19C - RECEIVE AND FILE CAP IMPROVEMENT

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Project Status and Capital Improvement Program Report April 2020 through June 2020 July 7, 2020 Page 3 COVID-19 has impacted property acquisitions and construction schedules due to limited ability to coordinate with stakeholders, property owners, and tenants, and is beyond city control. Public Works — City Hall Counter Now Open to the Public The Public Works counter is now open to the public. Appointments can be made using the Public Works website (https://www.santa-ana.orq/pw) and are concentrated during morning hours, in 30-minute increments. The website contains instructions and appointment information, as well as a link to schedule an appointment. Behind -the -Scenes Work Traffic Signal Synchronization Projects Because of the nature of the work, the public is likely unaware of a traffic signal synchronization project that is currently underway. While these improvements do not involve traditional construction activity, the work on the Fairview Street corridor is significant due to the size (approximately five miles including 16 Santa Ana traffic signals), the funding benefits to the City, and the traffic flow improvements the community will experience. The project consists of multi -agency (Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Caltrans) traffic signal synchronization and Intelligent Transportation Systems improvements. In addition to installation of communication hardware, and software/hardware upgrades to our Traffic Management Center, field monitoring equipment such as system detectors and CCTV cameras to support and maintain new traffic flow synchronization will also be added. The public may see some light construction to install new underground conduits with fiber optics and to replace traffic controller cabinets. The project cost is $1,088,060, and the City's cost share is $217,612. Active Transportation Applications for Grants City engineering staff is preparing grant applications for 22 Active Transportation Projects (ATP). The combined application requests exceed $40 million. While there is no guarantee that the City will secure any funds, the City has an outstanding track record and should receive millions. The grants requested will be utilized for traffic safety, traffic calming, bicycle lane projects, and safe routes to school improvements. All of the ATP proposed are a result of extensive community input. Report The Public Works Agency quarterly status report (Exhibit 1) provides project schedule updates and the latest status as of the end of the 2nd Quarter of 2020. A Gantt Chart for each CIP project is also available. The Capital Improvement Program schedule is frequently updated and posted on the City's website: https://www.santa-ana.org/pw/capital-improvement-program-schedule/. 19C-3