Wednesday, February 28, 2024
5:30 PM
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
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Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
Agenda
February 28, 2024Council Infrastructure & Airport
Committee
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
February 28, 2024Council Infrastructure & Airport
Committee
Agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on April 27, 2023
MIN 24-0251.
Attachments: Attachment I April 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on October 26, 2023
MIN 24-027
2. Attachments: Attachment I Meeting Minutes from October 26, 2023
REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project DiscussionACT 24-0093.
Attachments: Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II SR-92 Interchange Project
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
COMMITTEE MEMBER/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
ADJOURNMENT
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
LOCATION: Hayward Executive Airport Conference Room
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 24-025
DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on April 27, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
That the CI&AC reviews and approves the April 27, 2023 CAC meeting minutes
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I April 27, 2023 CAC Meeting Minutes
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DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting held on April 27, 2023
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council Member (CM) Zermeño called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. with CM Syrop and CM Goldstein present.
City staff: Alex Ameri, Director of Public Works
Doug McNeeley, Airport Manager
Pamela Svrdlin, Airport Operations Supervisor
Todd Strojny, Airport Business Supervisor
Arturo Hurtado, Airport Operations Specialist
Amy Toste, Senior Secretary
Members of the public present:
David Abuan
Scott Briggs
Bill Budrewicz
Jonathan Crane
Mimi Dean
Ernie Delli Gatti
Rodney Dragoo
Joseph Gonzam
Dan Harrow
William Matthew
Agustina Noble
Jenny Olson
Tom Panico
Anna Robles-Abuan
Carlos Rodriguez
Katherine Sanchez
Sondra Toney
Randy Waage
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mimi Dean, resident of San Lorenzo, shared concerns regarding the environment for turtles at the Skywest Property.
Ernie Delli Gatti, resident of San Lorenzo, raised questions about the Annual Noise Report for CY2022.
Agustina Noble, resident of Skywest Townhomes, expressed concern about the maintenance of Skywest Properties.
Randy Waage, resident of San Lorenzo, shared concerns regarding the environment for turtles at Skywest properties.
Katherine Sanchez, resident of Skywest Townhomes, is concerned for wildlife on Skywest property if it were to be redeveloped.
William Matthew, resident of Skywest Townhomes, wants to see a mixed-use development of Skywest.
An unidentified audience member recommended more hangars on Skywest properties
REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes for January 26, 2023
A motion was made by Council Member Goldstein and seconded by Council Member Syrop.
The motion passed unanimously; minutes approved as submitted.
2. 21015 Skywest Drive: Assignment/Assumption of Ground Lease with Hayward FBO, LLC.
Airport Manager Doug McNeeley presented the report.
Committee Questions
Council Member Goldstein asked about the size of the new hangar and if there will be any outdoor space for tiedowns. Mr. McNeeley answered that the hangar will be a community hangar of 40,000 square feet, with additional office space and that this development will be for hangar space only.
CM Goldstein asked about the rental rates of this new hangar and if the City of Hayward had any input. Airport Manager McNeeley responded that the rental rates are set by the commercial tenant but per FAA guidelines, must be market rate.
Council Member Syrop asked for a description of a community hangar. Mr. McNeeley said it is a large, box-shaped hangar that can fit a variety of aircraft.
Council Member Zermeño asked for the planned completion date of the project. Mr. McNeeley answered that no date was set yet and the project is in the beginning stages of approvals.
CM Zermeño wanted to know if this development needed permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Airport Manager McNeeley responded affirmatively.
CM Syrop asked if this hangar development was to service the people on the City’s hangar wait lists. Mr. McNeeley said that it won’t benefit them directly as people on the wait list
prefer individual hangars with room for just one aircraft, while this development is for a shared space.
