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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-Public Works ~ ,-.., '"" CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO File No. 791 - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: ROGER G. HARDGRAVE, Director Dept: Public Works/Engineering Date: January 10, 1989 Subject: Traffic Study for Temporary Closure of Mill Street and Tippecanoe Avenue -- Adjacent to the 8MO Complex -- Allocation of Funds for Necessary Improvements ~ 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: 3. 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. 1. 2. cc: Jim Robbins, Act. City Admin. Jim Richardson, Deputy City Admin/ Development Andrew Green, Director - Finance Anwar Wagdy, Traffic Engineer "2ii~2"' Contact person: Roger G. Hardgrave Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Traffic Study Phone: 5025 Ward: 1 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $15.000.00 Source: (Acct. No.) 242-000-41803 (Acct. Description) Traffic Systpm Fpp Finance:.-I A'l~.td ~ //A-,./ , ".?tV Council Notes: 7"i..n?fi2 Agenda Item No. <? .' .... CITY OF SAN BERN$;RDINO - REQUEST M COUNCIL ACTION 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, confi rms the concl usi on of the pre 1 imi nary 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 a 11 ocated from the Traffi c Systems Fee to fi nance thi s 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 vi ew of the proposed transfer of units from Norton, it is highly unlikely that any funds will be provided. Access to Norton wi 11 sti 11 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 1/10/89 . .1" '-' .~ '-' TRAFFIC STUDY FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF T~E MILL STREET/TIPPECANOE AVENUE INTERSECTION DIVISIDN OF ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO Prepared by: Anwar Wagdy, City Traffic Engineer Date: December 29. 1988 . ,... '-' ~ -.I PROPOSED PROJECT Thi s project proposes to temporari ly close Mi 11 Street and Tippecanoe Avenue. adjacent to the USAF Ballistic Missile (BMO), located at the Southwest corner of the Mi 11 Street/Ti ppecanoe Avenue i ntersecti on. 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 all of the access points. Therefore. when the closure is accomplished, the affected portions of Mill Street and Tippecanoe 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 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. Exi sti ng Ci rcul ati on: The exi sti ng and distribution were collected traffic counts (Exhibit "A"). traffic volume from exi sti ng b. Exi sti ng Through Traffi c Excl udi ng NAFB Traffic: Norton ' s traffi c vo" ume was substracted from the total street traffic resu'lting 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 Ci rcul ati on After Closure: Exhibi t "C" shows the effect of the proposed closure to the traffic circulation. The analysis indicates that the existing 6000 daily througl,1 trips wil.l most likely be di verted to the followlng 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 11/10/B9 . - -- ....., likely 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 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. Recommendation: Wi th the understandi ng that the proposed project wi 11 consi st of the temporary closure of Mi 11 and Ti ppecanoe i ntersecti on (until lunds are secured from the Congress to construct a by-pass for through traffi c). the fol1 owi ng traffi c control measures are recommended to mitigate the impacts: a . Provide guide signs on Lena and Centra 1 to closure. Min Street. Tippecanoe. inform motorists of the 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 i ntersecti on of Mi 11 and Lena wi 11 conti nue to functi on wi th the current stop control unti 1 such ti me when the permanent closure goes into effect. Then. this intersection will be modified to provide a fourth 1 eg 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. 1/10/89 .' . ,.- -- .