AGENDA
CITYOF UNION CITY/
SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCYMEETING
GARYSINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor (District 4)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JAIME PATIÑO,Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
7:00 PM
CityHall - Council Chamber
34009Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.1. Pledge ofAllegiance
1.2. Roll Call
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
3.1. Proclamation Honoring February 2025 as Black History Month
3.2. Proclamation Honoring Corina Hahn for Over 30 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Union City
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
An individual speaker shall have three minutes to address the Council on non-agenda items under the Oral Communications section of the agenda. The Chair may, in their discretion, lower the time limit to less than three minutes based on the number of speakers and/or business to be conducted by the City Council. Members of the public who wish to speak to the Council under the first Oral Communications section are requested to complete a speaker card, giving their name and city of residence. If a speaker wants further notification from the City, the speaker may include a mailing address. Neither a speaker card or identification of name, city of residence or mailing address are required to provide public comment but are requested for record keeping purposes.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is required on a specific item, it will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
5.1. Approve theAction Minutes of the January 28, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
5.2. Adopt a Resolution Accepting $3,000,000 from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for City Council/RSA Agenda 1 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project (City Project No. 14-14), Increasing Revenue Projections in the Capital Projects Fund by $3,000,000, and Appropriating Funds to Project No. 14-14
5.3. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute The Third Amendment To The Consulting Services Agreement With Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., In The Amount Of $801,191, For The Final Design Of Phases (Segments) 1 And 2 Of The Quarry Lakes Parkway (East-West Connector) Project (City Project No. 18-04), For A Total ContractAmount To $5,001,191
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.1. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of a Resolution Establishing Underground District No. 20 (Smith Street: Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard) and Underground District No. 21 (Decoto Road: Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road) Under California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Electric Rule 20A
7. CITYMANAGER REPORTS - None
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCYTO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY- None
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES - None
10. CITYCOMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
11. ITEMS REFERRED BYCOUNCIL
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
13. CLOSED SESSION - None
14. ADJOURNMENT
MEETING INFORMATION
Regular City Council meetings are held in person on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
Meetings can also be observed via Zoom: http://citycouncil-live.unioncity.org Meetings are broadcast live on UCTV Channel 15 and live-streamed on the City's website:
https://www.unioncity.org/199/City-Meetings-Video.
Public Comment: Members of the public cannot provide comments via Zoom unless specifically permitted, as detailed below. Remote access is subject to technical availability. If the Zoom platform or other technology fails, the City Council will proceed with the meeting in person unless prohibited by law.
Public Records: Documents related to agenda items are available for review on the City's website (https://www.unioncity.org) or during business hours at the City Clerk's Office, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587.
Accessibility: If you require special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (510) 675-5448 at least 72 hours before the meeting. Closed captioning is available for all regular City Council meetings.
ADDRESSING THE CITY COUNCIL
In-Person Public Comment:
Members of the public may address the Council on any agenda item or during the Public Input portion of the meeting. To speak, please fill out a speaker card with your name and city of residence. If you would like a follow-up from the City, you may also provide your mailing address. Completing a speaker card and providing your name, city, or mailing address are not required to make a public comment but are requested for record-keeping purposes.
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Written Comment:
To submit written comments on an agenda item or during Public Comment, please email:
[email protected]. Include "public comment" in the subject line and reference the agenda item number.
Written comments will be forwarded to the City Council and made publicly available.
Public Comment via Zoom:
As noted above, the public may not address the Council via Zoom unless required by AB 2449. If the City is required to provide this opportunity, the Mayor will announce it at the beginning of the meeting. If allowed, raise your virtual hand on Zoom to indicate that you would like to speak on a specific agenda item.
CITY COUNCIL NORMS AND GUIDELINES
(Resolution No. 6129-23;Adopted May 23, 2023)
The Union City Council abides by the following norms:
1. We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, treat everyone with respect, and act with high integrity, always putting the interests of the City of Union City ahead of self-interests in accordance with our code of ethics.
2. We respect the Council-Manager form of government, and do not interfere with the City Manager's role or any professional duties of City staff.
3. We recognize that matters of confidential nature are to be kept private and undisclosed.
4. We respect each other's opinions and are supportive of each other's work advocating for the City, and we ensure that all voices are heard. We do not criticize others for having a different point of view, and we agree to disagree respectfully.
5. We understand that the City Council acts as a body, all members are equal, and policy direction is only given by a majority vote of the City Council. Once a decision is made, all members of the City Council must respect the City Council's direction.
6. We will be prepared for City Council meetings and ask our questions of the City Manager in advance so we can avoid surprising City staff at meetings.
7. We do not criticize City staff publicly or to others and will refrain from directing them. Instead, we will take our concerns and questions privately to the City Manager.
8. We will govern on an at-large basis, although elected by districts. We will maintain a citywide perspective and consider the needs and interests of the entire community.
9. We will continue to allocate resources based on long-term strategic priorities and efforts, with consideration of citywide service levels and financial capacity.
10. We understand customer service is the priority and each member of the City Council will help constituents regardless of the district in which they reside or from which a Councilmember themselves is elected.
11. We recognize the significant importance of attendance and participation at City Council meetings in proceeding with City business. All members of the City Council should endeavor to miss no more than two regular meetings per calendar year absent extraordinary circumstances. Members of the City Council should, absent unforeseen circumstances, provide a minimum of sixty days' notice to the City Council/RSA Agenda 3 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
City Council of planned absences during the Good of the Order or Items Referred by Council portion of the City Council agenda, as appropriate.
May these Council Norms be administered and enforced in the following manner:
1. Councilmembers have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical standards are understood and met by the Council, and that the public can continue to have full confidence in the integrity of government.
2. The Mayor and the Council have the responsibility to intervene when action of its members are in violation of Council Norms.
3. The City Council can review and revise the Council Norms as needed.
4. During City Council discussions, deliberations, and proceedings, the Mayor is designated with the primary responsibility to ensure that Councilmembers adhere to the Council Norms.
CERTIFICATION OF MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDAPOSTING
This notice and agenda were posted on the City's website and the City Hall bulletin board at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date, in compliance with the Ralph M. BrownAct. /s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
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Honoring February 2025 as Black History Month
WHEREAS, Black History Month traces its origins to 1926, when historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History established Negro History Week during the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln; and WHEREAS, in 1970, Black students and educators at Kent State University expanded the recognition to Black History Month, which was later officially recognized by the U.S. government in 1976 and is now observed annually in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom; and WHEREAS, the 2025 Black History Month theme, "African Americans and Labor," highlights the essential role African Americans have played in shaping the American labor force—through innovation, resistance, perseverance, and leadership across various industries, from agriculture and skilled trades to business, education, science, medicine, government, and beyond; and WHEREAS, African Americans have also been instrumental in advancing labor rights through unions, advocacy, and legislation, championing economic justice and equal opportunity for all workers; and WHEREAS, the struggles and triumphs of Black workers—from those who built this nation under enslavement to modern-day leaders in labor and economic justice movements—serve as a reminder of the resilience and perseverance that define African American history and its ongoing impact on our nation’s workforce; and
WHEREAS, the struggles and triumphs of Black workers—from those who built this nation under enslavement to modern-day leaders in labor and economic justice movements—serve as a reminder of the resilience and perseverance that define African American history and its ongoing impact on our nation’s workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City of Union City remains committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community that recognizes and honors the invaluable contributions of African Americans, both past and present.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Union City, and on behalf of the entire City Council, hereby proclaim February 2025 as Black History Month and encourages all residents to participate in activities and educational opportunities that celebrate and honor the rich history and culture of the African American community.
DATED: February 11, 2024
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
JAIME PATIÑO, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember
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Honoring Corina Hahn for Over 30 Years of
Dedicated Service to the City of Union City
WHEREAS, Corina Hahn began her career with the City of Union City and the Community and Recreation Services Department in 1995 as a Recreation Program Coordinator. In this role, she led and expanded numerous programs, including the City’s Summer Parks and Playground Program, Leaders in Training Program, Youth and Teen Camps, Club Une, the Teen Afterschool Enrichment Program, the CRS Activity Guide, and the Union City Youth Commission. Through her tireless efforts, these programs grew in both quality and accessibility, enriching the lives of countless youth and families; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, Corina was promoted to oversee operations at the Holly Community Center, where she managed facility rentals and the Larry Orozco Teen Workshop. During this time, she also played a pivotal role in expanding the City’s tot programs by establishing Union City’s first fully licensed preschool, providing vital early childhood education opportunities; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, Corina became the City’s first Senior Recreation Supervisor, overseeing the opening and operations of the Mark Green Sports Center. This milestone was a highlight of her career, as the center became a hub for health, wellness, and community engagement. She also launched the Memorial Bench Program and the Specialty Camp Program, offering unique recreational opportunities for children of all ages; and WHEREAS, during the COVID-19 pandemic, under Corina’s leadership, the Community and Recreation Services Department became the public face of community outreach and engagement, ensuring that residents remained supported during the crisis. She spearheaded critical initiatives such as online classes for youth and seniors, wellness check-ins, food distribution programs, and senior outreach efforts—demonstrating the department’s ability to adapt and serve Union City in unprecedented times; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, Corina’s dedication and leadership earned her the title of Community and Recreation Services Director, a well-deserved recognition of her commitment to public service and excellence in recreation programming. Under her leadership, the department continued to thrive, offering high-quality services that enhance the well-being of Union City residents; and
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Corina has mentored hundreds of staff members, many of whom have followed her example and pursued careers in public service, including parks and recreation, education, public safety, and local government. Her impact on the professional growth of her colleagues has strengthened the City's workforce and enriched the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Union City, and on behalf of the entire City Council, extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Corina Hahn for over 30 years of dedicated service. Her unwavering commitment, leadership, and contributions have left a lasting legacy in Union City, and we congratulate her on a remarkable career.
DATED: February 11, 2024
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
JAIME PATIÑO, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember
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MINUTES
CITY OF UNION CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor (District 4)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO, Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM
City Hall - Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Before proceeding, he acknowledged the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos’ husband, Onofre Gacoscos, who passed away January 27th, and stated that the meeting would be adjourned in his honor.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Wang
Vice Mayor Sakakihara
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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3.1. Proclamation Recognizing January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Alameda County Family Justice Center Executive Director Karla Elias and Human Relations Commissioners Ann Yap and Nkechi Uzoew. All three provided brief remarks afterwards.
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Johnny Qiu, who later provided brief remarks.
3.3. Alameda County Fire Department Presentation
Alameda County Fire Chief Willie MacDonald provided the item presentation to Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individual spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Alma Gomez
Denise Homen
Lazaro Carrasco
Saad Muhammad
Wendy Huang
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 5.1 – 5.8.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the January 22, 2025, City Council Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Arts & Culture Commission, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-011
5.4. Adopt A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Update The Class Specification For The Classification Of Property And Evidence Specialist City Council/RSA Agenda 11 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-012
5.5. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement In A Form Approved By The City Attorney With Allied Waste Services Of North America, Inc. (Republic Services) In An Amount Not To Exceed $131,000.00 For Recycling Campaign Collateral Materials Production And Mailing Services
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-013
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement With Good City Company for Planning Division and Geographic Information System (GIS) Support, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, to Increase the Agreement Amount by $175,500, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $250,000, and to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-014
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement With Winter Consulting Group, LLC, in the Amount of $95,000, for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Facilitation and Public Outreach for the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04, for a Total Contract Amount of $259,000
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-015
5.8. Adopt a Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract to James Day Construction, Inc., DBA Coastal Mountain Electric, in the Amount of $566,091, and Approving a Total Construction Budget in the Amount of $651,091 for the Ruggieri Senior Center Generator Upgrade Project, City Project No. 18-17, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund and Capital Project Fund Budgets
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-016
For items 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11, Mayor Singh declared an economic conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act, as MV Transportation, Inc., a lessee of his real property, is a source of income for him. Items 5.9 and 5.10 involve funding actions that could benefit MV Transportation, Inc. as the operator of Union City Transit, while Item 5.11 pertains to an amendment providing additional funding. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 1091, he has a remote interest in Item 5.11 due to his lease agreement with the company. Consequently, Mayor Singh recused himself from the discussion and left the Council Chambers during consideration of these items.
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Vice Mayor Sakakihara opened Public Comment. Wendy Huang spoke during Public Comment. There being no further speakers, Vice Mayor Sakakihara closed Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 5.9 – 5.11.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, and Vice Mayor Sakakihara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Mayor Singh
5.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Applications for Federal Transit Administration Formula Program and/or Surface Transportation Programs Funding for Operations and Capital Projects, and Committing the Necessary Local Match for the Projects and Stating the Assurance of the City of Union City to Complete the Projects
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-017
5.10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to File Annual Funding Applications With the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Funds for the Operation of Union City Transit Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-018
5.11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Option Year to the Operations and Maintenance Agreement With MV Transportation, Inc., for Union City Transit (Fixed- Route, Paratransit, and Microtransit), With a First Option Year Amount Not to Exceed $7,844,776, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract in a Form Approved by the City Attorney
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-019
Mayor Singh returned to the City Council Chambers.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Economic Development Update
Economic Development Manager Ortega provided staff presentation. She and Economic and Community Development Director Campbell responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Council received the report.
7.2. Budget Calendar for the Review and Adoption of the Biennial Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
Accounting Manager Thai provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Accept the proposed budget calendar for the review and adoption of the Biennial Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 & 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES
There were none.
10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
11. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño reported on League of California Cities Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Committee.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on Ava Community Energy and League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee.
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Councilmember Wang reported attending Alameda County Waste Management Authority, League of California Cities Public Safety Committee, and California District Attorneys Association.
Councilmember Nishihira reported his participation in the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, Alameda County Library Commission, and Legislation and Policy Committee.
Mayor Singh attended the Mayor’s Conference in Washington, D.C., where he met with Congressman Swalwell to discuss federal funding for LED street and park lights in Union City. He also participated in the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference in Hayward and the Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting. Additionally, he provided an update on the Legislation and Policy Committee meeting.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported attending the Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) meeting on January 16th, where discussions included plans for the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Summit in March, the Diversity Awards, and engaging with the new administration for increased Latino representation.
Additionally, he attended NLC meetings in Washington, D.C., where he met with Congressman Swalwell’s staff, Senator Padilla’s staff, and Senator Schiff to discuss federal issues, including topics previously raised by Mayor Singh. Senator Schiff expressed support for initiatives backed by Swalwell and Padilla.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara introduced two motions:
Motion: Agendize consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Climate Action to receive updates from staff and consultants and provide input on the Climate Action Plan update, aligning with the forthcoming presentation on the topic.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: Councilmember Wang
ABSENT: None
Motion: Agendize consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs to monitor federal executive orders and funding impacts on Union City.".
RESULT: Fail
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira and Vice Mayor Sakakihara NOES: Councilmembers Patiño, Wang, and Mayor Singh
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Wang reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25th alongside Mayor Singh and Councilmember Nishihira. He also visited City Council/RSA Agenda 15 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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the Union City Tennis Club, where members expressed appreciation for the city's recent tennis court upgrades. Additionally, he joined city staff for a Lunar New Year luncheon, recognizing it as the first time he had joined the city staff to formally celebrated the occasion. He also announced upcoming events, including a Lunar New Year celebration at Kennedy Park on February 2nd, a Chinese cultural performance at James Logan High School on February 2nd at 3:00 PM, and the 2025 USA International Kungfu Championships in Union City on February 16th. He advised that these events may lead to increased traffic in the area.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25th. That evening, he attended the New Haven Schools Foundation Diamonds in Education event, where he connected with city staff and community members while supporting fundraising efforts for local students. He also announced that grant season is beginning for the New Haven Schools Foundation.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Chinese New Year celebration at Tropics Mobile Park on Sunday.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting in Onofre Gacoscos’ honor at 9:56 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City.
/s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
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1 DATE: February 11, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: THAI NAM PHAM, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: Desk Item for Agenda Item 5.1 – Action Minutes of the January 28, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
Please find attached the revised action minutes for the January 28, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting. Vice Mayor Sakakihara has requested a revision to his second motion under Good of the Order, changing the wording from:
"Agendize consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs to monitor federal executive orders and funding impacts on Union City." To:
"Agendize council consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs to monitor executive orders and other federal actions with the potential to impact Union City residents or federal funding for the City and provide input on possible responses." The vote results remain unchanged.
Should you have any questions regarding this revision, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Respectfully submitted,
Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
2/11/2025 City Council Regular Meeting
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CITY OF UNION CITY / SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
GARY SINGH, Mayor
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Vice Mayor (District 4)
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember (District 1)
JAMIE PATIÑO, Councilmember (District 2)
JEFF WANG, Councilmember (District 3)
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 7:00 PM
City Hall - Council Chamber
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Singh called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Before proceeding, he acknowledged the passing of former Councilmember Pat Gacoscos’ husband, Onofre Gacoscos, who passed away January 27th, and stated that the meeting would be adjourned in his honor.
1.1. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Singh led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2. Roll Call
Attendee Name Present
Councilmember Nishihira
Councilmember Patiño
Councilmember Wang
Vice Mayor Sakakihara
Mayor Singh
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
2. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was none.
3. PROCLAMATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
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3.1. Proclamation Recognizing January 2025 as National Stalking Awareness Month
Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Alameda County Family Justice Center Executive Director Karla Elias and Human Relations Commissioners Ann Yap and Nkechi Uzoew. All three provided brief remarks afterwards.
3.2. Proclamation Recognizing January 29, 2025, as Lunar New Year Mayor Singh read aloud the proclamation and presented it to Johnny Qiu, who later provided brief remarks.
3.3. Alameda County Fire Department Presentation
Alameda County Fire Chief Willie MacDonald provided the item presentation to Council.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Singh opened Oral Communications. The following individual spoke on items that were not on the agenda:
Alma Gomez
Denise Homen
Lazaro Carrasco
Saad Muhammad
Wendy Huang
There being no further speakers, Mayor Singh closed Oral Communications.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 5.1 – 5.8.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Wang
SECONDER:Vice Mayor Sakakihara
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
5.1. Approve the January 14, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.2. Approve the January 22, 2025, City Council Special Meeting Minutes A motion was made to approve the minutes.
5.3. Adopt a Resolution Appointing Individuals to Serve on the Arts & Culture Commission, Human Relations Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-011
5.4. Adopt A Resolution Approving An Amendment To Update The Class Specification For The Classification Of Property And Evidence Specialist 2/11/2025 City Council Regular Meeting
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A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-012
5.5. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Execute An Agreement In A Form Approved By The City Attorney With Allied Waste Services Of North America, Inc. (Republic Services) In An Amount Not To Exceed $131,000.00 For Recycling Campaign Collateral Materials Production And Mailing Services
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-013
5.6. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement With Good City Company for Planning Division and Geographic Information System (GIS) Support, in a Form Approved by the City Attorney, to Increase the Agreement Amount by $175,500, for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $250,000, and to Extend the Agreement to December 31, 2026 A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-014
5.7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Second Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement With Winter Consulting Group, LLC, in the Amount of $95,000, for Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting Facilitation and Public Outreach for the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04, for a Total Contract Amount of $259,000
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-015
5.8. Adopt a Resolution Awarding A Construction Contract to James Day Construction, Inc., DBA Coastal Mountain Electric, in the Amount of $566,091, and Approving a Total Construction Budget in the Amount of $651,091 for the Ruggieri Senior Center Generator Upgrade Project, City Project No. 18-17, And Amending The Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund and Capital Project Fund Budgets
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-016
For items 5.9, 5.10, and 5.11, Mayor Singh declared an economic conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act, as MV Transportation, Inc., a lessee of his real property, is a source of income for him. Items 5.9 and 5.10 involve funding actions that could benefit MV Transportation, Inc. as the operator of Union City Transit, while Item 5.11 pertains to an amendment providing additional funding. Additionally, pursuant to Government Code Section 1091, he has a remote interest in Item 5.11 due to his lease agreement with the company. Consequently, Mayor Singh recused himself from the discussion and left the Council Chambers during consideration of these items.
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Vice Mayor Sakakihara opened Public Comment. Wendy Huang spoke during Public Comment. There being no further speakers, Vice Mayor Sakakihara closed Public Comment.
Motion: Approve the Consent Calendar Items 5.9 – 5.11.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Patiño
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Wang, and Vice Mayor Sakakihara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Mayor Singh
5.9. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of Applications for Federal Transit Administration Formula Program and/or Surface Transportation Programs Funding for Operations and Capital Projects, and Committing the Necessary Local Match for the Projects and Stating the Assurance of the City of Union City to Complete the Projects
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-017
5.10. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to File Annual Funding Applications With the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Funds for the Operation of Union City Transit Services for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-018
5.11. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the First Option Year to the Operations and Maintenance Agreement With MV Transportation, Inc., for Union City Transit (Fixed- Route, Paratransit, and Microtransit), With a First Option Year Amount Not to Exceed $7,844,776, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract in a Form Approved by the City Attorney
A motion was made to adopt the resolution.
Enactment No.: Resolution No. 2025-019
Mayor Singh returned to the City Council Chambers.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were none.
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7. CITY MANAGER REPORTS
7.1. Economic Development Update
Economic Development Manager Ortega provided staff presentation. She and Economic and Community Development Director Campbell responded to questions from the Council.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Council received the report.
7.2. Budget Calendar for the Review and Adoption of the Biennial Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030
Accounting Manager Thai provided staff presentation and responded to questions from council members.
Mayor Singh opened Public Comment. There being no speakers, Mayor Singh closed Public Comment.
Motion: Accept the proposed budget calendar for the review and adoption of the Biennial Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 & 2026-2027 and the Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 through 2029-2030.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Councilmember Patiño
SECONDER: Councilmember Wang
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño,
Wang, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and
Mayor Singh
NOES: None
8. SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
There were none.
9. AUTHORITIES AND AGENCIES
There were none.
10. CITY COMMISSION / COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were none.
11. ITEMS REFERRED BY COUNCIL
Councilmember Patiño reported on League of California Cities Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations Committee.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara reported on Ava Community Energy and League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee.
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Councilmember Wang reported attending Alameda County Waste Management Authority, League of California Cities Public Safety Committee, and California District Attorneys Association.
Councilmember Nishihira reported his participation in the League of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy, Alameda County Library Commission, and Legislation and Policy Committee.
Mayor Singh attended the Mayor’s Conference in Washington, D.C., where he met with Congressman Swalwell to discuss federal funding for LED street and park lights in Union City. He also participated in the Alameda County Mayor’s Conference in Hayward and the Alameda County Transportation Commission meeting. Additionally, he provided an update on the Legislation and Policy Committee meeting.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Patiño reported attending the Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) meeting on January 16th, where discussions included plans for the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Summit in March, the Diversity Awards, and engaging with the new administration for increased Latino representation.
Additionally, he attended NLC meetings in Washington, D.C., where he met with Congressman Swalwell’s staff, Senator Padilla’s staff, and Senator Schiff to discuss federal issues, including topics previously raised by Mayor Singh. Senator Schiff expressed support for initiatives backed by Swalwell and Padilla.
Vice Mayor Sakakihara introduced two motions:
Motion: Agendize consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Climate Action to receive updates from staff and consultants and provide input on the Climate Action Plan update, aligning with the forthcoming presentation on the topic.
RESULT: Pass
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira, Patiño, Vice Mayor Sakakihara, and Mayor Singh
NOES: Councilmember Wang
ABSENT: None
Motion: Agendize council consideration of an Ad Hoc Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs to monitor executive orders and other federal actions with the potential to impact Union City residents or federal funding for the City and provide input on possible responses.
RESULT: Fail
MOVER: Vice Mayor Sakakihara
SECONDER:Councilmember Nishihira
AYES: Councilmembers Nishihira and Vice Mayor Sakakihara NOES: Councilmembers Patiño, Wang, and Mayor Singh
ABSENT: None
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Councilmember Wang reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25th alongside Mayor Singh and Councilmember Nishihira. He also visited the Union City Tennis Club, where members expressed appreciation for the city's recent tennis court upgrades. Additionally, he joined city staff for a Lunar New Year luncheon, recognizing it as the first time he had joined the city staff to formally celebrated the occasion. He also announced upcoming events, including a Lunar New Year celebration at Kennedy Park on February 2nd, a Chinese cultural performance at James Logan High School on February 2nd at 3:00 PM, and the 2025 USA International Kungfu Championships in Union City on February 16th. He advised that these events may lead to increased traffic in the area.
Councilmember Nishihira reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony on January 25th. That evening, he attended the New Haven Schools Foundation Diamonds in Education event, where he connected with city staff and community members while supporting fundraising efforts for local students. He also announced that grant season is beginning for the New Haven Schools Foundation.
Mayor Singh reported attending the Mariner Park ribbon-cutting ceremony and the Chinese New Year celebration at Tropics Mobile Park on Sunday.
13. CLOSED SESSION
There were none.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Singh adjourned the meeting in Onofre Gacoscos’ honor at 9:56 PM.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Union City.
/s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
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Agenda Item
DATE: 2/11/2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITYCOUNCIL
FROM: JOAN MALLOY, CITYMANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING $3,000,000 FROM THE REGIONAL MEASURE 3 DUMBARTON
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM OF THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE UNION CITY BART AT-GRADE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 14-14, INCREASING THE REVENUE PROJECTIONS IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY $3,000,000, AND APPROPRIATING THE $3,000,000 TO PROJECT NO. 14-14
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $3,000,000 from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Union City BARTAt-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, increasing the revenue projections in the Capital Projects Fund by $3,000,000, and appropriating the $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item is in alignment with the following:
Goal C, Strategy 2: Economic, Community Development, and Public Safety – Facilitate the build out of the greater Station District Area through the construction of the Quarry Lakes Parkway, completion of the pedestrian rail crossing, and implementing the recommendations of the SouthernAlameda County Regional Rail Integration Study to make the Station District a passenger rail hub served byACE.
Goal D, Strategy 2: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure – Implement the City’s capital improvement plan.
BACKGROUND
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a regional planning agency, has been designated as the federal Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state Regional Transportation Agency (“RTPA”) for the San Francisco Bay Area. At designated times, MTC receives available regional, state and federal funds as an MPO and RTPA, and, in turn, provides these funds to local agencies for planning and programming transportation, transit, land use or other projects relevant to MTC or its statutory purposes (the “Project” or “Projects”).
To solve the Bay Area’s growing traffic congestion problems, voters in 2018 approved Regional Measure 3 (RM 3) to finance $4.45 billion for highway and transit improvements through an increase of tolls of $1.00 on the region’s seven (7) state-owned toll bridges in the Bay Area. The previous toll measures approved by voters in the nine BayArea counties included Regional Measure 1 (RM 1) in 1988 and Regional Measure 2 (RM 2) in 2004.
The Dumbarton Express, which provides regional bus transit service for the residents of Alameda County to the jobs in San Mateo County, has received operating and capital improvement funds through these past toll measure programs. However, there has not been significant funding from these past toll measures for local projects to improve the east-west commute along the Dumbarton Corridor or Decoto Road, a High Injury Network (HIN) in SouthernAlameda County.
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The Regional Measure 3 Expenditure Plan ( Amended_RM3_Expenditure_Plan_2024_01.pdf ) has identified a list of corridor improvements under Corridor-Specific Capital Projects. Under the South (San Mateo-Hayward, Dumbarton) list of projects, $130 million has been programmed for the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements. The project sponsors are the Bay Area Toll Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, San Mateo County Transit District and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
The statute description for the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements states:
Funding planning, environmental review, design and construction of capital improvements in the Dumbarton Bridge and rail corridors in the Counties of Alameda and San Mateo to relieve congestion, increase person throughput, and offer reliable travel times. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the projects recommended in the Dumbarton Corridor Transportation Study and improvements to facilitate rail and transit connectivity among the Altamont Commuter Express, Capitol Corridor and Bay Area Rapid Transit, including rail connection at the Shinn Station.
MTC’s Southern Alameda County Integrated Rail Study (SoCo Rail), Phase 2, ( SoCo_Rail_Final_Phase_2_Report_07-20-2023.pdf ) completed in 2023, recommended a passenger rail connection (referred to as the Shinn Station Option) at the Union City Intermodal Station, which currently serves BART, AC Transit, Dumbarton Express, Union City Transit, and potential future ACE service. Associated with the Intermodal Station, the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project and the BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project clearly meet the statute language for the RM 3, Dumbarton Corridor Improvements program funds. Also, these projects are identified in Alameda CTC’s Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) and MTC’s Plan Bay Area (PBA) 2050 Plus.
In early 2023, the southern Alameda County cities of Fremont, Union City, and Newark, as well as AC Transit and Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC), began identifying potential capital improvement projects along or parallel to the Dumbarton-Decoto Road corridor that were ready for construction within the next five years. Through this effort, on June 24, 2024, at the MTC Commission Meeting, the Commission unanimously approved the programming $130 million to projects in Alameda and San Mateo County with $72 million for specific projects in Fremont, Union City, and Newark, including the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project.
DISCUSSION
On September 10, 2024, City Council adopted Resolution No. 6360-24 authorizing the City Manager to submit an Allocation Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program, in the amount of $3,000,000, and accepting Alameda County Transportation Commission’s designation of the City of Union City as Implementing Agency for the Union City BART East Entrance and At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14.
In November 2024, MTC approved the allocation request in the amount of $3,000,000 in Fiscal Year 24-25 RM3 grant funds as designated in MTC Resolution No. 4660, Revised, for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14 (see Exhibits A and B).
With these actions, the City has proceeded with the preparation of the construction documents for the BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14. The Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) package is being finalized and is scheduled for advertisement in late February 2025, with bid opening by late March 2025, and the award of construction contract by late April 2025. The City plans to use the $3,000,000 for the construction phase.
Staff is now requesting that the City Council accept the $3,000,000 from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, increase the revenue projections in the Capital Projects Fund by $3,000,000, and appropriating the $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14.
FISCAL IMPACT
Union City will receive $3,000,000 from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program grant funds for the Construction Phase of the BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14. City Council action is necessary to increase the revenue projections in Account Number 4100-00-00-000-0000-091414-44502 (Capital Projects Fund – At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to E. Plaza – Misc. County/Local Grants) by $3,000,000 and to appropriate the $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14, Account Number 4100-35-30-310-3150- 091414-54111 (Capital Projects Fund – PW – At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to E. Plaza – Contractual Services).
There is no impact to the General Fund.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $3,000,000 from the Regional Measure 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for the Union City BARTAt-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, increasing the revenue projections in the Capital Projects Fund by $3,000,000, and appropriating the $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14.
Prepared by:
Farooq Azim, City Engineer
Submitted by:
MarilouAyupan, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Resolution Resolution
ExhibitA - MTCAward Letter Exhibit
Exhibit B- MTCResolution No. 4660 Exhibit
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNION CITY ACCEPTING $3,000,000 FROM THE
REGIONAL MEASURE 3 DUMBARTON CORRIDOR
IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM OF THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE UNION CITY
BART AT-GRADE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING PROJECT,
CITY PROJECT NO. 14-14, INCREASING THE REVENUE
PROJECTIONS IN THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND BY
$3,000,000 AND APPROPRIATING THE $3,000,000 TO
PROJECT NO. 14-14
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), a regional planning agency, has been designated as the federal Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state Regional Transportation Agency (“RTPA”) for the San Francisco Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, at designated times, MTC receives available regional, state, and federal funds as an MPO and RTPA and provides these funds to local agencies for planning and programming transportation, transit, land use, or other projects relevant to MTC or its statutory purposes (the “Project” or “Projects”); and WHEREAS, SB 595 (Chapter 650, Statutes 2017), commonly referred to as Regional Measure 3 (RM 3), identified projects eligible for funding under the Regional Measure 3 Expenditure Plan. Voters in 2018 approved the Regional Measure 3 Expenditure Plan (RM 3) to finance $4.45 billion for highways and transit improvements through an increase of tolls of $1.00 on the region’s seven (7) state-owned toll bridges, including the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, the Dumbarton Bridge, the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, the Benicia-Martinez Bridge, the Carquinez Bridge and the Antioch Bridge; and
WHEREAS, MTC is responsible for funding projects eligible for RM 3 funds, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 30914.7(a) and (c); and WHEREAS, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is the sponsor of the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program project in the RM 3 Expenditure Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program - Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, was eligible for consideration in the RM 3 Expenditure Plan, as identified in California Streets and Highways Code Section 30914.7(a); and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6360-24, authorizing the City Manager to submit to MTC an allocation request for RM 3 funds for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, accepting Alameda CTC’s designation as implementing agency for the project, and accepting Alameda CTC’s delegation of responsibility for certifying the project and allocation request(s) to comply with the requirements of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s RM 3 Policies and Procedures; and
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Resolution No. 2025-XXX
Accept $3M MTC RM3 Grant for BART Ped Crossing
WHEREAS, in December 2024, MTC notified the City of its approved allocation request in the amount of $3,000,000 in Fiscal Year 24-25 RM3 grant funds (Exhibit A) as designated in MTC Resolution No. 4660, Revised (Exhibit B), for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14; and WHEREAS, the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) package for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14, is currently being finalized and is scheduled for advertisement in late February 2025, with bid opening by late March 2025, and the award of a construction contract by late April 2025; and WHEREAS, Union City will receive $3,000,000 from the RM 3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program grant funds for the Construction Phase of the BART Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14; and
WHEREAS, City Council action is necessary to increase the revenue projections in Account Number 4100-00-00-000-0000-091414-44502 (Capital Projects Fund – AtGrade Pedestrian Crossing to E. Plaza – Misc. County/Local Grants) by $3,000,000 and to appropriate the $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14, Account Number 4100-35-30-310- 3150-091414-54111 (Capital Projects Fund – PW – At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to E.
Plaza – Contractual Services).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby accepts $3,000,000 from the RM3 Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Program for the Union City BART At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing Project, City Project No. 14-14; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby increases the revenue projections in Account Number 4100-00-00-000-0000-091414- 44502 (Capital Projects Fund – At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to E. Plaza - Misc.
County/Local Grants) by $3,000,000 and hereby appropriates $3,000,000 to Project No. 14-14, Account Number 4100-35-30-310-3150-091414-54111 (Capital Projects Fund – PW – At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing to E. Plaza – Contractual Services).
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Resolution No. 2025-XXX
Accept $3M MTC RM3 Grant for BART Ped Crossing
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A – MTC Award Letter
2. Exhibit B – MTC Resolution No. 4660
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Marilou Ayupan
City of Union City
34009 Alvarado Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
RE: Allocation of Regional Measure 3 (RM 3) Funds in FY 2024-25 Dear Ms. Ayupan:
On November 24, 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) approved MTC Resolution No. 4660 of November 24, 2024, which allocated Regional Measure 3 (RM 3) Revenue Funds to City of Union City. Funds totaling $3,000,000 were allocated to cover expenses incurred for activities specified in the Allocation Instruction(s). Eligible capital costs must be incurred before June 30, 2026. Funds not drawn by July 31, 2026, revert to the fund.
The Regional Measure 3 (RM 3) Capital Program is operated on a reimbursement basis. A monthly invoice is due from your agency within thirty days after the end of each month for actual expenditures incurred. Per MTC’s RM 3 Policies and Procedures, reimbursement is contingent upon compliance with MTC’s semi-annual progress report submittal requirements. Invoices covering expenditures in the final month of the fiscal year (June 1 through June 30) must be submitted to MTC within 30 days of the end of the fiscal year (no later than July 31). Invoices are to be addressed to the following:
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
375 Beale Street, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attn: Accounts Payable – RM 3
(or email at: [email protected])
Enclosed is a copy of MTC Resolution No. 4660 of November 24, 2024, describing the projects, terms and conditions for the allocation. Reimbursements will be made in accordance with the reimbursement schedule approved in Attachment A of the Allocation Resolution. MTC will conduct an annual audit of these costs through an independent audit firm.
If you have any questions, please contact Craig Bosman at (415) 778-6770 or email [email protected] for programming questions, or Alita Reinecker at (415) 778-6753 or email [email protected] for financial questions.
Very truly yours,
Tarek Radwan
Assistant Director, Operational Accounting
AC/th
cc: C.Bosman
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Referred by: PAC
Revised: 11/20/2024-C
ABSTRACT
Resolution No. 4660, Revised
This resolution approves the allocation of Regional Measure 3 funds for Dumbarton Corridor Improvements project (RM3 Project #17), sponsored by the Bay Area Toll Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, the San Mateo County Transit District, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
This Resolution includes the following attachments:
Attachment A – Allocation Summary and Conditions of Allocation Attachment B – Project and Subproject Details
Attachment C – Project Funding Plan and Schedule
Attachment D – RM3 Deliverable Segment/Product Cash Flow Plan This resolution allocates $3 million in RM3 funds to the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans) for the Project Approval & Environmental Document stage (PA&ED) phase of the San Mateo Dumbarton Busway project (RM3 Project #17.1).
This resolution was revised on November 20, 2024 to allocate $3 million in RM3 funds to the City of Union City for the construction phase of the Union City BART At-grade Pedestrian Crossing Project (RM3 Project #17.2) and to allocate $1.028 million to the City of Fremont for the design phase of the Quarry Lakes Trail Project Phase A Segment (RM3 Project # 17.3).
Further discussion of these actions are contained in the Programming and Allocations Summary Sheets dated July 10, 2024 and November 13, 2024.
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RE: Approval of Allocation of Regional Measure 3 Funds for Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Project.
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 4660
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay Area pursuant to Government Code Section 66500 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, Streets and Highways Code Sections 30950 et seq. created the Bay Area Toll Authority (“BATA”) which is a public instrumentality governed by the same board as that governing MTC; and
WHEREAS, on June 5, 2018, a special election was held in the City and County of San Francisco, and the Counties of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma (individually, each a “County” and, collectively, the “Counties”) to approve a toll increase of three dollars ($3.00) phased in over time, including a one dollar ($1.00) toll increase on January 1, 2019, a one dollar ($1.00) toll increase on January 1, 2022, and a one dollar ($1.00) toll increase on January 1, 2025, for vehicles traveling on the state-owned bridges located in the San Francisco Bay Area (“Regional Measure 3”); and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2018, BATA adopted Resolution No. 126 accepting certified statements from the Registrar of Voters of the City and County of San Francisco and each of the Counties and observing that a majority of all voters voting on Regional Measure 3 (“RM3”) at such special election voted affirmatively for RM3; and WHEREAS, RM3 establishes the RM3 Expenditure Plan and identifies specific capital projects and programs and operating programs eligible to receive RM3 funding as identified in Sections 30914.7(a) and (c) of the California Streets and Highways Code; and WHEREAS, BATA shall fund the projects of the RM3 Expenditure Plan by bonding or transfers to MTC; and
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ABSTRACT
MTC Resolution No. 4660
WHEREAS, MTC adopted RM3 Policies and Procedures for the implementation of the RM3 Expenditure Plan, specifying the allocation criteria and project compliance requirements for RM3 funding (MTC Resolution No. 4404); and
WHEREAS, the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Project is identified as capital project number 17 under the RM3 expenditure plan and is eligible to receive RM3 funding as identified in Streets and Highways Code Sections 30914.7(a); and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission has programmed the list of projects, sponsors, and implementing agencies eligible to seek allocation under this category through MTC Resolution Number 4411, Revised; and
WHEREAS, the Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC), the San Mateo County Transit District, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority are the project sponsors for the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor and/or designated implementing agency has submitted a request for the allocation of RM3 funds under the Dumbarton Corridor Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the Project Sponsor or designated implementing agency has submitted an initial Project Report (IPR), as required pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 30914.7(d); and
WHEREAS, Attachment A to this resolution, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, lists the project and phase for which the Project Sponsor and/or designated implementing agency is requesting RM3 funding and the amount recommended for allocation by MTC staff; and
WHEREAS, Attachment B to this resolution, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, lists the required project specific conditions which must be met prior to execution of the allocation and any reimbursement of RM3 funds; and Docusign Envelope ID: 061EBB3A-80A9-4F61-AB1D-0CC0F8311A72 City Council/RSA Agenda 34 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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WHEREAS, Attachment C to this resolution, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, includes MTC staff’s review of the Project Sponsor or designated implementing agency’s IPR for this project; and
WHEREAS, Attachment D attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, lists the cash flow of RM3 funds and complementary funding for the deliverable RM3 project segment or product; and
WHEREAS, this allocation is conditioned on satisfaction of the requirement that appropriate determinations under CEQA/NEPA have been made by the lead agency for compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and with the State Environmental Impact Report Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.) prior to disbursement of RM3 funds for the projects and purposes listed and recorded in Attachment A; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that MTC approves MTC staff’s review of the Project Sponsor or designated implementing agency’s IPR for this project as set forth in Attachment C; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that MTC approves the allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds in accordance with the amount, reimbursement schedule, and allocation expiration dates for the phases and activities as set forth in Attachment A; and, be it further RESOLVED, that the allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds as set forth in Attachment A are conditioned upon Project Sponsor and/or designated implementing agency’s complying with the provisions of the RM3 Policies and Procedures as set forth at length in MTC Resolution No. 4404, Revised; and, be it further
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RESOLVED, that the allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds as set forth in Attachment A are conditioned upon the availability and expenditure of any complementary funding as set forth in Attachment D; and, be it further RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the project sponsor.
