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File Number: 22-428 MacArthur Boulevard. Doing so would reduce the complexity of the project and save costs in terms of design and construction and eliminate the need to acquire right-of-way and temporary construction easements. The original design proposed a shared sidewalk between bicyclists and pedestrians; however, Council and community preference is protected bike lanes. Approval of CSA Amendment No. 5 for BKF Engineers will ensure that the project obtains all necessary permits and approvals required to advance the project to construction. 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 from 650 MacArthur Boulevard. ·On December 14, 2020, by Resolution No. 2020-159, the City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Consulting Services Agreement with BKF Engineers for additional work related to acquiring right-of-way and easements from Caltrans that were not anticipated with the original design scope of work. 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 the high rate of collisions in the project vicinity. The Committee also recommended shared use of sidewalks between bicyclists and pedestrians due to limited right of ways. Staff was also directed to work with the City of San Leandro 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 concerns about how bicyclists and pedestrians would 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 Committee recommended not to include the design alternative without a roundabout as an option for public feedback, since such an option would not provide traffic calming, thereby missing an important goal of the project. ·On March 7, 2018, the City Council Facilities and Transportation Committee requested staff conduct outreach to the surrounding neighborhood prior to construction of the roundabout. ·On November 14, 2018, the Committee requested that staff consider a mitigation strategy for Page 3 City of San Leandro Printed on 7/13/2022