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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-16-2019 ATC Agenda PacketCity of San Luis Obispo, Agenda, Planning Commission Agenda ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, May 16, 2019 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING Council Hearing Room 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA MISSION: The purpose of the Active Transportation Committee (ATC) is to provide oversight and policy direction on matters related to bicycle and pedestrian transportation in San Luis Obispo and its relationship to bicycling and walking outside the City. CALL TO ORDER Chair Lea Brooks ROLL CALL : Committee Members Thomas Arndt, Lea Brooks (chair), Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Ken Kienow (vice chair), Briana Martenies, Jonathan Roberts PUBLIC COMMENT: At this time, people may address the Committee about items not on the agenda. Persons wishing to speak should come forward and state their name and address. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Committee is necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the March 21, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Minutes of the April 17, 2019 Special Meeting PRESENTATION ITEMS 3. PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT/MASTER PLAN UPDATE (SCOTT – 30 MINUTES) Receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update. Active Transportation Committee Agenda May 16, 2019 Page 2 ACTION ITEMS 4. BOB JONES TRAIL: OCEANAIRE TO CALLE JOAQUIN CONNECTOR (FUKUSHIMA –45 MINUTES) City Staff will give a presentation on a new alternative of the Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connector. At a Study Session on December 4, 2018 the City Council concurred with the Active Transportation Committee’s recommendation to explore a new alternative alignment for the project. The consultant has now completed a conceptual design layout and preliminary cost estimate for the new alternative. Staff will present this new information and ask the ATC to consider the new alternative in relation to the three other alternatives and make a recommendation for an upcoming City Council Study Session, currently scheduled for September 3, 2019. Background The Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connector is a project identified in the Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Master Plan. The facility is intended as part of the bicycle and pedestrian network to connect the County portion of the Bob Jones Trail to residential and commercial uses in the vicinity of Madonna and Dalidio Roads. The project is also centrally located to the San Luis Ranch, Froom Ranch, and Avila Ranch Plan areas and thus has potential as a key link for bicycle and pedestrian transportation. In the 2017-19 Financial Plan, funding for project development work was allocated to begin study of the project. On November 15, 2018, the ATC considered three viable route alternatives and recommended that of the three, Alternative 1 is the most preferred but that another alternative should be explored that is more direct and has more potential to increase active transportation. At the December 4th Study Session, the City Council agreed with the ATC recommendation and gave direction to explore a new alternative. Now that a fourth alternative has been identified the next step is to consider a preference of the alternatives that will undergo more rigorous environmental review. Alternative Assessment Alternative 4 (New Alternative) Estimated Cost: $2,890,600 Route Length: Cycle Track (.44 Miles) Bike Lane (.03 Miles) Total (.47 miles) This alignment features a cycle track (Class IV) facility along both sides of Los Osos Valley Road between Calle Joaquin and Froom Ranch Road for the majority of the length except for a small portion near the intersection at Calle Joaquin. The 7-foot wide cycle track would be constructed at curb level and would be aligned between the sidewalk and a buffered curb area. PROS: Compared to the other three, this alternative is the shortest and most direct and has the highest potential for increasing active transportation. With most of the improvements on street, it has the lowest potential for wetland or creek impacts. It would not require the necessity of a bridge and would not have any agricultural impacts. The alignment would provide access to Active Transportation Committee Agenda May 16, 2019 Page 3 more commercial services and the security concern would be least of all the alternatives given the proximity away from the creek. The cost is also lower than two of the other alternatives. CONS: Given the on-street nature of the facility, this alternative would require interface with 16 driveways and an intersection at Auto Park Way. To accommodate a widened curb area, right of way would be needed in several locations especially in areas that may have wetland potential (right of way has not been included in the cost estimate). There may also be potential engineering challenges with realigning the curb face through the Los Osos Valley Road corridor to accommodate drainage, which may increase cost. Alternative 1: Estimated Cost: $2,911,500 Route Length: Multi-use Path (.48 Miles) Bike Lane (.23 Miles) Bike Route (.14 Miles) Total (.85 Miles) This alignment includes an on-street bike lane & shared street facility along Calle Joaquin Road. The alignment then continues north parallel to Highway 101, turns west through the Agricultural Reserve Area, then crosses Prefumo Creek behind Target and connects with Froom Ranch Road at Oceanaire. Alternative 2: Estimated Cost: $2,270,200 Route Length: Multi-use Path (.52 Miles) Bike Lane (.23 Miles) Bike Route (.14 Miles) Total (.89 Miles) This alignment is indicated in the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve. From Froom Ranch Way, it crosses Prefumo Creek and parallels the creek for 1,100 ft before crossing the agricultural reserve and wraps around the BMW dealership before connecting to Calle Joaquin Road. Active Transportation Committee Agenda May 16, 2019 Page 4 Alternative 3: Estimated Cost: $4,137,300 Route Length: Bike Path / Cycle Track (.7 Miles) Total (.7 Miles) This alternative follows the same alignment as Alt 2 for the first 1,100 feet but then continues along the creek and crosses the creek again before joining with Calle Joaquin behind the AAA building. Next Steps The new alternative including the ATC recommendation will be provided to the City Council at a study session on September 3, 2019. Staff Recommendation: The ATC should select a preferred alternative. And, if a preferred alternative is selected, it should recommend including it as an amendment to the Bicycle Transportation Plan. Attachment 3: Bob Jones Trail Alternative 4 Layout Attachment 4: Bob Jones Trail Alternative 4 Cost Estimate Attachment 5: Project Study Report Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connection 5. OFFICER ELECTIONS (FUKUSHIMA –20 MINUTES) Article 3 of the Active Transportation Committee Bylaws (updated February 6, 2018), states that, “The officers will consist of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson who will be elected annually at a regular Committee meeting in each calendar year. The Chairperson will preside over all meetings of the Committee and perform such duties as directed by the Committee. The Vice- Chairperson will serve in the absence or incapacity of the Chairperson.” Additional officer duties include writing quarterly progress reports, representing the Committee at the Mayor’s quarterly luncheon, and representing the Committee at relevant Advisory Body and City Council meetings. The term of office is for one year. No person shall serve in the office of chairperson or vice chairperson for more than two consecutive terms. CM Brooks has completed two terms as Chair and therefore cannot be reappointed to that office again. CM Kienow has completed two terms as Vice Chair and therefore cannot be reappointed to that office again. The Chair should open the floor for nominations for the office of Chairperson, close the floor for nominations, and ask members to vote for one of the nominees. If only one nominee is offered, then a voice vote can be taken. However, if more than one person is nominated, the ATC may want to cast a secret ballot. The same process should be followed for the office of Vice Chair. Active Transportation Committee Agenda May 16, 2019 Page 5 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 6. Committee Member Updates (5 minutes) 7. Staff Updates (15 minutes) a. Active Transportation Plan Update b. Railroad Safety Trail Update c. Bike Month Events d. Budget Update e. Agenda Forecast ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Commi ttee is scheduled for Thursday, July 18 , 201 9, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. ATTACHMENTS 1. Draft Minutes March 21, 2019 Regular Meeting 2. Draft Minutes April 17, 2019 Special Meeting 3. Bob Jones Trail Alternative 4 Layout 4. Bob Jones Trail Alternative 4 Cost Estimate 5. Project Study Report Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connection 6. Minor Bikeway Improvements List The City of San Luis Obispo wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such requ est to the City Clerk’s Office at (805) 781-7100 at least 48 hours before the meeting, if possible. