UPDATE ON SOUTH LINDEN AVE
AND SCOTT STREET GRADE
SEPARATION PROJECT
JANUARY 28, 2025
CITY COUNCILHAE WON RITCHIE
CITY ENGINEER/DEP PW DIRECTOR
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Introductions
III. Background
IV. Caltrain Presentation
V. Tonight’s Recommended Action
VI. Next Steps
VII. Questions
2 OBJECTIVE
Provide City Council with an Update on the South Linden Avenue and Scott Street Grade Separation Project and Seek Direction on the Optimized Alternative
3 Introductions
• Caltrain
Robert Barnard
Navdeep Dhaliwal
John Valsecchi (Jacobs)
Liliam Perez
• Darrell Maxey (RSE)
• Jessica Manzi (SMCTA)
4 BACKGROUND
Planning Phase (Project Study Report) Completed 2021
Preferred Alternative 1 selected
Raise railroad tracks slightly
Close Scott Street to vehicular traffic across tracks Construct pedestrian/bicycle undercrossing
5 Current Conditions Alternative 1 – Looking North Alternative 1 – Looking South
DISCUSSION
Preliminary Engineering / Environmental phase started 2022 Grant funding from SMCTA
Caltrain retained designer (RSE) in 2023
Caltrain and RSE performed value engineering
Caltrain to present results of this effort
6 CALTRAIN
PRESENTATION
7 South Linden Avenue
and Scott Street
Grade Separation (LSGS)
Project
San Bruno City Council
Special Meeting
Item #6.e.
6/2/2022
2 Presentation Outline
Introduction
Ba c kgrou nd
Ori gi nal Pref erred A lternati v e
Optimization Effort
Comparison
Summary
Que s tions – Ne xt Ste p s
Background: Project Location/Key Features
South San Francisco Station
Colma Creek
N
San Bruno Station
City Limit SSF and SB
Scott St
1,850 feet
to San Francisco to San Jose
South Linden Ave
Southline
Development
I-380
UPRR/
Granite Rock
Stakeholders Logo and Roles
4 Implementing Agency
Funding Partner Project Sponsors
Scott Street
5 Scott St
AT&T
Parking
Lot
Southline
Development Airgas
Storage
Granite
Rock
Central
Concrete
South Linden Ave
NN
PSR Alternative 1 -
6 Pedestrian/Bicycle Undercrossing Only
with Scott Street Crossing Closed
PSR Alt 1 – Key Features at Scott Street
Scott St
Temporary Construction Easement (TCE) for
Shoofly and signal house.
Reduce Herman Street to one lane and no parking
AT&T Parking Lot
ROW required for
access ramp to
pedestrian/bike
Undercrossing
7 Tracks raised 2.5 ft.
Scott Street - closed when
shoofly is constructed.
Pedestrian/bike
Undercrossing
No-Build Alternative
8 Th e No-Build Alternative will fail to address:
Growth in Future A uto T raffic on Scott
56% i ncrease i n A nnual A v erage D ai ly T raf f i c ( A A D T ) L ev el of Serv i ce lowered to F ( D elay > 80 sec) Extensive queues with spillovers, blocked driveways,
and intersections
Growth in gate down time ranging from 100% to
250%
Growth in future train crossings ranging from 100%
to 400%
PSR 1 Alternative Challenges
Original Project Study Report (PSR) from 2020 focus: Conceptual Engineering Design Only R ecent re-e va lua tione ffort foc us : Cons tructability 2024 effort found new issues and challenges with PSR 1:
Build ing the PSR Alt 1 - up to s e ve n ye a rs to construct – will take much longer than assumed Building the PSR Alt 1 has multiple im plications especially cost and schedule due to:
V ery li mi ted access for construction work near operating trains and site access L arge footprint due to shoofly and elevated tracks
Saf ety requi rements related to construction near tracks Fundability
9 Construction Methodology Re-evaluation
I n 2023, a new design consultant was tasked with performing a review of the PSR A lternative 1 design, the constructability and other issues. T he consultant took a deeper dive into:
Constructability – Staging, sequencing, and duration Environmental
Utility Re locations
T ra ffic impa c ts
Compatibility with reduced work windows
10 Box Jacking
– Keep Existing Surface Improvements
– Eliminate Shoofly and Elevated Tracks
Push or Jack a precast concrete box beneath existing railroad tracks
Key Characteristics
• Rail - Raised 2.5 ft
• Scott Street - Closed when shoofly is
constructed.
