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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Traffic Mitigation Program Seventeenth Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2007-08); making findings relative thereto; and amending the Traffic Mitigation Program to add the following projects:
Initiate traffic corridor studies to evaluate and implement comprehensive traffic improvements for all transportation modes (vehicles, transit, pedestrian and bicycles) on the following streets:
1. Del Amo Boulevard from west city limits to Atlantic Avenue
2. Bellflower Boulevard from 7th Street to Stearns Street
3. 2nd Street from Bay Shore Bridge to Studebaker Road
Upgrade and modernize four intersections to include pedestrian indications, left turn signalization, and new traffic signals at the following locations:
1. Pacific Avenue and Spring Street
2. Woodruff Avenue and Willow Street
3. Claremore Avenue and Wardlow Street
4. Palo Verde Avenue and Metz Street
(Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Traffic Mitigation Program Seventeenth Annual Report (Exhibit A of the attached resolution) summarizes the status of implementation of the citywide Traffic Mitigation Program (TMP), and provides detailed information on development, capital improvement, and financial activity related to the program. This report covers the fiscal year ending September 30,2008.
The TMP is the City's program for implementing the transportation improvements needed to meet increased traffic resulting from economic growth using a combination of public funds, such as gas tax and federal grants, and impact fees from new development. The TMP was designed as the mechanism by which the City could implement its basic access strategy to support economic growth and maintain mobility.
In FY08, the City issued permits for 350 residential units, 11,231 gross square feet of industrial development, and 760,820 gross square feet of commercial development, which will generate an estimated 2,439 evening peak hour trips each weekday.
As a result of the above development, in FY 08, a total of $1,012,572 in transportation improvement fund fees was collected, with $682,623 in expenditures and reimbursements. These funds may only be used to provide transportation improvements needed to serve new development. The carryover fund balance of $13,699,348 is committed to projects currently under construction as well as projects in design that will be constructed within the next twenty-four months.
The attached report is provided in accordance with Traffic Mitigation Program Ordinance No. C-6836 (as amended by Ordinance No C-6848) adopted on December 18, 1990, and Airport Area Assessment District Ordinance No. C-6776 adopted August 28,1990, as well as Long Beach Municipal Code Sections 18.17.170 and 18.19.180 and California Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Linda Trang on August 31,2009 and by Budget and Performance Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on September 1, 2009.
SUSTAINABLITY
The TMP is the City's implementation of its basic access strategy to support economic growth while protecting its neighborhoods and maintaining mobility. Project and program additions to the TMP frequently include comprehensive transportation improvements for all modes, including those that are more sustainable such as transit, pedestrian and bicycles.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action to approve the Traffic Mitigation Program Seventeenth Annual Report and the recommended amendment is requested on September 22, 2009, to ensure the timely filing of this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended action would have no fiscal impact, since it would not change TMP revenues or expenditures. These revenues and expenditures are allocated through the City's annual budget process.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH ADOPTING THE CITY OF LONG BEACH TRAFFIC MITIGATION PROGRAM (TMP) SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT; AMENDING THE TRAFFIC MITIGATION PROGRAM TO ADD RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE CITY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATIVE THERETO IN ACCORDANCE WITH LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 18.17.170, 18.19.180 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 66001 AND 66006
Respectfully Submitted,
MICHAEL P. CONWAV
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |