Agenda Item   

AGENDA STAFF REPORT

 

                                                                                                                        ASR Control  10-001855

 

MEETING DATE:

04/19/11

legal entity taking action:

Board of Supervisors

board of supervisors district(s):

3, 5

SUBMITTING Agency/Department:

OC Public Works   (Approved)

Department contact person(s):

Ignacio G. Ochoa (714) 667-3213 

 

 

Victor Valdovinos (714) 955-0221

 

 

Subject:  Maintenance of Bridges: Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project

 

      ceo Concur

County Counsel Review

Clerk of the Board

Concur

N/A

Consent Calendar

 

 

3 Votes Board Majority

 

 

 

    Budgeted: Yes

Current Year Cost: N/A

Annual Cost: N/A

 

 

 

    Staffing Impact: No

# of Positions:

Sole Source: N/A

    Current Fiscal Year Revenue: N/A

    Funding Source: Road Fund 115: Gas Tax 100%

 

    Prior Board Action: N/A

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

 

 

1.

Find that the proposed project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), of the CEQA Guidelines.

 

2.

Approve Plans and Special Provisions; Notice to Contractors; form of Proposal; and form of Construction Agreement for the Maintenance of Bridges: Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project.

 

3.

Authorize the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Maintenance of Bridges: Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project for bid and set 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2011, as the time and date for bid opening.

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY:

 

Approval of project documents and authorizing the Clerk of the Board to advertise the Maintenance of Bridges: Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project for bid will support vehicular and pedestrian safety.

 

 

 

 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

 

The Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project will repair three bridges: Bridge No. 55C-0175 on Silverado Canyon Road over Ladd Canyon Creek; Bridge No. 55C-0606 on Oso Parkway over Trabuco Creek Bridge; and Bridge No. 55C-0125 on Highcliff Drive over Newport Boulevard, a pedestrian overcrossing. The routine bridge repair work will include removal and replacement of localized areas of unsound concrete on the bridge barrier railings and decks as well as sealing the bridge decks with methacrylate to extend the life of the bridges. 

 

The routine repair and maintenance work is recommended by and documented within the Caltrans' Bridge Inspection Reports (BIR) for each of the bridges. The Caltrans Structure Maintenance and Investigations Department inspects all Orange County bridges every two years and provides a completed BIR to the County identifying needed routine maintenance and repair work. The BIR includes a summary of general information about the bridge structure, existing condition of the bridge, and work recommendations.    

 

The Phase 1, Santiago Canyon Project is one of three projects comprising "Maintenance of Bridges: Phase 1" with the two companion projects including Phase 1 - Upper Santa Ana River Project and Phase 1 - Lower Santa Ana River Project. Phase 1 projects include work for which no regulatory permits are required.  Phase 2 projects in these same three regions will require more extensive work and the need to secure regulatory permits. 

 

A copy of the Plans and Special Provisions are on file at the office of the Clerk of the Board.

 

Compliance with CEQA:  In accordance with CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), the proposed project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, which reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency, Orange County, and satisfies the requirements of CEQA.  The project is exempted because it involves repair, restoration or rehabilitation of deteriorated structures to protect public health and safety as well as preservation of existing conditions.

 

 

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

 

N/A

 

STAFFING IMPACT:

 

N/A

 

EXHIBIT(S):

 

Exhibit A - Location Map

 

ATTACHMENT(S):

 

Attachment A - Notice to Contractors