• Pedestrian / bicycle undercrossing
• Rail - Remains at-grade
• Scott Street – Remains at-grade during
construction. May possibly remain open
during portions of construction.
• Undercrossing will need to be lowered
PSR 1 vs Optimized Alternative
Scott Street Undercrossing
12 No material changes to Scott
Street’s fundamental
undercrossing configuration.
OA
Comparison - Scott Street Undercrossing
13 PSR Alternative 1 Optimized Alternative
Rendering - Scott Street Undercrossing
14 Facing West
10 AM
2 PM
4 PM
Rendering - Scott Street Undercrossing
15 Facing East
10 AM
2 PM
4 PM
Project Comparisons
(for both Scott Street and South Linden Avenue)
16 Project Aspect PSR Alternative 1 Optimized Alternative Construction Schedule 84 months 36 months
Risk (schedule / cost /
environmental)
High Low
Cost High 25% less
Environmental Impacts High Low
Road Closures / Traffic
Impacts
Long duration Moderate duration
Operational Impacts (RR) Extensive Minimal
Project Footprint Impacts Extensive Moderate
(No change in San Bruno)
Project Development Timeline
17 RSE begins work on Preliminary
Studies and Preliminary
Engineering
Caltrain & the Cities of San Bruno and
South San Francisco further developed
the Optimized Alternative (OA)
Caltrain & RSE continue development and
minor refinements of OA while conducting
outreach to gather feedback from Caltrain,
city managers, and other stakeholders
Project Study Report
(PSR) Phase
2016 – 2021
June 2023
Caltrain & RSE shared decision
to Evaluate Preferred
Alternative
July – August 2023
September – November 2023
December 2023 – November 2024
Caltrain Lessons Learned
Caltrain wants to share and inform stakeholders about the changing landscape of cost esti mates. T hese lessons learned i nclude:
Exploring different construction methods and techniques that are l ess im pa ctful, support cost saving solutions, mitigates risk, and reduce the project construction schedule. E x amples i nclude:
Elimination of Shoofly (de tour) tra c ks
A ddressi ng the reduced work wi ndows i mpacts caused by electri fi cati on Use of new technology - Box Ja c king
Collaboration with all technical project stakeholders on va lue - engineering solutions, setting clear ti meli nes f or the proj ect, nex t steps, a nd ide ntifying de cis ion points
18 Summary
With new analysis of the design, constructability , and risks, Caltrain endorses the Optim ize d Alte rnative as a more eff ecti v e and re alis tic option to advance forward with de s ign.
B y contrast, the PSR A lternative is a less practical alternati v e due to:
7-ye a r construction duration
the large impacts (R OW , the environment, the footprint, traffic) the higher cost , highe r ris k, a nd funda bility
the impacts of s afe ty clearances
the construction ine fficie ncie s ( constrai ned si te access, electri fi ed operati ng railroad environment)
19 Next Steps
• Ongoing engagement with property/business owners
• South San Francisco City Council
• February 12, 2025
• Upon council approval: preliminary engineering & environmental phase (15%-35%)
20 Questions
21 TONIGHT’S RECOMMENDED ACTION
• Receive update on the South Linden Avenue and Scott Street Grade Separation Project and provide direction on the
Optimized Alternative
• Staff recommendation is to proceed with the Optimized Alternative
8 NEXT STEPS
South San Francisco City Council on February 12, 2025 Preliminary engineering
Environmental review phase
9 QUESTIONS?
10 January 28, 2025
Update for the San Bruno City Council
San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency District Len Materman, CEO
[email protected]
2 Introduction to OneShoreline and flooding in San Bruno Short -term and long- term actions to reduce flooding Outreach and what we heard from Belle Air residents
Roles for key agencies, including the City of San Bruno Agenda
7th Avenue looking north at Hwy. 380
2 With the support of the County
and all 20 cities, State legislation
established OneShoreline as a
special district on January 1, 2020.
