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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving the Traffic Mitigation Program Sixteenth Annual Report (Fiscal Year 2006-07) and making findings relative thereto, and amend the Traffic Mitigation Program to add the following projects:
1. ATCS expansion and safety upgrades on Clark Avenue from Willow Avenue to Del Amo Boulevard.
2. Safety and communication upgrades and expansion of the ATCS on Artesia Boulevard from Downey Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard.
3. Traffic flow, communication and safety improvements on Wardlow Road from west City limits to Cherry Avenue.
4. Pilot projects that expand or upgrade existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities that encourage mode shift to reduce traffic congestion.
Further, as related to the Airport Area Assessment District (AAAD), due to recent roadway and signal improvements made by Boeing on Wardlow Road east of Cherry Avenue, the improvements originally proposed for the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Wardlow Road are no longer needed at this time. Therefore, the Cherry/Wardlow intersection improvement will be deleted and the Spring Street Improvement, which will include resurfacing and re-striping of Spring Street from Lakewood Boulevard to Cherry Avenue to add additional capacity within the AAAD area will be added. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Traffic Mitigation Program Sixteenth 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 on September 30,2007.
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. These funds may only be used to provide transportation improvements needed to serve new development.
In FY07, the City issued permits for 378 residential units, 12,065 gross square feet of industrial development, and 98,122 gross square feet of commercial development, which will generate an estimated 606 evening peak hour trips each weekday. In FY07, a total of $743,575 in
transportation improvement fund fees was collected, with $2,263,066 in expenditures and reimbursements, leaving a fund balance of $12,816,297.
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 Chapters 18.17.170 and 18.19.180 and California Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006.
Assistant City Attorney Michael Mais reviewed this matter and prepared the resolution on August 25, 2008. Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell reviewed this matter on August 25, 2008.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action to approve the Traffic Mitigation Program Sixteenth Annual Report and the recommended amendment is requested on September 23, 2008, 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) SIXTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT; AMENDING THE TRAFFIC MITIGATION PROGRAM TO ADD RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO THE CITY'S 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. CONWAY
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |