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Recommendation to Accept the Work of Golden Bay Construction, for the Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, PW No. 07-24-20.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). (Public Works 31041520)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On December 3, 2024, City Council awarded an Agreement to Golden Bay Construction in the amount of $268,100, which included a 10% contingency, for the upgrades of three pedestrian crossings along Mecartney Road to improve pedestrian visibility with flashing beacons.
BACKGROUND
The improvements were constructed at three intersections along Mecartney Road:
• Mecartney Road and Baywalk Road/Marcuse Street
• Mecartney Road and Baywood Road/Fontana Drive
• Mecartney Road and Ironwood Road/Verdemar Drive
Each intersection included upgraded signage and striping, installing Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps, and installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons. New concrete was also poured for a future AC transit bus stop on the southeast corner of the Mecartney Road and Baywalk Road/Marcuse Street intersection.
This project resulted in improved safety for pedestrians crossing Mecartney Road with the installation of the rectangular rapid flashing beacons.
DISCUSSION
City Council awarded an agreement to Golden Bay Construction, Inc., on December 3, 2024. A Notice to Proceed was issued on March 12, 2025, and work began on March 24, 2025. On July 11, 2025, Public Works staff performed a final inspection of the public improvements. The completed work is acceptable to the Public Works Department. Staff recommends City Council accept the work of Golden Bay Construction, for the Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, PW No. 07-24-20.
ALTERNATIVES
• Accept the improvements completed by Golden Bay Construction, Inc. for Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project; or
• Remand the project back to staff for further consideration and evaluation of the completed improvements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project was budgeted in Capital Improvement Program (CIP) No. C61000 Street Safety.
A summary of project expenditures is below:
|
CIP Fund |
Project |
Authorized Amount |
Expended to Date |
|
C61000 |
Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project |
$ 268,100 |
$ 249,223.48 |
|
Total |
|
$ 268,100 |
$ 249,223.48 |
Unspent funds will remain in CIP Fund C61000, Street Safety to continue street safety projects including the Vision Zero Rapid Response program, daylighting of High Injury Corridors, and other safety improvements consistent with the Vision Zero Action Plan.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
The Project is consistent with Strategic Plan Project TIE1, implement Vision Zero Rapid Response - After Fatal Crash Program, Project TIE6 assess bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements on Mecartney Road. Additionally, the project helps implement the City’s Active Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with CEQA, this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
CLIMATE IMPACTS
Vehicular transportation generates over 70% of the greenhouse emissions in Alameda. Improving pedestrian safety supports non-carbon emitting modes of transportation and the use of transit, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the City’s transportation sector.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the Work of Golden Bay Construction, for the Mecartney Road Pedestrian Crossing Improvements Project, PW No. 07-24-20.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Smith, Public Works Director
By,
Brendin Christolear, Supervising Civil Engineer
Aaliyah Douglas, Project Manager
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Ross McCarthy, Finance Director
cc: Scott Wikstrom, City Engineer