It is the first independent
government agency to plan and
build regional resilience to the
water -related impacts of climate
change: flooding, sea level rise,
groundwater rise, coastal erosion,
and drought.
Background
Climate change is a
transformative challenge that
requires regional collaboration.
3 On g o in g P rio rit ie s
Plan land use, private development, and public infrastructure for climate -driven conditions and with regional resilience projects Advance aligned resilience projects
Alert people to, and reduce the impacts of, extreme storms Secure funding to sustain these efforts and leverage outside funding
4 Flooding around the county – more extreme storms and higher tides San Mateo
San Carlos
5 San Carlos Redwood City
Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay
Colma Creek
Flood Zone
San Bruno Creek
Flood Zone
City of
San Bruno
Most San Bruno
properties pay taxes
into a flood zone
established decades ago
by San Mateo County,
now administered by
OneShoreline.
6 • Belle Air is located along
the last mile of San Bruno
Creek before it crosses
Hwy. 101 and drains into
the Bay.
• The Creek winds through
major infrastructure owned
by, or in the jurisdiction of,
multiple agencies, which
has made solving the
chronic flooding difficult.
Complex flooding issues
in and around the
Belle Air neighborhood
7 • Completed the San Bruno
Creek Emergency Tide Gate
Repair Project in 2022
• Replaced three out of the
four pumps in the Walnut
Pump Station over multiple
winters
• Hand-cleared Creek
vegetation to maintain
flow capacity (with SFO).
Recent actions to reduce flooding
8 San Bruno Creek Flood Zone funds have historically
been used to maintain the existing infrastructure.
Given the age of the infrastructure, and the fact
that it was designed for historic and not future
climate change conditions, OneShoreline looks to
replace its infrastructure.
OneShoreline Regional Infrastructure Project
builds upon past studies, current studies, and
local expertise to develop a regional project from
the Caltrain tracks to SSF Water Treatment Plant
that overcomes jurisdictional complexities.
9 OneShoreline Regional Infrastructure Project Anticipated Project Schedule Timeframe Activities
Spring 2025 Convene multi-agency
Technical Advisory Committee
Summer
2025
Issue Consultant RFPs and
Execute Consultant Contracts
2026 – 2028 Community Engagement
Project Alternatives and
Conceptual Designs
2028 Apply for Project Final Design
and Implementation Funding
10 Private partner citizen
feedback platform
ISeeChange
Flood Early
Warning System
11 FEMA National Flood Insurance Program’s
Community Rating System
Reduces flood insurance premiums in communities with
floodplain management practices and communications
beyond minimum NFIP requirements
Activities Required for City Participation
• Pass a Community Assistance Visit
• Designate CRS Coordinator
• Implement activities
• Maintain records
• Recertify each year
• Participate in verification cycle visits
Through June 2025, a OneShoreline consultant can support city exploration and potential application to join CRS
12 Outreach and what we heard
OneShoreline convened an outreach
team that worked to better understand
experiences and information gaps
related to flooding in Belle Air.
