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clarify construction documents or address unanticipated field conditions; providing construction staking; and reviewing contractor submittals for conformance with the construction documents. In addition to being the designer of the current project, Winzler and Kelly Consulting Engineers was the City's consultant for the completion of two other similar downtown redevelopment projects: the West Estudillo Pedestrian Connection project and East 14`''/Davis Street Lighting project. For this reason, it is the most suitable firm to perform construction support services on this project. Current City Council/Redevelopment A~ency Policy • The project complements other recently completed downtown improvements, such as the History Museum/Art Gallery, the West Estudillo Avenue Pedestrian Connection, the History Walk, and ornamental lighting on East 14th and Davis Streets • Elements of this project were taken from the City Council San LeandroBART Area Revitalization Strategy, as well as the Downtown Plan and Urban Design Guidelines • The 2007 Mid-Term Review of the Redevelopment Agency 2004-09 Implementation Plan specifically identifies the Downtown Pedestrian Improvements in the Plaza Redevelopment Project Area as a high priority public improvement project. The Plan also identifies improvements to the downtown pedestrian environment as part of the economic development objective in the Joint Redevelopment Project Area Previous City Council/Redevelopment A~ency Action(s) • A City Council Work Session was held in February 2003 to discuss possible improvement projects for the downtown area. The proposal for the installation of the downtown decorative lighting was favorably received by the Council members • City Council-appointed advisory committees were established for the development of the Central San Leandro/BART Area Revitalization Strategy and the Downtown Plan and Urban Design Guidelines • On November 3, 2003, by Resolution No. 2003-223, the City Council awarded a design contract to Winzler and Kelly Consulting Engineers • On September 20, 2004, by Resolutions 2004-145 and 2004-020 RDA, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) approved the grant of an easement for the construction of an entrance archway, footings and storm drain On September 4, 2007, by Resolution 2007-116 the City Council certified the TOD Strategy Environmental Impact Report • On April 7, 2008, by Resolution No. 2008-033 and Resolution No. 2008-009 RDA, the City Council called for bids on the project and the Redevelopment Agency authorized the City to act as its agent for oversight and administration of the project • On April 7, 2008, by Resolution 2008-033, the City Council approved the plans and specifications and called for bids • On April 7, 2008, by Resolution 2008-009 RDA, the RDA approved the plans and specifications and called for bids, authorized the use of Redevelopment funds and authorized the City of San Leandro to act as its agent for the oversight and administration of the project • On June 16, 2008 by Resolution No. 2008-067 and Resolution No. 2008-016 RDA, the City Council awarded a contract to McGuire and Hester, for Project No. 07-961-83-054