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File Number: 22-305 to be installed to the west of the new crosswalk on Foothill Boulevard as shown on Exhibit C attached to the Agreement. The City of Oakland will review the plans, provide comments, and issue a no-cost construction permit to the City of San Leandro for construction of the improvements within City of Oakland’s jurisdiction. The draft agreement was approved by the City of Oakland City Council at its March 1, 2022 meeting. Alternatives to constructing a roundabout at this location were evaluated and rejected. A common solution, installation of a traffic signal, is not feasible because the high volume of traffic along MacArthur Boulevard would queue back onto the Interstate 580 offramp when the cross traffic has the right of way. Current Agency Policies Maintain and enhance San Leandro’s infrastructure. Previous Actions ·On April 4, 2016, by Resolution No. 2016-040, the City Council approved a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for $97,490.00 for the preparation of construction-ready plans, specifications, and estimates for the subject project. ·On May 7, 2018, by Resolution No. 2018-039, the City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for surveying and mapping work associated with the acquisition of private right-of-way and easements at 650 MacArthur Boulevard. ·On December 14, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020-159, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to a Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for the preparation of construction-ready plans, specifications, and estimates for the subject project. Committee Review and Actions ·On September 20, 2016, Engineering and Transportation (E/T) Department staff presented the roundabout project at the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting. The Committee expressed concerns regarding speeding and high rate of collisions in the project vicinity. The Committee also recommended shared use of sidewalks between the bicyclists and the pedestrians due to limited right of ways. Staff was also directed to work with the Arts Commission and the surrounding neighborhood regarding the landscaping and artistic design elements for the project. ·On April 5, 2017, E/T Department staff presented the roundabout project to the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee. The Committee expressed concern about how bicyclists and pedestrians will be in close proximity to each other on the sidewalk and suggested providing better accommodations for bicyclists in the design. ·At the June 7, 2017 City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee meeting, the Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 7/13/2022