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Alfredo Pedroza, Chair
The above resolution was entered into by the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission at a
duly called and noticed meeting held in
San Francisco, California and at other remote
locations, on July 24, 2024.
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Attachment A-1
MTC Resolution No. 4660
Allocation Approval Reimbursement Expiration Allocation Instruction No. Date Phase Year Date Amount
25466001 24-Jul-24 PA/ED FY 2024-25 30-Jun-29 $ 4,100,000 Cumulative Total - Allocation 1 $ 4,100,000
Cumulative Total - Project 17.1 $ 4,100,000
Funding Information:
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Allocation Summary
Activities to be funded with Allocation #1:
Fund a feasibility study, environmental analysis and documentation, project approval documentation, and preparation of 15% concept plans.
RM3 Project Number
Project Title
Project Sponsor
17.1 San Mateo Dumbarton Busway
San Mateo County Transit District
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Attachment B-1
MTC Resolution No. 4660
The allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds for the above project are conditioned upon the following:
Conditions of Allocation #1
This allocation is contingent upon completion of the following:
1 Project Title San Mateo Dumbarton Busway
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Conditions of Allocation
RM3 Project Number 17.1
SamTrans Board of Directors approval of allocation request resolution.
Project Sponsor San Mateo County Transit District
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MTC Resolution No. 4660 Regional Measure 3 Page 3 of 5
Allocation of Funds
Detailed Project/Subproject Description
The project's vision is to construct and operate a dedicated transitway with enhanced bicycle and pedestrian connections along the five-mile inactive peninsula segment of the Dumbarton Rail Corridor. The transitway will include a solution to connect to Caltrain Redwood City Station and the Dumbarton Bridge in order to facilitate both regional and local travel by bringing fast, reliable, zero emission bus service as well as bicycle and pedestrian improvements to multiple Equity Priority Communities in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven (Menlo Park), Redwood City, and North Fair Oaks (unincorporated San Mateo County). The project is rooted in community and is responsive to post-pandemic travel patterns which show increasing demand for more localized trips, with average daily travel between Redwood City and East Palo Alto increasing by more than 30% since 2019.
17.1 San Mateo Dumbarton Busway
RM3 Legislated Funding (in $1,000s)
Other Sponsor(s)
RM3 Project Number
Project Title
Sponsor Programming and Allocation Request Action
The Samtrans Board of Directors is expected to adopt the allocation resolution at its meeting on July 10, 2024.
Lead Sponsor(s)
IPR Review (Project and Subproject Details, Funding Plan, and Schedule) Implementing Agency
San Mateo County Transit District
$130,000
Legislated Project Description
(17) Fund planning, environmental review, design, and construction of capital improvements within Dumbarton Bridge and rail corridor in the Counties of Alameda and San Mateo to relieve congestion, increase person throughput, and offer reliable travel times. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the projects recommended in the Dumbarton Corridor Transportation Study and improvements to facilitate rail and transit connectivity among the Altamont Corridor Express, Capitol Corridor, and Bay Area Rapid Transit District, including a rail connection at Shinn Station. The project sponsors are the Bay Area Toll Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, the San Mateo County Transit District, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Project Funding Plan Project Schedule
Phase
Committed?
(Yes/No) Start End
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
IPR Review (Project and Subproject Details, Funding Plan, and Schedule) RM3 Project Number 17.1
Project Title San Mateo Dumbarton Busway
Project Sponsor San Mateo County Transit District
Funding Source
Total Amount
($1,000s)
PA/ED RM-3 $ 4,100
$ 4,100 1-Oct-24 30-Dec-28
PSE RM-3 $ 900
1-Jan-27 30-Jun-30
Local Sales Tax $ 10,900
$ 11,800
ROW
$ - N/A N/A
$ 128,000 1-Jul-28 30-Dec-29
Capital Funding Total $ 143,900
CON
Local Sales Tax $ 42,700
Other State/Federal Funds To be Determined $ 85,300
ENV TBD
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Cash Flow Plan for RM3 Deliverable Segment(s) - Funding by planned year of expenditure Funding Source Phase Prior 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Future
committed
Total Amount
($ thousands)
RM-3 $ 400 $ 800 $ 1,250 $ 1,100 $ 550 $ 4,100
$ -
$ -
ENV Subtotal $ 400 $ 800 $ 1,250 $ 1,100 $ 550 $ 4,100
RM-3 $ 600 $ 300 $ 900
$ 10,900 $ 10,900
$ -
PSE Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ 600 $ 11,200 $ 11,800
RM-3 $ -
Local Sales Tax $ -
$ -
ROW Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Local Sales Tax $ 42,700 $ 42,700
Other Federal Funds To be Determined $ 85,300 $ 85,300
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
CON Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 128,000 $ 128,000
RM 3 Funding Subtotal $ - $ 400 $ 800 $ 1,250 $ 1,700 $ 43,550 $ 47,700 Capital Funding Total $ - $ 400 $ 800 $ 1,250 $ 1,700 $ 139,750 $ 143,900 Cash Flow Plan
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Project Sponsor San Mateo County Transit District
RM3 Project Number
Project Title
17.1 San Mateo Dumbarton Busway
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Allocation Approval Reimbursement Expiration Allocation Instruction No. Date Phase Year Date Amount
25466002 20-Nov-24 CON FY 2024-25 30-Jun-26 $ 3,000,000 Cumulative Total - Allocation 1 $ 3,000,000
Cumulative Total - Project 17.2 $ 3,000,000
Project Sponsor City of Union City
Activities to be funded with Allocation #1:
These funds will be utilized to construct the pedestrian at-grade project that completes the Union City BART Station improvements by constructing the new east entrance and making the station a two-sided station with a direct connection to the 100-acre TOD Station District Area, 11th Street and the future Intercity Rail Station along with other required UP railroad improvements.
Funding Information:
Project Title Union City BART At-grade Pedestrian Crossing Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Allocation Summary
RM3 Project Number 17.2
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Attachment B-2
MTC Resolution No. 4660
The allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds for the above project are conditioned upon the following:
Conditions of Allocation #1
This allocation is contingent upon completion of the following:
1 Project Sponsor City of Union City
None
Project Title Union City BART At-grade Pedestrian Crossing Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Conditions of Allocation
RM3 Project Number 17.2
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Legislated Project Description RM3 Legislated Funding (in $1,000s) Fund planning, environmental review, design, and construction of capital improvements within Dumbarton Bridge and rail corridor in the Counties of Alameda and San Mateo to relieve congestion, increase person throughput, and offer reliable travel times. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the projects recommended in the Dumbarton Corridor Transportation Study and improvements to facilitate rail and transit connectivity among the Altamont Corridor Express, Capitol Corridor, and Bay Area Rapid Transit District, including a rail connection at Shinn Station. The project sponsors are the Bay Area Toll Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, the San Mateo County Transit District, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
$130,000
Sponsor Programming and Allocation Request Action
ACTC Board of Directors adopted the allocation resolution at its meeting on October 24, 2024. Union City City Council adopted the allocation resolution at its meeting on September 10, 2024.
Detailed Project/Subproject Description
This project completes the Union City BART Station improvements by constructing the new east entrance and making the station a two-sided station with a direct connection to the 100-acre TOD Station District Area, 11th Street and the future Intercity Rail Station. This new passageway made available through the east side of the BART station and across the Union Pacific (UP) tracks will reduce the walking trip distance from a ½ mile to 150 feet, making it much more convenient and attractive to access the BART station with active transportation modes. Based on UP’s New Public Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing Permit, the project is also required to include improvements at two (2) other at-grade crossing locations along the Oakland Subdivision, including pedestrian sidewalk, safety gates and railroad signal pre-emption improvements at the existing Decoto Road At-Grade Crossing and the full closure of existing “I” Street At-Grade Crossing (see project graphic in Section I.f.). This Pedestrian At-Grade Crossing is the critical link connecting the Union City BART Station to the future intercity rail station (East Bay Hub) located on Oakland Subdivision railroad on the east side and adjacent to the BART station.
Lead Sponsor(s) Other Sponsor(s) Implementing Agency
Alameda County Transportation Commission Union City
Project Title Union City BART At-grade Pedestrian Crossing Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
IPR Review (Project and Subproject Details, Funding Plan, and Schedule) RM3 Project Number 17.2
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Project Funding Plan Project Schedule
Phase
Committed?
(Yes/No) Start End
30-Mar-26
SR2B $ 3,000
Other Local $ 1,372
$ 7,372 1-Feb-25
CON RM-3 $ 3,000
Capital Funding Total $ 8,442
ROW RM-3
1-Jul-15
PSE RM-3
1-Jul-15
$ 400 30-Sep-24
Other Local $ 162
Alameda CTC VRF $ 238
30-Sep-24
Other Local $ 660
$ 660
ENV RM-3
6-Dec-05
Other Local $ 10
$ 10
PA/ED
$ - 6-Dec-05
Project Title Union City BART At-grade Pedestrian Crossing Project Sponsor City of Union City
Funding Source
Total Amount
($1,000s)
RM3 Project Number 17.2
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Cash Flow Plan for RM3 Deliverable Segment(s) - Funding by planned year of expenditure Funding Source Phase Prior 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Future
committed
Total Amount
($ thousands)
RM-3 $ -
Other Local $ 10 $ 10
$ -
ENV Subtotal $ 10 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 10
RM-3 $ -
Other Local $ 640 $ 20 $ 660
$ -
PSE Subtotal $ 640 $ 20 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 660
RM 3 $ -
Other Local $ 132 $ 30 $ 162
Alameda CTC VRF $ 238 $ 238
ROW Subtotal $ 370 $ 30 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400
RM-3 $ 600 $ 2,400 $ 3,000
SR2B $ 600 $ 2,400 $ 3,000
Other Local $ 270 $ 1,102 $ 1,372
$ -
$ -
$ -
CON Subtotal $ - $ 1,470 $ 5,902 $ - $ - $ - $ 7,372
RM 3 Funding Subtotal $ - $ 600 $ 2,400 $ - $ - $ - $ 3,000 Capital Funding Total $ 1,020 $ 1,520 $ 5,902 $ - $ - $ - $ 8,442 Project Sponsor City of Union City
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Cash Flow Plan
RM3 Project Number 17.2
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
Allocation Approval Reimbursement Expiration Allocation Instruction No. Date Phase Year Date Amount
25466003 20-Nov-24 PSE FY 2024-25 30-Jun-26 $ 1,028,000 Cumulative Total - Allocation 1 $ 1,028,000
Cumulative Total - Project 17.3 $ 1,028,000
Project Title Fremont Quarry Lakes Trail Project
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Allocation Summary
RM3 Project Number 17.3
Project Sponsor City of Fremont
Activities to be funded with Allocation #1:
PS&E phase of work for the Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail (Phase A Segment) project.
Funding Information:
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MTC Resolution No. 4660
The allocation and reimbursement of RM3 funds for the above project are conditioned upon the following:
Conditions of Allocation #1
This allocation is contingent upon completion of the following:
1 Project Title Fremont Quarry Lakes Trail Project
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Conditions of Allocation
RM3 Project Number 17.3
Project Sponsor City of Fremont
None
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Project Title Fremont Quarry Lakes Trail Project
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
IPR Review (Project and Subproject Details, Funding Plan, and Schedule) RM3 Project Number 17.3
Lead Sponsor(s) Other Sponsor(s) Implementing Agency
Alameda County Transportation Commission Fremont
Legislated Project Description RM3 Legislated Funding (in $1,000s) Fund planning, environmental review, design, and construction of capital improvements within Dumbarton Bridge and rail corridor in the Counties of Alameda and San Mateo to relieve congestion, increase person throughput, and offer reliable travel times. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the projects recommended in the Dumbarton Corridor Transportation Study and improvements to facilitate rail and transit connectivity among the Altamont Corridor Express, Capitol Corridor, and Bay Area Rapid Transit District, including a rail connection at Shinn Station. The project sponsors are the Bay Area Toll Authority, Alameda County Transportation Commission, the San Mateo County Transit District, and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority.
$130,000
Sponsor Programming and Allocation Request Action
ACTC Board of Directors adopted the allocation resolution at its meeting on October 24, 2024. Fremont City Council adopted the allocation resolution at its meeting on October 1, 2024.
Detailed Project/Subproject Description
The Dumbarton Bridge to Quarry Lakes Trail Project will provide an east-west regional trail connection between San Mateo/Santa Clara Counties and Alameda County. The trail will provide access to Priority Development Areas, transit centers, regional open spaces, and urbanized neighborhoods and form a significant link in the regional trail network across the San Francisco Bay. The total trail corridor is 8 miles in length and will be implemented in multiple phases. The Phase A Segment project is entirely within the public right of way of Caltrans (along Quarry Road) and the City of Fremont (other various roadways) and includes the construction of Class I multi-purpose path from the existing SR 84 toll plaza to Paseo Padre Parkway (along Quarry Road), extension of Class I path on along Paseo Padre Parkway to Kaiser Drive, Class IV bikeway along Kaiser Drive, separated path facility along Ardenwood Boulevard (between Kaiser Drive and Ardenwood Terrace), and protected intersections at key signalized intersections. A total of $10.8 million is programmed for this project under the BATA portion of this Dumbarton Corridor Improvement Project (MTC Resolution No. 4411). The project is expected to be exempt under CEQA and start in early 2025
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Project Funding Plan Project Schedule
Phase
Committed?
(Yes/No) Start End
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
RM3 Project Number 17.3
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
IPR Review (Project and Subproject Details, Funding Plan, and Schedule) Project Title Fremont Quarry Lakes Trail Project
Project Sponsor City of Fremont
Funding Source
Total Amount
($1,000s)
PA/ED
$ - 3-Mar-20 6-May-24
ENV Alameda CTC (Measure BB) $ 1,515
$ 1,515 3-Mar-20 6-May-24
30-May-26
Alameda CTC (Measure BB) $ 485
RM3 - Bay Trail (Other Segments) $ 2,048
$ 3,561
Winter 2025
RM3 - Bay Trail (Other Segments) $ 100
ROW RM-3 Dumbarton Corridor (Phase A Segment) $ 50
Fall 2025
PSE RM-3 Dumbarton Corridor (Phase A Segment) $ 1,028
1-Jan-25
$ 150
CON RM-3 Dumbarton Corridor (Phase A Segment) $ 9,722
Capital Funding Total $ 32,800
Fall 2028
RM3 - Bay Trail (Other Segments) $ 10,000
TBD (Phase B Segment) $ 7,852
$ 27,574 Summer 2026
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Cash Flow Plan for RM3 Deliverable Segment (Phase A Segment) - Funding by planned year of expenditure Funding Source Phase Prior 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 Future
committed
Total Amount
($ thousands)
Measure BB $ -
$ -
$ -
ENV Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
RM-3 PSE $ 500 $ 528 $ 1,028
$ -
$ -
PSE Subtotal $ - $ 500 $ 528 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,028
RM 3 ROW $ 50 $ 50
$ -
$ -
ROW Subtotal $ - $ - $ 50 $ - $ - $ - $ 50
RM-3 CON $ 4,500 $ 5,222 $ 9,722
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
CON Subtotal $ - $ - $ - $ 4,500 $ 5,222 $ - $ 9,722
RM 3 Funding Subtotal $ - $ - $ 578 $ 4,500 $ 5,222 $ - $ 10,300 Capital Funding Total $ - $ 500 $ 578 $ 4,500 $ 5,222 $ - $ 10,800 Project Sponsor City of Fremont
Regional Measure 3
Allocation of Funds
Cash Flow Plan
RM3 Project Number 17.3
Project Title Fremont Quarry Lakes Trail Project
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Agenda Item
DATE: 2/11/2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITYCOUNCIL
FROM: JOAN MALLOY, CITYMANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $801,191, FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF PHASES (SEGMENTS) 1 AND 2 FOR THE QUARRY LAKES PARKWAY (EAST WEST CONNECTOR) PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 18-04, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $5,001,191
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $801,191, for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, for a total contract amount of $5,001,191.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item is in alignment with the following:
Goal C, Strategy 2: Economic, Community Development, and Public Safety - Facilitate the build out of the greater Station District Area through the construction of the Quarry Lakes Parkway, completion of the pedestrian rail crossing, and implementing the recommendations of the SouthernAlameda County Regional Rail Integration Study to make the Station District a passenger rail hub served byACE.
BACKGROUND
The Quarry Lakes Parkway project was previously known as the East West Connector roadway, which traversed Fremont and Union City from Mission Boulevard to Interstate 880 (I-880) and was sponsored by the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC). On March 22, 2018, the Alameda CTC approved the request from the City of Union City to be the project sponsor of the former East West Connector Project and identified the following tasks for the City to complete:
1. Complete the final design of the current 2011 roadway design plans
2. Prepare a traffic study update
3. Determine if an update, amendment or addendum is required for the approved 2009 East West Connector EIR
4. Coordinate with transit agencies (BART, Alameda County Transit (AC Transit), Dumbarton Express & Union City Transit), adjacent cities, and pedestrian and bicycle advocacy groups to ensure the design meets the needs of those interests in terms of connectivity, safety and related concerns
5. Execute project (design review) agreements with BART and Union Pacific for the grade separations at BART, Oakland Subdivision and Niles Subdivision
6. Update the overall project cost estimate
7. Report back to the Commission upon completion of this work Union City became the Project Sponsor, responsible for the design, right-of-way certification and construction of the project. To manage the City Council/RSA Agenda 52 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
project more easily, it was also broken into segments, or phases. Phases 1-4 are in Union City and extend from Mission Boulevard to Old Alameda Creek. Phase 5 extends from Old Alameda Creek to Paseo Padre Parkway, crossing both Union City and Fremont. The portion of the project known as Decoto Complete Streets is solely within Fremont and is managed by Fremont. Union City and Fremont are now working together to implement each portion of the project that is in their respective cities.
As the first step in meeting the tasks outlined by Alameda CTC, in August 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5374-18, which authorized the City Manager to execute the East West Connector Project Funding Agreement (PFA) No. A18-0046, in the amount of $2.5 million, withAlameda CTC. The $2.5 million would be used to update the cost estimate and complete the other tasks.
Once Union City assumed the project, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5444-19, which authorized renaming the I-880 to Mission Boulevard/East West Connector Project to the Quarry Lakes Parkway (QLP) Project. This was done to reflect the roadways updated purpose as a local, multimodal corridor.
Union City had continued to work on the tasks requested by Alameda CTC at the previously mentioned March 2018 Alameda CTC meeting, and on November 19, 2020, City staff, in partnership with Alameda CTC staff, presented a detailed progress report to Alameda CTC. Staff conveyed how each of the tasks had been completed, except for finalizing the East West Connector plans. The outdated 2011 East West Connector plans that the City needed to complete did not meet current design standards for bicyclists and pedestrians, nor did the plans meet the most recent design and engineering criteria for roadway design, seismic structures, railroad design and other project elements. Extensive redesign and engineering analysis would be needed to bring the plans up to date.
As a result of the presentation in November 2020, and based onAlameda CTC staff recommendations, Alameda CTC adopted Resolution No. 20-013 to allow the East West Connector/Quarry Lakes Parkway Project to move forward with the following funding parameters:
1. Commit the remaining balance of 1986 Measure B funding for the East West Connector (I-880 to Mission Blvd) Project to the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project ($69.0 million) sponsored by Union City and acknowledging that the commitment fulfills the 1986 Measure B funds from the 1986 Transportation Expenditure Plan
2. Allocate $4.2 million of 1986 Measure B funds to complete the Final Design of Phase 1 (7 th Street Connection) and Phase 2 (Gateway
Connection)
3. Allocate $17.8 million of 1986 Measure B funds to complete the Final Design of Phase 3 (11 th Street Connection) and Phase 4 (Grade
Separations & Alvarado-Niles Connection) with the condition that full funding for all phases of the segment will be identified in the funding agreement
4. Authorize the Executive Director to execute appropriate funding agreements with Union City for the design of Phases 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project up to the amount allocated in the design phases for each segment With this input from Alameda CTC, the City has continued to move the project ahead. On October 12, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5841-21, accepting the $4.2 million grant from Alameda CTC’s PFA No. A22-0053 and authorizing the use of those funds for Final Design Services of Phases 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04 (this is the second Project Funding Agreement. The first Project Funding Agreement awarded $2.5 million for the 2018 East West Connector, as described above).
On January 11, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5878-22, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement, C5833, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. (Mark Thomas) for the Preliminary Engineering (30% Final Design) of Phases 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $1,200,000, funded from the $4.2 million Alameda CTC grant.
