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Re: Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
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This memorandum provides an update on the status of completion of two projects: (1) the
Poinsettia Lane gap closure/ bridge project, which is being constructed by Lennar Homes, a
private developer; and (2) the Traffic Signals at Poinsettia Lane, Cassia Road and Skimmer Court
project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Nos. 6329 and 6330.
Background
Construction of the Poinsettia Lane bridge is a condition of the Poinsettia 61 private
development project currently under construction by Lennar Homes. The project involves
development of a 123-unit, single family detached and condominium subdivision on 50.8 acres of
land. The project is generally located south of Cassia Road, between the existing western and
eastern segments of Poinsettia Lane, and east of Ambrosia Lane. It includes construction of the
Poinsettia Lane bridge, which is the last remaining roa.d segment of Poinsettia Lane.
CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330 include installation of traffic signals at both ends of the new
development by Lennar. Specifically, traffic signals are being installed at Poinsettia Lane at Cassia
Road and Poinsettia Lane at Oriole Court/ Skimmer Court. On Jan. 28, 2020, the City Council
adopted Resolution No. 2020-021 to accept bids and award the construction contract.
Discussion
Originally projected for completion in the summer of 2020, the Poinsettia Lane bridge project
experienced delays during the winter and spring of 2020 due to inclement weather and impacts
from the COVID-19 pandemic that the developer experienced. On May 18, 2020, staff notified
City Council of the delays and the revised projected completion date of October 2020. Since that
time, the project has experienced additional d_elays. The new revised projected completion date
is now November 2020.
CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330, which include installation of new traffic signals at Poinsettia
Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Oriole Court/ Skimmer Court and is being
coordinated and built by the city in conjunction with traffic signals installed as a part of the
developer's project, is scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2020. Full activation
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ofthe signals will be coordinated with the opening ofthe Poinsettia Lane bridge extension, which
is projected to be completed in November 2020.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to monitor progress of both projects. If the Poinsettia Lane bridge project is
further delayed, or the city experiences delays in installing the new traffic signals, staff will
provide City Council with an update.
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Neil Gallucci, Police Chief
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager