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Recommendation to Endorse the Design Concept for the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Project and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Third Amendment to the Agreement with Kittelson & Associates to Increase Compensation by $1,130,000, Including Contingencies, for a Total Aggregate Compensation Not-to-Exceed $1,475,876, to Provide Additional Technical Services Related to the Clement Avenue/Tilden Way Project. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) Existing Facilities (Minor alterations to existing facilities including bicycle facilities) and Section 15304(h) (Minor Alterations to Land and the creation of bicycle lanes on existing public rights of way). (Transportation 20962743) [Not heard on March 7, 2023]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Clement Avenue/Tilden Way design concept includes an important segment of the Cross Alameda Trail, a number of important transportation safety improvements in the project area, and an expansion of public open space for the adjacent "Wedge" and Fernside neighborhoods that could include a dog park. A separate community planning process, led by the Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD), will occur to design and program the future park space created by the project. Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize an amendment to the existing consultant contract to enable work to begin on detailed project design in preparation for construction and acquisition of necessary permits and approvals from state agencies related to waterfront improvements and hazardous material protocols. If approved, construction could begin in 2024 and be completed in 2025. Information regarding the Clement/Tilden project outreach and background is available on the project webpage: www.alamedaca.gov/ClementTilden
BACKGROUND
Over the last 20 years, the C...
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