The Preliminary Design effort was focused on the conditions of Alameda CTC Resolution No. 20-013, including: 1) redesigning the Quarry Lakes Parkway to meet NACTO and Caltrans Complete Streets Policies; 2) employing design features for future transit; 3) holding quarterly public meetings to update the bicycle, pedestrian and transit advocates through the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and the City Council meetings for public input and comments; and, 4)convening meetings with the City of Fremont and AC Transit for the potential design of a transit priority lane along Decoto Road, between Dumbarton Bridge and Mission Boulevard.
Union City has led the effort to develop a full funding plan for implementation of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, and submitted all funding documentation to Alameda CTC staff for their records. This includes all City Council approval actions for: 1) Measure 2014 TEP 21, Dumbarton Corridor Funds of $40 million; 2) TEP 22, Intermodal Station funds of $72.0 million; and, 3) the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval action for the LATIP funds of $41.8 million, as noted above.
Since the City has assumed the project, the storm drain system has been reevaluated to reduce costs, improve creek restoration, and conserve land; however, the Line M bypass is still required. To prepare an updated cost estimate for Phases 1-4 as requested by Alameda CTC, and to secure project permits from the regulatory agencies for wetland mitigation, stream alteration permits and storm water treatment, additional engineering and design is required for Phases 3 and 4. Additionally, the portions of the Line M bypass, the outfall structure into the Old Alameda Creek, and the entire roadway storm water treatment basin must be constructed in Phase 2, one of the first phases of the QLP project.
Therefore, design of Phases 3 and 4 were needed to be understood to ensure that:
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Updated project cost estimates can be prepared and would incorporate updated seismic standards The City has adequate information to proceed with permit applications to the regulatory agencies for the entire QLP project Portions of the Line M bypass, outfall structure, and stormwater systems can be constructed as part of Phase 2 On November 22, 2022, City Council adopted Resolution No. 6045-22, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement, C5833b, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $3,000,000, for a total contract amount of $4,200,000, from the 2022 Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 grant.
At the same meeting, City Council adopted Resolution No. 6046-22, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement, C5933, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for the Preliminary Engineering (30% Final Design) of Phases (Segments) 3 and 4 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $2,087,600, from the balance of the 2018 Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A18-0046, and appropriating $208,760 from the unused balance of SB-1 Funds.
DISCUSSION
On December 21, 2022, Mark Thomas completed the Preliminary Design (35% Plans) of the combined Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1 and 2, including Preliminary Engineering Reports (Drainage, Geotechnical Design, Hazardous Materials, Stormwater Management, Pump Station Memo, and Lighting and Landscape Concept) and submitted them to outside agencies and utilities for their review and comments.
The Preliminary Design of the Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 3 and 4 (Grade Separation Underpass Structures) Plans and Cost Estimate have been updated to meet the latest structure and seismic design criteria required by Caltrans, Union Pacific and BART and in July 2023, Mark Thomas submitted the 35% Plans to the City, Union Pacific and BART for their review and comments. Since the Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual, dated July 30, 2021, Section 5, Grade Separations Projects no longer allow Underpass Structures, Mark Thomas prepared a UPRR Design Variance Request Report explaining and justifying the planned Underpass Grade Separation Structures at Oakland Subdivision (Phase 4) and the Niles Subdivision (Phase 3) and submitted it to Union Pacific Railroad for their review, receiving their conditional concurrence in September 2023.
On August 29, 2023, Union City staff, along with Mark Thomas and their subconsultants (Project Consultant Team) met with Alameda CTC staff to provide a project update for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, including the Complete Streets design, the engineering design reports updates (Drainage, Hydromodification and Mitigation), the Resources Agencies permit process, and revised cost estimates.
In February 2024, based on the updated plans for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, Union City staff and the Project Consultant Team submitted updated draft Cost Estimates to Alameda CTC for their initial review.
Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4 Cost Estimates have increased from East West Connector cost estimates because the previous project plans from 2011 were outdated and the project component costs did not include an approved stormwater management design (roadway drainage, water quality treatment, hydromodification and Line M overflow system), the proposed Line M Flood Control Channel realignment design (channel section and layout), and environmental mitigation strategies required byAlameda County Water District, Alameda County Flood Control District, San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other regulatory agencies.
In addition, the modernized Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4 design has contributed to the increase in the cost estimates because:
1. The roadway geometrics, street sections and profile have been re-designed and updated to meet Caltrans’ Complete Streets design guidelines and multimodal policies, including a separate Class I multi-use trail, buffered on-street bike lanes, protected intersections, future far-side transit stops, and enhanced street lighting for all modes. The designs and project updates have been presented at the BPAC meetings and other interested parties and bike advocates have been invited for public comment and project input
2. The underpass structures, retaining walls, and concrete slab protection over the existing aquifer have been re-designed to meet current structural and seismic design criteria along with BART and Union Pacific design requirements Alameda CTC staff prepared letters and emails to Union City staff in 2024 requesting additional information and details on the revised cost estimates with discussion on usable segments and allowable costs of various scope elements. The Project Consultant Team and City staff have provided the requested information through letters, emails and meetings.
In September 2024, the Project Consultant Team completed the 65% Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 2 (Gateway Connection) and submitted it to Alameda CTC for review. In addition, the Consultant repackaged the 35% PS&E of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1 (7
th Street Connection) and submitted the package to Alameda CTC for review. This submittal also included a revised Cost Estimate for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4.
On October 24, 2024, a meeting was held with Alameda CTC and Union City staff to discuss the design status and the complexity of Quarry City Council/RSA Agenda 54 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, along with a summary of the key design components. Components include the completed 35% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1 (7
th Street Connection), the 65% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 2 (Gateway Connection), and the Preliminary Engineering (30% Design) of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 3 (11 th Street Connection) and Phase 4 (Alvarado-Niles Connection).
The status of the current project funding agreements was discussed including the remaining grant funds and milestone schedules and that Alameda CTC is committed to supporting project delivery of usable segments and reiterated the need for a complete 65% design and matching cost estimates to enable their staff to complete the required due diligence related to review of the project scope elements, cost estimates, and reasonableness of the funding plan.
On December 5, 2024, the Alameda CTC Commission approved Amendment No. 2 to the Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 for Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, increasing the grant funding by $801,191 to complete QLP Phase 1 65% PS&E and extending the expiration date to December 31, 2026, for a total PFA amount of $5,001,191 (see Exhibit A). The increase of $801,191 to Alameda CTC Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) PFA No. A22-0053 is from the remaining balance of 2018 Alameda CTC East West Connector PFA No. A18-0046, which expired on June 30, 2024.
The design of 65% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1 (7 th Street Connection), was delayed because of required coordination and approval byAlameda County Flood Control of the section and layout of the Line M Flood Control Channel realignment, and to better understand the impacts to the Corp Yard site. The updated 65% Plans with the matching cost estimate will be completed by the Consultant Team and submitted by June 2025 to Alameda CTC to enable their staff to complete the required due diligence related to review of the project scope elements, cost estimates, and reasonableness of the funding plan. Alameda CTC anticipates reporting back to the Commission in September 2025 for approval of a future amendment with additional design budget to complete Final Design (100% PS&E) for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1.
The Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., will allow the Consultant to complete the 65% Plans and Engineers Estimate for Phase 1 of Quarry Lakes Parkway by refining the engineering design of the Line M Flood Control Channel realignment, the 7
th Street geometrics, and continued coordination with Alameda County Flood Control District and the resource agencies for required permits.
The Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for Final Design, in the amount $801,191, will be funded with Alameda CTC PFA No. A22-0053, Capital Project Fund (Account Number 4100-35-30-310-3150-091804-54110) for Phases 1 and 2 of Quarry Lakes Parkway, City Project No. 18-04.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., C5833b, in the amount of $801,191, for Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project, City Project No. 18-04, will be funded from Capital Projects Fund Account Number 4100-35-30-310-3150-091804-54110 (Capital Projects Fund - Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project – Professional/Consulting).
There will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $801,191, for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, for a total contract amount of $5,001,191.
Prepared by:
MarilouAyupan, Public Works Director
Submitted by:
MarilouAyupan, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Attachment 1 - ThirdAmendment Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 55 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Draft Resolution Resolution
ExhibitA -Alameda CTCAmendment No. 2 to PFAA22-0053 Exhibit City Council/RSA Agenda 56 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT (C5833)
THIS THIRD AMENDMENT (the “Third Amendment”) is effective as of this 11th day of February, 2025 by and between THE CITY OF UNION CITY, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC, ("Consultant"), collectively referred to as the "Parties."
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, on January 3, 2022, the Parties entered into a Consulting Services Agreement (C5833) (“Agreement”) wherein the Consultant will provide the City with consulting services related to Final Design of Phases 1 & 2 for Quarry Lakes Parkway, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $1,200,000; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2022, the Parties entered into a First Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement (C5833b) (“First Amendment”) to perform final design services for Quarry Lakes Parkway Phase 1 to 30% PS&E level and Phase 2 to 65% PS&E Level in the amount of $3,000,000 and a total contract amount of $4,200,000; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the Parties entered into a Second Amendment to Consulting Services Agreement (C5833c) (“Second Amendment”) to extend the term of services to June 30, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to further amend the Agreement to expand the scope of services, increase the compensation and extend the term; and
WHEREAS, the City and Consultant desire to enter into this Third Amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties hereto do mutually agree as follows:
1. The “Scope of Services”, as set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement, is hereby amended to include the services contained in Exhibit A of this Third Amendment, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
2. The “Term of Services” as set forth in the first sentence of Section 1.1, is hereby extended to December 31, 2026.
3. The first sentence of Section 2 "COMPENSATION" of the Agreement is hereby amended to reflect payment based upon a sum increase of Eight Hundred One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($801,191), as set forth in Exhibit B of this Third Amendment. The total compensation under the Agreement including this Third Amendment shall not exceed a total contract amount of Five Million One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($5,001,191).
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The first sentence of the original agreement shall now read:
City hereby agrees to pay Consultant a sum not to exceed Five Million One Thousand One Hundred Ninety-One Dollars ($5,001,191), notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement.
4. All other provisions of the Agreement, remain unchanged except as modified by this Third Amendment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and the Consultant have executed this Amendment effective as of the date hereinabove written.
THE CITY OF UNION CITY MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC.
By By
Joan Malloy Shawn O’Keefe
City Manager Principal / Vice President
Attest:
___________________________
Thai Nam N. Pham
City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
____________________________
Kristopher J. Kokotaylo
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Completion of 65% Draft PS&E as follows:
TASK 1. PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Mark Thomas team will provide project management for each task for the entire duration of the Agreement schedule. It is assumed this amendment will be completed in 6 months.
Task 1.1 (Reference Original Task 1.1.1) Supervise, Coordinate and Monitor Design Mark Thomas will supervise, coordinate and monitor design for conformance with guidelines, standards and policies as noted herein.
Task 1.2 (Reference Original Task 1.1.2) Coordination with Design Consultants The Mark Thomas team will coordinate with the other design consultants, utility providers, and affected agencies for a timely flow of information for each task activity.
Task 1.3 (Reference Original Task 1.1.3) Invoice and Progress Reports Mark Thomas will prepare and submit budgets, monthly progress and performance reports and invoices.
Task 1.4 (Reference Original Task 1.1.10) Quality Control / Quality Assurance The Mark Thomas team will implement quality control and quality assurance procedures for design activities, and perform in-house quality control reviews for each report and other task deliverables. Quality Control documentation can be submitted to the City upon request.
DELIVERABLES
• Invoice and Progress Reports (monthly)
• All deliverables will be in .pdf format unless specified otherwise TASK 2 (REFERENCE ORIGINAL TASK 4): ENGINEERING REPORTS Task 2.1 (Reference Original Task 4.2.4) Drainage Report As a part of the Mark Thomas team, HDR|WRECO will utilize the PDR Report and Hydrology Analysis performed for Line M Channel as the basis for final design to prepare a draft drainage report, which will include calculations to assess the need for any drainage modifications and any updated Line M Channel drainage design criteria. The results and design recommendations will be summarized in the Drainage Report and will include construction implementation of the drainage systems.
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DELIVERABLES
• Final Drainage Report
• All deliverables will be in .pdf format unless specified otherwise TASK 3 (REFERENCE ORIGINAL TASK 8) FINAL DESIGN
The Mark Thomas team will develop the final design for Phase 1 up to 65% Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E). After review of the 65% design for Phase 1 with the City and key stakeholders, it will be determined what project elements will be moved forward into bid documents as the available project construction budget should be established at that point. The remaining final design submittals (95%, 100% and Final) will be provided under a separate scope and budget for both Phase 1 and 2.
Task 3.1 (Reference Original Task 8.2) 65% PS&E for Phase 1 Project The Mark Thomas team will prepare 65% design based on comments received on the 35% design documents. The 65% PS&E will be prepared as a detailed, complete set of plans, technical specifications and estimate. The Mark Thomas team shall provide responses to comments and attend a comment review/ resolution meeting at the outset of the 65% PS&E task.
The following sheet count is anticipated:
Sheet
Count
Sheet Type
1 Title (Mark Thomas)
2 Typical Sections (Mark Thomas)
1 Survey Control Diagram (Mark Thomas)
4 Demolition Plan (Mark Thomas)
4 Roadway Plan and Profile (Mark Thomas)
8 Construction Details (Mark Thomas)
2 Retaining Wall Plans and Details (Mark Thomas)
4 Water Pollution Control Plans and Details (HDR|WRECO) 10 Drainage & Line M Layouts (HDR|WRECO)
7 Drainage Profiles (HDR|WRECO)
8 Drainage Details (HDR|WRECO)
6 Erosion Control (HDR|WRECO)
6 Utility Plan and Profile (CSW)
4 Utility Details (CSW)
6 Stage Construction (Mark Thomas)
10 Traffic Handling (Mark Thomas)
2 Construction Area Signs (Mark Thomas)
5 Sign Plans (Mark Thomas)
2 Sign Details (Mark Thomas)
5 Pavement Delineation (Mark Thomas)
6 Electrical Plans and Details (Bennet|Y&C)
2 Temporary Electrical Plans and Details (Bennet|Y&C)
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12 Landscape and Irrigation Plans and Details (PGA)
7 Structure Plans Box Culvert (Mark Thomas)
124 Total
Plan Preparation
One set of plans will include the entire Phase 1 area. Plans will be segregated for work within Caltrans right of way on Mission Blvd. for Caltrans’ submittal of 65% PS&E including a separate title and typical section sheets for work within Mission Blvd.
Line M Channel
Line M Channel improvement design will include the following:
a) A double box culvert under the proposed Quarry Lakes Parkway with flared end channel transition with RSP protection
b) Open channel within City’s corporation yard
c) Removal of existing bridge structure at Line M Channel connecting Chesapeake Court and Shilom Drive
d) Alameda County Flood Control access and maintenance area e) Regrading of existing Line M Channel
f) Reconnecting existing drainage pipes from Basin 2C and New Basin City Corporation Yard
Impacts from 7th Street and Line M will include the following design:
a) Reconfiguration of corporation yard parking lot fronting 7th Street, including lighting, storm and other utilities
b) Reconfiguration of corporation yard entrance from 7th Street including security lighting and gates
c) Masonry block wall along the realigned Line M Channel d) Paving corporation yard along Line M Channel and slurry seal for bus parking lot area as required, entrance conformance, frontage access and parking lot area. e) Striping layout for buses and frontage access/parking lot.
Drainage Channel Relocation Retaining Walls
It is understood that the retaining wall(s) supporting the drainage channel will be on the roadway side of the channel and may include a combination of a conventional cantilever, secant pile, and CDSM soldier pile retaining wall type. Wall types will be determined in coordination with the channel and roadway design teams.
• The drainage channel wall(s) is(are) anticipated to be approximately 760 feet in length, beginning near the 7th Street side of the box culvert headwall (approximate channel Sta 2078+56) and extending past the turn in the channel (approximate channel Sta 2071+00) as required.
• The drainage channel wall design along the corporation yard will be coordinated with ACFC&WCD. This may require the wall be designed for a 100-year water surface elevation plus 4 feet of freeboard. ACFC&WCD may require the wall be designed to FEMA requirements but this will be part of the design coordination with ACFC&WCD.
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Signal and Lighting Design
As a part of the Mark Thomas team, Bennet|Y&C will prepare 65% plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E) for electrical items including permanent street lighting along west side of Mission Blvd between QLP and Holly Leaf Lane, along QLP between Mission Blvd and 7th Street, and for the QLP/7th Street parking lot. Permanent traffic signal modification at QLP/Mission Blvd including a temporary traffic signal will be designed to Caltrans’ standard and a new signal at QLP/7th Street will be developed to 65% level.
Landscape Architecture and Urban Design
As a part of the Mark Thomas team, PGA Design will prepare the urban design, landscape architecture and irrigation elements of the project. The design will be based upon the landscape design report prepared as a part of the PDR process.
Specifications
The Mark Thomas team will prepare specifications in City standard format and provide the technical special provisions. Front end “boilerplate” and contract documentation will be provided by the City. A separate special provision for work within Caltrans’ right of way on Mission Blvd. will be prepared for submittal to Caltrans.
Estimate
The Mark Thomas team will prepare an opinion of probable construction costs broken down into unit costs as appropriate for the design and items of work. Estimate will be segregated for work within Caltrans’ right of way.
DELIVERABLES
• 35% Comment Response Matrix for Phase 1
• 65% Plans (3 full size, 5 half size and PDF) and 5 sets of ½ size segregated plans for work within Mission Blvd for Caltrans submittal.
• 65% Technical Specifications and 5 sets of segregated special provisions for work within Mission Blvd for Caltrans submittal.
• 65% Estimate and segregated cost estimate for work within Mission Blvd. • All deliverables will be in .pdf format unless specified otherwise SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE REMAINING BUDGET WITHIN THE $4.2
MILLION BUDGET
As of December 2024, a remaining budget within the current approved budget of $4.2 million is approximately $466,500. The anticipated scope of services for Phase 2 within this remaining budget, until a contract amendment is approved for final PS&E ready for bidding, are as follows:
Task 1 (Reference Original Task 1)
1.1. Continue providing project management services as required for Phase 2
1.2. Coordinate with City Developer for their needs in terms of access and utilities.
1.3. Coordinate and continue permitting process with resource agencies.
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Task 2 (Reference Original Task 5) Survey and Right of Way Engineering
2.1 (Reference Original Task 5.1) Surveying
Perform additional topographic survey as required
2.2 (Reference Original Task 5.2) Right of Way Engineering Update tentative map and submit to City for approval of the tentative map
2.3 (Reference Original Task 5.5) Utilities
Perform potholing at 20 locations in accordance with T2 Utility Engineer’s proposal dated May 7, 2024.
Task 3 (Reference Original Task 8) Final Design
3.1 (Reference Original Task 8.3) Hazardous Materials
Prepare hazardous materials report.
3.2 (Reference Original Task 8.6) 95% PS&E
a) Based on pothole data, update utility conflict map. If conflict exists, redesign as required to avoid utility relocation.
b) Coordinate with utility agencies for confirmation of the proposed design is acceptable to each agency.
c) Prepare preliminary plans for undergrounding of overhead PG&E facility on Alavarado Niles Road. Coordinate and submit to PG&E for review. Update plans as required.
d) Update joint trench facility on Quarry Lakes Parkway and Quarry Lakes Drive, incorporating the needs of 25 acre development, electric and communication facilities for pump station and existing historic building to remain. e) Review 65% comments and redline plans for updating to 95% level.