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7107. Agenda related writings and documents are available online or for public inspection at the Public Works Department, 919 Palm Street, SLO. Meeting audio recordings can be found at the following web address: http://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/1/fol/60965/Row1.aspx DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of March 21, 2019 Page 1 Minutes - DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Thursday, March 21, 2019 1 Regular Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee 2 3 CALL TO ORDER 4 5 A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Committee was called to order 6 on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm 7 Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Brooks. 8 9 ROLL CALL 10 11 Present: Committee Members Timothy Jouet, Briana Martenies, Paul Orton, Jonathan 12 Roberts, and Chair Leah Brooks 13 14 Absent: Committee Members Jenna Espinosa and Vice Chair Ken Kienow 15 16 Staff: Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, and Recording Secretary Lareina 17 Gamboa 18 19 PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 20 None. 21 22 --End of Public Comment-- 23 24 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 25 26 1.Review Minutes of the Active Transportation Committee Meeting of January 17, 2019:27 28 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER JOUET, SECONDED BY 29 COMMITTEE MEMBER ORTON, CARRIED 5-0-2 (COMMITTEE MEMBERS 30 ESPINOSA AND KIENOW ABSENT), to approve the Minutes of the Active Transportation 31 Committee Meeting of January 17, 2019, as presented. 32 33 2.Review Minutes of the Active Transportation Committee Meeting of February 26, 2019:34 35 ACTION: UPON MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER ORTON, SECONDED BY 36 COMMITTEE MEMBER ROBERTS, CARRIED 5 -0-2 (COMMITTEE MEMBERS 37 ESPINOSA AND KIENOW ABSENT), to approve the Minutes of the Active Transportation 38 Committee Meeting of February 26, 2019, with amendments of clarification to lines 33 and 39 34. 40 41 Public Comment 42 None. 43 44 Attachment 1, Page 1 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of March 21, 2019 Page 2 --End of Public Comment-- 45 46 DISCUSSION ITEMS 47 48 1. United States Bicycle Route System: Route 95 49 50 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 51 responded to Committee inquiries regarding the development of the United States Bicycle 52 Route System. The Committee provided input on a preferred alignment of Route 95 53 through the Cit y limits. 54 55 Public Comment 56 Myron Amerine 57 58 --End of Public Comment-- 59 60 No action was taken on this item. 61 62 2. 2019 Summer Paving Plan Update 63 64 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 65 responded to Committee inquiries in regard to paving Broad Street between Tank Farm 66 Road and the southern city limits. 67 68 Public Comment 69 Myron Amerine 70 71 --End of Public Comment-- 72 73 No action was taken on this item. 74 75 76 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 77 78 3. Committee Member Updates 79 Jouet Studios will be hosting a bike breakfast on April 1 as an early kick off to Bike Month. 80 Committee Member Orton’s term is up making this his final meeting as a member. 81 82 4. Staff Updates 83 84 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a verbal update regarding the following: 85 ● Active Transportation Plan Update 86 ● Bicycle Friendly Community Reapplication 87 ● Bike Month (Bike Rodeo and Bike to Work Day) 88 ● Budget Update 89 ● Agenda Forecast 90 Attachment 1, Page 2 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of March 21, 2019 Page 3 91 ADJOURNMENT 92 93 The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. The next Regular Active Transportation Committee 94 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 95 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 96 97 98 APPROVED BY THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2019 99 100 101 Attachment 1, Page 3 of 3 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of April 17, 2019 Page 1 Minutes - DRAFT ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Wednesday, April 17, 2019 1 Special Meeting of the Active Transportation Committee 2 3 CALL TO ORDER 4 5 A Special Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Active Transportation Committee was called to order 6 on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, located at 990 Palm 7 Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Brooks. 8 9 ROLL CALL 10 11 Present: Committee Members Thomas Arndt, Jenna Espinosa, Timothy Jouet, Briana 12 Martenies, Jonathan Roberts, Vice Chair Ken Kienow, and Chair Lea Brooks 13 14 Absent: None 15 16 Staff: Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima, and Recording Secretary Lareina 17 Gamboa 18 19 Oath: Swearing in of Thomas Arndt and Timothy Jouet 20 21 PUBLIC COMMENT ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA 22 None. 23 24 --End of Public Comment-- 25 26 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 27 No minutes to approve at this time. 28 29 Public Comment 30 None. 31 32 --End of Public Comment-- 33 34 DISCUSSION ITEM 35 36 1.Active Transportation Plan Bicycle Network37 38 Active Transportation Manager Fukushima provided a PowerPoint presentation and 39 responded to Committee inquiries in regards to bikeway facilities in the western and northern 40 areas of the City. 41 42 Public Comment 43 Attachment 2, Page 1 of 2 DRAFT Minutes – Active Transportation Committee Meeting of April 17, 2019 Page 2 Adrienne Harris (via email) 44 Gary Havas 45 Myron Amerine 46 47 --End of Public Comment-- 48 49 No action was taken on this item. 50 51 52 ADJOURNMENT 53 54 The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m. The next Regular Active Transportation Committee 55 meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Hearing Room, 990 56 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. 57 58 59 APPROVED BY THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: XX/XX/2019 60 61 62 Attachment 2, Page 2 of 2 1050 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 P 805.544.7407 F 805.544.3863 Attachment 3, Page 1 of 1 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek Connection PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:LOVR Protected Bike Lanes Alternative EST./CHK.:WC/WC CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:5/8/2019 DESCRIPTION:SITE PREPARATION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Tree Removal/Relocation 8 EA $600.00 $4,800 Concrete Pavement Removal 32,000 SF $3.00 $96,000 Concrete Curb & Gutter Removal 3,200 LF $10.00 $32,000 AC Pavement Removal 1,200 CY $30.00 $36,000 Agg. Base Removal 4,800 CY $30.00 $144,000 SUBTOTAL $312,800 DESCRIPTION:ROADWAYS QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL 6" AC Pavement (Roadway)18,700 SF $4.00 $74,800 8" PCC Pavement (Roadway)3,600 SF $8.00 $28,800 23" Agg. Base (Roadway)18,700 SF $5.00 $93,500 6" Agg. Base (Roadway)3,600 SF $1.50 $5,400 Bus Pad 1,200 SF $38.00 $45,600 Cross Gutter and Spandrel 1,950 SF $22.00 $42,900 Concrete Sawcut 110 LF $7.50 $800 AC Sawcut 5,200 LF $4.00 $20,800 Concrete Truck Apron 880 SF $8.00 $7,000 SUBTOTAL $319,600 DESCRIPTION:ROAD EDGES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Concrete Driveway Approach 2,000 SF $18.50 $37,000 ADA Ramp 22 EA $3,000.00 $66,000 Curb & Gutter 4,700 LF $45.75 $215,000 Curb 2,200 LF $47.00 $103,400 AC Dike 950 LF $18.50 $17,600 Concrete Sidewalk 23,900 SF $10.00 $239,000 4" AC Pavement (Bikeway)31,600 SF $2.50 $79,000 12" Agg. Base (Bikeway)31,600 SF $2.50 $79,000 Relocate Bus Shelter 1 EA $10,000.00 $10,000 SUBTOTAL $846,000 DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Thermoplastic Striping & Markers White Dashed Laneline (Caltrans Detail 9)5,700 LF $1.75 $10,000 White Dashed Lane Drop Line (Caltrans Detail 37B)400 LF $3.00 $1,200 White Channelizing Line (Caltrans Detail 38)500 LF $1.75 $900 White Right Edgeline (Caltrans Detail 27B)1,700 LF $1.50 $2,600 White Dashed Right Edgeline (Caltrans Detail 27C)900 LF $1.50 $1,400 White Bike Lane Line (Caltrans Detail 39)300 LF $1.75 $500 White Dashed Bike Lane Line (Caltrans Detail 39A)800 LF $1.75 $1,400 Paint Curb Red 500 LF $2.50 $1,300 Remove Striping 6,100 LF $5.75 $35,100 Thermoplastic Crosswalks 1,100 SF $11.00 $12,100 Thermoplastic Markings 500 SF $11.00 $5,500 Green Bike Lane Paint 1,500 SF $3.25 $4,900 Relocate Signs 19 EA $230.00 $4,400 Traffic Control 1 LS $55,000.00 $55,000 SUBTOTAL $136,300 Sheet 1 of 2OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST F:\proj\2017\170211\2 Project Management\Cost Estimates\170211 Bob Jones Trail - LOVR Protected Bike Lanes Alternative OPCC.xlsx Attachment 4, Page 1 of 2 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek Connection PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:LOVR Protected Bike Lanes Alternative EST./CHK.:WC/WC CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:5/8/2019 DESCRIPTION:UTILITIES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Relocate Fire Hydrant 7 EA $4,250.00 $29,800 Relocate Water Meter 13 EA $750.00 $9,800 Relocate Storm Drain Inlet 12 EA $7,250.00 $87,000 Relocate Power Pole 2 EA $27,900.00 $55,800 SUBTOTAL $182,400 DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Landscape and Irrigation 23,100 SF $3.75 $86,600 Erosion Control 1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000 SUBTOTAL $96,600 TOTAL (WITHOUT MARKUPS)$1,893,700 MARK-UPS Construction Contingency (25%)$473,400 Survey and Design (10%)$189,400 Environmental Permitting $50,000 CM and Administration (15%)$284,100 MARK-UP SUBTOTAL $996,900 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST (INCLUDING MARK-UPS)$2,890,600 ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 1. City assessments, fees, permits, inspections, & environmental mitigation costs not included 2. Design fees not included 3. Based on SLO County Unit Costs and recent contractor bids as applicable 4. All SLO County unit costs have been escalated to 2019 Q1 Caltrans Cost Index. Escalation from 2011 baseline to 2019 is 1.86 5. All unit costs from recent contractor bids have been escalated to April 2019 using ENR's cost index history 6. All quantities and costs are approximate and subject to change during detailed design THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES. CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS. WE RECOMMEND THAT THESE COSTS BE VERIFIED WITH CONTRACTOR BIDS. OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST Sheet 2 of 2 F:\proj\2017\170211\2 Project Management\Cost Estimates\170211 Bob Jones Trail - LOVR Protected Bike Lanes Alternative OPCC.xlsx Attachment 4, Page 2 of 2 Project Study Report Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Connection Prepared for City of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department 919 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Prepared by Cannon 1050 Southwood Drive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Althouse and Meade, Inc. 1602 Spring Street Paso Robles, CA 93446 Earth Systems Pacific 4378 Old Santa Fe Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Attachment 5, Page 1 of 21 Project Study Report Bob Jones Trail Oceanaire to Calle Joaquin Administrative Draft November, 2018 Prepared By: Attachment 5, Page 2 of 21 Contributors City of San Luis Obispo Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager Jake Hudson, Transportation Manager Robert Hill, Natural Resources Manager Earth Systems Pacific Robert Down, Vice President, Senior Engineer Cannon Larry Kraemer, Director, Public Infrastructure Chenin Otto, Civil Associate Engineer Althouse and Meade, Inc LynneDee Althouse, Principal Scientist Darcee Guttilla, Senior Biologist Attachment 5, Page 3 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 1 November 2018 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Project Overview ........................................................................................................ 2 1.2 Purpose and Scope .................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Project Study Area ..................................................................................................... 3 1.4 Trail Goals and Objectives ........................................................................................ 3 2 Design Standards ............................................................................................................................... 4 2.1 City of San Luis Obispo Standards .......................................................................... 4 2.2 California HDM ........................................................................................................... 4 2.3 National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Design Guidance 4 2.4 City of San Luis Obispo 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan ................................... 4 2.5 Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002 ........................... 4 3 Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints ...................................................................... 5 3.1 Previous Studies ........................................................................................................ 5 3.2 Land Use ..................................................................................................................... 5 3.3 Agricultural Resources.............................................................................................. 6 3.4 Biological Resources................................................................................................. 6 3.5 Cultural Resources .................................................................................................... 7 3.6 Trail Connection Opportunities ................................................................................ 7 3.7 Right of Way Constraints .......................................................................................... 7 4 User Needs .......................................................................................................................................... 8 4.1 Bicycle and Walking Experience .............................................................................. 8 4.2 Facilities, Activity Nodes and Destinations............................................................. 8 5 Analysis of Trail Alternatives............................................................................................................. 8 5.1 Trail Alternatives ........................................................................................................ 8 5.1.1 Alternative 1: Trail Along Agricultural Access Road ........................................ 10 5.1.2 Alternative 2: Trail along Creek ....................................................................... 10 5.1.3 Alternative 3: Trail along Creek all the way to Calle Joaquin .......................... 10 5.2 Analysis of Existing Bridge Structure and Condition .......................................... 11 5.3 Cost Analysis ........................................................................................................... 11 6 Alignment Selection ......................................................................................................................... 18 6.1 Advisory Body Input and Community Input .......................................................... 18 7 Preferred Alignment ......................................................................................................................... 18 7.1 Consultant Recommendations ............................................................................... 18 8 Next Steps.......................................................................................................................................... 18 List of Figures 1. Bob Jones Trail City of San Luis Obispo Overview 2. Bob Jones Trail Typical Cross Section 3. Alignment Alternatives Overview List of Tables 1. Summary of Cost Comparison 2. Alignment Alternatives Matrix 3. Alignment Alternatives Cost Comparison 4. Alignment 1 Cost Estimate 5. Alignment 2 Cost Estimate 6. Alignment 3 Cost Estimate Attachment 5, Page 4 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 2 November 2018 1 Introduction 1.1 Project Overview The Bob Jones Trail is a regional pathway intended to connect the City of San Luis Obispo’s downtown core to Avila Beach. The Bob Jones Trail is comprised of numerous segments within the City of San Luis Obispo and unincorporated County of San Luis Obispo. As a critical piece in the City’s 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan (City Bike Plan) as well as the County Bikeways Plan, the Trail provides a transportation and recreation corridor and a connection to the state-legislated California Coastal Trail. Several segments of this trail have been constructed and several more are in the planning and design phase. The Bob Jones Trail segments within the City of San Luis Obispo are highlighted in Figure 1 below. The extension of the Bob Jones Trail along Prefumo Creek from the end of Oceanaire Avenue (Segment 4), near Froom Ranch Way, to the northern end of Calle Joaquin is identified in the 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan, as well as the Agricultural Master Plan (Ag Plan) for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve. However, both documents indicate differences in the alignment of the trail; depending on which alignment is constructed the trail will be approximately 2,500 to 3,500 feet long. Near Oceanaire Avenue the trail will cross Froom Ranch Road and then cross over Prefumo Creek via a proposed bikeway/pedestrian bridge. From the creek crossing, the trail will generally follow the creek or existing agricultural dirt roads until it connects to Calle Joaquin. Figure 1: Bob Jones Trail City of San Luis Obispo Overview Segment 1: Marsh Street to Prado Road Segment 2: Prado Road to Los Osos Valley Road Segment 3: Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire Ave/Froom Ranch Way Segment 4: L.O.V.R. to South Higuera (City Octagon Barn Connection) Segment 5: Octagon Barn to Avila Beach (County of San Luis Obispo) Attachment 5, Page 5 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 3 November 2018 1.2 Purpose and Scope The goals of this project study report are to evaluate alignment alternatives, review constraints and opportunities, and select a preferred alignment for the extension of the Bob Jones Trail from Calle Joaquin to Oceanaire. The report also presents a concept design for the preferred alternative to further the “readiness” of this project to compete for grants funding for final design and construction, and help inform the environmental documentation of the project. An effort has been made to analyze how the trail alignment interfaces with potential future development in the area, which will include the extension of Froom Ranch Way over Prefumo Creek. 