Public Comments
Ernie Delli Gatti asked three questions:
1. Would this property have 24/7 operations?
2. Will they build new fueling facilities with underground tanks?
3. Is there a provision in the noise ordinance to restrict engine run-ups?
Airport Manager McNeeley answered that the airport is open 24/7 but APP’s operating hours are likely to be 6:00am to 9:00 pm with the occasional callouts. Secondly, APP has a fuel facility on the airport and will not be building a new one. Finally, there is nothing in the noise ordinance that restricts engine run-ups. Dan Harrow, CEO of APP, confirmed that there will be no change in the types of aircraft nor in the operating hours of the business.
Mimi Dean wondered if there was a part of this new contract with APP that spoke specifically to noise abatement and Mr. McNeeley stated that was not the case.
Mimi Dean asked about the commercial rate structures. Mr. McNeeley responded that the aeronautical land lease rate is $0.35/square foot and non-aeronautical land lease rate is $1.10/square foot.
Committee Comments
CM Syrop asked if the Noise Ordinance covers the topic of run-ups and if it was possible to add noise abatement language to the land leases. Mr. McNeeley replied that run-ups are not in the ordinance. Additional language might require a change to the ordinance.
CM Syrop asked if the Aeronautical Land Lease rate changed because a different rate was provided in the staff report. Airport Business Supervisor Strojny answered that the rate increased in January 2023, and it is now $0.35/square foot.
A motion was made by CM Goldstein, and seconded by CM Syrop, to recommend presentation of this item to City Council for their approval. The motion passed unanimously.
3. 20995 Skywest Drive: First Amendment to Ground Lease with Hayward Hangars, LLC.
Mr. McNeeley presented the report.
Committee Questions
CM Zermeño asked if the line-of-sight issue has been resolved yet. Mr. McNeeley responded that Hayward Hangars still needs written confirmation from the FAA prior to building the second hangar, the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) must be modified, and those changes must also be approved by the FAA.
Public Comments
Mimi Dean asked for an explanation of the line-of-sight issue. Mr. McNeeley said FAA air traffic controllers must have an unobstructed view of the airport Movement Area. The proposed hangar would obstruct a portion of the Movement Area.
Ernie Delli Gatti stated that visual depth from the Air Traffic Control Tower has been a problem for years and asked if the FAA is planning to upgrade their system to ensure there are not any runway incursions. Mr. McNeeley responded that LIDAR is not funded at the airport, and it is only at larger airports. The line-of-sight issue is about obstruction of a taxilane and hold lines, not the entire Movement Area.
Ernie Delli Gatti asked if the EMAS project was done. Mr. McNeeley replied that it is still on the list of future airport projects.
Committee Comments
CM Syrop asked about funding of the EMAS project. Mr. McNeeley said it was still on the list of projects that will receive FAA grant funding. Airport Operations Supervisor Svrdlin confirmed the EMAS funding is still scheduled but an update to the Airport Layout Plan was the current priority.
A motion was made by CM Goldstein, and seconded by CM Syrop, to recommend presentation of this item to City Council for their approval. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Evaluation of Airport Noise Program for Calendar Year 2022
Airport Operations Specialist Arturo Hurtado presented the report.
Committee Questions
Council Member Zermeño asked if the next noise report could include complaints about Hayward aircraft versus the Oakland aircraft. Mr. Hurtado answered affirmatively.
CM Goldstein asked how some of the complaints could be from Half Moon Bay. Airport Manager McNeeley answered that staff receives calls from persons throughout the Bay Area.
CM Goldstein asked how people know a particular flight originated from Hayward. Mr.
McNeeley replied that people use flight tracking websites.
CM Goldstein asked where the noise complaint should go to if it is outside Hayward Airport’s jurisdiction. Ms. Svrdlin responded that the FAA has a new noise office to handle these complaints and staff gives this contact information to the caller when appropriate.
CM Syrop asked about the escalation process for pilots not adhering to the Noise Ordinance.
Mr. McNeeley went into detail about the Airport’s policy on handling noise ordinance violations.
CM Syrop asked if the information presented today was gathered by the noise software.