Task 4 (Reference Original Task 9) Environmental Permitting Onsite mitigation approach has been determined not to be feasible. Continue investigation of offsite mitigation approach. This task will include:
1) Identify potential locations
2) Present options to City
3) Finalize offsite mitigation approach
4) Work with the development of agreement for offsite mitigation 5) Coordinate with resource agencies for acceptance of offsite mitigation 6) Finalize offsite mitigation agreement and approval by resource agencies.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION AND STAFFING PLAN
Task
No. Task Description Task Budget
1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
1.1 Supervise, Coordinate and Monitor Design $35,899
1.2 Coordination with Design Consultants/Code/Std Compliance $80,193
1.3 Progress Reports/Invoicing $4,598
1.4 Quality Control/Quality Assurance $20,000
2 ENGINEERING REPORTS
2.1 Drainage Report Update $1,996
3 FINAL DESIGN TO 65% PS&E
3.1 65% Plans $583,515
3.2 65% Special Provisions $50,000
3.3 Submittal package to Caltrans for Mission Blvd, $15,000
3.4 Review 65% comments and prepare matrix for resolution $10,000 TOTAL 801,191
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PROPOSED STAFFING PLAN FOR PHASE 1
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Hourly Rate Schedule by Firm
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
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Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
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12/13/22
Fixed
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Rate
($)
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01/01/23-
12/31/23
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01/01/24-
12/31/24
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Rate
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01/01/25-
12/31/25
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Rate
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01/01/26-
12/31/26
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Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/27-
12/31/27
Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. Sasha Dansky* Principal-in-Charge $401.83 $421.92 $443.02 $465.17 $488.43 $512.85 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. Shawn O'Keefe* Principal-in-Charge/ Project Manager $374.12 $392.82 $412.46 $433.08 $454.73 $477.47 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. Etty Mercurio* Sr. Engineering Manager $354.38 $372.10 $390.71 $410.25 $430.76 $452.30 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. Danielle Sanchez* Deputy Project Manager $189.83 $199.32 $209.29 $219.75 $230.74 $242.28 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Engineer $159.35 $167.31 $175.68 $184.46 $193.68 $203.36 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Project Engineer $145.49 $152.76 $160.40 $168.42 $176.84 $185.68 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Design Engineer II $113.62 $119.30 $125.27 $131.53 $138.11 $145.02 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Design Engineer I $103.92 $109.12 $114.57 $120.30 $126.32 $132.64 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Manager $280.00 $294.00 $308.70 $324.14 $340.35 $357.37 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Engineer $197.00 $206.85 $217.19 $228.05 $239.45 $251.42 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Project Engineer $172.50 $181.13 $190.18 $199.69 $209.67 $220.15 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Design Engineer II $150.00 $157.50 $165.38 $173.65 $182.33 $191.45 City Council/RSA Agenda 66 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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Rate
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12/31/24
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01/01/26-
12/31/26
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Rate
($)
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01/01/27-
12/31/27
Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Technician $152.00 $159.60 $167.58 $175.96 $184.76 $194.00 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Deputy District Manager $259.39 $272.36 $285.97 $300.27 $315.28 $331.04 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD CM Division Manager $268.14 $281.55 $295.63 $310.41 $325.93 $342.23 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Operations Manager $200.80 $210.84 $221.39 $232.46 $244.08 $256.28 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD LAUD Division Manager $217.90 $228.80 $240.24 $252.25 $264.86 $278.10 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Engineering Manager $363.61 $381.79 $400.88 $420.92 $441.97 $464.07 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Survey Division Manager $304.84 $320.08 $336.08 $352.88 $370.52 $389.05 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Survey Manager $199.53 $209.50 $219.98 $230.98 $242.53 $254.66 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Surveyor $171.82 $180.41 $189.43 $198.90 $208.85 $219.29 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Surveyor $146.88 $154.22 $161.93 $170.03 $178.53 $187.46 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Lead Survey Technician $166.27 $174.59 $183.32 $192.49 $202.11 $212.22 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Survey Technician $119.16 $125.12 $131.38 $137.95 $144.85 $152.09 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD 2 Person Field Crew $310.57 $326.10 $342.41 $359.53 $377.51 $396.39 City Council/RSA Agenda 67 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
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12/31/26
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Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Coordinator $133.02 $139.67 $146.65 $153.98 $161.68 $169.76 Mark Thomas &
Company, Inc. TBD Sr. Project Assistant $105.31 $110.57 $116.10 $121.91 $128.01 $134.41 AECOM Tom Barnard Lead Structures Eng $308.08 $323.48 $339.65 $356.63 $374.46 $393.18 AECOM TBD Track Eng $203.02 $213.17 $223.83 $235.02 $246.77 $259.11 AECOM TBD Structures Eng $203.02 $213.17 $223.83 $235.02 $246.77 $259.11 AECOM Millette Litzinger Project Manager $302.39 $317.51 $333.39 $350.06 $367.56 $385.94 AECOM Alan Boone Track Lead $258.82 $271.76 $285.35 $299.62 $314.60 $330.33 AECOM TBD Project Controls Lead $241.08 $253.14 $265.79 $279.08 $293.03 $307.68 AECOM TBD Project Controls
Analyst $142.11 $149.22 $156.68 $164.51 $172.74 $181.38 AECOM TBD Administrator $126.89 $133.23 $139.89 $146.88 $154.22 $161.93 AECOM TBD Sr. Administrator $164.95 $173.20 $181.86 $190.95 $200.50 $210.53 AECOM TBD Staff Structure
Engineer $144.65 $151.88 $159.48 $167.45 $175.82 $184.61 AECOM TBD St. Structures Engineer $241.08 $253.14 $265.79 $279.08 $293.03 $307.68 AECOM TBD CADD Technician $139.57 $146.55 $153.88 $161.57 $169.65 $178.13 AECOM TBD Sr. CADD Technician $177.64 $186.52 $195.85 $205.64 $215.92 $226.72 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. Steve Castellano* Managing Consultant $180.42 $189.44 $198.91 $208.86 $219.30 $230.27 City Council/RSA Agenda 68 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
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Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
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12/13/22
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Period
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12/31/26
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Rate
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Period
01/01/27-
12/31/27
Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. James Richards Managing Consultant $213.28 $223.94 $235.14 $246.90 $259.25 $272.21 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. Matthew Schock Managing Consultant $213.14 $223.80 $234.99 $246.74 $259.08 $272.03 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Consultant III $187.63 $197.01 $206.86 $217.20 $228.06 $239.46 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Consultant II $134.02 $140.72 $147.76 $155.15 $162.91 $171.06 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Consultant I $107.21 $112.58 $118.20 $124.11 $130.32 $136.84 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Appraiser III $201.03 $211.08 $221.63 $232.71 $244.35 $256.57 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Appraiser II $174.22 $182.94 $192.08 $201.68 $211.76 $222.35 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Appraiser I $134.02 $140.72 $147.76 $155.15 $162.91 $171.06 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Right of Way Technician $93.81 $98.50 $103.43 $108.60 $114.03 $119.73 Associated Right of Way
Services, Inc. TBD Administrative Support $93.81 $98.50 $103.43 $108.60 $114.03 $119.73 CSW|ST2 Michael Vidra Sr. Project Manager $211.74 $222.32 $233.44 $245.11 $257.37 $270.24 CSW|ST2 Robert Stevens Sr. Project Manager $211.74 $222.32 $233.44 $245.11 $257.37 $270.24 CSW|ST2 Cristopher Ethier Engineer II $151.78 $159.37 $167.34 $175.71 $184.50 $193.73 CSW|ST2 Alisson Avancini Engineer I $103.21 $108.37 $113.79 $119.48 $125.45 $131.72 CSW|ST2 Joseph Gebre Engineer I $100.18 $105.19 $110.45 $115.97 $121.77 $127.86 City Council/RSA Agenda 69 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
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Rate
($)
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Period
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12/31/23
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Rate
($)
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Period
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Period
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12/31/27
CSW|ST2 Zhihong Huang Engineer II $115.36 $121.12 $127.18 $133.54 $140.22 $147.23 Fugro USA Land, Inc. Jeriann Alexander
Principal
Engineer/Hazardous
Materials Specialist $297.70 $312.58 $328.21
$344.62 $361.85 $379.94
Fugro USA Land, Inc. Karen EmeryTonkovich
Principal
Geologist/Hazardous
Materials Specialist $234.02 $245.72 $258.01
$270.91 $284.46 $298.68
Fugro USA Land, Inc. Ecem Isleyen Senior Geologist/GIS
Specialist $154.32 $162.04 $170.14 $178.65 $187.58 $196.96 Fugro USA Land, Inc. Marissa McCallum Senior Editor/Word Processing $116.86 $122.70 $128.84 $135.28 $142.04 $149.14 Guida Surveying, Inc. Lisa Spivak Survey Manager $328.08 $344.48 $361.71 $379.80 $398.79 $418.73 Guida Surveying, Inc. Justin Height Sr. Project Surveyor $248.65 $261.08 $274.13 $287.84 $302.23 $317.34 Guida Surveying, Inc. Jonathon Correa Sr. Project Surveyor $224.47 $235.70 $247.48 $259.85 $272.84 $286.48 Guida Surveying, Inc. Project Surveyor Project Surveyor $189.94 $199.44 $209.41 $219.88 $230.87 $242.41 Guida Surveying, Inc. Joe Vargas Field Supervisor $188.21 $197.62 $207.50 $217.88 $228.77 $240.21 Guida Surveying, Inc. Sr. Survey Analyst Sr. Survey Analyst $172.67 $181.31 $190.37 $199.89 $209.88 $220.37 Guida Surveying, Inc. Survey Analyst Survey Analyst $155.41 $163.18 $171.33 $179.90 $188.90 $198.35 Guida Surveying, Inc. Survey Technician Survey Technician $120.87 $126.91 $133.26 $139.92 $146.92 $154.27 Guida Surveying, Inc. Survey Clerical Survey Clerical $103.60 $108.78 $114.22 $119.93 $125.93 $132.23 Guida Surveying, Inc. Party Chief† Party Chief† $174.99 $183.74 $192.92 $202.57 $212.70 $223.34 Guida Surveying, Inc. Chainman† Chainman† $150.78 $158.32 $166.23 $174.54 $183.27 $192.43 City Council/RSA Agenda 70 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
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12/13/22
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Rate
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Period
01/01/26-
12/31/26
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/27-
12/31/27
Guida Surveying, Inc. Apprentice† Apprentice† $120.63 $126.66 $132.99 $139.64 $146.62 $153.95 HDR Engineering, Inc. Han-Bin Liang Principal Engineer $313.56 $329.24 $345.70 $362.99 $381.14 $400.20 HDR Engineering, Inc. Analette Ochoa Principal Engineer $290.06 $304.56 $319.79 $335.78 $352.57 $370.20 HDR Engineering, Inc. TBD Supervising Engineer $252.17 $264.78 $278.02 $291.92 $306.52 $321.85 HDR Engineering, Inc. Jennifer Abrams Senior Lead Civil Engineer $196.00 $205.80 $216.09 $226.89 $238.23 $250.14 HDR Engineering, Inc. Raja Periketi,
Kazuya Tsurushita Senior Civil Engineer $197.44 $207.31 $217.68 $228.56 $239.99 $251.99 HDR Engineering, Inc. Andrew Chin Senior Civil Designer $149.47 $156.94 $164.79 $173.03 $181.68 $190.76 HDR Engineering, Inc. Patrick Yim Staff Civil EIT II $122.29 $128.41 $134.83 $141.57 $148.65 $156.08 HDR Engineering, Inc.
Alejandra
Rodriguez Coss Y
Leon
Staff Civil EIT I
$108.71 $114.14 $119.85
$125.84 $132.13 $138.74
HDR Engineering, Inc. TBD Staff Civil EIT $108.71 $114.14 $119.85 $125.84 $132.13 $138.74 HDR Engineering, Inc. Christine Boschen Senior Env. Scientist $124.01 $130.21 $136.72 $143.56 $150.74 $158.28 HDR Engineering, Inc. Ashley Chan, Jada
Golland Env. Scientist II $108.71 $114.14 $119.85 $125.84 $132.13 $138.74 HDR Engineering, Inc. Mei Du Senior Technician $92.62 $97.25 $102.11 $107.22 $112.58 $118.21 HDR Engineering, Inc. TBD
Technical
Editor/Project
Coordinator $87.48 $91.86 $96.45
$101.27 $106.33 $111.65
ICF Rich Walter Project Director $284.00 $298.20 $313.11 $328.77 $345.21 $362.47 City Council/RSA Agenda 71 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
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Rate
($)
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Period
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Rate
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Period
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($)
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Period
01/01/25-
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/26-
12/31/26
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/27-
12/31/27
ICF Danielle Tannourji Project
Manager/Permit Lead $156.26 $164.07 $172.28 $180.89 $189.93 $199.43 ICF Lindsay
Christensen CEQA Lead $135.68 $142.47 $149.59 $157.07 $164.92 $173.17 ICF Jennifer Ostner Deputy Project
Manager $117.06 $122.91 $129.06 $135.51 $142.29 $149.40 ICF Jennifer Haire Wildlife Biology $176.76 $185.59 $194.87 $204.61 $214.84 $225.58 ICF Torrey Edell Botany $135.94 $142.74 $149.87 $157.36 $165.23 $173.49 ICF Kevin Mackay Restoration Design $257.13 $269.98 $283.48 $297.65 $312.53 $328.16 ICF James Elder Archaeology $176.90 $185.75 $195.04 $204.79 $215.03 $225.78 ICF Jennifer Wildt Archaeology $150.34 $157.85 $165.75 $174.04 $182.74 $191.88 ICF Jonathon Rusch Architectural History $120.51 $126.53 $132.86 $139.50 $146.48 $153.80 ICF Alan Barnard Graphics $146.27 $153.58 $161.26 $169.32 $177.79 $186.68 ICF Melissa Johnson GIS $119.66 $125.65 $131.93 $138.53 $145.46 $152.73 ICF Heather
Hammermeister Editing $123.95 $130.14 $136.65 $143.48 $150.65 $158.18 ICF Anthony Ha Word Processing $116.09 $121.89 $127.99 $134.39 $141.11 $148.17 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc.
Damian Stefanakis
*
Principal Planner $239.40 $251.37 $263.94 $277.14 $291.00 $305.55 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. Aaron Elias * Associate Engineer $184.01 $193.21 $202.87 $213.01 $223.66 $234.84 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Senior Principal Engineer/Planner $306.21 $321.52 $337.60 $354.48 $372.20 $390.81 City Council/RSA Agenda 72 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/23-
12/31/23
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Rate
($)
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Period
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/25-
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Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/26-
12/31/26
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Rate
($)
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Period
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12/31/27
Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Principal Engineer/Planner $244.18 $256.39 $269.20 $282.66 $296.79 $311.63 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Associate Engineer/Planner $218.07 $228.97 $240.42 $252.44 $265.06 $278.31 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Senior Engineer/Planner $183.64 $192.82 $202.46 $212.58 $223.21 $234.37 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Engineer/Planner $157.56 $165.44 $173.71 $182.40 $191.52 $201.10 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Transportation Analyst $120.57 $126.60 $132.93 $139.58 $146.56 $153.89 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Technician I $102.61 $107.74 $113.12 $118.78 $124.72 $130.96 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Technician II $134.86 $141.60 $148.68 $156.11 $163.92 $172.12 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Senior Technician $146.78 $154.12 $161.82 $169.91 $178.41 $187.33 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Associate Technician $164.24 $172.45 $181.08 $190.13 $199.64 $209.62 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Office Support $88.28 $92.70 $97.33 $102.20 $107.31 $112.68 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Software Technician $81.30 $85.37 $89.64 $94.12 $98.83 $103.77 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Data Analyst/Software Developer $119.33 $125.30 $131.57 $138.15 $145.06 $152.31 Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Data Scientist/Developer $164.34 $172.56 $181.19 $190.25 $199.76 $209.75 City Council/RSA Agenda 73 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
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Rate
($)
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Period
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Rate
($)
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Period
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($)
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Period
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Period
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12/31/26
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Period
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12/31/27
Kittelson & Associates,
Inc. TBD Senior Data Scientist/Developer $200.67 $210.70 $221.24 $232.30 $243.92 $256.12 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. G. PARIKH * PIC $299.11 $314.06 $329.77 $346.26 $363.57 $381.75 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. D. WANG *
PROJECT
MANAGER & QAQC $216.79 $227.63 $239.01 $250.96 $263.51 $276.69 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. F. WANG * SEN. PROJECT ENGINEER $200.23 $210.24 $220.75 $231.79 $243.38 $255.55 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. J. TURBAY Project Engineer $165.84 $174.13 $182.84 $191.98 $201.58 $211.66 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. Staff Engineer Staff Engineer $111.02 $116.57 $122.40 $128.52 $134.95 $141.70 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. Field Engineer Field Engineer $147.01 $154.36 $162.08 $170.18 $178.69 $187.62 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. C. Langbein Project Geologist $133.98 $140.68 $147.72 $155.11 $162.87 $171.01 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC. Lab. Technician Lab. Technician $106.20 $111.51 $117.08 $122.93 $129.08 $135.53 PARIKH
CONSULTANTS, INC.
DraftspersonCADD Draftsperson-CADD $116.59 $122.42 $128.54 $134.97 $141.72 $148.81 PGAdesign Christopher Kent* Principal $270.44 $283.96 $298.16 $313.07 $328.72 $345.16 PGAdesign Kari Tanaka* Senior Landscape
Architect $152.83 $160.47 $168.49 $176.91 $185.76 $195.05 PGAdesign Charla Kaul* Landscape Architect $113.20 $118.86 $124.81 $131.05 $137.60 $144.48 City Council/RSA Agenda 74 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/23-
12/31/23
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Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
01/01/24-
12/31/24
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Rate
($)
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Period
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12/31/25
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Rate
($)
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Period
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12/31/26
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Period
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12/31/27
PGAdesign Adrienne Newton* Landscape Designer $107.54 $112.92 $118.57 $124.50 $130.73 $137.27 PGAdesign Robert Towar* Irrigation Designer $129.47 $135.95 $142.75 $149.89 $157.38 $165.25 ROMA Collaborative Ivana Micic * Principal in Charge $239.95 $251.95 $264.55 $277.78 $291.67 $306.25 ROMA Collaborative Mimi Ahn Senior Landscape
Architect $220.19 $231.20 $242.76 $254.90 $267.65 $281.03 ROMA Collaborative Erika Cesarino Designer $87.52 $91.90 $96.49 $101.31 $106.38 $111.70 ROMA Collaborative Esther Sam Graphics $142.39 $149.51 $156.99 $164.84 $173.08 $181.73 TDG Engineering Jeremy Chrzan Principal-in-Charge $217.14 $228.00 $239.40 $251.37 $263.94 $277.14 TDG Engineering Cindy Zerger* Project Manager &
Design Lead $193.88 $203.58 $213.76 $224.45 $235.67 $247.45 TDG Engineering Jason Fong
Project
Manager/Senior
Engineer $216.97 $227.82 $239.21
$251.17 $263.73 $276.92
TDG Engineering Dylan Passmore Principal Engineer $183.35 $192.52 $202.15 $212.26 $222.87 $234.01 TDG Engineering Andrew Kotalik Engineer III $140.67 $147.70 $155.08 $162.83 $170.97 $179.52 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Daniel Yau Engineer XII $213.60 $224.28 $235.49 $247.26 $259.62 $272.60 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Kin Chan Engineer XI $197.99 $207.89 $218.29 $229.20 $240.66 $252.69 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Spencer Lee Engineer VII $135.23 $141.99 $149.09 $156.54 $164.37 $172.59 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Jessica Wu Engineer VI $130.03 $136.53 $143.35 $150.52 $158.05 $165.95 City Council/RSA Agenda 75 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement
between City of Union City and Mark Thomas & Company, Inc.