1.3 Project Study Area The specific focus of this project study is from the southern end of Oceanaire Drive to Calle Joaquin. The proposed route starting from Oceanaire going south traverses through City-owned land and right-of-way dedicated by the Prefumo Creek Commons development. Once the trail crosses the creek to the east bank, the trail will be within the City-owned agricultural reserve. The agricultural reserve is adjacent to Prefumo Creek and the proposed San Luis Ranch development, which includes an agricultural reserve dedication directly adjacent to the existing reserve. The San Luis Ranch development project may include a construction access road along the east border of the City reserve which may ultimately be dedicated as an access easement for a shared agricultural access road for both parcels. It is also important to note that this area is entirely contained within the 100-year flood plain and it is not feasible to fill within the area because of impacts to the floodplain and historical drainage path. The alternatives for a connection to Calle Joaquin are discussed in detail later in this report, but Alternative 3 crosses back to the west side of Prefumo Creek to follow the creek corridor through four private properties. 1.4 Trail Goals and Objectives The goal of Trail Segment 4 of the City of SLO portion of the Bob Jones Trail is to provide a safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian connection between Calle Joaquin through the agricultural reserve to the residential and commercial developments adjacent to Prefumo Creek to the south of Madonna Road. The trail should integrate with adjacent developments and the City’s Bicycle Master Plan. Environmental, cultural, biological, and agricultural impacts as well as construction costs should be minimized as much as possible to increase the likelihood for funding and feasibility of construction. Some additional overall objectives for the Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail are listed below from the Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002. Trail Alignment Objectives · Minimize trail encroachment into creek setback areas. Encroachment should only occur where physical constraints prevent placement outside of the setback area or where encroachment into the setback area is deemed the most appropriate location for the trail facility · Avoid encroachment into the creek channel and riparian habitat where possible. · Look for opportunities to support and enhance recreational users. · Look for important connections - align trail with other bike routes, urban uses and residential areas. · Avoid vehicle and pedestrian conflicts to the greatest extent possible. · Minimize creek and drainage crossings. · Look for good connections for law enforcement and maintenance access. · Utilize signalized intersections at street crossings where possible. · Align trail to allow for logical placement of staging areas. · Avoid areas of extreme topography. · Maintain consistency with the Bicycle Transportation Plan. Attachment 5, Page 6 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 4 November 2018 Trail Design Objectives · Provide secure and controlled access for: o Police and Fire Support o Trail Maintenance · Reduce potential for vandalism, theft and trespass. · Provide for directional and safety signage. · Provide security lighting at staging areas and road crossings. · Locate staging areas at appropriate locations along trail that provide: o Restrooms o Telephone o Drinking water o Bike racks and lockers o Trash receptacles o Shelter / seating o Information kiosks · Provide Informational Kiosks at major staging areas for: o Rules of trail use and hours of operation, directional signing (“you are here”) o Location map for nearby services, significant information references, and mapping · Provide interpretive exhibits at appropriate locations along the trail corridor for: o Environmental and historical information · Incorporate consistent design character for all areas of the trail corridor. · Choose appropriate landscape materials, such as local native plants, for all new landscape and enhancement areas. · Provide for physical buffers between trail and adjacent uses or habitats. · Use fences and/or other barriers: o As a separation between the trail and sensitive riparian habitat o As a separation from adjacent land uses 2 Design Standards 2.1 City of San Luis Obispo Standards The Trail design should be consistent with the City of San Luis Obispo Standards for Class I Bikeways, which generally provides for a 12’ wide solid surface trail with two-foot shoulders on each side 2.2 California HDM The trail should follow design guidelines provided by the California Highway Design Manual. 2.3 National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Design Guidance The City has adopted NACTO as a primary design guide for development of bicycle facilities. The trail should use best practices from this design guidance as possible. 2.4 City of San Luis Obispo 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan The City’s Bike Plan provides general route and design guidelines; some importance design guidance that applies to this project include: · Where a bikeway extends along a creek, a four-foot tall split rail or wood and wire fence shall be installed at the inside edge of the bikeway to discourage trail users from entering the creek. · Bikeways that cross or border agricultural land shall be fenced and signed to discourage trespassing onto adjoining areas. 2.5 Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002 The Bob Jones Trail Plan describes a scenic bike path along the creek corridors from the City of San Luis Obispo to Avila Beach. The plan designates the “Bob Jones” standard as a 12’ wide asphalt Trail outside the creek setback (or an 8’ wide Trail within the creek setback) with two-foot shoulders. Attachment 5, Page 7 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 5 November 2018 Figure 2: Bob Jones Trail Typical Section Source: Adapted from Bob Jones City-To-Sea Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002 3 Existing Conditions, Opportunities and Constraints 3.1 Previous Studies Previous studies for this project area include: Agricultural Master Plan for the City of San Luis Obispo’s Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve, 2011 City of San Luis Obispo Bicycle Transportation Plan, 2013 Bob Jones City-To-Sea Trail Preliminary Alignment Plan, 2002 Additional studies reviews for this project include: · Environmental Impact Report for the San Luis Ranch Project, 2017 3.2 Land Use Figure 3 shows the three trail alignment alternatives. Starting from the north end of the project, the trail begins at the south end of Oceanaire Drive, which services Low Density Residential to the North west of Prefumo Creek. The trail will cross City right-of-way dedicated for the extension of Froom Ranch Way and connect to City-owned property zoned for Conservation/Open Space dedicated as part of the Attachment 5, Page 8 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 6 November 2018 Prefumo Creek Commons commercial project to the west. This area is currently developed as a park and creek Open Space area. Once the trail crosses to the east of Prefumo Creek the Trail runs through City- owned property zoned for Conservation/Open Space bordered by Highway 101 to the east, Tourist Commercial to the South, Prefumo Creek to the East and residential/future Froom Ranch Right of Way to the North. Properties adjacent to the creek south of the City owned property area are zoned for commercial. At this time, the properties are mostly used for automotive sales, service, and associated businesses. The Bear Valley Center hosts a variety of commercial and retail services. 3.3 Agricultural Resources A large portion of this trail will run through or adjacent to existing agricultural land. Agricultural operations in this area date back to approximately 1900. Most of this land is currently being cultivated for row crops. The soils where crops are currently planted are considered prime agricultural soils. The only constraint is that some soils may become unworkable in the wet season and the farm road on the eastern border of the City’s agricultural reserve can become inaccessible with heavy rains. The Trail should be aligned to minimize impacts to cultivation and farming access. The 25-acre existing Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve was dedicated to the City of San Luis Obispo as part of the preservation of agricultural land requirement when adjacent agricultural land was developed. With the development of the San Luis Ranch parcel, the agricultural reserve will more than double. The current plan for San Luis Ranch includes a shared farm access road to be constructed on the San Luis Ranch parcel for the benefit of the existing reserve and the reserve dedicated by that project. The Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve Master Plan includes provisions for the Bob Jones Trail along the creek corridor. Plans for the property are to lease 20 acres of cultivatable land to a nonprofit for production with plans for a light processing facility and an education center. Maintenance of the creek corridor, Bob Jones Trail, and other small areas will be maintained by the City. Since the master plan was developed, Central Coast Grown has secured a 20-year lease on the property and plans are developing as anticipated. 3.4 Biological Resources Most of the alignment of the trail will run along the Prefumo Creek Corridor. In the vicinity of this project, Prefumo Creek is carrying water from Laguna Lake to San Luis Obispo Creek. Some man-made concrete structures, irrigation lines, storm drain outlets and other evidence of human management of this creek is present. Significant amounts of trash and evidence of human habitation within the creek corridor were observed during site visits for this project. It also appeared that stormwater runoff from some of the commercial properties on the south end of the project may be going directly into the creek. In a 2016 Biological Assessment Report for San Luis Ranch by Althouse and Meade Prefumo Creek’s riparian corridor was described as “Gdominated by arroyo willow but is invaded by non-native trees such as Canary Island date palm which have encroached from residential yards on the west side of the creek. The eastern creek bank is lined with mature blue gum eucalyptus. Prefumo Creek is an important connection between San Luis Obispo Creek and Laguna Lake. It is often seasonally dry, and water flow is subsurface during summer months.” In the Environmental Impact Report for San Luis Ranch, Rincon Environmental staff reported that the project site contains suitable habitat for sixteen special status animal species, but no special status plant species. The creek corridor is a potential habitat for some of the special status species, though none of these species were detected during the study. Other species, such as various birds and monarch butterflies identified within the report, are specific to grasslands and tree stands that are not within the bikeway project area. During the San Luis Ranch project study, as well as site visits for this project, standing pools of water were observed near the proposed bridge crossing of Froom Ranch Way. According to Althouse and Meade’s report at the time they were observed in May 2016 the pools contained a sufficient amount of cover, protective canopy, and depth to support California red-legged frog breeding; and the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) documents an occurrence of CRLF just north of the confluence of Prefumo Creek and San Luis Obispo Creek, approximately one-half mile downstream from the project site. In January 2018, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stated that “San Attachment 5, Page 9 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 7 November 2018 Luis Ranch may affect but is unlikely to adversely affect the federally threatened California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii).” The report also notes that Prefumo Creek is a federally-designated critical habitat for the south-central California Coast distinct population segment (DPS) steelhead. According to the 2011 Agricultural Master Plan for the San Joaquin Agricultural Reserve (Ag Plan), the water quality within the project vicinity is inferior and steelhead do not stay within this area; they only migrate through the area when the creek flows during the rainy season. In November 2017, the National Marine Fisheries Services stated that the San Luis Ranch Project would not have a direct effect to steelhead trout: “Because usable habitat for steelhead within the action area persists for only a few months during the wet season (e.g., December through May) and no work would occur during this period or when water is present in the creek, no direct effects to steelhead are anticipated to occur from the proposed action.” The Prefumo Creek riparian zone (willow woodland vegetation) is considered Waters of the State on the banks, and Waters of the U.S. and the State below the ordinary high water mark in the channel and within adjacent wetlands that contain hydric soil, wetland vegetation, and exhibit wetland hydrology. Impacts to Waters of the State and outside of federal jurisdiction require authorization under the Porter Cologne Act and a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement under Fish and Game Code 1602. Potential wetland habitat occurs on the east side of Prefumo Creek near the proposed bridge for Alignment 3. This habitat was identified in the Ag Plan as an area that is prone to flooding and would likely be a feature regulated as a Water of the State and Water of the U.S. (special aquatic site). This area is identified on Figure 3. 3.5 Cultural Resources The alignment of this project is proposed to cross existing developed land, adjacent to a creek corridor, and through established agricultural land. There are no known major items of cultural or historical significance on the current City property. No disturbance to cultural resources is anticipated with this project, however areas within 150’ of Prefumo Creek are considered sensitive archeological sites and so the City policy requires a Phase I Archeological Resources Inventory for permitting of construction within this area. 3.6 Trail Connection Opportunities This section of the trail is a critical link in the City’s Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail which is intended to connect the west end of the downtown San Luis Obispo to the southwest corner of the city limits with connection to the County portion of the trail beyond, ultimately connecting to Avila Beach. This section is intended to connect the Laguna Lake (Oceanaire) residential neighborhood through the retail commercial area south of Froom Ranch Road to Calle Joaquin with a connection to the future extension of Froom Ranch Way East of Prefumo Creek. The Class I path will end at Calle Joaquin and the bikeway will continue via surface streets to another Class I connection planned to the Octagon Barn, which is the City’s southernmost portion of the trail. Proposed development (San Luis Ranch) to the north east of the trail will provide a Class I connection to Madonna Road and ultimately a better connection to downtown San Luis Obispo. The proposed development will have a direct link to this section of the Bob Jones Trail at the proposed Froom Ranch Way bridge crossing. 3.7 Right of Way Constraints Alignments 1 and 2 are contained within city property and right-of-way. Alignment 1 is proposed to run along the eastern border of the existing city-owned agricultural reserve. In this area there is a 10’ PG&E pole line and Public Utility Easement that may restrict how close the path can be to the property line, which may push the bike path into the cultivatable land and cause an impact to the existing lease on the property. Alignment 2 will run adjacent to an existing landscape easement in favor of the adjacent commercial properties along Calle Joaquin. Alignment 3 passes through five separate private properties. There is an existing drainage and Public Utility Easement that is 90’ wide centered on the creek through these properties, so some of the Attachment 5, Page 10 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 8 November 2018 development is set back far enough to provide space for a trail between the developed facilities and the creek. However, there will be some impacts to existing facilities adjacent to the creek and easements will need to be obtained. Alternative 3 reaches Calle Joaquin on the inside of a roadway curve, and a safe connection will be needed to the intersection of Los Osos Valley Road. This connection can be contained within existing City right-of-way, but it may require relocation and reconstruction of some existing facilities. 4 User Needs 4.1 Bicycle and Walking Experience According to a bicycle user survey conducted by the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), 64.5% of residents would use a bicycle more if there were more low-stress bicycle facilities that provide more separation from cars or lower traffic speeds. Each of the alternatives feature Class I multiuse paths where motor vehicle use would be prohibited. Also, by prohibiting motor vehicle use, each alternative provides separation from motor vehicle traffic and reduced traffic noise to the benefit of the walking experience. 4.2 Facilities, Activity Nodes and Destinations This segment of the Bob Jones Trail serves a few different destinations including: three schools in the Laguna Lake area, commercial areas along Los Osos Valley Road and Madonna Road, the City Farm and education center on the agricultural reserve, and the Octagon Barn on South Higuera. The trail will be portion of a connection for residents from the east side of Highway 101 to businesses and schools on the west side and vice versa. For example, a student who lives in the Los Ranchos development may use the path along their way to C.L. Smith Elementary school. The trail could also be used by residents and workers from future development along the southern end of Calle Joaquin to access the Madonna Plaza, and someday destinations east of Highway 101 via the Prado Road Overpass. The path will help connect users to the City Farm, the Octagon Barn, and ultimately to Avila Beach via the County of San Luis Obispo’s portion of the trail system. 5 Analysis of Trail Alternatives This section presents the alignments that were reviewed as a part of this analysis and the pros and cons of each of those alternatives. See Figure 3 for the Trail alternatives. 