Airport Manager McNeeley responded affirmatively.
CM Syrop asked about the one aircraft which exceeded the Noise Ordinance last year. Mr.
Hurtado replied that the aircraft was visiting for the Airport’s Open House event in 2022, and the issue was limited to the two days it was at Hayward.
Public Comments
The president of the Skywest Townhomes spoke about the increasing number of aircraft which create the backblast noise, and how uncomfortable it is in their home. They asked if anything could be done about the situation.
David Abuan asked about the warnings given to problem aircraft which return to the airport.
Mr. McNeeley replied that pilots are counseled as appropriate by Airport staff.
Mimi Dean asked if there was a way to change the noise abatement procedures from voluntary recommendations to a mandatory flight pattern, and if there was a way to make the complaint form more streamlined. Mr. McNeeley explained that, by direction of Congress, the FAA provides air traffic control services, not the City.
In response to a question from Mimi Dean, Mr. McNeeley noted that administrative and monetary penalties for noise violators are outlined in the noise ordinance.
Ernie Delli Gatti questioned the area of jurisdiction of the Noise Ordinance outside of the City of Hayward when the Hayward Airport airspace extends into San Lorenzo Village. Airport Manager McNeeley explained that a City of Hayward Ordinance was approved by the Hayward City Council and only applies within the City’s jurisdiction.
William Matthew asks if it is important to know the time of day and how low aircraft were flying to be able to make a noise complaint. Airport Operations Specialist Hurtado answered affirmatively.
Katherine Sanchez thanked Mr. Hurtado for his patience and explanations of the Noise Ordinance and aircraft operations.
Committee Comments
Council Member Goldstein commented that if Staff needs help with issues surrounding the Noise Ordinance and the San Lorenzo Village, he’s offering to help open the dialogue with Alameda County Supervisors.
CM Syrop said the discussion was helpful and that he wants to see more “granular data” presented in the next annual noise report.
5. Oral Presentation: Update on Reuse of Skywest Property
Airport Manager McNeeley presented the informational report. He also responded to concerns expressed by the San Lorenzo Village residents.
Committee Questions
Council Member Syrop asked about tree trimming on the Skywest property and the role of PG&E. Airport Manager McNeeley answered that Airport staff works with HARD and other contractors to assist with landscaping Skywest properties. PG&E only trims trees that are near power lines.
CM Zermeño asked if the City of Hayward will plant new trees to replace the fallen trees. Mr.
McNeeley replied that there are no plans to do so.
Public Comments
Mary, resident of the Skywest Townhomes, voiced a concern about trimming a tree that has grown over her side of the fence. Ms. Svrdlin responded that a contract was recently signed with a vendor to trim the trees at Skywest Property.
William Matthew advocated for the future of the airport, especially eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft.
Niki Wade asked if HARD owned Skywest Property. Mr. McNeeley said that the City of Hayward owns the property.
Niki Wade asked where to find the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) information. Mr. McNeeley responded that it was presented to both the Council Airport Committee (CAC) and the City Council. CM Syrop added that the information can be found on the Airport’s website.
Mimi Dean attended the Eden Area Municipal Advisory Council (Eden Area MAC) meeting and noticed the Runway Safety Zone doesn’t cover the existing Clubhouse. She questioned the removal of trees for safety purposes.
Committee Comments
CM Syrop commented that the current Skywest Property site plan is just conceptual. He reminded the public that there are still many approvals required, and the plan is likely to change before the final draft is done. CM Syrop also commented on the idea of a Land Trust for Skywest Property. He says the area is too large (126 acres) for the City of Hayward to manage, and he does not know if HARD is open to the idea.
CM Zermeño asked the public to forward development-related ideas regarding the Skywest Property to the Airport Manager.
CM Goldstein appreciates the ideas and participation of the public while we create a development plan for Skywest Property.
6. Updated 2023 Agenda Planning Calendar
Airport Manager Doug McNeeley presented the report.
