HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-18-2016 Item 09 Grant Funded Calle Joaquin Park & Ride Request for Authorization to Advertise Meeting Date: 10/18/2016
FROM: Daryl Grigsby, Public Works Director
Prepared By: Jennifer Rice, Transportation Planner/Engineer
SUBJECT: GRANT FUNDED CALLE JOAQUIN PARK & RIDE, SPECIFICATION NO.
91288 REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE
RECOMMENDATION
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the grant funded Calle Joaquin Park & Ride Lot,
Specification No. 91288; and
2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids, and authorize the City Manager to award the contract if
the lowest responsible bid is within the Engineer’s Estimate of $310,000.
DISCUSSION
Background
As part of the US 101/Los Osos Valley Road Interchange, the City secured additional right of
way between the Hampton Inn and Margie’s Diner for future potential expansion of the
interchange. This area is being preserved if the City needs to perform these improvements at
some future time if capacity or safety issues arise at the location.
The need for these improvements is not anticipated for many years and the property has long
been considered for other uses in the interim. Based on SLOCOG’s 2015 Park & Ride Mobility
Study there is a need for a park and ride in this vicinity due to its close proximity to Highway
101 and the LOVR corridor that offers access to the coast. The concept of using this area as a
park and ride facility was first identified when the Hampton Inn project and the relocation of
Calle Joaquin were constructed many years ago.
The City solicited SLOCOG for funding and received grant monies to construct the park and ride
facility. The City has worked closely with the adjacent property owners to ensure acceptable
integration with those land uses and to provide better connectivity to the properties in the area.
There may be the potential to develop a public/private partnership in the future with the adjacent
hotel where the spaces are utilized for public park and ride spaces during the daytime and
overnight and on weekends used for overflow hotel parking. That shared use would require
additional discussions and agreements.
Construction documents are now completed and the project is ready to be advertised for
construction. The City is lead on the construction of the facility and will be responsible for
maintenance when completed. Construction is estimated to be complete by the spring on 2017.
CONCURRENCES
Caltrans & SLOCOG are a part of the project team and concur with this recommendation.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The City of San Luis Obispo issued this project a CEQA Categorical Exemption on September 3,
2015 under Section 15311 - Accessory Structures parking lots.
Additionally, Caltrans has issued this project a NEPA Categorical Exclusion pursuant to Federal
Regulations Title 23 part 771.117(c) (13) Ridesharing activities.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project is 100% grant funded thru a combination of State Highway Account (SHA) and
Congestion Management & Air Quality (CMAQ) sources. The Council accepted and
appropriated the funding for this project at its February 18th, 2014 meeting. Annual increases to
the street maintenance account will be necessary to maintain the facility – estimated to be $4,000
per year for trash, landscaping, signage and pavement needs. Adjustments to funding will be
requested through the FY 2017-19 Financial Plan process.
Attachments:
a - Council Reading File - Calle Joaquin Park and Ride Plans
b - Council Reading File - Calle Joaquin Park and Ride Specs
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