5.1 Trail Alternatives The alternatives presented here stemmed out of the two design documents, the City’s 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan and the Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve. Some potential new alignments became apparent upon preliminary review of the two published alternatives. All alternatives begin on the northern end at an existing connection to Oceanaire Drive. From here the Trail proceeds south across a proposed extension of Froom Ranch Way and through existing recreation facilities adjacent to the Prefumo Creek Commons development to a creek crossing location. The crossing location and the extension of the trail to Calle Joaquin has three main alternatives presented below. See Table 2 for a matrix review of the alternatives. The alternatives within this report will be presented for public outreach and review by appropriate advisory bodies to help select the best one. Attachment 5, Page 11 of 21 POTENTIALWETLANDMEADOWFigure 3: Trail Alignment AlternativesAttachment 5, Page 12 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 10 November 2018 5.1.1 Alternative 1: Trail Along Agricultural Access Road This alignment was indicated in the City’s 2013 Bicycle Transportation Plan. On the east side of Prefumo Creek the path follows an existing agricultural access road south-east on the north-eastern border of the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve toward the north end of Calle Joaquin. This alignment provides a fairly direct, flat and scenic route with one creek crossing. There appears to be adequate width to meet design recommendations for a 12’ wide path. This route runs between two agricultural fields which may have more impact to agricultural operations and cause more exposure for the users of the path to agricultural equipment. The route likely has the least impact to the creek corridor, but it does not benefit from the shade of the trees along the creek. Some users may prefer to ride closer to the natural edge of the creek. The end of this path takes users right past the City Farm and provides good connectivity to that site, however the Trail does not align with the preliminary plans for developing the City Farm facilities. The Trail would run parallel to the eastern property line of the existing city agricultural reserve. There is an existing PG&E pole line and Public Utility Easement that spans this property line, so the trail may be pushed into agricultural operations in the existing leased property. Alternative 1 would minimize impacts to riparian vegetation with a perpendicular crossing near the proposed Froom Ranch Way Bridge. State agency authorization for the bridge and approach ramps would be required from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). 5.1.2 Alternative 2: Trail along Creek This alignment is indicated in the Agricultural Master Plan for the Calle Joaquin Agricultural Reserve (Ag Plan). The path follows the same general alignment as Alternative 1 on the west side of Prefumo Creek at the Prefumo Commons, but it continues south to a creek crossing shown in the Agricultural Master Plan. From the bridge the path follows the creek south along the border of the riparian zone from the bridge crossing to the edge of the City’s property. Alternative 2 would be placed on the edge of approximately 1100 feet of riparian habitat and would avoid permanent impacts to most of the riparian habitat. From the south side of City Farm, the path shown on the Ag Plan continues to generally follow the border of the property all the way to the cul-de-sac at the north end of Calle Joaquin. This trail also provides a relatively flat and pleasant user experience with one creek crossing. This alignment also appears to provide adequate width to meet design recommendations for a 12’ wide path, though as the design is developed there may be more challenges to providing a wide flat path adjacent to the creek bank. This option utilizes more of the existing recreation facilities adjacent to the Prefumo Creek Commons project, but it also requires more modification of the existing trail to provide adequate width for the trail. This trail is a little less direct, however the trail is consistent with the vision for the Bob Jones trail under the shade and along the creek corridor. To provide the most direct route possible and prevent shortcutting some agricultural land will be split by the path near the end. The existing operations of the City Farm and agricultural lease have provided for this alignment with a 20’ buffer from the edge of agricultural operations to the edge of the creek riparian habitat and the trail will provide good access for the City Farm. State agency authorization would be required for biological impacts such as pruning to the edge of riparian for installation of the bike path (without removing riparian vegetation) and installation of the creek crossing at bridge site B. 5.1.3 Alternative 3: Trail along Creek all the way to Calle Joaquin Alignment 3 follows the Alternative 2 toward the City Farm and diverges where Alternative 2 heads away from the creek and Alternative 3 continues along the creek corridor. As this alignment was developed it was determined that the west creek bank provided the most room for the trail. There is an existing drainage and Public Utility Easement that is 90’ wide centered on the creek through these properties, so most of the development is setback far enough to provide space for a trail between the developed Attachment 5, Page 13 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 11 November 2018 facilities and the creek. However, there will be some impacts to existing facilities adjacent to the creek and easements will need to be obtained. The path crosses back over the creek where it follows the creek corridor out to Calle Joaquin through private property. Alternative 3 would be placed in or on the edge of approximately 2750 feet of riparian habitat. Along Calle Joaquin there is a potential to provide a trail out to Los Osos Valley Road by widening the sidewalk or possibly by providing a two-way cycle track. This alternative provides the most direct and possibly the most pleasant user experience along the creek corridor. However, this alignment would require two creek crossings and the path would likely need to be narrowed to 8’ to minimize impacts to the creek and adjacent properties. The City does not currently own the right-of-way for this entire trail and easements would be needed through five separate private properties. The trail could provide a potential benefit to adjacent property owners with fencing and lighting enhancements. There may also be the potential to reduce creek pollution by providing a buffer between adjacent properties and the creek bank. This trail is the most expensive of the three alternatives and it would also have the most impact to the creek and adjacent properties. 5.2 Analysis of Existing Bridge Structure and Condition The City currently has a bridge in storage that may be useful for this project. The bridge is in two pieces that are approximately 50’ long each, together they could span 100’. The crossing proposed for Alternatives 2 and 3 may be able to use this bridge, however the cost associated with designing and constructing connections and abutments for this bridge versus a new bridge have not been evaluated at this time. 5.3 Cost Analysis A preliminary costs analysis was completed for the three alternatives. The costs estimates are based loosely on the preliminary alignment length, bridge crossings, and preliminary design needs. Maintenance and right-of-way acquisition were not included in the estimates. See Tables 3-6 for cost estimates for each alternative. Table 1: Summary of Cost Comparison TOTAL TRAIL LENGTH (ft) TOTAL COST ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH BRIDGE LOCATION A 4,480 $2,911,500 ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE LOCATION B 4,670 $2,270,000 ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN WITH BRIDGES A & B 3,320 $4,137,300 Note: See following pages for assumptions and exclusions Attachment 5, Page 14 of 21 1Agricultural Access Roadadjacent to Ag Reserve to Calle Joaquin Cul-de-Sac2Along creek and through Ag Reserve toCalle Joaquin Cul-de-sac3Along creek toCalle Joaquin Bridges B & D• Moderate-High user experience: scenic, flat, straight, downside may be no shade • Moderate-High user experience: scenic, relatively flat, shaded, potential for bird watching and Creekside recreation• Moderate-High user experience: scenic, relatively flat, shaded, potential for bird watching and Creekside recreation• Good access and exposure to City Farm & Ag Center • Good access and exposure to City Farm & Ag Center • Appears to be most direct with potential for the longest separated low-stress path• DESIGN OPTION: Design shown slight modification from Ag Plan to prevent shortcutting• DESIGN OPTION: Less exposure to Ag Center, but there may be an option to put a trail spur in• DESIGN OPTION: With Bridge at Location B, promotes use of previously installed improvements• Moderate-High safety: good visibility• Moderate-High safety: perception of safety may be decreased with narrow corridor in an area with high transient traffic; however, increased access for police patrol and increased number of users may reduce the transient use and may increase the overall safety of the creek corridor• Moderate-High safety: perception of safety may be decreased with narrow corridor in an area with high transient traffic; however, increased access for police patrol and increased number of users may reduce the transient use and may increase the overall safety of the creek corridor• Potential exposure to agricultural sprays and agricultural equipment • Potential exposure to agricultural sprays, but separated from agricultural equipment• Potential exposure to agricultural sprays, but separated from agricultural equipment• High/Good connectivity on both ends• High/Good connectivity on both ends• Most direct connection• Minimal impacts to riparian habitat at creek• Moderate potential for riparian habitat impact• High potential for riparian habitat impact • Potential for CDFW to require maintenance permit with mitigation to prune riparian vegetation along the corridor. City could amend its existing LSAA for this purpose.• Potential for CDFW to require maintenance permit with mitigation to prune riparian vegetation along the riparian corridor• DESIGN OPTION: Depending on bridge location, may be able to minimize impact by avoiding mature stands of riparian trees• Jurisdictional agencies will likely not support two crossings over one• Low-Moderate impact to useable agricultural land, some impact at bridge• Low-Moderate impact to usable agricultural land: 20’ buffer has been set between cultivation and creek • Low-Moderate impact to usable agricultural land: 20’ buffer has been set between cultivation and creek• Moderate potential impact to operations if route is needed for ag equipment. Creates a separation between two ag parcels.