Resolution 13326 and Staff ReportCITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13 3 2 6
REQUESTING THAT CALTRANS PREPARE A PROJECT STUDY REPORT
FOR TINKER AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT WHICH WOULD MODIFY
ACCESS TO STATE ROUTE 61, WEBSTER STREET AND AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City adopted a Community Reuse Plan identifying a pattern of development
and the infrastructure (streets, sewers, storm drains, etc) to support the development and reuse of the
former Naval Air Station- Alameda now called Alameda Point; and
WHEREAS, among the streets identified was the extension of Tinker Avenue from Webster
Street to Main Street; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, ARRA received a grant from Economic Development Administration
to study and design the Tinker Avenue Extension Project; and
WHEREAS, this project is on State Route 61 which is under the jurisdiction of the California
State Department of Transportation (Caltrans); and
WHEREAS the City of Alameda has held two public meetings and a public Open House and
has held various meetings with individuals and affected parties, including Caltrans and the College
of Alameda, to solicit comments; and
WHEREAS, based on these comments a recommended alternative has been identified; and
WHEREAS preparation of a Project Study Report ( "PSR ") is required by Caltrans for
,improvements to any state facility; and
WHEREAS in order to meet the EDA funding deadline, the PSR needs to be initiated within
the next 30 days and successfully completed in the next four months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Alameda
hereby requests that the Depaitment of Transportation prepare a Project Study Report for Tinker
Avenue Extension Project and authorizes the City Manger or his designee to negotiate and execute
all agreements necessary for the PSR.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the
20th day of March, 2001, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Johnson, Kerr and
Mayor Appezzato - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
21st day of March, 2001.
Diane Felsch, City Clerk
City of Alameda
City of Alameda
Inter - department Memorandum
March 14, 2001
To: Honorable Mayor and
Council Members
From: Matthew T. Naclerio
Public Works Director
Re: Recommendation to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager, or His Designee, to
Negotiate and Execute Agreement With Caltrans for the Project Study Report (PSR) and to
Direct Staff to Proceed With Environmental Review of the Tinker Avenue Extension Project
BACKGROUND
The Community Reuse Plan for Alameda Point (the former Naval Air Station) identified
infrastructure needs (streets, sewers, storm drains, etc.) to support its development and reuse. One
of the streets identified was the extension of Tinker Avenue from Webster Street to Main Street. In
1999, the Alameda Reuse and Redevelopment Authority (ARRA) received a grant from the
Economic Development Administration (EDA) to design the Tinker Avenue Extension Project. This
facility was deemed to be a critical link to support Alameda Point development, including the
recently approved Fleet Industrial Supply Center (FISC) /Catellus Project. The grant expires in
October at which time 100% design drawings are due.
DISCUSSION
The City hired Bellecci and Associates to design the Tinker Avenue Extension. As part of their
scope, Bellecci evaluated alternatives for the eastern connection to Webster Street. Initially, nine
alternatives were identified. These alternatives ranged from elevated structures connecting to Marina
Village Parkway /Constitution Way to at -grade signalized intersections terminating at Webster Street.
The first public meeting to obtain community input on the alternatives was held at Independence
Plaza on January 13, 2000. In addition, the City and consultant met with all interested parties
including the College of Alameda, Catellus, the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Heritage Bay
Homeowners Association, Alameda Marina Village Association (AMVA), West Alameda Business
Association (WABA), the Alameda Housing Authority, and other local residents and businesses.
Key concerns raised at these meetings were:
a) avoiding traffic impacts to adjacent residential areas;
b) minimizing impacts to college and park properties;
c) providing pedestrian, bike, and transit access;
d) reducing the number of alternatives; and
e) timing and coordinating with other planning documents /activities.
Re: Resolution #5 -D
3-20-01
Honorable Mayor and
Councilmembers
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March 14, 2001
Based on this community input, the City worked with the Consultant to refine the list to four
alternatives. The four alternatives were presented at a second public meeting at the Mastick Senior
Center on July 19, 2000. The key issues raised at this meeting were:
a) keeping Webster Street access for local businesses;
b) preserving good access to businesses adjacent to and behind the Tubes;
c) maintaining small town character; and
d) minimizing impact to College of Alameda.
