DATE: January 25, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT Adopt a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications and Calling for Bids for the FY22 New Sidewalks Project, Project No. 05305
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts the attached resolution (Attachment II) approving the plans and specifications, and calling for bids to be received on February 22, 2022, for the FY22 New Sidewalks Project.
SUMMARY
The FY22 New Sidewalks Project calls for new sidewalk installations at several locations on Hesperian Boulevard and West Winton Avenue (Attachment III).
The project will help provide a safe and continuous concrete pedestrian route to Mt. Eden High School on Hesperian Boulevard as well as to multiple businesses and the new Fire Station No. 6 and Fire Training Center on West Winton Avenue. Existing driveways and curb ramps in new sidewalk areas will be reconstructed to comply with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
The project budget of $1,350,000 is funded via Measure B (Pedestrian and Bicycle) and Measure BB (Pedestrian and Bicycle) funds.
This project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities.
BACKGROUND
Hesperian Boulevard and West Winton Avenue were identified as needing new sidewalk construction and repairs of existing sidewalk segments to further the City’s goal of providing safe and continuous pedestrian access. The City has received requests from residents in the neighborhood for sidewalk improvements at these locations.
DISCUSSION
This project will provide a continuous concrete sidewalk on the:
East side of Hesperian Boulevard (from Catalpa Way to 180’ south of Bolero Avenue) North side of West Winton Avenue (from Hesperian Boulevard to Bulldog Way) The proposed improvements will add 1.3 miles of new concrete sidewalk to the City’s inventory, which totals approximately 460 miles. The new concrete sidewalk, curb, and gutter will meet current City standards. In addition, existing curb ramps that are non-compliant with the ADA will be removed and reconstructed to comply with current ADA requirements.
This project is categorically exempt from environmental review under Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines for the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing facilities.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
This project will add new sidewalk access to businesses in the Industrial area of Hayward. Facilitating walkability along arterial streets will improve vitality of the neighborhoods, which can help business in the community.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is funded by the City’s Capital Improvement Program. The estimated project funding sources are as follows, which are anticipated to cover the engineer’s estimate for the project:
216 – Measure B $925,000 213 – Measure BB $425,000 Total: $1,350,000
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Improve Infrastructure. Specifically, this item relates to the implementation of the following project(s):
Project 8, Part 8a.: Add 2 miles of sidewalks per year.
Project 8, Part 8d.: Implement safe routes to school.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
The project satisfies the following General Plan policies:
M-1.7 Eliminate Gaps (in pedestrian networks)
M-3.1 Serving All Users
M-3.10 Motorists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrian Conflicts
M-5.2 Pedestrian System
M-5.3 Access to Transit
M-5.4 Sidewalk Design
M-5.7 Safe Sidewalks
The project requires the contractor to recycle all construction and demolition debris as a result of the project.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Immediately after the construction contract is awarded, a preliminary notice explaining the project will be posted and distributed to all residents and businesses along the affected streets. After the construction work has been scheduled, signs on barricades will be posted seventy-two hours prior to commencement of work indicating the date and time of work for Hesperian Boulevard and West Winton Avenue. Residents will be advised to park their vehicles on side streets outside of the work area during the construction period.
NEXT STEPS
May 2021 Start of Construction
August 2021 End of Construction
Prepared by: Kathy Garcia, Deputy Director of Public Works Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Approved by:
Kelly McAdoo, City Manager
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