• Low-moderate impact to agricultural operations: some impact at bridge entrance • Low-moderate impact to agricultural operations: some impact at bridge entrance• Moderate potential impacts from off-leash animals• DESIGN OPTION: With shortcut there is the potential to cut off a portion of cultivatable land (not currently used)• Moderate-minimal difficulty• Moderate difficulty• Highest Difficulty• All City-owned land• All City-owned land• Requires lease or land acquisition from 5 property owners• Requires coordination with Ag Lease and agricultural equipment routing• Requires more coordination with jurisdictional agencies (runs adjacent to more jurisdictional boundary)• Utility and Signage Relocation on sidewalk along Calle Joaquin• DESIGN OPTION: Potential for coordination with San Luis Ranch grading access road and connection to development• Topography may be slightly more difficult to design a path through (curves and dips next to creek)• DESIGN OPTION: Potential to use Sanitary Sewer Easement on SLR property to gain access for the City to manholesUSACE CWA Section 404 Not RequiredNot RequiredRequired if fill proposed in federal wetland featureUSFWSConsultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. California Red-legged Frog not authorized). Avoidance required. Consultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. California Red-legged Frog not authorized). Avoidance required. If a 404 permit is required, ESA consultation with USFWS will be requested by USACENMFSConsultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. South-Central California Steelhead Distinct Population Segment not authorized). Avoidance required. Consultation not required. "Take" of listed species (e.g. South-Central California Steelhead Distinct Population Segment not authorized). Avoidance required. If a 404 permit is required, ESA consultation with NMFS will be requested by USACERWQCBCWA Section 401Not requiredNot requiredRequired if fill proposed in federal wetland featureRWQCBNPDES PermitRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zoneNot required if a 401 is needed. An individual WDR would be applied for, not the streamline version, if more than 300 linear feet of riparian habitat is permanently impacted.Potential Impact to Biological and Cultural ResourcesPotential Impact on Agricultural Resources and OperationsEase of ImplementationEnvironmental Permitting1ConsiderationPathway User ExperiencePathway User Safety and ConnectivityTable 2: Alignment Alternatives MatrixAttachment 5, Page 15 of 21 1Agricultural Access Roadadjacent to Ag Reserve to Calle Joaquin Cul-de-Sac2Along creek and through Ag Reserve toCalle Joaquin Cul-de-sac3Along creek toCalle Joaquin Bridges B & DCDFWRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zoneRequired for impacts to riparian zone and Waters of the State (e.g. federal/state wetland feature)Permit Timing4 to 6 months (allow for approximately 45 days after CEQA document complete). The RWQCB strongly recommends that applicant makes initial telephone or personal contact with RWQCB regulatory staff to discuss a proposed new discharge before submitting application.(Same as Alternative 1)1.5 years if more than 400 linear feet of riparian zone impacted and a USACE 404 permit not required (allows for minimum of one hearing in front of the Water Board). If 404 required, allow approximately 6 to 12 months for a standard 404 and 401 plus LSAA. Provide alternatives analysis to demonstrate how this project is the least damaging project alternative. Compensatory mitigation for impacts to Waters of the U.S. would be required, and a conservation easement placed over the mitigation area. Partial List of Documents RequiredJurisdictional delineation of state and federal features, biological report that covers state and federally protected species, hydrologic analysis (for bridge crossings and any proposed fill on floodplain), and wetland/riparian mitigation and monitoring plan.(Same as Alternative 2 with a compelling reason for impacts to riparian zone that are larger than Alternative 1).Jurisdictional delineation of state and federal features, biological assessment with an effects analysis for federally listed species (for federal agencies) and biological report that covers state and federally protected species (for state agencies), hydrologic analysis (for bridge crossings and any proposed fill on floodplain), biological report that covers state and federally protected species (for state agencies), hydrologic analysis, cultural resources study, and wetland/riparian mitigation and monitoring plan.CLASS I: 2,560 LFCLASS II 1,200 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)CLASS III: 720 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)TOTAL: 4,480 LFCLASS I: 2,750 LFCLASS II 1,200 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)CLASS III: 720 LF (On Calle Joaquin, not in cost)TOTAL: 4,670CLASS I: 3,320 LFCLASS I/CLASS IV: 400 LF (On Calle Joaquin)TOTAL: 3,720 LF$2,911,500$2,270,200$4,137,300• BASELINE• BASELINE• Addition of one bridge• DESIGN OPTION: Bridge location B may require demo of existing facilities on the west side of the creek to bring up to Class I standards• Increased construction costs with retaining walls and constraints• Longest total path length• Additional cost for potential sidewalk or street reconfigure• Moderate maintenance needed with potential crossing by agricultural equipment • Moderate-Minimal maintenance, CDFW may require pruning mitigation• Moderate-Minimal maintenance, CDFW may require pruning mitigation• Longer length for maintenance and pruning1. Environmental Permitting NotesUSACEUS Army Corps of Engineers - Clean Water Act Section 404 (Nationwide Permit 14. Linear Transportation Projects. Activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of linear transportation)USFWSUS Fish and Wildlife Service - Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 (or Section 10 if a federal permit nexus is not used)NMFSNational Marine Fisheries Service - Endangered Species Act Section 7 (or Section 10 if a federal permit nexus is not used)RWQCBRegional Water Quality Control Board - Clean Water Act Section 401 (Water Quality Certification required to authorize federal 404 permit)RWQCBRegional Water Quality Control Board - NPDES Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR for STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD WATER QUALITY ORDER NO. 2004-0004-DWQ). CDFWCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife - Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement (Fish and Game Code 1602)Environmental Permitting, Contd.Length of Trail(off road)Cost *Excludes Permitting and acquisitionMaintenanceConsiderationTable 2: Alignment Alternatives Matrix, ContdAttachment 5, Page 16 of 21 Sheet 1 of 4 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018 TRAIL LENGTH (ft)TOTAL COST ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH BRIDGE LOCATION A 4,490 $2,911,500 ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE LOCATION B 4,670 $2,270,200 ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN WITH BRIDGES A & B 3,320 $4,137,300 ASSUMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018. CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS. OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS DESCRIPTION: 1. Based on SLO County Unit Costs and Bob Jones Pathway Octagon Barn Connection Study as applicable. 2. County unit costs have been escalated to 2017 Caltrans Cost Index as currently used by City of San Luis Obispo. Escalation between 2011 costs and 2017 is 1.73. Escalation between 2013 Bob Jones Trail Study to 2018 is 1.22. 3. Costs not included: Right of Way acquisition, maintenance, permits, environmental mitigation, site furniture, bike racks, etc. Alternatives Comparison Table 3: Alignment Alternatives Cost Comparison Attachment 5, Page 17 of 21 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018 ALIGNMENT 1 - ALONG AG SERVICE ROAD WITH BRIDGE LOCATION A CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 2,570 CLASS II/III PATH LENGTH(LF) 1,920 DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Mobilization Level 1 1 LS $3,700.00 3,700$ Clearing and Grubbing 41,200 SF $0.03 2,000$ Excavation 2,100 CY $22.00 46,200$ SUBTOTAL 51,900$ DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL 4" AC 30,900 SF $6.40 $197,800 12" Class II base (under pavement)30,900 SF $4.32 $133,700 16" Class II Base Shoulder 7,710 SF $5.36 $41,400 Flush Curb 5,200 LF $27.68 $144,000 13' Wide Geogrid 2,800 SF $1.73 $4,900 Chain Link Fence 0 LF $35.00 $0 42" Rail Fence 3,700 LF $11.00 $40,700 Striping (City 7040, 3 stripes)7,710 LF $2.08 $16,100 SUBTOTAL $578,600 DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500 Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000 Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200 SUBTOTAL $171,700 DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Bridge A 100 LF $7,000.00 $700,000 Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)0 LF $103.79 $0 Retaining Walls (3' tall)0 SF $28.00 $0 Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000 Reestablish Access Road (20' MIN width, 22" Base)40,000 SF $7.78 $311,357 SUBTOTAL $1,017,357 TOTAL:1,819,600$ $ 454,900 $ 182,000 182,000$ 273,000$ 2,911,500$ CM and Administration (15%) Total Cost THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018. CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS. Sheet 2 of 4OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Environmental Permitting (10%) Survey and Design (10%) Construction Contingency (25%) Table 4: Alignment 1 Cost