HomeMy WebLinkAboutID# 14-463 Central Avenue at Interstate 15 Interchange Ultimate Improvement StatusCITY OF
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GRANT M. YATES
CITY MANAGER
DATE: February 24, 2015
SUBJECT: Central Avenue at Interstate 15 Interchange Ultimate Improvement
Status
Recommendation
City Council receive and file City Consultant's presentation on the status of Central
Avenue at Interstate 15 Ultimate Interchange improvements.
Background
I he portion of Central Avenue from Collier Avenue to northerly of Cambern Avenue, as
shown on the attached Exhibit "B ", is designated as an 8 -lane urban arterial in the City's
General Plan, A Project Study Report (PSR) examining the required improvements for
Central Avenue at Interstate 15 to meet the build -out traffic volume of the Community
was approved by Caltrans in April, 2005.
In an effort to improve the traffic congestion along Central Avenue during the peak hour
volumes, engineering design plans to widen Central Avenue from Collier Avenue to
northerly of Dexter Avenue, along with minor widening to ramps, was prepared and
approved by Caltrans in August 2007. These interim improvements were completed by
Caltrans in 2010. The constructed interim improvements, which included widening of the
Central underpass has improved the level of service along the Central corridor.
Currently, all intersections are operating at an acceptable level of service (LOS D) or
better.
On June 22, 2009, the City of Lake Elsinore and Caltrans entered into a cooperative
Agreement to initiate the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA &ED)
phase for the ultimate interchange improvements. However, shortly after beginning the
PA& ED phase, it was determined that the recommended alternative designs, as shown
on the attached Exhibit "A" would not meet Caltrans geometric design criteria and
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Background
further alternative design would need to be examined. At this time, the project was
placed on hold for two concerns, to review alternative designs and a lack of funding.
In anticipation of the projected growth of the community, the City, in fiscal year 12/13
acquired land on the east side of the northbound on ramp for $1,356,000.00 (exhibit
"C ") to facilitate the construction of ultimate ramp improvements. The City has placed
this project on the priority list of projects for funding appropriation. As of now, the City
has been successful in securing $950,000.00 from Western Riverside County Council of
Government ( WRCOG) for the PA &ED phase of the project. These funds become
available in Fiscal Year 2015/2016. The City of Lake Elsinore Capital Improvement
Budget has also earmarked $133,000.00 for the PA &ED phase, however, the PA &ED is
estimated to cost $2.OM. The city is pursuing development funding or any additional
funding source in order to re- initiate the PA &ED phase of the project.
Fiscal Impact
The City acquired property in FY 12/13 at a cost of $1,356,000. WRCOG is allocating
$950,000 for the PA &ED phase and these funds become available in FY 15/16. The
City Capital Improvement Program allocates $133,000 for the PA &ED phase. The
estimated cost of the PA &ED phase is $2.0 million.
Prepared by: Ati Eskandari, P.E.
Consultant Project Manager
Walter Allison
City Engineer
Approved by: Vince Damasse
Public Works Director
Approved by: Grant M. Yates
City Manager
Attached: Exhibit "A" Interchange Alternative 2 and 3
Exhibit "B" Revised Lake Elsinore GP Network
Exhibit "C" City Property Acquisition
EXHIBIT "A„
INTERCHANGE ALTERNATIVES 2 AND 3
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