DATE: July 5, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate $640,000 for the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange – Project Initiation Document Project No. 05334
RECOMMENDATION
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) appropriating a total of $640,000 for the State Route SR-92 (SR-92)/Whitesell Interchange – Project Initiation Document (PID) Project No. 05334.
SUMMARY
The Project proposes to extend Whitesell Street over SR-92 to create a new SR-92/Whitesell diamond interchange and would terminate and intersect at Clawiter Road. Council previously adopted Resolution Nos. 22-097 and 22-098 to receive $440,000 in Measure BB funds, enter into a Project Funding Agreement (PFA) with Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), and a cooperative agreement with Caltrans. This request is to appropriate $440,000 in Measure BB funds, which will be reimbursed by ACTC, and $200,000 of City funds for a total project budget of $640,000.
BACKGROUND
In July 2018, ACTC approved $440,000 in Measure BB funding to advance the planning and scoping phase of the Project. In April 2022, Council Resolution No. 22-097 authorized the City Manager to execute the Project Funding Agreement (PFA) with ACTC to receive these funds.
Since the project location is on SR-92, which is currently owned and operated by Caltrans, the City and Caltrans had to enter into a cooperative agreement. On April 26, 2022, Council Resolution No. 22-098 authorized the City Manager to execute this cooperative agreement.
DISCUSSION
This Project will provide a local reliever route between SR-92 and I-880 and would significantly improve access to and from industrial complexes, manufacturing sites, and office parks north and south of SR-92 and west of I-880. It would also relieve congestion on SR-92, I-880, and major arterials in the area. The proposed project (Attachment IV) will improve access and traffic operations with a new four-lane Whitesell overcrossing structure as well as new diagonal on and off ramps that provide adequate left-turn storage at the intersection. Also, the Whitesell overcrossing and extension will provide Class II bike lanes and sidewalks for bicyclists and pedestrians travelling along this local road.
The modified SR-92/Clawiter interchange, which would eliminate the eastbound on and off ramps yet maintain westbound on and off ramps access to and from SR-92, will improve the ramp intersection to implement the City and Caltrans’ complete street policies. The Project would also realign Breakwater Avenue to accommodate the new westbound on and off ramps.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
These interchange improvements and new local road connections support the economic development of industrial complexes and office parks in Hayward’s industrial crescent and improve truck access and circulation to and from SR-92 and I-880. The overall transportation system will be more efficient; thus, reducing travel time while creating positive economic and health benefits and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated cost for the Scoping Phase of the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange – PID is $640,000, including the previously authorized $440,000 from Measure BB granted through ACTC and the City’s share of $200,000. Staff is requesting that Council appropriate $440,000 in Measure BB – Local Transportation Fund (Fund 212) and $200,000 in Street Systems Improvement Fund (Fund 450). There is sufficient fund balance in Fund 450 to support this recommendation.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This item supports Council’s strategic priorities of Invest in Infrastructure.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
There are no sustainability features associated with this action. However, once completed, the Project will facilitate access to the City’s industrial area and thus help in reduction of greenhouse emissions by relieving traffic congestion.
PUBLIC CONTACT
There is no public contact regarding this item.
NEXT STEPS
If Council approves this request, the City Manager will appropriate $440,000 in Measure BB – Local Transportation Fund (Fund 212) and $200,000 in Street Systems Improvement Fund (Fund 450) to the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange – PID Project No. 05334.
Prepared by: Manny Grewal, Management Analyst
Kathy Garcia, Deputy Director of Public Works
Recommended by: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works Approved by:
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Kelly McAdoo, City Manager
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