City staff also attended a meeting sponsored by a local developer at Mr E's and presented the four
alternatives. The primary concern raised at this (third public) meeting was preserving direct access
to the businesses along Mariner Square Loop and Mariner Square Drive. Staff also continued to
meet with interested parties including the College of Alameda, Caltrans, and local businesses and
residents. The results of the public and interested party meetings were incorporated into a
community based preferred alternative (See attached Exhibit).
A Public Open House was held on March 8, 2001 to present the community based preferred
alternative. Staff received many compliments on the Open House format as well as the
responsiveness of the community based preferred alternative to their original concerns. The key
issues raised at the Open House were:
a) location of bus stops;
b) bicycle system enhancements;
c) pedestrian access between Mariner Square Loop and the new College entryway
on Webster Street;
d) speed controls both in the Tubes and along Tinker Avenue;
e) back ups into the Tube caused by the new signal at Tinker Avenue; and
f) Athletic Club access limitations
The community based preferred alternative balances the key issues raised community with future
development needs. More specifically, the preferred alternative provides the following:
► To retain Alameda's small town character, as requested by the public, the street alignment
is completely at grade, with no bridges or structures.
► To address residents' concerns regarding impacts to residential streets such as Independence
and Bartlett, and to respond to the concern that Tinker Avenue may impact the potential
design of Clement Avenue Extension, Tinker Avenue is not connected to Marina Village
Parkway. Since an east/west connection does not exist, the Tinker Avenue Extension does
not modify traffic circulation along the Atlantic /Clement corridor. The projects are
functionally independent of each other.
► To avoid impacts to Neptune Park, Tinker Avenue is connected to northbound Webster
Street underneath Constitution Way.
Honorable Mayor and
Councilmembers
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► To meet WABA's objective of retaining through street access to the Webster Street
businesses, Webster Street remains a two -way through street.
► To assure adequate access to businesses adjacent to and behind the tube, a connection from
Mariner Square Loop to Tinker Avenue is provided by a new street located behind Mr. E's
and the Mariner Square Athletic Club. In addition, Mariner Square Loop will be maintained
as secondary access to these properties.
► To address College of Alameda concerns, the alignment along the north side of the College
is modified to avoid impacts to the running track, a new entrance to the College is provided
on Webster Street, and the remainder parcel (northeast corner) has limited, direct access to
the College.
► To enhance transit use, bus stops are located at the new College entryway and on Tinker at
its intersection with realigned Mariner Square Loop. Concerns were raised at the Open
House about bus access for seniors and the Walgreen's commercial district. Staff has
identified an altemate proposal to provide split stops which addresses this issue and will be
coordinated with the College and transit advocates.
► To address concerns regarding the new signal at Tinker stopping traffic and creating long
queues, a queuing analysis was performed by the City's traffic Consultant. The analysis
shows that back ups will not extend into the tube. This is in part due to the planned short
cycle length and the fact that this is not a fully phased signal.
► To enhance pedestrian access, a new crossing is included at the College entryway on Webster
Street. Comments were received at the Open House requesting an additional crossing be
provided either at the Tinker Avenue intersection or at a location between Tinker Avenue
and Mariner Square Loop. An additional crossing, location to be determined as part of the
PSR, will be included. This most likely will require a pedestrian over crossing(s).
► Comments were received at the Open House Citizens that a lower speed should be
considered for the Tubes. The existing posted speed limit in the tube is 45 mph. Staff will
ask Caltrans to consider a revised speed limit as part of the PSR.
► Comments regarding traffic noise impacts into USCG Housing area were also received. This
issue will be addressed in the environmental document.
Staff at the College and Caltrans have reviewed the community based preferred alternative and found
it acceptable. Staff will be meeting with other affected parties including, WABA, AMVA, John
Beery and his tenants, Heritage Bay, and Alameda Transit Advocates and seeking their concurrence
on the community based preferred alternative. Staff has requested letters of support from affected
parties and will present these at the Council Meeting.
Because this project impacts State Route 61, a Caltrans Project Study Report (PSR) is required. The
PSR will describe project scope, conceptual costs and identify key impacts. This document is used
by Caltrans to program projects. In accordance with State law, the project also requires an
environmental review. The City's process for environmental review includes a public input process
and a public hearing before the Planning Board.
