8O Consent 2011 0718 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

BART — Downtown Pedestrian Improvements CSA - Golden Associates 3 July 18, 2011 The subject contractual services agreement will provide comprehensive design services for all components related to landscape architecture, including planting, irrigation, landscape areas, storm water treatment measures, ornamental signage, and other ancillary streetscape features. Previous City Council Action(s) • On March 7, 2011, by Resolutions 2011 -056 and 2011 -057, the City Council authorized funding for the design phase of the subject project and approved the federal program supplement agreement 017 -E • On July 19, 2010, by Resolution 2010 -093, the City Council authorized an application for a federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) and/or Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding grant, also known as a Transportation for Livable Cities (TLC) grant, as managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). This resolution also committed the City to providing the necessary matching funds • On September 4, 2007, by Resolution 2007 -111, the City Council approved the TOD Strategy, a plan that first outlined the idea of making San Leandro Boulevard/ BART Station more pedestrian - friendly, thereby increasing the vibrancy in the downtown core area Applicable General Plan Policy Goal 6: Downtown Revitalization; Foster the development of Downtown San Leandro as the geographic and social heart of the city. Permits and /or Variances Granted • Electrical and building permits will be obtained from the City of San Leandro Building Department as appropriate • Encroachment permits from Caltrans and BART shall be obtained as necessary for work within the right of way belonging to these jurisdictions Environmental Review NEPA clearances will be obtained prior to construction as part of the requirements for federal funding. Code Compliance Review Electrical and building permits will be obtained from the City of San Leandro Building Department as appropriate. Board /Commission Findings Project design will be presented at a future Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting prior to finalizing design for the project.