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Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Master Agreement for State-Funded Projects, the Program Supplemental Agreement with the California Department of Transportation to Construct the Highway Safety Improvement Program Pedestrian Safety Project for $249,076 in State Grant Funds, and Any Related Agreements and Amendments Thereto; and Amending the Capital Budget in Fiscal Year 2023-24 by Reducing Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations in Capital Improvement Project C62000 by $175,000; and Increasing Revenue and Expenditure Appropriations for Capital Improvement Project C13000 by $175,000.
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
The City of Alameda (City) submitted a funding application to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) - Pedestrian Safety Project (Project) to improve pedestrian safety through upgraded traffic signal equipment, signage and striping at four intersections. Agreements for state funded projects and Program Supplement Agreements need to be executed with Caltrans before these funds can be claimed. This action will delegate authorization to the City Manager to execute these agreements and any amendments so Project construction can begin. The HSIP project application was submitted in October 2020 and the City has since advanced several street safety policies as part of the Alameda Vision Zero Policy. The final HSIP improvement design includes additional signage and striping improvements consistent with Vision Zero policies at the following four intersections: Santa Clara Avenue/Grand Street; Otis Drive/Willow Street; Otis Drive/Park Street; and Fernside B...
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