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Recommendation to Accept the Work of Chrisp Company for Sign & Striping Maintenance Project, No. P.W. 10-21-35.
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 310)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) has over one hundred and forty-seven (147) centerline miles of roadway and nine hundred and sixty-nine (969) intersections, providing access and circulation to every resident and business in the City. To ensure that pavement markings and stop/yield signs are properly maintained, the City established an annual capital project to systematically refresh and replace pavement markings and signs. As part of this three-year contract, Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23-2024-25, staff performed work at 152 intersections and three corridors: Aughinbaugh Way, from Mecartney Road to Sea View Parkway; Mecartney Road, from Belmont Place to Matiland Drive; and Main Street, from Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway to Navy Way. The three-year contract has been completed and the work is acceptable to the Public Works Department.
BACKGROUND
Staff began this program with a focus on intersections, as opposed to midblock striping, because the pavement markings and signs at intersections control the right-of-way and have higher safety considerations. Annual projects are split into zones identified as West End (from western city limits to Grand Street), East End (from Grand Street to High Street), and Bay Farm Zone (High Street to eastern city limits). As part of the analysis, staff performs condition assessments at all locations within a zone. Based on condition ratings and budget, staff determines the locations to be refreshed. If needed, higher used intersections would be prioritized. A full cycle of the three zones were completed in FY 2023, resulting in 450 intersections being refreshed or improved.
In FY 2024, staff focused on Main Street, from Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway to Navy Way. The portion from Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway to the ferry terminal had an existing road diet, and that striping was refreshed. However, the portion from the ferry terminal to Navy Way still had four lanes. So, staff extended the road diet by converting a four-lane road to (A) two travel lanes, (B) a striped median, a turn lane, or two-way left-turn lane, and (C) two bike lanes. This provided improved access for bicyclists and ferry users and moved the City closer towards its goals of improving bicycle safety and expanding its bicycle network. These goals have been identified in various City documents, such as the General Plan, Vision Zero Action Plan, and Active Transportation Plan.
In FY 2025, staff returned to an intersection focused project. Staff refreshed 76 intersections within the West End zone. For the next two (2) years beginning in FY 2026, staff plans on focusing on the East End and Bay Farm zones, respectively.
DISCUSSION
On May 15, 2022, City Council awarded a contract to Chrisp Company in the amount of $723,727 for a three-year agreement to replace pavement markings and signs. Year two (2) was amended from $240,620 to $284,824, changing the total contract value to $767,931. The three-year contract has been completed and the work is acceptable to the Public Works Department. The final contract cost is $632,887, including retention.
ALTERNATIVES
• Accept the work as presented
• Do not accept the work and give staff alternate instruction.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The project was budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program (Project No. C12000) as part of the Signs, Pavement Markings, and Curb Painting effort (Measure B Local Streets and Roads funding). No additional appropriations are needed. There is no impact to the General Fund.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
This action is consistent with the Alameda Municipal Code and consistent with the City’s strategic goal of investing in infrastructure. Additionally, General Plan Objective 4.4.4 prioritizes the maintenance of capital investment and maximizing the efficiency of the existing street system.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
In accordance with CEQA, this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
CLIMATE IMPACT
Safe streets promote walking and biking, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions from gas powered vehicles.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the work of Chrisp Company for Sign & Striping Maintenance Project, No. P.W. 10-21-35.
Respectfully submitted,
Erin Smith, Public Works Director
By,
Scott Wikstrom, Deputy Public Works Director / City Engineer
Alan-Viet Ta, Project Manager
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Ross McCarthy, Finance Director