The following items were added by the Committee for further action:
1. Review of CPI rent increase caps for City hangar, tiedown, and storage room tenants.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member/Staff Announcements and Referrals
Airport Manager McNeeley displayed pictures from this morning’s Bring Your Child to Work Day event held at Meridian Hayward.
Council Member Syrop announced the Latin Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2023. The event will be held in downtown Hayward.
Council Member Zermeño announced the 38th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The event will be held in downtown Hayward.
Council Member Goldstein announced that Books on B has temporarily relocated to the Hayward Historical Society building while they fix the storm damage at their store.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Meeting Attendance
Present Present Excused Absent
04/27/23 to Date This to Date This to Date This
Meeting Calendar Year Calendar Year Calendar Year
Francisco Zermeño 2 0 0
George Syrop 2 0 0
Dan Goldstein 2 0 0
CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: MIN 24-027
DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting Held on October 26, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
That the CI&AC reviews and approves the October 26, 2023 CIC meeting minutes.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I October 26, 2023 CAC Meeting Minutes
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DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure and Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT Approval of Minutes of the Council Airport Committee (CAC) Meeting held on October 26, 2023
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Council Member (CM) Zermeño called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. with CM Syrop and CM Goldstein present.
City staff: Doug McNeeley, Airport Manager
Pamela Svrdlin, Airport Operations Supervisor
Todd Strojny, Airport Business Supervisor
Arturo Hurtado, Airport Operations Specialist
Amy Toste, Senior Secretary
Members of the public present:
Mary Clements
Christine Dowell
Carol Harada
Virginia Kelly
Satish Narayan
Tom Panico
Carlos Rodriguez
Bo Sonnenbery
Jan Stroobant
James Swansom
Randy Waage
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mary Thomas was concerned about the trees along Skywest Property and the Skywest Townhomes.
REPORTS/ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of Minutes for June 21, 2023
A motion was made by Council Member Goldstein and seconded by Council Member Syrop.
The motion passed unanimously; minutes approved as submitted.
2. Third Amendment to Ground Lease with Mahabal Hospitality, LLC.
Airport Manager McNeeley presented the report.
Committee Questions
CM Goldstein asked if there will be a banquet center included in the development plans.
Satish Narayan, Consultant for Mahabal Hospitality, LLC., answered that the facility will be constructed after the hotel is complete.
CM Zermeño asked about the capacity of the banquet center, and Mr. Narayan responded it would hold about 200 people.
CM Syrop asked why there was an address change in the Third Amendment. Airport Business Supervisor Strojny said the change in address was for notification purposes and not for the hotel location.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Comments
None.
A motion was made by CM Goldstein and seconded by CM Syrop to recommend this item to the City Council for their approval. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Oral Presentation: Update on Reuse of Skywest Property Airport Manager McNeeley presented an informational report.
Committee Questions
CM Syrop asked what the expected timeline of the business park. Mr. McNeeley answered that there is a group interested in developing part of Skywest Property, but the timeline cannot be estimated until approval is received by Council and the FAA.
CM Zermeño asked if the development plan includes trees and landscaping for the entire property. Mr. McNeeley responded that the plan is to keep as many trees as possible and install new landscaping.
Public Comments
Mary Thomas asked how to view the updated plans for Skywest Property. Airport Manager McNeeley answered that the ALP covers all types of development at the airport and after it is complete, there will be a presentation to Council.
Virginia Kelly asked if public comments will be allowed before the FAA approves the ALP.
Mr. McNeeley responded that approvals from both the FAA and Council are needed prior to the development of Skywest Property. As such, there will be more opportunities for public comment.
Virginia Kelly expressed concern for a San Lorenzo resident who felt he may lose his home due to development of the Skywest Property. Operations Supervisor Svrdlin replied that she has spoken with Mr. Brown on multiple occasions to reassure him that he will not lose his home as the draft plan which inadvertently depicted an emergency road going through his property was revised.
