2021-05-18_09a Traffic Way Bridge Stakeholder
MEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: ANDREW PEREZ, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE STAKEHOLDER GROUP
DATE: MAY 18, 2021
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Appointment of a representative to serve on the Traffic Way Bridge Stakeholder group.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
There is no cost or staffing impact from this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission appoint one Commissioner to serve as a
representative on the Traffic Way Bridge Stakeholder group.
BACKGROUND:
The Traffic Way Bridge was constructed in 1932 making the bridge 89 years old. In general,
the design life of a bridge is 100 years. The Traffic Way Bridge is a reinforced concrete
structure which is supported by abutments on each end of the bridge as well as concrete
piles. In 2016 a Caltrans inspection revealed signs of deck cracking, failed expansion joints,
spalling concrete, concrete abrasion, and creek channel erosion. In March 2018, Caltrans
determined the bridge to be a high risk and identified the bridge as a replacement project.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Traffic Way Bridge Replacement Project is entering into the design phase and a
stakeholder group is being assembled to provide input regarding aesthetics during the design
process, and road closures and detours during construction. The nine (9) member group will
consist of a representative(s) from:
• Planning Commission
• Architectural Review Commission
• Police Department
• Five Cities Fire Authority
• South County Chamber of Commerce
• Business owners from commercial centers adjacent to the project (4)
Staff from the City’s Public Works Department, Engineering, and Planning Divisions will also
participate.
The primary purpose of the stakeholder group is to advocate for groups that are most likely to
be impacted the by the project, and during construction when the bridge will be closed. Input
from the emergency responders and adjacent business owners will ensure traffic operations
are impacted as minimally as possible. The group will also provide feedback for design
PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC WAY BRIDGE
STAKEHOLDER GROUP
MAY 18, 2021
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aspects of bridge such as fencing and lighting. The group is anticipated to meet
approximately six (6) times over an 18 month period.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Appoint one Commissioner to the Traffic Way Bridge Stakeholder group; or
2. Provide other direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
The appointee to the stakeholder group will have the opportunity to provide input on behalf of
the Planning Commission.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified regarding this item.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted in front of City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2.