Honorable Mayor and
Councilmembers
BUDGET CONSIDERATION/FISCAL IMPACT
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The estimated construction cost for the recommended alternative is $15,500,000. No General Fund
monies are required. The project will be funded from a combination of EDA Grants, City land sale
proceeds, AP Developer Fees, City Redevelopment funds, and state transportation grant funds.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or his
designee, to negotiate and execute an agreement with Caltrans for the PSR and to direct staff to
proceed with environmental review of the Tinker Avenue Extension Project.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jeff Bond
Cynthia Eliason
Mahendar Chima
Dan Leary - Bellecci &Associates
Art Chen - College of Alameda
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Matthew T. Naclerio
Public Works Director
MAR -19 -2001 MON 05:23 PM ALAMEDA PUBLIC WORKS FAX NO, 5107495868
Ronald J. Temple, Ph:D.
Chancellor
March 14, 2001
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Mr. Matt Naclerio
Director of Public Works
City of Alameda
Alameda Point, Bldg. 1
950 West Mall Sq. km 110
Alameda, CA 94501 -7551
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This letter of support represents only the technical aspects of the preferred Tinker
Avenue alternative extension that the City proposes. After many months of discussion
and compromise, the District believes that this alternative plan is the best one that would
satisfy both the City of Alameda needs and be the least intrusive on College of Alameda
and Distinct property.
Although the District supports this alternative, we both agree that there are many details
that need to be worked out relative to the phasing in of the Catellus Development as it
relates to the College of Alameda. As you are aware we will still need to develop an
agreement on many specifics. In addition, your office is conferring with Caltrans to
assure that their requirements are satisfied while keeping within the technical elements of
our agreement. Finally, I am encouraged by the cooperation that has been extended by
the City staff in speaking to the issue as it relates to the impact on the College.
Sincerely,
George Herring, D.
Sr. Vice Chancellor, Finance
and Administration
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Cc: Ronald J. Temple, Chancellor
Dave Berger, City of Alameda
College of Alameda
Laney College Merritt College
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Re: Agenda Item No. 5 -D
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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(310) 286.4444
TDD (510) 286-4454
March 16, 2001
Ms. Cheri R. Sheets
Deputy Public Works Director
Public Works Department
Alameda Point, Building 1
950 West Mall Square, Room 110
Alameda, CA 94501 -7552
Dear Ms. Sheets:
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Thank you for meeting with us on February 28, 2001, and presenting the City of
Alameda's current proposal for new intersections on Webster Street (Route 260), cast
of the Webster tube. As noted at the meeting, we do not have any objections, at this
early stage of the project, to the conceptual proposal as presented. We support the basic
configuration of the proposed intersections at Tinker, and at the new college entrance,
contingent on the addressing of issues described below that were discussed in the
meeting. The overall layout is consistent with prior designs we have informally
reviewed from the College of Alameda, dating back to August 2000.
Several key issues remain to be resolved, however, including the design of the right turn
movement from southbound Webster to eastbound Tinker, and the potential
construction constraints associated with the propose( lowering of Wcbstee Street. We
understand that the City is investigating these issues, as well as others raised in the
February 28, meeting, and will soon be providing additional information to Caltrans.
Please contact me at (510) 286 -6155 if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Sincerely,
HARRY Y. YAHATA
District Director
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ROBERT A. ANDERSON
District Office Chief
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Re: Agenda Item No. 5 -D
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City Council Members
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Alameda, CA 94501
Subject: Tinker Avenue - Community Based Preferred Alternative
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1 met with City staff on March 15 to review the community based preferred alternative. This
alternative preserves access to Marina Village, a.k.a. Alameda Real Estate Investments (AREI),
both in terms of continuing unobstructed egress into Posey tube from Constitution Way and by
continuing free right turn access from Webster Street to Mariner Square Loop and by continuing
free access to Constitution Way. (It is our understanding, after talking with the City's traffic
consultant, that the introduction of new traffic signals will not result in back ups and, as such,
Constitution Way southbound will remain unobstructed.) Based on the above assertions, Marina
Village supports the community based preferred alternative. We would like to continue working
with the staff to refine and further develop the pedestrian and bicycle access connections from cast
of Webster Street to Marina Village Parkway.
ARE! appreciates the efforts of staffto work together on this project and looks forward to
continuing to work with the City on projects that affect AREI in the future.
Sincerely,
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