Randy Waage asked if the development plan could keep one of the two ponds currently found on Skywest Property. He also asked if access to Skywest Property by way of Via Alamitos could be reopened again. Airport Manager McNeeley responded that there was vandalism to the property in addition to potential hazards caused by last winter’s storms, so it was necessary to lock the gate.
CM Syrop asked for staff to comment on the frequency of vandalism and the potential safety issues. Mr. McNeeley said that vandalism occurs from time to time and repairs are made by staff.
CM Goldstein asked if there was a way to keep Skywest Property occupied to deter crime.
Mr. Strojny answered that there is a plan to have a temporary occupant at Skywest Property, but the agreement has not been finalized. Christine Dowel with the Family Help Center added that her organization has selected a different location.
CM Goldstein asked if the opportunity to use Skywest Property is available to another organization. Mr. McNeeley responded affirmatively.
Virginia Kelly expressed concern about the proposed office park as there are a lot of options in Hayward’s industrial area which are currently vacant.
Committee Comments
None.
4. Oral Presentation: Debrief of 2023 Airport Open House Event Airport Manager McNeeley presented a report about a very successful event. Almost 9,000 people attended, which exceeded the previous, pre-COVID high of 5,000 people.
Committee Questions
None.
Public Comments
None.
Committee Comments
CM Goldstein participated with the Sheriff’s Communications Team and stated the 2023 Airport Open House was very well attended.
CM Syrop was pleased with the large audience and how this event makes the City of Hayward more accessible to the residents. He asked how local businesses might have more opportunities to participate in the Open House. Airport Operations Staff, Pamela Svrdlin and Arturo Hurtado, noted that the food vendors this year were all from Hayward.
CM Zermeño suggested that staff contact Cal State East Bay and Chabot College to see if they want to participate in next year’s event.
5. Updated 2024 Agenda Planning Calendar
Airport Manager McNeeley presented this informational report on upcoming items.
The following items were added by the committee for further action:
1. Discussion on hangar rents
Public Comments
None.
Committee Member/Staff Announcements and Referrals
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
Meeting Attendance
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George Syrop 4 0 0
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CITY OF HAYWARD
Hayward City Hall
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
www.Hayward-CA.gov
File #: ACT 24-009
DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project Discussion
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CI&AC) recommends Council authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the final Project Initiation Document (PID) for the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project on behalf of the City.
SUMMARY
The State Route-92 (SR-92)/Clawiter Road interchange is the last interchange on SR-92 just east of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge crossing at the San Francisco Bay and approximately two miles west of the SR -92/Interstate-880 (I-880) interchange. The Project is located in the western portion of the City in an area that is generally built out and characterized primarily by industrial land uses.
The proposed SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project would further enhance the local reliever route between SR-92 and I-880, and significantly improve access to and from the City’s industrial complexes, manufacturing sites, and office parks north and south of SR-92 and west of I-880. It would also improve bike and pedestrian connectivity across the interchange and operations of the interchange to further relieve congestion on SR-92, I-880 and major arterials in the area.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II SR-92/Clawiter Interchange Project
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DATE: February 28, 2024
TO: Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT: SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project Discussion
RECOMMENDATION
That the Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee (CI&AC) recommends Council authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the final Project Initiation Document (PID) for the SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project on behalf of the City.
SUMMARY
The State Route-92 (SR-92)/Clawiter Road interchange is the last interchange on SR-92 just east of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge crossing at the San Francisco Bay and approximately two miles west of the SR-92/Interstate-880 (I-880) interchange. The Project is located in the western portion of the City in an area that is generally built out and characterized primarily by industrial land uses.
The proposed SR-92/Whitesell Interchange Project would further enhance the local reliever route between SR-92 and I-880, and significantly improve access to and from the City’s industrial complexes, manufacturing sites, and office parks north and south of SR-92 and west of I-880. It would also improve bike and pedestrian connectivity across the interchange and operations of the interchange to further relieve congestion on SR-92, I-880 and major arterials in the area.
