In 2018 the Public Works Maintenance Division removed all City-owned overhead intersection Illuminated Street Name Signs throughout the City and replaced them with Reflectorized Street Name Signs. In an effort to keep a consistent look of the signs throughout the City of Brea, the removal of existing intersection Illuminated Street Name Signs (ISNS) and replacement with Reflectorized Street Name Signs (RSNS) on Imperial Hwy (SR-90) and on Valencia Avenue/Carbon Canyon Road (SR-142) was discussed with Caltrans. Caltrans found it acceptable and City Council approved funds for these signs as part of the FY 19-20 Capital Improvement Program. Staff has secured a permit from Caltrans for the installation. As part of the Caltrans requirements, Caltrans requires a Project Specific Maintenance Agreement between the State of California's Department of Transportation and City of Brea to perform maintenance responsibilities for the new street name signs.
On June 2, 2020, City Council approved an agreement with Caltrans to memorialize maintenance responsibilities for the signs. Subsequent to the approval, Caltrans requested to revise the Agreement to include the following items:
- Item 8 - City will perform regular maintenance as needed on signs
- Item 11.1 - Labor code compliance language
- Item 11.2 - Requirements in subcontracts language
This Agreement will replace the Agreement approved on June 2, 2020. Staff does not anticipate any further changes to the Agreement. However, to address any additional minor requests for changes from Caltrans, staff is recommending that City Manager be authorized to sign any future Amendments to streamline the process. Any proposed significant changes to the Agreement will be presented to City Council for consideration.
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