13oneshoreline.org /projects/ san-bruno-creek
What residents are
doing to protect
themselves
Laying Sandbags
ACTIONS
TAKEN
Sharing
information
Moving vehicles &
belongings
Installing
sump pumps
Joining Resilient
San Bruno
14 Project OneShoreline City CRC * C/CAG
Convene Resilient San Bruno ● ●
OneWatershed Project ● ●
Regional Infrastructure Project ●
Stormdrain capacity improvements ●
Stormwater detention project(s) ● ●
Roles for the Key Agencies
● Lead role Most agencies have a supporting role in most efforts * CRC = Climate Resilient Communities, a CBO based in San Mateo County 15 City of San Bruno potential inves tments and participation Update the City’s storm drain plan and implement storm drain improvements Participate in community engagement
Participate in OneShoreline’s regional project: staffing, funding, and land use FEMA CRS to reduce flood insurance premiums
16 info@One Shoreline .org
Thank you
Draft OneW atershed Fram ew ork Report
Reid Bogert, C/CAG Stormwater Program Director – [email protected] City of San Bruno Council Meeting, January 28, 2025
Image Source: http://astanehelaw.com/2020/09/02/san-mateo-county-passes-emergency-ordinance-establishing-paid-sick-leave-for-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/
• Urbanization = hard surfaces and pollutants
• Rain washes pollutants away
• Flows into inlets and underground pipes (as quickly as possible under traditional engineering designs)
• Discharge directly to creeks, the Bay, or ocean
• No treatment to remove any pollutants
• Impacts water quality and aquatic life
Storm water – W h a t ’s t h e Big De a l?
Stormwater 101
Pre-Urban Development
Stormwater 101
Urban Development
Local Impacts
• Using natural systems to capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater
• Restores “natural” stormwater management
• Distributed, small-scale systems or large-scale regional projects • Multi-benefit, including for key water issues
–Adaptation for climate change impacts
–Flooding
–Groundwater recharge
• Includes public and private projects
• Integrated with “grey infrastructure” i.e., storm drain pipes and other drainage infrastructure
• City of San Bruno adopted its Green Infrastructure Plan in 2019
Green Infrastructure
Stormwater 101
Balanced Development
Orange Memorial Park
Regional SW Capture
Project
(South San Francisco)
• $15.5M from Caltrans
• 7 agencies in the
watershed (including San
Bruno)
• First in Bay Area
• Innovate climate
resilience focused project
• Part of the overall
OneWatershed strategy
Orange Memorial Park
Regional Stormwater Project
What i s the
OneWatershed
Fram ework?
An equity-focused, integrated approach to climate
resilience in San Mateo County
• Effort led by C/CAG in partnership with other
regional stakeholders (including OneShoreline)
• Watershed scale vs. agency specific approach
• Climate Hazards evaluated:
• Sea level Rise/Groundwater Rise
• Extreme Precipitation
• Extreme Heat/Drought/Wildfire
• Watershed Assets evaluated for risk exposure:
• Water Supply
• Storm Drainage
• Waste Water Services
• Groundwater Basins
What i s the
OneWatershed
Fram ework?
Potential OneWatershed Projects:
• Focus on green stormwater infrastructure
(benefits to flood/stormwater/water
supply/wastewater systems)
• Sustainable Streets
• Regional stormwater capture projects
• School/park retrofits
• May also include:
• Grey infrastructure improvements
• Shoreline resilience projects
• Diversion to WWTPs
• Creek Restoration
What i s the
OneWatershed
Fram ework?
