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C.'V c)F SAN BERN~DINO - REQU~SiioFQ1 COUNCIL ACTION
From: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE, Director
o.pt: Public Works/Engineering
Dau: January 10, 1989
Subject: Traffic Study for Temporary Closure of
Mill Street and Tippecanoe Avenue --
Adjacent to the SMO Complex -- Allocation
of Funds for Necessary Improvements
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Synopsis of Previous Council action:
12-05-88 Public hearing set for 10:00 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.
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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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
control measures for the temporary
Intersection, be approved.
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Phone:
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Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Traffi c Studv
Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
$15.000.00
Source: (Acct. No.)
242-000-41803
(Acct. Descriotion)
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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
OIVISION 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
This project proposes to temporarily close Mill Street and
Tippecanoe Avenue. adjacent to the USAF Ballistic Missile
(BMO). located at the Southwest corner of the Mill
Street/Ti ppecanoe Avenue intersection. The purpose of the
closure is to enable Norton Air Force Base to improve security
be incorporating the BMO into its boundaries and exercising
control at a 11 of the access poi nts. Therefore, when the
closure is accomplished. the affected portions of Mill Street
and Ti ppecanoe Avenue wi 11 come under operati ona 1 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 be 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"I.
traffic volume
from existing
b. Existin Throu h Traffic Excludin NAFB
Norton s tra 1C vo ume was substracted
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
traffic on Mill Street are oriented' to and from
Norton's facilities.
c. Projected Circulation After Closure: Exhibit "CO
shows the effect of the proposed closure to the
traffic circulation. The analysis indicates that
the existing 6000 daily through trips will most
likely be di verted to the following path:
1. 2000 trips will be diverted through Valley
View and Gifford Avenue to Central. and then
to Tippecanoe.
2. From the 4000 tri ps that ori gi nate through
Waterman Avenue. 2000 will utilize Central
to Tippecanoe. while the remaining 2000 will
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likely use Waterman and the 1-10 Freeway as
an alternate route.
Project I.pact:
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 will 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 Tri-City Corporate Center with Lena Road at Mill
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.
Reco..endation:
With the understanding that the proposed project will consist
of the temporary closure of Mi 11 and Ti ppecanoe i ntersecti on
(unti l'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 Central to inform motorists 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 Mi 11 and Lena wi 11 conti nue 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 side to connect with
Gi fford Avenue ha 1 f way between Mi 11 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.ll
reevaluate them once the closure is in effect to see
if any operational improvements would be needed.
Cost of Interi. 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 at Central ................$ 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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:C:ITY oF SAN _R~RDINO - RBQUBST NCbFi 3 CouNCIL ACTION
From:
EOGEE G. HAEDGRAVE
Subject:
Finding of Need for Health &
Safety Reasons -- Authorization
to Close Tippecanoe Avenue and
Mill Street at Boundaries of
BMO Complex ~
Dtpt:
Public Works/Engineering
DIItlI:
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Synopsis of Previous Council action:
12-05-88 -- Public hearing set for 10:00 a.m. on Monday,
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Recomm~lotion:
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
Contact person: Roqer G. Hardqrave
Staff Report,
Supponing data attached: Map & Resolution
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Ward:
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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount:
N/A
Source: (Acct. No.1
(Acct. Descriotionl
Finance:
Council Notes:
APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY:
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'CI~Y OF SAN 8ER~RDINO - REQUEST ~ 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 wi thin Norton Air Force Base
perimeter. Inclusion of the BMO complex within 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.
Authori ty 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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STAFF REPORT
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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 f'irst 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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1 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
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1:
The referenced streets are not presently
needed for traffic circulation.
9 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.
18 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 21101(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:
DETERMOrNG
STREETS ARE
THAT PORTIONS
NOT PRESENTLY
OF TIPP~OE AVENUE AND MILL
NEEDED FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS.
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SECTION 6. Authorization is hereby granted for the above
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
6 Bernardino at a
meeting thereof held on the
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1988, by the following vote,
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Council Members
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ABSENT:
City Clerk
The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ___day
of
, 1988.
Evlyn Wilcox, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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