BACKGROUND
The Project is located just east of the San Mateo - Hayward Bridge crossing at the San Francisco Bay in the western portion of the City. This area is generally built out and characterized primarily by industrial land uses.
Hayward's industrial zones, manufacturing sites and office parks west of I-880 can use better truck access due to prolonged congestion periods on several major arterials, such as Winton Avenue, Hesperian Boulevard, Clawiter Road, Depot Road and the regional routes, such as I-880 and SR- 92, which is limiting economic development. The existing SR- 92/Clawiter interchange is deficient for existing traffic conditions because the existing overcrossing only provides for one lane in each direction and Clawiter/off-ramp intersections do not accommodate for left-turn storage at peak times. Also, there is a
sidewalk only on one side, no provisions for bikes on the overcrossing, and the approaches on each side of the bridge provide no sidewalk or bike facilities.
The Project is the second phase of the “SR-92/Clawiter-Whitesell Interchange and Reliever Route Project” which would provide a local reliever route between SR-92 and I-880 to improve access to and from the industrial area north of SR-92 and west of I-880 and improve circulation and relieve congestion on SR-92, I-880 and major arterials in the area.
Phase 1, completed by the City in 2017, was comprised of local street modifications which included widening of West Winton Avenue at the Hesperian Boulevard intersection, signal phasing modifications, widening and extension of Whitesell Street between Depot Road and SR-92.
The Project has been on the City’s Identified Needs list for many years. It involves reconstruction of the SR-92/Clawiter Road interchange to create the SR-92/Whitesell Street interchange and provide consolidated access to Clawiter Road and the reliever route along Whitesell Street. The project would include improving the connectivity of bicycle and pedestrian facilities across SR-92. The upgraded interchange would further enhance the local reliever route between SR-92 and I-880, and significantly improve access to and from the City’s industrial complexes, manufacturing sites, and office parks north and south of SR- 92 and west of I-880.
On July 26, 2018, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) approved $440,000 in Measure BB funding to advance the Planning and Scoping Phase of the SR-92 Clawiter-Whitesell Interchange Project. On January 17, 20231, Council authorized a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., for the Planning and Scoping Phase of the Project. As per Caltrans, the planning and scoping phase is known as the Project Initiation Document (PID) phase.
As part of the PID work, the City’s consultants developed a preliminary set of reasonable alternatives based on the project goals, existing deficiencies, and constraints of the project site. These alternatives were presented to the Council Infrastructure Committee (CIC) on June 28, 2023, to garner feedback and CIC comments have been incorporated into the development of the project.
DISCUSSION
The City, in cooperation with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), propose to upgrade the interchange under the SR-92/ Clawiter-Whitesell Interchange Upgrade Project. The interchange is on the State Highway System and will follow Caltrans procedures, policies, and standards. The Project planning and scoping phase, or as per Caltrans terminology, Project Initiation Document (PID) phase, is funded by a combination of Alameda CTC Measure BB and local funds and was initiated in February 2023. 1 https://hayward.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=5996148&GUID=B0EE2898-A889-46D6-8D29-6AE5B7ACF865&Options=&Search=
The project involves reconstruction of the SR-92/Clawiter Road interchange to create the SR-92/Whitesell Street interchange and provide consolidated access to Clawiter Road and the reliever route along Whitesell Street. This Project will improve access to and from SR- 92 for the industrial areas and office parks just west of I-880. This new overcrossing structure will provide up to four-through lanes, two in each direction, Class II bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. This project will also relieve congestion on I-880 with these new connections on SR-92. Breakwater Avenue, the frontage road along the north side of SR-92, will need to be realigned or modified to accommodate the new westbound on and off ramps.