Vendor Name Personnel Name Title and/or Role
Fixed
Hourly
Rate
($)
Effective
Period
01/01/22-
12/13/22
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Hourly
Rate
($)
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Period
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Rate
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Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Meng Yang Engineer VI $120.66 $126.70 $133.03 $139.68 $146.66 $153.99 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Shannon Liao Engineer III $74.90 $78.64 $82.57 $86.70 $91.04 $95.59 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc J. Nguyen Engineer I $66.57 $69.90 $73.40 $77.07 $80.92 $84.97 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc A, Huynh Engineer I $66.57 $69.90 $73.40 $77.07 $80.92 $84.97 Y&C Transp Consultants,
Inc Teresa Chan Technician III $55.76 $58.54 $61.47 $64.54 $67.77 $71.16 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $465.17 $488.43 $512.85
City Council/RSA Agenda 76 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNION CITY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MARK
THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$801,191, FOR THE FINAL DESIGN OF PHASES
(SEGMENTS) 1 AND 2 FOR THE QUARRY LAKES
PARKWAY (EAST WEST CONNECTOR) PROJECT, CITY
PROJECT NO. 18-04, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT OF $5,001,191
WHEREAS, the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) approved the request from the City of Union City to be the project sponsor for the remaining phases of the I-880 to Mission Boulevard/East West Connector Project and to update the project description eligible for the remaining commitment from the 1986 Measure B Transportation Expenditure Plan to reflect the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5444- 19, which authorized renaming the I-880 to Mission Boulevard/East West Connector Project to the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has identified in the Strategic Plan Goal C, Strategy 2: Facilitate the build-out of the greater Station District Area through the construction of the Quarry Lakes Parkway, completion of the pedestrian rail crossing, and implementation of the recommendations of the Southern Alameda County Regional Rail Integration Study to make the Station District a passenger rail hub served by ACE; and WHEREAS, the Project consists of Quarry Lakes Parkway (QLP) in Union City and Decoto Road Compete Streets Project in Fremont, which will be implemented by the City of Fremont; and
WHEREAS, QLP in Union City consists of Phase 1: 7th Street Connection, Phase 2: Gateway Connection, Phase 3: 11th Street Connection, and Phase 4: Grade Separations and Alvarado-Niles Connection. Phase 5: Paseo Padre Parkway and Bike Trail Connection is in both the cities of Union City and Fremont; and WHEREAS, the remaining commitment of 1986 Measure B funding available for the QLP is approximately $69 Million; and
WHEREAS, the current cost estimate for the QLP and Decoto Road Complete Streets is approximately $288 million, and the cost estimate of QLP Phases 1-4 is approximately $208 million; and
WHEREAS, on November 19, 2020, the Alameda CTC adopted Resolution No. 20-013, which included approval for the use of 1986 Measure B and 2014 Measure BB funding on individual sub-projects or project phases of the QLP, which are fully funded; and
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Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 5720-21 and 5721-21, authorizing commitments of Measure BB TEP 21, Dumbarton Corridor Improvement funds of $40 million, and TEP 22, Union City Intermodal District funds of $72 million to the Quarry Lakes Parkway Project for Phases 3 and Phase 4; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the conveyance of excess Caltrans parcels (initially reserved for Route 84) appraised at $86 Million to the City of Union City, and the City is now responsible for selecting a residential developer; and
WHEREAS, the $86.0 million from the sale of the Caltrans parcels for residential development will fund the Local Agency Transportation Improvement Program (LATIP) with estimated LATIP obligations of about $58.2 million to Quarry Lakes Parkway ($41.8 million) and Decoto Road Complete Streets ($16.4 million); and WHEREAS, on October 12, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5841- 21, accepting $4.2 million from the Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A22- 0053 for Final Design Services of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector), City Project No. 18-04; and
WHEREAS, the Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 for Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector), City Project No. 18-04, for Final Design Phase, included an expiration date of December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on January 11, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 5878- 22, authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement, C5833, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. (“Consultant”), for the Preliminary Engineering (30% Final Design) of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $1,200,000; and WHEREAS, the Preliminary Design effort was focused on the conditions of Alameda CTC Resolution No. 20-013, including 1) redesigning the Quarry Lakes Parkway to meet NACTO and Caltrans Complete Streets Policies; 2) employing design features for future transit; 3) holding quarterly public meetings to update the bicycle, pedestrian and transit advocates through the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) and the City Council meetings for public input and comments; and, 4) convening meetings with the City of Fremont and AC Transit for the potential design of a transit priority lane along Decoto Road between Dumbarton Bridge and Mission Boulevard; and WHEREAS, Union City has led the effort to develop a full funding plan to implement Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, and submitted all funding documentation to Alameda CTC staff for their records. This includes all City Council approval actions for: 1) Measure 2014 TEP 21, Dumbarton Corridor Funds of $40 million; 2) TEP 22, Intermodal Station funds of $72 million; and 3) the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approval action for the LATIP funds of $41.8 million; and City Council/RSA Agenda 78 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, Union City staff has received letters from Alameda CTC in 2022 and 2023 providing clarification and direction on the full funding plan for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, and the City has responded to their letters through emails, phone conversations, letters, and meetings; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2022, at the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting, Mark Thomas presented the proposed roadway drainage strategy and design, including the opportunity to revitalize and restore biological resources within Old Alameda Creek and create trail networks connecting Arroyo Park in Union City to Quarry Lakes Regional Park and the proposed Isherwood Park in Fremont.
The BPAC members and the public expressed their support for the proposed trail network system along the creek, connecting existing and proposed parks in Union City and Fremont and revitalizing Old Alameda Creek; and
WHEREAS, on November 22, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6045-22, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services Agreement, C5833b, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $3,000,000, totaling $4,200,000, from the 2022 Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 grant; and WHEREAS, at the same meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 6046- 22, authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement, C5933, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc. for the Preliminary Engineering (30% Final Design) of Phases (Segments) 3 and 4 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount of $2,087,600 and appropriating $208,760 from the unused balance of SB-1 Funds; and
WHEREAS, the Preliminary Engineering (30% Final Design) of Phases (Segments) 3 and 4 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, was funded with $1,878,840 from the 2018 Alameda CTC Project Funding Agreement No. A18-0046 grant; and
WHEREAS, updated 30% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 3 (11th Street Connection) and Phase 4 (Alvarado-Niles Connection) are essential for developing and revising the Cost Estimates for Phases 1-4; and
WHEREAS, Quarry Lakes Parkway’s profile is a depressed four-lane roadway that includes a Union Pacific Niles Subdivision Grade Separation Underpass Structure in Phase 3 and a BART Grade Separation and Union Pacific Oakland Subdivision Grade Separation Underpass Structures in Phase 4, and a kick-off coordinating meeting was held with Union Pacific (UP) on December 20, 2022, and with BART on January 19, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on December 21, 2022, the Consultant completed the 35% Design for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1 and 2, that included Plans and Preliminary Engineering Reports (Drainage, Geotechnical Design, Hazardous Materials, Stormwater Management, Pump Station Memo, and Lighting and Landscape Concept) and submitted them to outside agencies and utilities for their review and comments; and City Council/RSA Agenda 79 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2023, Alameda CTC and Union City executed Amendment No. 1 to Project Funding Agreement No. A18-0046 for Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector), City Project No. 18-04, to revise the project schedule and deliverable due dates and to extend the expiration date to June 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, the Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 3 and 4 (Grade Separation Underpass Structures), Plans and Cost Estimate has been updated to meet the latest structure and seismic design criteria required by Caltrans, Union Pacific, and BART, and on July 2023, the Consultant submitted 35% Plans to the City, Union Pacific, and BART for their review and comments; and
WHEREAS, the Union Pacific Railroad Public Projects Manual, dated July 30, 2021, Section 5, Grade Separation Projects, now states the UPRR does not allow Underpass Grade Separation Structures and additional specific justification for an Underpass Grade Separation structure will be required; and WHEREAS, in July 2023, the Project Team prepared a UPRR Design Variance Request Report explaining and justifying the planned Underpass Grade Separation Structures at Oakland Subdivision (Phase 4) and the Niles Subdivision (Phase 3) and submitted it to Union Pacific Railroad for their review, receiving their conditional concurrence in September 2023; and
WHEREAS, on August 29, 2023, Union City staff, along with Mark Thomas and their sub-consultants (Project Consultant Team), met with Alameda CTC staff to provide a project update for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, including the Complete Streets design, the engineering design reports updates (Drainage, Hydromodification and Mitigation), the Resources Agencies permit process, and revised Cost Estimates; and WHEREAS, on October 17, 2023, Union City and Alameda CTC executed Amendment No. 1 to Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 for Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector), City Project No. 18-04, to revise the project schedule and deliverable due dates, and to extend the expiration date to December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2023, the Consultant submitted the Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 2 65% Plans along with updated Engineering Reports (Drainage, Geotechnical Design, Stormwater Management, and Hydromodification and Pump Station Memo) to outside agencies and utilities for their review and comments; and WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, the City of Union City entered into a Second Amendment, C5833c, with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, in February 2024, based on the updated plans for Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, Union City staff and the Project Consultant Team submitted updated draft Cost Estimates to Alameda CTC for their initial review; and City Council/RSA Agenda 80 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4 Cost Estimates have increased from East West Connector cost estimates because the previous project plans from 2011 were outdated, and the project component costs did not include an approved stormwater management design (roadway drainage, water quality treatment, hydromodification, and Line M overflow system), the proposed Line M Flood Control Channel realignment design (channel section and layout), and environmental mitigation strategies required by Alameda County Water District, Alameda County Flood Control District, San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, and other regulatory agencies; and WHEREAS, the modernized Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4 design has contributed to the increase in the cost estimates because:
1) The roadway geometrics, street sections, and profile have been redesigned and updated to meet Caltrans’ Complete Streets design guidelines and multimodal policies, including a separate Class I multi-use trail, buffered on-street bike lanes, protected intersections, future far-side transit stops, and enhanced street lighting for all modes. The designs and project updates have been presented at the BPAC meetings, and other interested parties and bike advocates have been invited for public comment and project input
2) The underpass structures, retaining walls, and concrete slab protection over the existing aquifer have been re-designed to meet current structural and seismic design criteria along with BART and Union Pacific design requirements; and
WHEREAS, Alameda CTC staff prepared letters and emails to Union City staff in 2024 requesting additional information and details on the revised cost estimates with discussion on usable segments and allowable costs of various scope elements, and the Project Consultant Team and City staff have provided the requested information through letters, emails, and meetings; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 Alameda CTC PFA No. A18-0046 expired on June 30, 2024, with $801,191 remaining in the grant and the 2020 Alameda CTC PFA No. A22-0053 was scheduled to expire on December 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) approved MTC Resolution No. 4411, authorizing the programming of Regional Measure 3, Dumbarton Corridor funds in the amount of $130 million to projects in the counties of San Mateo and Alameda including $25 million for Quarry Lakes Parkway; and WHEREAS, in September 2024, the Consultant submitted an updated Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 2 65% Plans, and Engineers Estimate to Alameda CTC along with updated engineering reports for review; and
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Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, a meeting was held with Alameda CTC and Union City staff to discuss the design status and the complexity of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phases 1-4, along with a summary of the key design components. Components include the completed 35% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1 (7th Street Connection), the 65% Plans of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 2 (Gateway Connection), and the Preliminary Engineering (30% Design) of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 3 (11th Street Connection), and Phase 4 (Alvarado-Niles Connection); and WHEREAS, at the same meeting, the status of the current project funding agreements was discussed, including the disposition of the remaining grant funds and milestone schedules, and Alameda CTC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting project delivery of usable segments and reiterated the need for a complete 65% design and matching cost estimates to enable their staff to complete the required due diligence related to review of the project scope elements, cost estimates, and reasonableness of the funding plan; and
WHEREAS, on December 5, 2024, the Alameda CTC Commission approved Amendment No. 2 to the Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 for Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 of the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, increasing the grant funding by $801,191 to complete QLP Phase 1 65% PS&E by transferring the remaining balance of $801,191 from the 2018 Alameda CTC East West Connector PFA No. A18-0046, and extending the expiration date to December 31, 2026, for a total PFA of $5,001,191 (see Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, on January 14, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025- 006, authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 of the Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053, to accept an additional $801,191, for a total PFA amount of $5,001,191, for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04; and
WHEREAS, the increase of $801,191 to the Alameda CTC Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) PFA No. A22-0053 is from the remaining balance of the 2018 Alameda CTC East West Connector PFA No. A18-0046, which expired on June 30, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., will allow the Consultant to complete the 65% Plans and Engineers Estimate for Phase 1 of Quarry Lakes Parkway by refining the engineering design of the Line M Flood Control Channel realignment, the 7th Street geometrics, and continued coordination with the Alameda County Flood Control District and the resource agencies for required permits; and
WHEREAS, a completed 65% Plans and Estimates of Quarry Lakes Parkway, Phase 1, scheduled for submittal to Alameda CTC on or before June 2025, will allow Alameda CTC to review and provide comments to develop a funding strategy to both complete the Final Design and for the Construction Phase; and City Council/RSA Agenda 82 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution 2025-XXX
Accept Third Amendment to Mark Thomas CSA for Phases 1 & 2
WHEREAS, the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., for Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, in the amount $801,191, will be funded with Alameda CTC PFA No. A22-0053 funds in the Capital Projects Fund (Account Number 4100-35-30-310-3150-091804-54110 (Capital Projects Fund - Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project – Professional/Consulting)).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Consulting Services Agreement with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., in the amount of $801,191, for the Final Design of Phases (Segments) 1 and 2 for the Quarry Lakes Parkway (East West Connector) Project, City Project No. 18-04, for a total contract amount of $5,001,191.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachment:
1. Exhibit A – Amendment No. 2 to Project Funding Agreement No. A22-0053 City Council/RSA Agenda 83 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Alameda CTC Agreement No. A22-0053
Amendment No. 02
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AMENDMENT NO. 02
to
PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT
between
ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
and the
CITY OF UNION CITY
for the
EAST WEST CONNECTOR / QUARRY LAKES PARKWAY PROJECT
This AMENDMENT NO. 02, made and entered into by and between ALAMEDA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, a joint powers agency (“ALAMEDA CTC”), and the CITY OF UNION CITY, a public agency (“PROJECT SPONSOR”), is dated for reference purposes only as of December 5, 2024.
A. ALAMEDA CTC and PROJECT SPONSOR entered into a Funding Agreement dated May 1, 2021 (“AGREEMENT”) to implement an eligible project (“PROJECT”) as such PROJECT is further described in the AGREEMENT.
B. On October 17, 2023, the parties entered into an amendment (“AMENDMENT NO. 01”) pursuant to PROJECT SPONSOR’S request to revise the project schedule and deliverable due dates, and to extend the expiration date of the AGREEMENT.
C. The parties now wish to amend the AGREEMENT, pursuant to this AMENDMENT NO. 02 pursuant to action taken on December 5, 2024 by ALAMEDA CTC. AMENDMENT NO. 02 will extend the AGREEMENT’s expiration date to December 31, 2026 to provide additional time for the PROJECT SPONSOR to complete the design phases of Segment 1 and Segment 2 of the PROJECT. AMENDMENT NO. 02 will also add $801,191 to the amount of ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by the AGREEMENT for the design phases of Segment 1 and Segment 2.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree to amend the AGREEMENT as follows:
AMENDMENT
1. The expiration date set forth in the AGREEMENT is hereby extended by twenty-four (24) months from December 31, 2024 to December 31, 2026, to provide additional time for PROJECT SPONSOR to complete the design phases of Segment 1 and Segment 2 of the PROJECT.
2. The amount of ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by the AGREEMENT for the design phases of Segment 1 and Segment 2 is hereby increased by $801,191 with an additional amount of $373,500 for the design of Segment 1; and an additional $427,691 for the design of Segment 2.
3. Appendix A (Project Control Information) is replaced with the Revised Appendix A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
4. Appendix B (Alameda CTC Administered Funds Obligated by this Agreement) is replaced with the Revised Appendix B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
5. Appendix C (Request for Reimbursement and Reporting Requirements) is unchanged and is attached hereto and incorporated herein for reference purposes only.
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6. Appendix D (Local Business Contract Equity Program Requirements) is unchanged and is attached hereto and incorporated herein for reference purposes only.
7. Appendix E (Deliverables and Due Dates) is replaced with the Revised Appendix E attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
8. Appendix F (Project Performance Measures) is unchanged and is attached hereto and incorporated herein for reference purposes only.
9. Except as amended hereby, the terms and provisions of the AGREEMENT remain in full force and effect and are hereby ratified and confirmed. [Signatures on the next page]
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LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A: PROJECT CONTROL INFORMATION
Appendix A-1 Project Description
Appendix A-2 Project Scope Detail by Phase
Appendix A-3 Project Milestone Schedule
Appendix A-4 Project Cost Estimate Summary by Phase and Fund Source Appendix A-5 Project Funding Summary by Phase and Reimbursement Ratio Appendix A-6 Project Phase Cost Detail
APPENDIX B: ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS OBLIGATED BY THIS AGREEMENT APPENDIX C: ALAMEDA CTC REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS APPENDIX D: LOCAL BUSINESS CONTRACT EQUITY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS APPENDIX E: DELIVERABLES AND DUE DATES
APPENDIX F: PROJECT PERFORMANCE MEASURES
APPENDIX G: TRANSPORTATION FUND FOR CLEAN AIR POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS Appendix G-1 TFCA Project Number and “Years of Effectiveness” Appendix G-2 BAAQMD-approved TFCA County Program Manager Fund Policies Appendix G-3 Minimum required insurance for TFCA-funded projects Appendix G-4 Reporting Forms to BAAQMD for TFCA-funded projects Note: Appendix G is only included and attached to this AGREEMENT if TFCA funds are obligated and applicable to AGREEMENT.
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Appendix A-1 Project Description
Appendix A-2 Project Scope Detail by Phase
Appendix A-3 Project Milestone Schedule
Appendix A-4 Project Cost Estimate Summary by Phase and Fund Source Appendix A-5 Project Funding Summary by Phase and Reimbursement Ratio Appendix A-6 Project Phase Cost Detail
Appendix A-7 Permits/Agreements/Coordinating Agencies
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Project Description:
The PROJECT consists of constructing a new arterial roadway with buffer bike lanes and separate, parallel Class I path/multi-purpose trail with signalize intersections, streetlights, landscape medians, street trees and irrigation between Mission Boulevard (State Route 238) in Union City and Paseo Padre Parkway in Fremont along a new reserved roadway alignment, and improvements along existing Paseo Padre Parkway and Decoto Road to I-880 in Fremont. The PROJECT has been divided into six segments for implementation.
Segment 1: Mission Boulevard to 7th Street
Construct Quarry Lakes Parkway (QLP) from Mission Boulevard to 7th Street. Realign 7th Street to intersect directly with QLP next to the City’s Corporation Maintenance Yard and Drigon Dog Park.
Modify the Corp Yard, Dog Park, and parking facilities. Realigned the Line M channel with open channel, box culvert and retaining wall structures. Construct conforms along Mission Boulevard (State Route 238) and modify traffic signal
Segment 2: Alvarado-Niles Road to Alameda Creek
Construct QLP from Alvarado-Niles Road to the top of bank (Union City side) of Alameda Creek.
Realign Quarry Lakes Drive from Isherwood Way to Osprey Drive and construct new intersection of QLP with Quarry Lakes Drive. Construct outfall structure and bioretention basins for storm water runoff (roadway drainage) pumped from the depressed QLP in Segment 3 and 4 under the UPRR and BART tracks. Construct conforms along Alvarado-Niles Road and modify traffic signal.
Segment 3: 7th Street to 11th Street
Construct QLP from 7th Street to 11th Street. Construct cement deep soil mix interior walls, retaining walls and grade separation structure between QLP and UPRR (Niles Subdivision) including railroad shoofly. Construct cement deep mix protection slap and pump station with drainage facilities Extend 11th Street and install a new traffic signal at QLP/11th Street.
Segment 4: 11th Street to Alvarado-Niles Road
Construct QLP from 11th Street to Alvarado-Niles Road. Construct cement deep soil mix interior walls, retaining walls and grade separations between QLP and BART, and QLP and UPRR (Oakland Subdivision) including BART track shoofly/bus bridge and UPRR railroad shoofly. Complete the pump station system. Construct conforms along Alvarado-Niles Road and modify traffic signal.
Segment 5: Alameda Creek to Paseo Padre Parkway
Construct QLP from Alameda Creek to Paseo Padre Parkway. Construct two bridges over Old Alameda Creek and one bridge over the Alameda Creek Flood Control channel. At each end of the Alameda Creek Flood Control Channel bridge, connect the new QLP Class I path to both existing Alameda Creek Trails, paved trail, and unpaved paths. Modify Old Alameda Creek outfall structure into Flood Control Channel and construct bioretention basins. Construct retaining walls, soundwalls next to residential neighborhoods. Construct conforms along Paseo Padre Parkway and a multi-use path from Isherwood Way/Quarry Lakes Drive to an existing trail adjacent to Paseo Padre Parkway.
Modify Paseo Padre Parkway from Decoto Road to Isherwood Drive with Class IV bikes lane and revised medians and sidewalk. Install new traffic signals along Paseo Padre Parkway at Wydham Drive/Waugh-Place, Quarry Lakes Parkway and Tamayo Drive. Modify traffic signal at Isherwood Drive.
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Segment 6: Decoto Road from Paseo Padre Parkway to I-880 (City of Fremont) Construct Improvements along Decoto Road from Paseo Padre Parkway to I-880. Construct conforms along Paseo Padre Parkway and Decoto Road (northeast of Paseo Padre Parkway and at I880).
Project Limits
The PROJECT limits are from Mission Boulevard (State Route 238) near the existing intersection with Appian Way to Decoto Road at I-880. The PROJECT limits include the conforms along existing roadways that intersect the new roadway.
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APPENDIX A-2
PROJECT SCOPE DETAIL BY PHASE
The ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by this AGREEMENT are available to reimburse eligible project costs in accordance with applicable policies and procedures adopted with the current version of the ALAMEDA CTC Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) to support the project phase(s) identified and described below:
Final Design (Plans, Specifications and Estimates – PS&E) The Final Design (PS&E) Phase includes detailed design for Segment 1 and Segment 2 of the PROJECT and preparation of final plans, specifications and estimates including updating engineering/technical reports to be used as the basis for construction contract documents for Segment 1 and Segment 2. The design activities shall include all work necessary to coordinate with other transit and local agencies, regulatory agencies, utilities, adjacent developers, railroad company and other organizations to secure approvals required to initiate the construction phases of Segment 1 and Segment 2. The design activities shall also include determining the right of way requirements for Segment 1 and Segment 2 to be used as the basis of securing the necessary rights of way, permits and agreements for the roadway in Segment 1 and Segment 2.