Overall Goals:
• Stormwater permit compliance related to green infrastructure + local planning efforts • Holistically address climate impacts:
• Geographically connected water sector utilities and resources (opportunities to enhance overall system resilience and leverage projects to benefit multiple sectors) • E.g., increase stormwater capture, reduce need for upsizing pipes, reduce impacts of I/I on sewer system, increase opportunity to recharge groundwater • Compound effects of climate (sea level rise/storm flooding) • Form partnerships for funding
• Include communities in planning and address priority communities first • Collaborative approach to climate resilience with other regional efforts, including OneShoreline and other partners
• C/CAG Stormwater Program – project lead
• Climate Resilient Communities – CBO lead
• City of San Bruno – San Bruno Creek Watershed lead
• County of San Mateo Sustainability Department
• South San Francisco-San Bruno Regional Water Quality
Control Plant
• Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
• San Mateo County Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency
District (OneShoreline)
OneWatershed
Project Partners
Primary Tasks
7 1
Workplan and Initial Engagement
2 OneWatershed Data Inventory
3 OneWatershed Framework
Report and OneWatershed
Dashboard
4 Community-Led San Bruno Creek
OneWatershed Climate Resilience Plan
5.1 NOAA Grant Application
5 Project Administration
Project Groups/Committees
8 Partners and Consultant team
Non
-
profits/CBOs and other
stakeholders
San Bruno Community Members
San Bruno Community Members
and other stakeholders
Project Management Team
Technical Advisory Committee
Climate Change Community Team
Equity Priority Community Group
Agency Representatives
San Bruno Creek Community
Member Workshops
Group Membership Oversight
Entire Project
Community Engagement Plan and
OneWatershed Framework
San Bruno Creek OneWatershed
Plan
San Bruno Creek OneWatershed
Plan
OneWatershed Framework
Development
Photo Credit: OneShoreline
Photo Credit: OneShoreline
Draft OneWatershed Framework Report
• Provides context and background on climate
hazards in the county and the OneWatershed
approach
• Summarizes the Climate Hazard Exposure
Assessment methods and outputs
• Defines the process for developing
OneWatershed Climate Resilience Plans, i.e.,
San Bruno Creek OneWatershed Plan
OneWatershed Framework follows CalOES Adaptation Planning Process • Climate hazard exposure for each asset category and each climate hazard are available through the OneWatershed Dashboard
• Visual representation, averaging exposure scores across all climate hazard categories and OneWatershed infrastructure network categories:
• In 2025, the Project will pilot the OneWatershed Framework in the San Bruno Creek watershed
• Step 1: Identify multi-agency, multi-stakeholder collaborative partnerships – the collaborative partnerships established through this project and the Resilient San Bruno team
• Step 2: Assess watershed-scale vulnerability of OneWatershed infrastructure and assets to climate hazards – will use the Exposure Assessment and San Bruno Creek Community Vulnerability
Assessment led by CRC
Pilot Application to San Bruno Creek Watershed
• Step 3: Identify and prioritize climate resilience projects - In close coordination with the Resilient San Bruno Team, the PMT and the Consultant Team will identify potential climate resilience projects that could address prioritized vulnerabilities within the watershed. • Watershed-based plans will be referenced to compile previously identified project opportunities. Projects identified through the Community Vulnerability Assessment will also be considered. • These projects will be prioritized to maximize the climate hazard resilience benefits provided, in alignment with community priorities.
P ilo t Ap p lic a t io n t o Sa n Bru n o Cre e k
• Draft OneWatershed Framework Report for review - January • Final OneWatershed Framework Report – February/March
• The San Bruno Creek Pilot will be initiated in early 2025 –Public Workshops through spring 2025
• Coordinated with City of San Bruno, OneShoreline and Climate Resilient Communities –Draft/Final San Bruno Creek OneWatershed Plan fall/winter 2025 Proj ect Next Steps
QUESTIONS?
Reid Bogert, C/CAG Stormwater Program Director – [email protected] Image Source: http://astanehelaw.com/2020/09/02/san-mateo-county-passes-emergency-ordinance-establishing-paid-sick-leave-for-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/
ASSET PURCHASE
AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST FOR
THE SALE OF CITYNET SERVICES
JANUARY 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
I. Objective
II. Background
III. Sale Terms and Price
IV. Evaluation and Financial Implications
V. Recommendation
2 OBJECTIVE
Approve an Asset Purchase Agreement with Comcast for the Sale of the San Bruno CityNet Services, Authorizing the City Manager to Take Certain Actions in Connection therewith and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
3 Background
CityNet established 1971
