PRESENTER: Christopher J. Blunk, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer

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STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: October 1, 217 TO: City Council FROM: Petr Skala, Assistant Engineer 922 Machin Avenue Novato, CA 94945 415/ 899-89 FAX 415/ 899-8213 www.novato.

Blunk, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING A BID ADVERTISEMENT AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE

1 STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: October 1, 217 TO: City Council FROM: Petr Skala, Assistant Engineer 922 Machin Avenue Novato, CA / FAX 415/ PRESENTER: Christopher J. Blunk, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING A BID ADVERTISEMENT AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF CEQA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 1531 EXISTING FACILITIES AND 1532 REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT & CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 18-2) REQUEST Adopt a resolution approving the plans and specifications, authorizing a bid advertisement and finding that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 1531 Existing Facilities and 1532 Replacement or Reconstruction for the Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements, Capital Improvement Project Number (CIP) DISCUSSION As part of the 214/15 CIP budget, the City Council approved the Pedestrian Crossing Safety Enhancement Pilot Program. The project was funded to accommodate development of the city crosswalk policy. On June 25, 215, the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) board adopted a program of projects for the Fourth Cycle Lifeline Transportation Program (LTP) that included $318, for Novato s Pedestrian Access to Transit and Crosswalk Improvement Project. The City of Novato is not a directly eligible recipient of the LTP funds as we are not a transit agency. TAM staff has worked with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and transit agencies to facilitate a funding exchange for TAM Measure A funds that can be expended on the project. On January 28, 216, the fund exchange proposal was approved by TAM board action. This project would install approximately 45 linear feet of sidewalk, median pedestrian refuge, rectangular rapid flash beacon (RRFB) systems at the curbs, upgrade ADA curb ramps and accessibility features as mandated as well as update striping, signs and pavement markings at the following locations: cc17_185 1

2 Novato Boulevard at McClay Road; DeLong Avenue at Sherman Avenue; Diablo Avenue at George Street (Safeway); Redwood Boulevard at Rush Creek Place; Alameda del Prado at Posada del Sol and Topaz Drive at Andale Avenue. PUBLIC OUTREACH The Project has been previously presented to the Novato City Council (CC) at the following meetings: Early 214: Staff proposed creation of a CIP project to consolidate engineering studies (data collection and analysis) into citywide Crosswalk Policy. July 21, 215: CC received the draft City of Novato Uncontrolled Crosswalk Policy and authorized the City Manager to sign TAM Agreement#215-6 for funding Measure A Safe Pathways to Schools Project including installation of four enhanced crosswalks. April 18, 217: CC reviewed and received information regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2. May 9, 217: CC reviewed and received information regarding the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Year 2. May 23, 217: CC authorized the City Manager to fully execute the Transportation Authority of Marin Agreement #216-7 to exchange awarded Lifeline Grant money with the same amount of TAM Measure A money to install crosswalk improvements. This Project has also been presented to the Novato Citizens Finance Advisory / Oversight Committee at the following meetings: April 13, 217: Review of proposed 217 / 218 CIP budget. May 2, 217: Review and Follow up Discussion of proposed 217 / 218 CIP budget. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Pursuant to Sections 1531 Existing Facilities and 1532 Replacement or Reconstruction of 214 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as this project involves rehabilitation and upgrade of existing crosswalks and sidewalks to meet current safety and accessibility standards. FISCAL IMPACT This project is included in the City of Novato Adopted Capital Improvement Program Budget for 217/218 RECOMMENDATION Adopt the resolution approving the plans and specifications, authorizing a bid advertisement and finding that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 1531 Existing Facilities and 1532 Replacement or Reconstruction for the Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements, Capital Improvement Project Number (CIP)

3 ALTERNATIVE 1. Take no action at this time; direct staff as to action requested. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Vicinity Map CIP Budget Excerpt Project Plans & Specifications available in the City Clerk s office 3

4 1. Attachment 1 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVATO RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AUTHORIZING THE ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS AND FINDING THAT THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS, EXISTING FACILITIES AND 1532 REPLACEMENT OR RECONSTRUCTION FOR THE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT & CROSSWALK IMPROVEMENTS (CIP NO. 18-2) WHEREAS, the project plans and specifications for the Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements (CIP No. 18-2) are now complete; and WHEREAS, there is funding in the current adopted budget for Fiscal Year 217/218 for the Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements (CIP No. 18-2); and WHEREAS, the custodian of records is the City Clerk of the City of Novato, 922 Machin Avenue, Novato, CA NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Novato finds that the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 1531 Existing Facilities and 1532 Replacement or Reconstruction of the CEQA guidelines in that this project involves rehabilitation and upgrade of existing crosswalks and sidewalks to meet current safety and accessibility standards in already developed areas of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Novato approves the project plans and specifications for the Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements (CIP No. 18-2) and authorizes the advertisement of bids. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Novato, Marin County, California, at a meeting hereof, held on the 1 th day of October, 217, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: City Clerk of the City of Novato Approved as to form: City Attorney of the City of Novato res511 4

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6 Capital Improvement Program 3. Attachment 3 Pedestrian Access to Transit & Crosswalk Improvements Project No.: 18-2 Base Code: 431 Project Objective: To remove barriers to transportation options. Project Descr iption and Background: This project will install approximately 45 linear feet of sidewalk, five accessible curb ramps, three median pedes trian-refuge areas, five se ts of rectangular rapid flashing beacons, as well as updated striping, signs, and pave ment markings. Crosswalk improvement loca tions include Novato Blvd. at McCla y Rd., Re dwood Blvd. a t Rus h Creek Pl., DeLong Ave. a t Sherman Ave., Diablo Ave. at Georcg St., and Alameda Del Prado at Posada Del Sol. Bas is for Cost Estimate: The total project cost is estima ted at $435,. This includes approximately $91, for e nvironmental documenta tion, preparation of plans and specifications, public outreach, a nd construction contract administration. Proposed capital improvements are estimated at $344,. Bas is for Sche dule: T his project is anticipa ted to be developed and impleme nted during the Fiscal Year. Project development will occur during la te 217 with a targe t construction contract award date in early spring, 218. Construction is anticipated to take approximately 3 months to complete. Revenue Cons iderations: T he City was awarde d a $318, Lifeline Trans porta tion Program (LTP) Grant comprised of Meas ure A funds from the Transporta tion Authority of Marin (TAM.) The LT P Grant amount is contingent upon final collection of funds by TAM, but is es timated to provide at leas t $3, funding to the project. The remaining $135, balance will be funded by city Gas Tax Fund 272. Project Expenditure Proj Develop Construction Construction Mgt TOTAL Funding Source LTP Grant (39) LTP Grant (39) LTP Grant (39) Gas Tax (272) Gas Tax (272) Gas Tax (272) TOTAL CARRYOVER Sub Objects Sub Object s Prior t o Prior t o 57, 57, 21,9 264,6 13,5 35,1 79,4 2,5 435, 18/19 344, 34, 378, 18/19 19/2 19/2 2/21 2/21 21/22 21/22 City of Novato Adopted Budget 2 Tot al 57, 344, 34, 435, Tot al 21,9 264,6 13,5 35,1 79,4 2,5 435, 6

AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT

AUTHORIZE BID ADVERTISEMENT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: May 17, 2016 TO: City Council FROM: Petr Skala, Assistant Engineer PRESENTER: Russell Thompson, Public Works Director 922 Machin Avenue Novato, CA 94945 415/ 899-8900 FAX 415/