The purpose of the PID phase is to define the general scope of the environmental studies and engineering reports that will be necessary to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in the next phase of development, Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED). The preliminary alternatives developed in the PID will be further refined during the PA&ED phase through consultation with stakeholders and the public as required by CEQA and NEPA.
The City’s consultants have been working in collaboration with Caltrans to prepare the PID according to Caltrans guidelines. The Draft PID document, which has been reviewed by Caltrans, includes conceptual alternatives, preliminary project costs, and the project schedule (included as Attachment II). The City’s consultants will present key information from the PID document to the CIC during this meeting. It is anticipated that the final PID document will be ready for signatures by the City and Caltrans in April 2024. Successful completion of the PID document will allow the City to move forward with seeking funding for the next phase of project development.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
This item has no direct economic impact. However, the Project will provide interchange improvements and new local road connections. These improvements will significantly improve access to the City’s industrial area and make the overall transportation system more efficient.
FISCAL IMPACT
Alameda CTC provided $440,000 in Measure BB funding to advance the Planning and Scoping Phase of the SR-92 Clawiter-Whitesell Interchange Upgrade Project.
STRATEGIC ROADMAP
This agenda item supports the Strategic Priority of Invest in Infrastructure. This item is not specifically related to a named project identified in the Strategic Roadmap but is closely related to the Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation category of projects because this project, when constructed, will include bicycle and pedestrian improvements to facilitate the local use of active transportation.
SUSTAINABILITY FEATURES
There are no sustainability features associated with this item. The project, when constructed, will include bicycle and pedestrian improvements to facilitate the local use of active transportation.
PUBLIC CONTACT
This phase of the project will include initial stakeholder outreach to help inform the development of a reasonable range of conceptual alternatives. The subsequent PA&ED phase of the project will include broader public outreach effort required for CEQA environmental review.
NEXT STEPS
If the CI&AC approves, staff will present this item for Council consideration.
Prepared by: 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
Clawiter Rd
Enterprise Ave
Depot Rd
1 SR 92/CLAWITER-
WHITESELL INTERCHANGE
UPGRADE PROJECT
Project Initiation Document Phase
February 2024
ATTACHMENT II
2 “SR-92/Clawiter – Whitesell Interchange and Reliever Route Project” Project Background
Phase I - Complete
Provide for better access in and out of the
industrial area and to help relieve congestion on
major arterials.
Whitesell St — Depot Rd to Breakwater Ave:
Roadway extension and widening with bike lanes,
curb, gutter, sidewalk, landscaping, utilities, and
street lighting.
Phase II
Provide new interchange access off Whitesell St
for better local and regional traffic circulation.
3 Project Overview
1. San Mateo T oll Plaza and
Bridge
2. SF Bay Trail
3. Eden Landing Ecological
Reserve
4. Hayward Wastewater
Treatment Facility
5. Hayward’s Industrial
Technology and Innovation
Corridor
6. Dow Chemical
7. Bay Center Business Park
8. Britannia Point Eden
9. Eden Plaza
Need:
Lack of bicycle/pedestrian facilities on
Clawiter Road across SR 92.
The existing SR 92/Clawiter Road
interchange has high traffic congestion
and is deficient in meeting the current
and future traffic demand of the
industrial/western portion of the city.
Significant roadway deficiencies
resulting in inefficient traffic
operations.
Purpose:
Improve multimodal access and
connectivity across SR 92 at
Clawiter Road, including access to
regional recreational facilities.
Improve access to the
industrial/business western
portion of the City of Hayward
from SR 92.
Improve and optimize traffic
operations at the SR 92/Clawiter
interchange and along local
roadways in proximity to the
interchange.
