TO: HONORABLE MAYOR FROM: John Ristow
AND CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT: SEE BELOW DATE: May 16, 2022
Approved Date
05/25/22
COUNCIL DISTRICT: 2
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE U.S.
101/BLOSSOM HILL ROAD INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Cooperative Agreement between the City of San José (City) and the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) to expand the scope of services to include the construction of the Odette Morrow Spur Trail extension as part of the US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project (Project) and for the City to contribute the amount of $55,000.
OUTCOME
Approval of the amendment for the cooperative agreement will provide funding for the additional construction on the Odette Morrow Trail extension. If approved, the trail extension will provide a connection between the Coyote Road entrance to the Odette Morrow Trail and Shady Oaks Open Space as part of the Project.
BACKGROUND
In June 2000, the City Council adopted the Edenvale Area Development Policy to facilitate industrial development in the Edenvale area in south San José. In 2007 and 2014, the Policy was updated to expand the geographic area, address traffic congestion, and improve connectivity for bicyclists and pedestrians between transit facilities on the west side of US 101 and park and trail systems on the east side of US 101. As one of the projects listed in the policy, the Project modifies and improves the safety, operations, and multi-modal characteristics of the existing interchange. The Project will provide the following improvements:
COUNCIL AGENDA: 06/07/22
FILE: 22-840
ITEM: 2.26
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2022
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Project
• Widen the existing interchange to provide for one additional lane along Blossom Hill Road in each direction
• Widen the southbound and northbound off-ramps to accommodate additional turning lanes and modify the traffic signals at each intersection • Construct a Class I bicycle/pedestrian path along the north side of Blossom Hill Road through the interchange between Monterey Road and Coyote Road
The Project broke ground in September 2020 and is proceeding per schedule with expected completion of construction by late 2022 or early 2023.
To improve the trail connection with the new bicycle/pedestrian path along Blossom Hill Road, Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services and Department of Transportation have been collaborating to include a paved asphalt concrete trail connection to the Odette Morrow Trail and Shady Oaks Park from Coyote Road. The existing trail connection is gravel. This work will require VTA to execute a change order with its contractor and an amendment to the City/VTA agreement for the City to provide funding for the additional work.
ANALYSIS
The City and VTA’s current cooperative agreement outline the terms, conditions and the respective obligations regarding the Project. As part of the agreement, VTA has primary responsibility for delivery of the Project, including serving as project manager for the construction phase.
The original cooperative agreement with VTA was at no cost to the City. Incorporating the paved asphalt concrete trail connection at Odette Morrow Spur Trail will require the City to fund this additional work.
CONCLUSION
The amendment to the cooperative agreement will authorize the City to fund the completion of the Odette Morrow Spur Trail extension, extending the reach and benefit of this Project.
EVALUATION AND FOLLOW-UP
Update on this Project will be included in future regional transportation activities quarterly reports to the Transportation and Environmental Committee.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2022
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Project
CLIMATE SMART SAN JOSE
The recommendation in this memorandum aligns with one or more Climate Smart San José energy, water, or mobility goals. The extension of the Odette-Morrow Train connection will facilitate walking, bicycling, and other non-motorized transportation choices.
PUBLIC OUTREACH
This memorandum will be posted on the City’s Council agenda website for the June 7, 2022 City Council meeting.
COORDINATION
This memorandum and agreement have been coordinated with the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement; Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services; the City Manager’s Budget Office; and the City Attorney’s Office.
COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION/INPUT
No commission recommendation or input is associated with this action
FISCAL/POLICY ALIGNMENT
The project is consistent with multiple City policy documents including the Envision 2040 General Plan and the Edenvale Area Development Policy.
COST SUMMARY/IMPLICATIONS
The amended cooperative agreement with VTA provides for the City’s contribution not to exceed $55,000 for the expanded scope of services to include the construction of the Odette Morrow Spur Trail extension as part of the Project. The 2021-2022 Adopted Budget allocated $55,000 in anticipation of this amended agreement; accordingly, no further budget action is necessary.
HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2022
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Project
BUDGET REFERENCE
The following table identifies the fund and appropriation proposed to fund the recommendation in this memorandum:
Fund
#
Appn
# Appn Name
Total
Appn
Amt. for
Contract
2021-2022
Adopted
Budget Page
Last Budget
Action (Date,
Ord. No.)
375 424G TRAIL: Odette
Morrow Spur
$55,000 $55,000 668 06/22/2021
30621
CEQA
Categorically Exempt, File No. ER19-077, CEQA Guideline Section 15301 Existing Facilities.
/s/
JOHN RISTOW
Director of Transportation
For questions please contact Zahir Gulzadah, DOT Division Manager of Regional and Local Project Delivery Section at (408) 975-3257.
Attachments
A – Edenvale Development Policy map
B – US 101/Blossom Hill Road Proposed Improvements map
C – Proposed Odette Morrow Spur Trail map
ATTACHMENT A
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project – Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
PROJECT
LOCATION
ATTACHMENT B
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project – Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS
ATTACHMENT C
Subject: US 101/Blossom Hill Road Interchange Improvement Project – Amendment to Cooperative Agreement
Proposed Odette Morrow Spur Trail