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REVISED APPENDIX A-3
PROJECT MILESTONE SCHEDULE
East West Connector /Quarry Lakes
Parkway Segment 1
Phase/Milestone
Previously
Approved
Begin
(Mo/Yr)
Previously
Approved End
(Mo/Yr)
Revised
Begin
(Mo/Yr)
Revised
End
(Mo/Yr)
Preliminary Engineering/Environmental
Sd
2007 2009 No Change. No Change.
CEQA Approval April 2009 No Change. No Change.
NEPA Approval NA No Change. No Change.
Final Design (Plans, Specifications and Jan. 2022 July 2024 No Change. Dec. 2026 Right-of-Way Acquisition Jan. 2022 July 2024 No Change. Dec. 2026 Right of Way Certification July 2024 No Change. Dec. 2026 Construction Jan. 2025 Dec 2027 Jan. 2027 Dec. 2029
Release Request for Proposal /
Advertisement Jan. 2025 Feb. 2025 Jan. 2027 Jun. 2027
Contract Award Apr. 2025 N/A Jun. 2027
Project Closeout Dec. 2026 Dec. 2027 Jan. 2030 Jun. 2030 East West Connector /Quarry Lakes
Parkway Segment 2
Phase/Milestone
Previously
Approved
Begin
(Mo/Yr)
Previously
Approved
End
(Mo/Yr)
Revised
Begin
(Mo/Yr)
Revised
End
(Mo/Yr)
Preliminary Engineering/Environmental
d
2007 2009 No Change. No Change.
CEQA Approval N/A April 2009 No Change. No Change.
NEPA Approval N/A NA No Change. No Change.
Final Design (Plans, Specifications and
S
Jan. 2022 June 2024 No Change. June 2026
Right-of-Way Acquisition Jan. 2022 June 2024 No Change. June 2026 Right of Way Certification June 2024 No Change. June 2026 Construction Jul. 2024 Dec. 2027 July 2026 Dec. 2028
Release Request for Proposal /
Advertisement Jul. 2024 Aug. 2024 July 2026 Dec. 2026
Contract Award N/A Oct. 2024 N/A Dec. 2026
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REVISED APPENDIX A-4
PROJECT COST SUMMARY BY PHASE AND FUND SOURCE
This Project Cost Summary provides a project funding plan for all Project phases, regardless if funded through ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by this AGREEMENT.
East West Connector /Quarry Lakes Parkway Project Cost/Funding Total (All Six Segments)
PHASE
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
1986 MB
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
CMA TIP TBD
Total
Funding
(Note 1)
Final Design (PS&E) $ 30,901,191 $ 0 $ 0 $ 30,901,191
Right-of-Way $ 23,100,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 23,100,000
Construction $ 12,100,000 $ 14,300,000 $ 178,800,000 $ 205,200,000 Construction Support $ 3,700,000 $ 0 $ 26,100,000 $ 29,800,000 Total Project
Amounts $ 69,801,191 $ 14,300,000 $ 204,900,000 $ 289,001,191 Notes:
1) Total Funding amount shown should equal the total estimated cost for the phase (use TBD funding column to balance Total Funding amounts with total costs).
East West Connector /Quarry Lakes Parkway Project (Segment 1) Cost/Funding Totals PHASE
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
1986 MB
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
CMA TIP TBD
Total
Funding
(Note 1)
Final Design (PS&E) $ 2,373,500 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,373,500
Right-of-Way $ 3,000,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 3,000,000
Construction $10,200,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 10,200,000
Construction Support $ 1,500,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,500,000
Segment 1 Project
Amounts $ 17,073,500 $ 0 $ 0 $ 17,073,500
Notes:
1) Total Funding amount shown should equal the total estimated cost for the phase (use TBD funding column to balance Total Funding amounts with total costs).
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East West Connector /Quarry Lakes Parkway Project (Segment 2) Cost/Funding Totals PHASE
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
1986 MB
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
CMA TIP TBD
Total
Funding
(Note 1)
Final Design (PS&E) $ 2,627,691 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,627,691
Right-of-Way $ 1,200,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 1,200,000
Construction $ 14,700,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 14,700,000
Construction Support $ 2,200,000 $ 0 $ 0 $ 2,200,000
Segment 1 Project
Amounts $ 20,727,691 $ 0 $ 0 $ 20,727,691
Notes:
1) Total Funding amount shown should equal the total estimated cost for the phase (use TBD funding column to balance Total Funding amounts with total costs).
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PROJECT FUNDING SUMMARY BY PHASE AND REIMBURSEMENT RATIO (Only Phases Funded with Alameda CTC Administered Funds) The ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by this AGREEMENT are to support the project phase(s) identified and described below:
PROJECT FUNDING SUMMARY BY PHASE AND REIMBURSEMENT RATIO PHASE
Alameda CTC
Administered
Funds
1986 MB
Matching
Funds
Total
Funding
Reimbursement
Ratio
Percentage
Final Design (Segment 1) $ 2,373,500 $ 0 $ 2,373,500 100% Final Design (Segment 2) $ 2,627,691 $ 0 $ 2,627,691 100% Total Funding $ 5,001,191 $ 0 $ 5,001,191
Notes:
• PROJECT SPONSOR shall be reimbursed eligible costs in the percentage of Total ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS to Total Funding per the Reimbursement Ratio Percentage for each phase. Each Alameda CTC Administered Fund amount identified is a not-to-exceed amount. The Reimbursement Ratio is defined as ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS divided by the Total Funding.
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APPENDIX A-6
PROJECT PHASE COST DETAIL
This Project Phase Cost Detail summarizes the total cost for each phase with ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated in this AGREEMENT.
PHASE COST DETAIL
Segment 1
Final Design (PS&E) 1986 MB Matching
Funds Total Cost
Sponsor Staff/Labor Cost $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Contract(s)/Other Direct Cost $ 2,373,500 $ 0 $ 2,373,500 Total Phase Cost
(Staff + Contract Costs) $ 2,373,500 $ 0 $ 2,373,500
Notes:
1) Contracts funded wholly or in part by Measure B, Measure BB, and/or Vehicle Registration Fee funds administered by ALAMEDA CTC are required to comply with Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity Program (refer to Appendix D).
PHASE COST DETAIL
Segment 2
Final Design (PS&E) 1986 MB Matching
Funds Total Cost
Sponsor Staff/Labor Cost $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Contract(s)/Other Direct Cost $ 2,627,691 $ 0 $ 2,627,691 Total Phase Cost
(Staff + Contract Costs) $ 2,627,691 $ 0 $ 2,627,691
Notes:
1) Contracts funded wholly or in part by Measure B, Measure BB, and/or Vehicle Registration Fee funds administered by ALAMEDA CTC are required to comply with Alameda CTC’s Local Business Contract Equity Program (refer to Appendix D).
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APPENDIX A-7
PERMITS/AGREEMENTS/COORDINATING AGENCIES
A list of permitting agencies required agreements and coordinating agencies is included in this appendix.
PROJECT SPONSOR shall obtain all local, state, and federal permits and approvals for work, including environmental approvals in accordance with the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as applicable. PROJECT SPONSOR will comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
PERMITS:
• USACE 404 – Wetlands
• CF & G 1602 – Streambed Alteration
• RWQCB 401 – Water Quality
• USF & WS Section 7 – Endangered Species
• NMFX Section 7 – Endangered Species
• SHPO Section 106 – Historic Preservation
• Caltrans- Encroachment Permit
AGREEMENTS:
• BART – Design Agreement executed; Construction Agreement still necessary • UPRR – C&M Agreement still necessary
• Verizon/Sprint – Design Agreement still necessary
• Alameda County Public Works Agency - Maintenance Agreement (Line M Channel) • Alameda County Water District -Maintenance Agreement (Niles Cone Aquifer) COORDINATING AGENCIES:
• Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (ACFC&WCD) • California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
• Alameda County Water District (ACWD)
• Utilities (PG&E, Union Sanitary District, AT&T, Comcast and Verizon) • Alameda County Transportation Commission (ALAMEDA CTC) • City of Fremont (Fremont)
• AC Transit
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REVISED APPENDIX B
ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS OBLIGATED BY THIS AGREEMENT The following Table B-1 identifies the ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by this AGREEMENT and establishes a unique allowable start date for each obligated fund source.
Fund
Source
Fund
Subset Phase
Commission
Approval
Date
Allowable
Start Date
Expenditure
Deadline
Date
Obligated
Amount
1986
MB MB226 Final Design
(PS&E) Segment 1 11/19/20 05/1/21
The Agreement
Expiration
Date serves as
the expenditure
deadline date.
$ 2,000,000
1986
MB MB226 Final Design
(PS&E)-Segment 1 12/5/24 05/1/21 $ 373,500
1986
MB MB226 Final Design
(PS&E)- Segment 2 11/19/20 05/1/21 $ 2,200,000
1986
MB MB226 Final Design
(PS&E)- Segment 2 12/5/24 05/1/21 $ 427,691
Total Alameda CTC Administered Funds Obligated by AGREEMENT: $ 5,001,191 Previously Approved
Agreement Expiration Date: December 31, 2024
Revised Agreement
Expiration Date: December 31, 2026
Notes:
1. ALAMEDA CTC reimbursement amounts by fund source for PROJECT shall not exceed the total amount obligated by this AGREEMENT, by fund source.
2. The Commission Approval Date is the date of the meeting at which the Commission approved the allocation.
3. The Allowable Start Date identified for each fund source is the earliest date at which costs eligible for reimbursement by the fund source indicated may be incurred. Any costs incurred on the PROJECT before this date will not be eligible for reimbursement under this AGREEMENT.
4. The Expenditure Deadline Date is the last date by which eligible reimbursable costs may be incurred. Any costs incurred on the PROJECT after this date will not be eligible for reimbursement under this AGREEMENT.
5. The Agreement Expiration Date shall mean and refer to the expiration date of this AGREEMENT.
6. For TFCA funds obligated by this agreement, the Expenditure Deadline Date in the above table is two (2) years from the date when ALAMEDA CTC first received funds from BAAQMD, unless an extended deadline is approved at the time of programming or an extension has been approved by the ALAMEDA CTC. An estimated deadline date is noted in the above table if at the time of this agreement the Alameda CTC has yet to receive funds from BAAQMD. Extended deadlines will be reflected in an amended Table B-1, once approved.
7. For TFCA funds obligated by this agreement, the Commission may approve up to two one-year extensions to the Expenditure Deadline Date. Any additional extensions require approval from both ALAMEDA CTC and BAAQMD.
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REVISED APPENDIX B (CONT.)
Reimbursement of ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS obligated by this AGREEMENT shall be in accordance with the Drawdown Limitation Schedule below.
TABLE B-2
ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS
REIMBURSEMENT - DRAWDOWN LIMITATION SCHEDULE
No. Fiscal Year Quarter Fund Source Drawdown
Limitation Amount
Cumulative
Drawdown
Limitation Amount
1 2023/2024 4 1986 MB $ 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000
2 2024/2025 1 1986 MB $ 500,000 $ 3,500,000
3 2024/2025 2 1986 MB $ 500,000 $ 4,000,000
4 2024/2025 3 1986 MB $ 500,000 $ 4,500,000
5 2024/2025 4 1986 MB $ 501,191 $ 5,001,191
Notes:
1. Fiscal Year (FY) begins July 1 and ends June 30.
2. Quarter 1 begins July 1 and ends September 30; Quarter 2 begins October 1 and ends December 31; Quarter 3 begins January 1 and ends March 31; and Quarter 4 begins April 1 and ends June 30.
3. ALAMEDA CTC shall endeavor to transmit payments to PROJECT SPONSOR following the receipt and approval of a complete Request for Reimbursement(s) submitted by the PROJECT SPONSOR.
4. Actual reimbursements from ALAMEDA CTC to the PROJECT SPONSOR shall not exceed the Cumulative Drawdown Limitation Amount without Alameda CTC’s written approval. Any portion of a reimbursement request, which exceeds the applicable Cumulative Drawdown Limitation without such prior approval by ALAMEDA CTC shall be deferred until the following quarter or until sufficient capacity in the cumulative drawdown limitation amount is achieved.
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APPENDIX C
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The below table establishes the required minimum frequency for Requests for Reimbursement and Progress Reports.
Requests for Reimbursements and Progress Reports are required either monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually, as indicated below with an “X”.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND PROGRESS REPORTING
FREQUENCY AND DUE DATES
Frequency
Required
(as checked)
Minimum Frequency Period Covered Due Dates
☐ Monthly
(once every month)
One month By 30 days following the end
of billed activity
☒
Quarterly
(once every 3 months)
Quarter 1: 7/1– 9/30
Quarter 2: 10/1 – 12/31
Quarter 3: 1/1– 3/31
Quarter 4: 4/1– 6/30
By October 31st
By January 31st
By April 30th
By July 31st
☐
Semi-annually
(once every 6 months)
Quarters 1 & 2: 7/1 – 12/31
Quarters 3 & 4: 1/1 – 6/30 By January 31st
By July 31st
☐
Annually
(TFCA Annual Report)
Fiscal Year: 7/1 – 6/30 By July 31st
☒ Final Request for
Reimbursement
Any work period eligible
under Appendix B.
Must be submitted prior to the
Agreement Expiration Date
Notes:
1. For all projects, the maximum frequency for Requests for Reimbursement is one (1) per month.
2. If no costs were incurred during the reporting period, a progress report for the corresponding period is still required.
3. TFCA funding requires annual reporting to BAAQMD in addition to the minimum required frequency for Alameda CTC progress reports and invoices.
4. Requests for Reimbursement must be submitted prior to the Agreement Expiration Date in order to be eligible for reimbursement.
REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT AND REPORTING FORMS
Any PROJECT SPONSOR awarded ALAMEDA CTC Administered Funds shall use the following forms included in the link below for progress reporting, final reporting, request for reimbursements, and requests for amendments to this funding agreement. Note that the format and required content of these forms is subject to change.
List of Downloadable Forms: https://www.alamedactc.org/funding/reporting-and-grant-forms/
1. Request for Reimbursement (RFR) Form
2. Alameda CTC Progress Report Form
3. Alameda CTC Final Report Form
4. Transportation Fund for Clean Air Program Reporting Forms (Interim and Final Report)
5. Amendment Request Form
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APPENDIX D
LOCAL BUSINESS CONTRACT EQUITY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
As noted in Section I.14, PROJECT SPONSOR is obligated to comply with all applicable provisions of the Alameda CTC Local Business Contract Equity (LBCE) Program, incorporated herein by reference as if attached hereto.
LBCE Program Substitution: The LBCE Program allows substitution of Alameda CTC’s program if a sponsor agency’s local preference program has been approved in writing by the Alameda CTC’s LBCE Liaison Officer. This approval letter from Alameda CTC shall be attached as part of Appendix D.
The following resources are available to guide Project Sponsors through the LBCE Program requirements for procurement and contracting processes:
• Sample template language for professional and construction services is available from ALAMEDA CTC’s website: https://www.alamedactc.org/get-involved/contract-equity • Prime and Subconsultant/Subcontractor Local Business Enterprise, Small Local Business Enterprise and Very Small Local Business Enterprise Utilization Form: https://www.alamedactc.org/getinvolved/contracting-forms/ • The LBCE Program Guidelines, available at the above link, includes a Project Sponsor Responsibility Checklist. Appendix B of the LBCE Program Guidelines identifies the Responsibilities of Sponsor Agencies.
• Direct inquiries about the LBCE Program to ALAMEDA CTC’s LBCE Liaison Officer:
Seung Cho
Director of Procurement and Information Technology
Alameda County Transportation Commission
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (510) 208-7472
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DELIVERABLES AND DUE DATES
Project Deliverables and Due Dates: The Deliverables and Due Dates table below shows deliverables and due dates, if any, for the phases listed in Appendix A-2 Project Phase Descriptions that contain ALAMEDA CTC ADMINISTERED FUNDS.
Deliverables and Due Dates
No. Description
Previously
Approved
Due Date to
Alameda CTC
Revise
Due Date to
Alameda CTC
1 Quarterly Progress Reports Quarterly
(See Appendix C)
No Change.
2 Local Business Contract Equity Program Reporting Semi-Annually (See Appendix D)
No Change.
3 Segment 1 Draft Plans, Specifications and Estimate
(65%)
December 2023 June 2025
4 Segment 2 Draft Plans, Specifications and Estimate
(65%)
November 2023 October 2024
6 Segment 1 Final Plans, Specifications and Estimate June 2024 December 2026 7 Segment 2 Final Plans, Specifications and Estimate June 2024 June 2026 8 Final Invoice By the Agreement
Expiration Date
By the Agreement
Expiration Date
9 Final Report By the Agreement
Expiration Date
By the Agreement
Expiration Date
Note:
• Per Section III.19 of AGREEMENT, Alameda CTC may withhold payment of reimbursement requests until past due deliverables are received and approved.
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APPENDIX F
PROJECT PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Project Performance Measures: The Project Performance Measures and Targets describes what outcomebased performance measure(s) the PROJECT SPONSOR plans to evaluate to ensure that the project/program is meeting its objectives.
Project Performance Measures and Targets
Performance Measure Target
Not Applicable Not Applicable
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Agenda Item
DATE: 2/11/2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITYCOUNCIL
FROM: JOAN MALLOY, CITYMANAGER
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 20 FOR SMITH STREET, FROM DYER STREET TO UNION CITY BOULEVARD, AND ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 21 FOR DECOTO ROAD, FROM ALAMEDA CREEK BRIDGE TO
ALVARADO-NILES ROAD, AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR ELECTRIC RULE 20APROJECTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City’s Rule 20 A work credits that are for the purpose of undergrounding PG&E overhead equipment and utility lines, in the amount of $1.3 million, will expire unless the City remains in the ‘active’ status by establishing new undergrounding districts by CPUC’s deadline of March 10, 2025. The City Council’s establishment of two new Underground Districts, for both Smith Street and Decoto Road, will allow the City to retain its ‘active’ status and, therefore, retain its $1.3 million in Rule 20 A work credits.
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to establish Underground District No. 20 for Smith Street, from Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard, and establish Underground District No. 21 for Decoto Road, from Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road, as required by CPUC for Rule 20A Projects.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
This agenda item is in alignment with the following:
Goal D, Strategy 2: Environmental Sustainability and Infrastructure – Implement the City’s capital improvement plan.
BACKGROUND
The rules established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for electric utility companies are collectively known as Electric Rule 20 (“Rule 20”), comprised of Rules 20A, 20B, and 20C. Rule 20 sets policies and procedures for the conversion of overhead power and communications lines and other equipment to underground facilities, a process that is referred to as “undergrounding.” Each category addresses different funding mechanisms and qualifications for undergrounding existing overhead utility lines.
Undergrounding conversion projects under Rule 20A are funded by ratepayers throughout the service category, but only for projects deemed to create a public benefit by satisfying at least one qualifying criterion of those listed below:
Elimination of unusually heavy concentration of overhead electric facilities.
The street, road, or right-of-way is extensively used by the public and carries a heavy volume of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Wheelchair access is limited or impeded in a manner that is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The street, road, or right-of-way adjoins or passes through a civic area or public recreation area or an area of significant scenic, cultural, and/or historic interest to the public.
The street, road, or right-of-way is considered an arterial street or major collector.
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Rule 20A allows a city to contribute other funds if there are insufficient Rule 20A funds to construct the project, referred to by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) as “work credits,” where one “work credit” is equivalent to one dollar.
Historically, the City Council has expressed interest in undergrounding aerial facilities whenever it is feasible to do so. The undergrounding of Smith Street was, in fact, a long-standing priority -- Underground District No. 7 was established in 1978 with the adoption of Resolution No. 3477-78 to underground aerial facilities on Smith Street. However, the City Council subsequently prioritized the undergrounding of Mission Boulevard within the City limits to support efforts to improve that corridor and the Smith Street undergrounding conversion project was deferred.
The City achieved the goal of undergrounding Mission Boulevard within the city limits, accomplishing the work in several phases. The first phase of the Mission Boulevard undergrounding was completed in 2006 and encompassed Tamarack Drive to Whipple Road as part of the Mission Gateway development. The second phase, from Whipple Road to Decoto Road (approximately 2,000 feet long) was funded by the Redevelopment Agency and was completed in July 2011. The third and last phase, from Decoto Road to 7 th Street/Appian Way (just over 1 mile
long) completed the undergrounding of Mission Boulevard up to the city limits with the City of Fremont. The last phase necessitated the City Council to establish Underground District No. 19, as required by the CPUC for projects that are funded by Rule 20A. On September 27, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No.4972-16, accepting the Mission Boulevard Undergrounding Project, City Project No. 07-06.