Clawiter Rd
Enterprise Ave
Depot Rd
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7 6
1 4
5 8 9
Hayward’s Industrial Technology
and Innovation Corridor
4 Physical Constraints:
1. High Voltage Transmission Power
Lines through Interchange
2. Clawiter Rd Overcrossing Structure
3. Columns of Existing Pedestrian
Overcrossing
Design Considerations:
4. Lack of Bike Lanes and Poor
Sidewalk Connectivity
5. High Truck Volumes from Whitesell
St accessing SR 92
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Risks and Opportunities
5 Schedule by Phase
Planning/Scoping:
The City, in cooperation with Caltrans
and Alameda CTC have initiated the
Project Initiation Document (PID).
The PID defines the general scope of
the environmental studies and
engineering reports that will be
necessary to comply with California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) in the next phase.
We Are
Here
6 Current Phase Schedule
1. PID Kick-Off – February 2023
2. Project update to Hayward CIC – June 28, 2023
3. Draft scoping document (PID) to Caltrans – November 2023
4. Updated draft scoping document (PID) to Caltrans – February 2024
5. Anticipated PID Approval from Caltrans – April 2024
Benefits:
Least Right of Way acquisition.
Breakwater Ave access maintained.
Minimal improvements targeted to
meet traffic demand.
Scalable
Disadvantages:
No direct access to Whitesell St
industrial parcels from Westbound
SR 92.
Does not provide Class II or Class IV
bike Lanes on the existing Clawiter
Rd Structure.
Relative Project Cost:
Low ($)
7 Alternative 1: Combined Whitesell/Clawiter
X
X
WESTBOUND
EASTBOUND
Existing Bicycle Facilities Proposed
Bike Lane
Ped Sidewalk
Shared Bike Facility
Benefits:
New Interchange at Whitesell St.
Improves SR 92 by increasing spacing to
Industrial Blvd Interchange.
Access to Clawiter Rd from WB 92 is
maintained.
Clawiter Rd provides local circulation.
Disadvantages:
Significant Right of Way acquisition.
Provides only partial access to Clawiter Rd
from SR 92.
Requires new local connection for
Breakwater Ave.
Class II or Class IV Bike lanes not provided
on the existing Clawiter Rd Structure.
Relative Project Cost:
Medium ($$)
8 Alternative 2: Full Diamond with Partial Access
X
X
X
X
WESTBOUND
EASTBOUND
Existing Bicycle Facilities Proposed
Bike Lane
Ped Sidewalk
Shared Bike Facility
9 Alternative 3: Whitesell Interchange Only
Benefits:
New Interchange at Whitesell St.
Improves SR 92 by increasing spacing to Industrial
Blvd Interchange.
Reduced skew across SR 92 increases intersection
spacing and improves operations.
Existing Clawiter Rd overpass to be demolished.
Disadvantages:
Significant Right of Way acquisition.
Provides no access to Clawiter Rd from SR 92.
Requires new local connection for Breakwater Ave.
Requires new structure over SR 92.
Relative Project Cost:
High ($$$)
X
X
X
X
X
LOCAL CIRCULATION
ROUTE
WESTBOUND
EASTBOUND
Existing Bicycle Facilities Proposed
Bike Lane
Ped Sidewalk
X
10 Whitesell Street Overcrossing
11 Project Cost Estimate
Alternative 1:
Combined
Whitesell/Clawiter
Alternative 2:
Full Diamond
with Partial
Access
Alternative 3:
Whitesell
Interchange Only
Construction Cost: $49,600,000 $71,500,000 $102,300,000 Right of Way: $3,800,000 $26,100,000 $33,900,000
Support Cost: $17,400,000 $27,200,000 $38,300,000
Total Project Cost (Today) $70,800,000 $125,000,000 $175,000,000 Total Project Cost (Escalated to 2032) $95,300,000 $167,000,000 $233,000,000 12 Next Steps
1. Recommend City Council authorize the Director of Public Works to sign the final PID on behalf of the city.
2. Seek Caltrans approval on the PID which defines the scope and cost of the Environmental Review Phase*.
Notes: * Initiation of the Environmental Review Phase is contingent upon funding. * Preliminary Alternatives will be refined during the Environmental Review phase with public stakeholder input.
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