Public Works Commission

AGENDA

PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 – 5:00 PM

 City Council Chambers

2000 Main Street

Huntington Beach, CA  92648

A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL Harlow, Kirkorn, Mason, McGovern, Rivera, Siersema, Spencer

                                                                                              

B. PRESENTATIONS-COMMENDATIONS

C. MINUTES

Minutes of December 5, 2007

D. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Public Comments – the Public Works Commission welcomes public comments on all items on this agenda or of community interest.  Three minutes per person, time may not be donated to others.  Commission on this date can take no action on any item not on the agenda.  This is the time to address Commission regarding items of interest or agenda items other than public hearings.  Communications on agenda items will be scheduled such that public comments may be received as close to 5:00 p.m. as possible.

E. DIRECTOR’S ITEMS

E-1.     Selection of Commission Chair – Notify Commission of appointment of new Chair and selection procedure.

F. INFORMATION ITEMS

F-1.      Active Capital Project Report – An update on active capital projects is presented for the Commission's information.


G. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS

G-1.    Reconstruct Various Residential Streets, MSC-452 – Plans and specifications are in final preparation for MSC-452, Reconstruction of Various Residential Streets.  Upon approval from the Director of Public Works, the project will be ready for bid.  Staff requests the Commission's recommendation of this project to the City Council.

            Funding Source:  Community Development Block Grant

            Recommended Action: Recommend approval of MSC-452, Reconstruct Various Residential Streets, to the City Council.

G-2.    Safe Routes to School Project in the Vicinity of Newland School (CC-1304) Plans and specifications are in final preparation for the installation of traffic and pedestrian-related safety improvements in the vicinity of Newland School.  Upon approval by the Director of Public Works, the project will be ready for bid.  Staff requests permission to advertise for competitive bids.

            Funding Source:  Various funds from the construction budget, state grants, local gas tax, and traffic impact fees.

Recommended Action:  Motion to authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the Safe Routes to School Project in the vicinity of Newland School.

H. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS

I. COMMISSION AND STAFF COMMENTS

J.ADJOURNMENT

NEXT PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION MEETING

February 20, 2008, 5:00 p.m. City Council Chambers