DISCUSSION
Until approximately 8 years ago when the City built its last undergrounding project using Rule 20A funds, the City had accrued approximately $200,000 per year and had accumulated over $2M in Rule 20A work credits. A portion of these work credits were used for the last phase of the Mission Boulevard Undergrounding Project (Decoto Road to 7 th Street/Appian Way).
CPUC Decision 21-06-013 discontinued authorization of any new Rule 20A work credits for allocation after December 31, 2022, and the City has a balance of approximately $1.3 million in Rule 20A work credits as of this date. CPUC Decision 23-06-008 set the date for work credit expiration to December 31, 2033; however, cities that are considered ‘inactive’ may lose their work credits prior to this date.
To be considered ‘active’, a City needs to meet one or more of the following requirements:
Has formally adopted an undergrounding district ordinance that expires at the completion of work within the district boundaries; or Has started or completed construction of an undergrounding conversion project within the last 8 years, defined as 2011 or later (as adjusted by PG&E to appropriately reflect a minimum of 8 years); or Has received Rule 20A work credits from PG&E for only five years or fewer due to recent incorporation.
Cities that do not meet any of these requirements are considered ‘inactive’ and their work credits may be reallocated to other ‘active’ communities. Cities wishing to avoid any reallocation of their Rule 20A allocations should maintain an active undergrounding program and ideally a current Utilities Conversion Plan. If the allocation amounts are not sufficient to fund projects, the City should nevertheless identify and document project candidate areas.
Again, Union City’s last project was completed about eight years ago and the City is on the verge of becoming ‘inactive’ unless the City adopts a new undergrounding district by March 10, 2025.
Engineering Division staff received direction from the City Manager that the City should strive to remain on the ‘active’ list and retain its $1.3 million work credits, which could be used towards a future undergrounding project. As previously noted, this amount, by itself, is insufficient to fund a project, but a combination of City funds and future grants could allow the City to build a project by the Rule 20A expiration date of December 31, 2033.
Staff has identified two potential undergrounding projects, as described below:
Smith Street Undergrounding Project – Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard (Underground District No. 20), City Project No. 25-50 – This is the historic undergrounding project that will underground approximately 2,800 ft. of overhead lines. This project will clean up the heavy concentration of power and communications drops that serve the various businesses and residences on both sides of the street. According to the City’s Rule 20A Liaison, the project would cost approximately $3.7M. However, by staff assessment, the actual cost will probably be higher than this rough estimate, which is solely based on the length of the undergrounding limits, given the significant amount of work to be done to each structure for service conversions.
With regards to service conversions on private properties that feed off the main line, up to 100 feet of each service can also be completed using Rule 20A funds. The project budget should account for all costs since it is unlikely that individual property owners would be willing to pay for service conversions out of their own pockets.
Decoto Road Undergrounding Project – Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road (Underground District No. 21), City Project No. 25-51 City Council/RSA Agenda 105 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
– This project consists of undergrounding approximately 3,100 feet of overhead lines located along the south side of Decoto Road. This project will clean up the aerial pollution viewed from the entry into Union City from Fremont. The rest of Decoto Road, all the way to Mission Boulevard, is already undergrounded, except at one location in the vicinity of 10 th Street (where temporary overhead power lines cross Decoto Road to serve City’s construction trailer). The preliminary estimate for this project is $4 million However, this will be a comparatively simpler project since there are only a few service drops that would require conversions and the actual cost should remain close to this figure, depending on when the project goes to bid (and not counting the impact of inflation).
The City’s PG&E Liaison has also reviewed the proposed boundary maps and indicated that the projects meet the requirements to qualify for Rule 20A funding.
According to the City’s PG&E Liaison, the City can create several undergrounding districts and choose which project makes the most sense at a later date. Staff recommends creating these two districts with the expectation that the City could eventually apply for funding for more than one project by allocating portions of the available Rule 20A work credits to demonstrate that a variety of funding sources were pooled together (which should positively impact future funding requests). However, should the Council prefer to pursue only one project, then all available Rule 20A funds could be used for that project prior to their expiration.
As required by the CPUC, the proposed resolution of the City Council must also state that future overhead communication and electric facilities will not be permitted, except for streetlights and such services as those originating from outside the district boundary, and transmission mains, which the City already requires for all new and redevelopment projects under Chapter 12.32 of the Union City Municipal Code. Chapter 12.32, Underground Utilities, also sets the procedure for a public hearing for the creation of underground utility districts by resolution.
PG&E estimates that following the completion of design, the construction associated with the undergrounding should be expected to start in approximately five years. The project must be completed prior to Rule 20A work credits expiration deadline of December 31, 2033, as established by CPUC.
A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the Bay Area News Group newspapers on January 31, 2025, and February 7, 2025 and in the Tri City Voice newspaper on January 28, 2025, January 31,2025, February 4, 2025, and February 7, 2025 (see Exhibit C). The notice was also uploaded to the City’s website on January 21, 2025, posted in the Civic Center kiosk, posted at a minimum of 3 locations along Smith St. and Decoto Road, and sent via US Post Office mail on January 29, 2025, to all property owners of Assessor Parcel Numbers located within the proposed underground.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a Public Hearing and consider adoption of a resolution to establish Underground District No. 20 for Smith Street, from Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard, and establish Underground District No. 21 for Decoto Road, from Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road, as required by CPUC for Rule 20A Projects.
Prepared by:
Farooq Azim, City Engineer
Submitted by:
MarilouAyupan, Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Draft Resolution Resolution
ExhibitA - Underground District No. 20 Exhibit
Exhibit B- Underground District No. 21 Exhibit
Exhibit C- Notice of Public Hearing Exhibit
Public Comment - Tipping, Lu Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 106 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
PowerPoint Presentation Attachment
City Council/RSA Agenda 107 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
UNION CITY TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO
ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 20 FOR
SMITH STREET, FROM DYER STREET TO UNION CITY
BOULEVARD, AND TO ESTABLISH UNDERGROUND
DISTRICT NO. 21 FOR DECOTO ROAD, FROM ALAMEDA
CREEK BRIDGE TO ALVARADO-NILES ROAD, AS
REQUIRED BY CPUC FOR RULE 20A PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the rules established by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for electric utility companies are collectively known as Electric Rule 20 (“Rule 20”), comprised of Rules 20A, 20B, and 20C; and
WHEREAS, Rule 20A funds are referred to by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) as “work credits,” where one “work credit” is equivalent to one dollar; and WHEREAS, the City’s Rule 20A work credits, in the amount of $1.3 million, will expire unless the City remains ‘active’ by establishing a new undergrounding district by CPUC’s deadline of March 10, 2025; and
WHEREAS, CPUC Decision 21-06-013 discontinued authorization of any new Rule 20A work credits for allocation after December 31, 2022; and WHEREAS, CPUC Decision 23-06-008 set the date for expiration of work credits to December 31, 2033; however, cities that are considered ‘inactive’ may lose their work credits prior to this date; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has expressed interest in undergrounding aerial facilities when feasible; and
WHEREAS, undergrounding conversion under Electric Rule 20A is eligible for projects deemed to create a public benefit, such as the elimination of unusually heavy concentration of overhead electric facilities; along roads that are extensively used by the general public and carry heavy volumes of pedestrians or vehicular traffic; and along arterial streets or major collectors; and
WHEREAS, the CPUC regulations also require the adoption of a resolution to establish an underground district for Rule 20A-funded projects before the relevant electrical and communication utilities can begin design for the overhead-to-underground conversion; and
WHEREAS, staff has prepared Underground District maps for undergrounding the aerial power and communications facilities for Undergrounding District No. 20, encompassing Smith Street from Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard (Exhibit A), and Undergrounding District No 21, encompassing Decoto Road from Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road (Exhibit B); and
City Council/RSA Agenda 108 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
Approve Undergrounding Project for Smith St and Decoto Rd
WHEREAS, PG&E has reviewed the proposed Underground District maps and indicated that the locations qualify under Rule 20A; and WHEREAS, PG&E’s rough cost estimate for the 2,800 feet of undergrounding for Smith Street, from Dyer Street to Union City Boulevard, is $3.7 Million, and for the 3,100 feet of undergrounding for Decoto Road, from the Alameda Creek Bridge to AlvaradoNiles Road, is $4 Million using current costs; and WHEREAS, Rule 20A allows a city to contribute other funds if there are insufficient Rule 20A funds (work credits) to construct the project; and WHEREAS, staff has identified two potential undergrounding projects, the Smith Street Undergrounding Project, City Project No. 25-50, and the Decoto Road Undergrounding Project, City Project No. 25-51, which would allow City Council to prioritize one of the two projects now or in the future; and WHEREAS, establishing two undergrounding districts that are eligible for Rule 20A funds could be helpful when applying for grants to demonstrate that a variety of funding sources were pooled together for the project; and
WHEREAS, following the completion of design, the construction associated with the undergrounding is expected to start in approximately 5 years, based on PG&E’s estimate, and must be completed prior to Rule 20A work credits expiration deadline of December 31, 2033, as established by CPUC; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was published in The Argus/Bay Area News Group newspapers on January 31, 2025, and February 7, 2025, and in the Tri-City Voice newspaper on January 28, 2025, January 31, 2025, February 4, 2025, and February 7, 2025 (Exhibit C); and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Public Hearing was also uploaded to the City’s website on January 21, 2025, posted in the Civic Center kiosk, posted at a minimum of 3 locations along Smith St. and Decoto Road, and sent via US Post Office mail on January 29, 2025, to all property owners of APNs located within the proposed underground; and WHEREAS, staff presented the written or telephonic communications received in response to the Notice of Public Hearing at the Public Hearing meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that upon the conclusion of the Public Hearing, and upon consideration of any submitted written or oral comments for or against the formation of the undergrounding districts, the City Council determines that the public necessity, health, safety, or welfare requires undergrounding and establishment of Underground District No. 20 and Underground District No. 21; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby declares Underground District No. 20 and Underground District No. 21 as underground utility districts, and no future overhead communication or electrical facilities are permitted except streetlights, services originating from outside the district boundary, and transmission mains; and City Council/RSA Agenda 109 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Resolution No. 2025-XXX
Approve Undergrounding Project for Smith St and Decoto Rd
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council’s adoption of this resolution to establish Underground District No. 20 and Underground District No. 21 would allow PG&E and other impacted utilities to begin design for the undergrounding project.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Union City at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
GARY SINGH
Mayor
ATTESTED: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THAI NAM N. PHAM
City Clerk
KRISTOPHER J. KOKOTAYLO
City Attorney
Attachments:
1. Exhibit A – Undergrounding District No. 20
2. Exhibit B – Undergrounding District No. 21
3. Exhibit C – Notice of Public Hearing
City Council/RSA Agenda 110 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 20 – SMITH
STREET UNDERGROUNDING FROM DYER ROAD TO UNION CITY
BOULEVARD AND ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND DISTRICT NO. 21 –
DECOTO ROAD FROM ALAMEDA CREEK BRIDGE TO ALVARADO-NILES ROAD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the City Council for the purpose of considering the establishment of Underground District No. 20 and Underground District No. 21 during its regular meeting of February 11, 2025, which starts at 7:00 PM, or soon thereafter, at the City Council Chambers located at 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CA 94587. A copy of each proposed District boundary map is attached (viewable at the following webpage:
https://www.unioncity.org/194/Public-Works).
The City ‘Underground Districts’ identified below are areas where the aerial electrical and communications lines hung on wooden poles may be relocated underground in the future:
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT No. 20
comprises an area along Smith Street
from Dyer Road to Union City Boulevard
(click on QR below for map view):
UNDERGROUND DISTRICT No. 21
comprises an area along Decoto Road
from Alameda Creek Bridge to AlvaradoNiles Road (click on QR below for map view):
Adoption of the attached District boundary maps will allow the City to retain its ‘active’ status for the purpose of using its PG&E Rule 20A funds and determine which of the two potential projects could be built, given the limited Rule 20A funding available. No fees will be levied on any property owners as a result of establishing this District.
NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that residents and all interested parties are invited to attend the meeting to speak or present written communication either for or against this matter.
Written comments related to the formation of Underground District No. 20 and/or Underground District No. 21 may be sent to [email protected] and are due on or before 12:00 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
For further information, please contact Public Works at [email protected].
Dated: January 21, 2025
/s/Thai Nam Pham, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
City Council/RSA Agenda 113 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
From: Lu
To: Public Comment
Cc: Joan Malloy; Carmela Campbell; Gloria Ortega
Subject: Public Hearing Underground District No. 20
Date: Monday, February 10, 2025 11:13:10 PM
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Hello all,
I am a property owner of a small commercial building at .
Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the public hearing in person.
Backstory:
Our property is located in the Alvarado Historic District and was newly constructed in 2021. It was designed to reflect the flavor of the Victorian period that ostensibly followed the Alvarado Design Guidelines.
During construction, there was underground work being done and were told at the time that a portion of the work was preparation for utilities (electrical and phone) to be relocated to underground in the future.
The City approved our project acknowledging how close to the building the existing above ground electrical and phone lines were. In any case, we went forward thinking the underground work was to be implemented sooner than later. The closeness of these lines have always been a concern. It has been 25 years since we started and completed this building project.
I am in support of this resolution with one additional caveat.
March 2023 Fire:
A fire was sparked by a mylar party balloon landing on a utility pole on Watkins Street. Essentially the balloon ignited an electrical line that broke and landed on the roof of the building that started a fire on the roof and burned out the first and second floor of that section of the building. Luckily, no one was hurt.
I was told about 1600 residents, including Union Landing shopping center, were affected and some properties without power for at least 24 hours. It is because of this horrific situation that you should consider including the south portion of City Council/RSA Agenda 114 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Watkins Street aerial lines in this resolution, District No. 20. I urge you to review and study this area. It is heavily trafficked by both pedestrians and vehicles.
Additionally, the winds are strong in this area and trees and the property are too close to these lines.
The City should also consider banning party mylar balloons being released.
Thank you for your time and I hope you will consider my proposal to include a portion of Watkins Street in District No. 20 in this resolution.
Best,
Lu Tipping, Property Owner
Loyola Building
City Council/RSA Agenda 115 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Presented by: ITEM 6.1
Farooq Azim, City Engineer
City Council Meeting- February 11, 2025
Conduct A Public Hearing to
Consider the Establishment of
Underground District No. 20
(Smith Street) and
Underground District No. 21
(Decoto Road)
City Council/RSA Agenda 116 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
2 Rule 20 A - California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
CPUC establishes rules for electric utilities known as Rule 20, consisting of Rule 20 A, Rule 20 B and Rule 20 C
Rule 20 A sets policies for converting overhead
utilities to underground
Rule 20 A is funded by ratepayers
Rule 20 A pays to underground projects that create
Public Benefits
City Council/RSA Agenda 117 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
3 Public Benefit - Criteria
Project street has heavy concentration of overhead
electric facilities that can be eliminated
Project street carries heavy volume of pedestrian or
vehicular traffic
Wheelchair access is impeded on project street, i.e., noncompliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Project street is considered an arterial street or major collector
City Council/RSA Agenda 118 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
4 Recent Undergrounding Projects – Mission Blvd.
Phase I – Tamarack Drive to Whipple Road – 2006
(Mission Gateway Development)
Phase II – Whipple Road to Decoto Road – 2011
(City Project)
Phase III – Decoto Road to Appian Way/7th St. – 2016
(City Project – Rule 20 A)
City Council/RSA Agenda 119 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
5 City Council/RSA Agenda 120 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6 Phase I – Tamarack Drive to Whipple Road – Before
There is no Before photo as Google Street
View history only dates back to August 2007,
which is after the Phase I completion of the
underground project.
City Council/RSA Agenda 121 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
7 Phase I – Tamarack Drive to Whipple Road – After
City Council/RSA Agenda 122 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
8 Phase II – Whipple Road to Decoto Road – Before
City Council/RSA Agenda 123 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
9 Phase II – Whipple Road to Decoto Road – Before
City Council/RSA Agenda 124 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
10 Phase II – Whipple Road to Decoto Road – After
City Council/RSA Agenda 125 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
11 Rule 20 A funded – required adoption of District Map by City Council (2009)
Phase III – Decoto Road to 7th St./Appian Way
Underground District No. 19
City Council/RSA Agenda 126 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
12 Phase III – Decoto Road to Appian Way/7th St. -
Before
City Council/RSA Agenda 127 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
13 Phase III – Decoto Road to Appian Way/7th St. –
Before
City Council/RSA Agenda 128 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
14 Phase III – Decoto Road to Appian Way/7th St. – After City Council/RSA Agenda 129 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
15 Rule 20 A Discontinued
CPUC Decision 21-06-013 discontinued new Rule
20 A work credits (1 work credit = 1 dollar) after
December 31, 2022
City has $1.3M in Rule 20 A work credits
Work credits will expire unless a City remains in
‘active’ status by adopting an undergrounding
district (UG)
City could adopt any number of UG districts and
decide on preferred option later
City Council/RSA Agenda 130 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
16 Underground District No. 20
(Smith St. – Dyer St. to Union City Blvd.)
City Council/RSA Agenda 131 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
17 Underground District No. 20
(Smith St. – Dyer St. to Union City Blvd.)
City Council/RSA Agenda 132 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
18 Smith Street
Example of Overhead Lines
City Council/RSA Agenda 133 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
19 Underground District No. 21
(Decoto Road – Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road) City Council/RSA Agenda 134 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
20 Underground District No. 21
(Decoto Road – Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road) City Council/RSA Agenda 135 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
21 Decoto Road
Example of Overhead Lines
City Council/RSA Agenda 136 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
22 Adopt Underground District No. 20 and
Underground District No. 21
Adoption of at least one Underground District will
allow the City to retain ‘active’ status under Rule 20 A ‘Active’ status under Rule 20 A enables the City to
access $1.3M in work credits for future
undergrounding work
Adoption of both Undergrounding Districts would
allow time to evaluate both options
Approximately 5 years to begin construction
City Council/RSA Agenda 137 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
23 Factors to Consider:
Underground District No. 20
(Smith St. – Dyer St. to Union City Blvd.)
Older project (1978 & before 2009)
More congested – lines cross street
More service conversions at properties
Need to Underground poles on side streets
More pedestrian activity
Fewer vehicles (compared to Decoto Road) – Average
Daily Traffic (6,339 vehicle/day per 2023 Traffic Study) Approximately 2,800 ft. of overhead lines
Approximately $3.7M to underground
City Council/RSA Agenda 138 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
24 Factors to Consider:
Underground District No. 21
(Decoto Road – Alameda Creek Bridge to Alvarado-Niles Road) Newer Project (not proposed before)
Less aerial congestion – OH line on one side of street Only a few service conversions
Less pedestrian activity
More vehicles (compared to Smith St.) – Average Daily Traffic (29,032 veh./day per 2023 Traffic Study )
More prominent gateway into City
Approximately 3,100 ft. of overhead lines.
Approximately $4M
City Council/RSA Agenda 139 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
25 Retain City Rule 20 A Work Credits
City has $1.3M in Rule 20 A work credits
Work credits may be split between two projects
Work credits may be leveraged when applying for grant funds Walked the districts with PG&E and AT&T on 2/10/2025
Timelines - Design, construction start, construction duration Most advantageous to use Rule 20 A credits for a single project
CPUC Decision 23-06-008 set the work credit expiration to December 31, 2033
City Council/RSA Agenda 140 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
26 Notification for Public Hearing
Notice of Public Hearing was advertised and posted per requirements of UCMC
Published in the Bay Area News Group/The Argus
newspapers on 1/31/2025 and 2/7/2025
Published in Tri City Voice on 1/28,1/31, 2/4 & 2/7
Uploaded to City website & posted in City Hall kiosk on 1/21/25
Letters sent to parcel owners on 1/29/2025
Posted at 3 locations along both proposed Underground Districts on 1/29/2025
One public comment received on this issue City Council/RSA Agenda 141 Tuesday, February 11, 2025 27 Public Hearing for Rule 20 A Underground District
Open Public Hearing
Receive Public Comments
Close Public Hearing
City Council Discussion and Questions
City Council/RSA Agenda 142 Tuesday, February 11, 2025
28 Recommendation
City Council considers adoption of a resolution
for the establishment of Underground District
No. 20 (Smith Street) and Underground District
No. 21 (Decoto Road)
Public Hearing for Rule 20 A Underground District
City Council/RSA Agenda 143 Tuesday, February 11, 2025