As of 2023, CityNet has negative equity of $21.5 million Council affirms FY25 initiative to stabilize CityNet fiscal situation April 2024, request for interest issued
June 2024, authorized to executive letter of intent from Comcast 4 SALE TERMS AND PRICE
5 • CityNet will continue to operate as it does today, and the City will continue to bear all costs and receive all customer revenues until the closing of the sale
• Agreement requires several conditions be met prior to closing:
Comcast must establish a physical interconnection of Comcast’s cable system with the CityNet cable system
System must have at least 5,000 internet subscribers at close Closing must occur within 180 days following execution SALE TERMS AND PRICE, continued
6 Maximum purchase price Comcast will pay for CityNet assets at the closing is $8 million:
• Purchase price could be reduced if total customers drop below 5,400 prior to the closing
• Comcast will withhold 10% of the purchase price for one year from the date of closing to secure the City’s indemnity obligations
SALE TERMS AND PRICE, continued
7 • Following the closing, the Agreement provides for a transition period of up to 6 months
• During the transition period, the City must continue to operate CityNet while Comcast performs upgrades and physically transitions customers, area by area, to Comcast’s service platform
• City must transmit all customer revenues to Comcast, less a management fee retained by the City in the amount of $75 per customer per month to cover the City’s costs of operating and maintaining the system
• Sale does not include any real estate assets occupied by CityNet, the CityNet vehicle fleet, or CityNet employees. Nor will any CityNet vendor or other contracts be assigned to Comcast, with a few exceptions • CityNet employees will be governed by the existing memoranda of understanding
EVALUATION AND FINANCIAL
IMPLICATIONS
Scenario Net loss
(millions of $) Upsides Downsides
CityNet
shuts
down
$1.8 - 2.5M
• Disposition of
CityNet remains on
schedule
• CityNet customers
lose continuity of
service
• No sale value to offset
losses
CityNet
sold to
Comcast
$1.7 - 1.9M
• Remainder of $8
million sale price
• Continuity of
service for CityNet
customers
• Sale time tied to
Comcast’s
interconnection and
upgrade completion
8 ANALYSIS
• Fiscal Impact – If the sale proceeds and closes, the City would receive $8 million - less any reduction for loss of customers as provided in the APA, costs associated with the negotiation, communications and transition of the CityNet service, and any actual indemnification claims
• Environmental Impact – Exempt
9 RECOMMENDATION
• Public comment
• Questions and comments from City Council
• Adopt a Resolution Approving an Asset Purchase Agreement with Comcast of California IX, Inc. for the Sale of the San Bruno CityNet Services, Authorizing the City Manager to Take Certain Actions in Connection therewith and Finding the Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
10 1
CityNet to Comcast Transition:
Ensuring a Seamless Experience
2 For Headlines Use Comcast New Vision Semibold 24pts
• For optional sub-heading use Comcast New Vision Light • For bullet copy use Comcast New V ision Regular
2 3
3 4
Network
Upgrades
CityNet
Customers
Continue with
Minimal
Disruption
During
Transition to
Comcast
Network
Pop up Stores
and Community
outreach
Multichannel
Marketing
Campaign
Device Upgrades
Customer Impact and Support
• Ensuring a Seamless Experience for Residents
5 MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
TO CHAPTER 10.24 AND 10.28
JANUARY 28, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
OBJECTIVE
Consideration of introduction of an ordinance to amend the Municipal Code to Repealing Chapter 10.24 Municipal Cable Television And Communications System and Amending Chapter
10.28 State Video Franchises
2 BACKGROUND
• Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act of 2006 (DIVCA), codified in California Public Utilities Code Section 5800, et seq.and the proposed sale of CityNet to Comcast require changes to Title 10 of the San Bruno Municipal Code • DIVCA does not apply to municipal cable systems such as CityNet but does apply to private companies like Comcast 3 PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS
4 • Repeals provisions in Chapter 10.24 governing CityNet as it will no longer be relevant upon the sale of CityNet assets to Comcast
• Amends Chapter 10.28 to fully exercise the regulatory authority that the city retains over holders of state video franchises such as Comcast under DIVCA, including to collect franchise fees and public, educational and governmental access (PEG) fees
ANALYSIS
• Fiscal Impact – None
• Environmental Impact – Not subject to CEQA
5 RECOMMENDATION
• Public comment
• Questions and comments from City Council
• Recommended Action:
Introduce, read by title only and waive further reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of San Bruno
Repealing Chapter 10.24 (Municipal Cable Television And Communications System) and Amending Chapter 10.28
(State Video Franchises) and Finding Such Action Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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