Estimate Attachment 5, Page 18 of 21 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018 ALIGNMENT 2 - ALONG CREEK WITH BRIDGE LOCATION B CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 2,750 CLASS II/III PATH LENGTH(LF) 1,920 DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Mobilization Level 1 1 LS $3,700.00 3,700$ Clearing and Grubbing 44,000 SF $0.03 2,000$ Excavation 2,200 CY $22.00 48,400$ SUBTOTAL 54,100$ DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL 4" AC 33,000 SF $6.40 $211,300 12" Class II base (under pavement)33,000 SF $4.32 $142,800 16" Class II Base Shoulder 8,300 SF $5.36 $44,600 Flush Curb 5,500 LF $27.68 $152,300 13' Wide Geogrid 3,000 SF $1.73 $5,200 Chain Link Fence 530 LF $35.00 $18,600 Split Rail Fence 2,600 LF $11.00 $28,600 Striping (City 7040)8,300 LF $2.08 $17,300 SUBTOTAL 620,700$ DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500 Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000 Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200 SUBTOTAL 171,700$ DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Bridge B 80 LF $7,000.00 $560,000 Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)60 LF $103.79 $6,227 Retaining Walls (3' tall)0 SF $28.00 $0 Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000 SUBTOTAL 572,227$ TOTAL:1,418,800$ $ 354,700 $ 141,900 141,900$ 212,900$ 2,270,200$ Environmental Permitting (10%) CM and Administration (15%) Total Cost THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018. CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS. OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Construction Contingency (25%) Survey and Design (10%) Sheet 3 of 4 Table 5: Alignment 2 Cost Estimate Attachment 5, Page 19 of 21 PROJECT:Bob Jones Trail - Prefumo Creek to Calle Joaquin PROJ. NO.:170211 PHASE:ALIGNMENT ALTERNATIVES EST./CHK.:EL/CO CLIENT:City of San Luis Obispo DATE:11/6/2018 ALIGNMENT 3 - ALONG CREEK TO CALLE JOAQUIN WITH BRIDGES A & B CLASS I PATH LENGTH (LF) 3,320 DESCRIPTION:Site Preparation QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Mobilization Level 2 (includes streetside construction)1 LS $4,900.00 4,900$ Clearing and Grubbing 53,200 SF $0.03 2,000$ Excavation 2,700 CY $22.00 59,400$ SUBTOTAL 66,300$ DESCRIPTION:SLO CITY CLASS I BIKEWAY (7040)QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL 4" AC 39,900 SF $6.40 $255,400 12" Class II base (under pavement)39,900 SF $4.32 $172,600 16" Class II Base Shoulder 10,000 SF $5.36 $53,700 Flush Curb 6,700 LF $27.68 $185,500 14' Wide Geogrid 3,900 SF $1.73 $6,800 Chain Link Fence 990 LF $35.00 $34,700 Split Rail Fence 2,000 LF $11.00 $22,000 Striping (City 7040, 3 stripes)10,000 LF $2.08 $20,800 SUBTOTAL 751,500$ DESCRIPTION:TRAFFIC CONTROL QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Signage (City 7210) - 1 at each end of trail 2 EA $730.00 $1,500 Enhanced Crossing with HAWK system and crosswalk at grade 1 LS $158,000 $158,000 Construction Signage 1 LS $12,200 $12,200 SUBTOTAL $171,700 DESCRIPTION:MISC QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Bridge B 80 LF $7,000.00 $560,000 Bridge C 100 LF $7,000.00 $700,000 Culvert (3 x 18" Pipe)60 LF $103.79 $6,300 Retaining Walls (3' tall)980 SF $28.00 $27,500 Lighting (City 7905)2 EA $3,000 $6,000 SUBTOTAL $1,299,800 DESCRIPTION:MULTI-USE PATH ALONG CALLE JOAQUIN QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL Path Length 400 LF Demo C&G 400 LF $17.30 $7,000 Demo Street 40 CY $86.49 $3,500 Driveway Approaches 384 SF $15.57 $6,000 Sidewalk (5')2000 SF $17.30 $34,600 Stamped Concrete (2.5')1000 SF $25.95 $26,000 Curb and Gutter 400 LF $38.05 $15,300 Relocate Utilities 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 New ADA Ramp 1 LS $3,000 $3,000 Striping (1 CL Stripe)400 LF $2.08 $1,000 Signal Modification 1 LS $100,000 $100,000 SUBTOTAL $296,400 TOTAL:2,585,700$ $ 646,500 $ 258,600 258,600$ 387,900$ 4,137,300$ Environmental Permitting (10%) CM and Administration (15%) Total Cost THIS OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST HAS BEEN PREPARED USING STANDARD ENGINEERING ESTIMATE PROCEDURES AND IS BASED ON PLANS AND DOCUMENTS 10/4/2018. CANNON HAS NO CONTROL OVER ACTUAL CONTRACTOR COSTS, BIDDING, OR MARKET CONDITIONS. Sheet 4 of 4OPINION OF PROBABLE LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS Construction Contingency (25%) Survey and Design (10%) Table 6: Alignment 3 Cost Estimate Attachment 5, Page 20 of 21 Bob Jones Trail Prefumo Creek Connection to Oceanaire Specification No 91374 Project Study Report City of San Luis Obispo Page 18 November 2018 6 Alignment Selection 6.1 Advisory Body Input and Community Input Advisory body and community input will be engaged as this report is circulated. 7 Preferred Alignment The preferred alignment should be chosen based on input from the consultants collaborating on this report, advisory body input, and community input. Only consultant recommendations are included at this time. 7.1 Consultant Recommendations Alignment 2 appears to be the best option; Alignment 2 best balances user experience with impacts to agricultural and biological resources with the cost and ease of implementation. The trail along the creek will be shady with a pleasant nature-rich feel, which matches the original intent of the Bob Jones trail to provide a recreational connection between San Luis Obispo and Avila Beach via the drainage channel. The trail will provide better access to the creek for monitoring overgrowth, and according to some law enforcement officers, routes like this provide better “eyes on the creek” to report and prevent illegal activity. The route is already accommodated within the current lease on the city’s agricultural reserve and will provide good access to the City Farm and education center. This route has less of a potential for conflicts with farming equipment and less of an impact to cultivatable land than Alternative 1. The alignment with bridge location B leaves open the possibility of using the bridge the city currently has in storage. Regarding using experience, none of the routes stood far above the rest in this analysis and any of the routes has the potential to create a great connection. Although Alignment 3 arguably provides the best user experience and most direct route, the implementation would be very difficult and costly. The cost could be double that of other routes. Regarding biological impacts and permit costs, the clear leader is Alignment 1, with Alignment 2 close behind. Permit timing would require four to six months for the first two alternatives. Alignment 3 would significantly impact the Prefumo Creek riparian corridor on the west side of the creek and permitting would likely take over 1.5 years. 8 Next Steps This report will be brought to the appropriate City advisory bodies to help select the best alternative. Once the alternative is selected, design drawings, environmental review, and any permitting and acquisitions can begin. Attachment 5, Page 21 of 21 Project Status Notes Cost Priority drainage grate upgrades at San Luis Drive (north of Johnson), California at CHP office, 2 at Santa Barbara at Broad, Broad SB near South Street, Madonna near S. Higuera high green bike lanes on LOVR on areas left over from the 2017 paving Bob Jones Trail alignment on LOVR may recify this. On hold until BJT alignment resolved.high Improvements to path between Sinsheimer Park and RRST request forwarded to School District School Dist not able to bring improvements at this time medium sharrow on Monterey st by the Fremont theatre medium Actuation for Bikes on Broad and Upham crossing medium Ped and bike crossing improvements on South St at King medium flip stop signs on Morro and Pismo to favor bike blvd medium Ped improvements on South St at King medium Address car parking in bike lane on EB South St medium pavement maintenance at Monday Club bridge over creek low correct light angled on Jennifer St bridge need clarification of light location. Not able to identify it.low install sharrows and signage on Chorro between Palm and Monterey anticipated as part of Broad Street Bike Blvd construction low King Street to Meadow Park ramp low drainage issues in bike lane on Orcutt near Tank Farm low flip yield sign on Jennifer Street bridge low removal of bollards on pathway at Exposition and Bridge streets low Remove/move side railing on Jennifer Street Bridge low replace concrete landing on Jennifer Street Bridge complete!high 2018 summer paving plan improvements complete!high Bollard removed on the Jennifer Street Bridge driveway ramp Completed!low bike box at Chorro / Foothill Completed!medium bike lane improvements on LOVR bridge Completed!high Remove parking on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance Completed!low green bike lanes in front of Marigold Plaza on Los Osos Valley Road Completed!high Parking removed on California Street at Higuera to improve sight distance for bike lane Completed!medium improve delination between bike lane and travel lane on Completed!medium green bike lanes on Santa Rosa at Olive completed!high Improve delineation between bike lane and travel lane on southbound S. Higuera to Madonna Rd completed!high Remove bollards on the path behind Monday Club Completed! high removal of three parking spaces on NB California Blvd at Marsh Completed!high Remove single bollard on Railroad Safety Trail at George/Jennifer Street trailhead Completed! The three bollards on the curb ramp make this single bollard on the trailhead redundant high Yield markings and a push button beacon at the Broad Street at Upham ped crossing Completed!high Last Updated: 5/08/19 Minor Bike Project Wish List: Annual Allocation $100k Attachment 6, Page 1 of 1