to the intersection of Mill Street and
Lena Road, was the best alternate. A map of this alternate is
attached for reference.
An analysis of traffic volumes in the area, and how they
would be affected by the closure of these streets, has been
conducted by the Traffic Engineering Section. This analysis
indicates that the other existing streets would operate at an
acceptable level of service with the adjustments in current
traffic volumes due to the closure of these streets. However,
the by-pass for through traffic would be needed for future
traffic volumes.
The Air Force and Inland Action have been going to
Washington, D.C., for the past several years to request funds to
construct the by-pass. While they have not been successful, the
prospects appear good. Vacation proceedings will be initiated
after the funds are secured to permanently close these portions
of Tippecanoe Avenue and Mill Street.
There are some private properties on the west side of
Tippecanoe Avenue, between Central Avenue and BMO, and on the
south side of Mill Street, between Lena Road and BMO. Notices of
the public hearing were mailed to these property owners. Also,
the City Clerk published a block notice of the public hearing in
a newspaper of general circulation.
Authority for a temporary street closure is granted by
Section 21101 (a) of the California Vehicle Code, providing the
legislative body, in their opinion, finds that the street is no
longer needed for vehicular traffic.
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.~IT~.OF SAN BERtSi(RDINO - REQUEST ~R COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
Page 2 of 2
Closure of these streets will enable the highly
classified BMO complex to be included in the Norton Air Force
Base security perimeter. Enclosure of this complex will enhance
health and safety of the employees and visitors in the BMO com-
plex by reducing the possibility of terrorist activities.
Norton Air Force Base will close these streets just after
the first of the 1989 year, by installing guard gates to limit
access to base personnel and authorized visitors. There will be
no expenditure of City funds to close these streets. However, we
may determine that some signs to direct through traffic are
needed.
We recommend that authorization be granted to close these
streets.
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RESOLUTION NO.
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DETERMINING THAT
PORTIONS OF TIPPECANOE AVENUE, FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE
3 BALLISTIC MISSILE OPERATION COMPLEX TO MILL STREET, AND MILL
STREET, FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE
4 OPERATIONS COMPLEX TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE, ARE NOT PRESENTLY NEEDED
FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE
6 CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1:
The referenced streets are not presently
8 needed for traffic circulation.
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SECTION 2. Based upon a traffic engineering study, the
10 referenced streets are not currently needed for traffic
11 circulation.
This finding is due to the fact that the other
12 existing streets in the area would operate at an acceptable level
13 of service, with the adjustments in present traffic volumes due
14 to closure of the referenced streets.
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SECTION 3.
Vacation proceedings will be initiated for
16 the referenced streets whenever funds have been secured from
17 Congress to construct a permanent by-pass for through traffic.
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SECTION 4.
Closure of the referenced streets will be
19 accomplished by Norton Air Force Base installing guard gates to
20 control access.
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SECTION 5.
Pursuant to Section 2ll0l(a), of the
22 California Vehicle Code, the Mayor and Common Council hereby find
23 that Tippecanoe Avenue, from the south boundary of the Ballistic
24 Missile Operations Complex to Mill Street, and Mill Street, from
25 the west boundary of the Ballistic Missile Operations Complex to
26 Tippecanoe Avenue, are no longer needed for vehicular or
27 pedestrian traffic.
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RESO:
DETEroOING
STREETS ARE
THAT PORTIONS
NOT PRESENTLY
OF TIPP~ANOE AVENUE AND MILL
NEEDED FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS.
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SECTION 6. Authorization is hereby granted for the above
6 Bernardino at a
7 day of
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AYES:
Council Members
2 referenced streets to be closed to vehicular and pedestrian
3 traffic, by installation of guard gates by Norton Air Force Base.
4 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
5 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
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NAYS:
ABSENT:
meeting thereof held on the
1988, by the following vote,
City Clerk
of
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ___day
, 1988.
21 Approved as to form
and legal content:
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Attorney
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Evlyn Wilcox, Mayor
City of San Bernardino