-';' '-' 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 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. 1/10/89 . ..... :> <C 20 ~ cx: ..... ~ <: 3: o o o . CO N 22,000 o o C) . co N o o o . .... N ......, - RIALTO AVE rn L S T :> <C 3: ..... - :> >-0 .....0 -'.... -' <C :> 4,000 o CX:0 <cO 200 ..... . -'co :> <C 00 CX:O ~<T u.. - '" -- no scale NAFB EXISTING GATE 12,500 :BMO I . L---7~- PROPOSED GATES g . C'> .... EXH'IBIT IIA' EXISTING CIRCULATION (ADT) 1-10 FREE~JAY 3,000 o o o . .... N 1/10/89 . -- RIALTO AVE o o '" . ... 1 ~ n ST o a: o <(0 z: 0 u.J . ....J M :> <( 3: u.J - :> >- u.J ....J ....J <( :> ,,; NAFB EXISTING GATE :> <( o a: o u.. u.. - <.!l :SMO I ~--- EXHIBIT "B" ~ FXISTIN.G THROUGH IRAFFjc ~ (EXCLUDING N A F B TRAFFIC) a: u.J ..... e>: 3: 1-10 FREEHAY o c:> c:> . '0 o o o <J> ~ no scale 1/10/89 . UJ > <( :2: ~ 8 0< c> UJ . ..... a> <: N 3: o o '" . C"I N 19,000 o o o . N M ...... - .~ N A F B no scale o o o . -'" ~ o o o ... N 1/10/89 RIALTO AVE o 0:: 0 <(0 :2: 0 UJ . ....l ..... EXISTING GATE m ST 6,500 > <( 3: UJ - > >-0 UJO ....l 0 ....l . <(N > :BMO I L__.J > <( 00 0::0 f2~ u.. . -~ (!) PROPOSED GATES 7,000 6,00a EXH'IBIT "C" PROJECTED CIRCULA TICt:l AFTER CLOSURE Qf MlLL.s.r AND TIPPECANOE AVE 1-10 FREEVlAY - - . . --, --. File NO.--r.301 _ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO 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 I/) "- N ~ t/) z ~ X o r- -< I I .... P ~ ~ 8i . Recomme.ed.tlon: 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, Supporting data attached: Map & Resolution Phone: 5025 Ward: 1 FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: N/A Source: fAcet. No.) (Acct. Descriotion) Finance: Council Notes: APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY: DATE: //- l L - fJ' 7~.0262 Agenda Item No. - ~ 'CITY OF SAN BERN~DINO - REQUEST F~ 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 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. 11-18-88 , . 'CI~Y OF SAN BERN~DINO - REQUEST Felt. 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. 11-18-88 . . ,.~ - , .....--.. - -.J. - -.-- .....: 1""'100' ~ ..:rr:: . , .,.- , ., . '" l ~"A .. ~ ) " ... . .. -- ~ ~€'I . . ... ... -. ... . ~ " I " .~~ ... :&I ~ ~~ '"'~ ~ ~ ' ~ .... --- . '&;7,;...--(-; .----- , , I " Ct'" I~ ,,~TI' -......., .... _".,_.... .,...ut'" '''t...._.~.......__c....OW TIPPECANOE AVENUE A"~"""~"~ c:;~,..t:'v ~~. ~ . J"'" - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ~'" RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO DETERMINING THAT PORTIONS OF TIPPECANOE AVENUE, FROM THE SOUTH BOUNDARY OF THE BALLISTIC MISS ILE OPERATION COMPLEX TO MILL STREET, AND MILL STREET, FROM THE WEST BOUNDARY OF THE BALLISTIC MISSILE OPERATIONS COMPLEX TO TIPPECANOE AVENUE, ARE NOT PRESENTLY NEEDED FOR VEHICULAR ACCESS. 15 SECTION 3. 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. SECTION 2. Based upon a traffic engineering study, the are not currently needed for traffic 10 referenced streets 11 circulation. This finding is due to the fact that the other 18 SECTION 4. 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. 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. Closure of the referenced streets will be. 19 accomplished by Norton Air Force Base installing guard gates to 20 control access. 21 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. 11/18/8828 //////////////////// ~ 1 RESO: DETE~ING THAT PORTIONS STREETS ARE NOT PRESENTLY OF TIP~ANOE AVENUE NEEDED FOR VEHICULAR AND MILL ACCESS. 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 7 8 to-wit: day of 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 AYES: Council Members NAYS: ABSENT: meeting thereof held on the 1988, by the following vote, City Clerk The foregoing resolution is hereby approved this ___day of 21 Approved as to form and legal content: 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 11/18/88 ) ,,' t:?1- 7 ~~ ty Attorney / " - 2 - , 1988. Evlyn Wilcox, Mayor City of San Bernardino