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Home My WebLink About2021-09-14; City Council; ; Update on California Department of Transportation/San Diego Association of Governments’ Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor ProgramCA Review __RMC__ Meeting Date: Sept. 14, 2021 To: Mayor and City Council From: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Staff Contact: Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager hossein.ajideh@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2756 Subject: Districts: Update on California Department of Transportation/San Diego Association of Governments’ Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor Program All Recommended Action Receive an update from the California Department of Transportation and the San Diego Association of Governments on Phase 1 of the Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor Program Executive Summary The Interstate 5 North Coast Corridor Program Phase I, known as Build NCC, is the first phase of construction of the Caltrans and SANDAG’s North Coast Corridor Program in the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad. The program is a 40-year, $6 billion set of transportation, environmental, community enhancement and coastal access projects linked to the widening of Interstate 5. Build NCC Phase I is estimated to cost approximately $887 million with funding coming from a combination of federal, state and county revenue sources. On July 23, 2019, the City Council received a presentation from Caltrans and SANDAG on the status of the Build NCC construction. The City Council received an update from the agencies on Oct. 15, 2019 regarding proposed enhancements to the I-5 undercrossings at either Carlsbad Village Drive or Chestnut Avenue as part of the Build NCC Program. Due to Phase I funding restrictions, Caltrans had asked the city to state its preference between the two sites. At the October meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-209 (Exhibit 1) to select Chestnut Avenue as the city’s preferred location for these enhancements. On June 8, 2021, with the Capital Improvement Program budget adoption, the City Council approved $100,000 for the design of the public art associated with the Chestnut Avenue improvements as part of CIP Project No. 6098. This report provides a summary of the update on the Build NCC construction occurring in Carlsbad that Caltrans and SANDAG representatives will be presenting to the City Council at this meeting. Discussion Background The Build NCC program is a balanced set of transportation, environmental and coastal access projects intended to improve the quality of life for residents, create a stronger local and Sept. 14, 2021 Item #10 Page 1 of 5 regional economy and enhance the coastal environment. Caltrans, SANDAG, local cities, state agencies and community members have been working together for more than a decade to identify, refine and implement projects to meet the needs of the North Coast corridor. Build NCC includes rail double tracking, extended carpool lanes, new bike and pedestrian trails and restoration of the San Elijo Lagoon. The first phase of construction began in the cities of Solana Beach, Encinitas and Carlsbad; and includes extending the existing carpool/High Occupancy Vehicle lane on I-5 in each direction from Lomas Santa Fe Drive exit to state Route 78; double-tracking the rail line at the San Elijo Lagoon; replacing the highway and rail bridges at the San Elijo Lagoon; restoring the San Elijo Lagoon; and constructing nearly seven miles of new bike and pedestrian trails. Segment 4 overview: Caltrans and SANDAG Build NCC crews are scheduled to break ground this month on Segment 4. Segment 4 is the final segment of the Build NCC Phase 1 and includes continuation of the I-5 carpool/HOV lanes from Palomar Airport Road to State Route 78 in the cities of Carlsbad and Oceanside. It is expected to take two years and will consist of temporary concrete barriers, intermittent on- and off-ramp closures, intermittent nighttime freeway lane closures and infrequent daytime closures. Under construction Sound wall construction will begin in fall 2022 at the southeast quadrant of the Tamarack Avenue interchange. Between fall 2022 and summer 2023, construction of the community enhancements at the Chestnut Avenue undercrossing will also begin. Orange lane striping Orange lane striping is a new concept being brought to the San Diego region. The work zones for this construction zone will have highly visible, temporary orange lane striping in addition to temporary railing shielding the work areas and construction area signs. Temporary orange lane striping is used in construction zones to increase the contrast when traditional white lane striping is removed, and lanes are realigned. Because the striping is new, Caltrans and SANDAG have developed a public outreach plan to inform people who live, work or commute within North San Diego County of its purpose. Segment 4 virtual open house Build NCC will host a virtual open house on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021 to share information on the upcoming construction with residents in the Segment 4 area and allow them to ask the project team questions. The public is encouraged to participate via Zoom at us02web.zoom.us/j/85335273659 or by dialing in at 669-900-9128. This webinar will have Spanish interpretation available, and the recording will be posted on Caltrans and SANDAG’s YouTube channel following the event. Upcoming construction The Batiquitos Rail Bridge Replacement project will replace the Batiquitos Lagoon rail bridge with a wider, longer bridge to accommodate a second track and improve lagoon tidal flow. Batiquitos Lagoon double track adds 0.75 miles of double track at the Batiquitos Lagoon. Sept. 14, 2021 Item #10 Page 2 of 5 Environmental enhancements Two properties east of I-5 along and just south of La Costa Avenue are being preserved as part of the project. The Batiquitos Bluffs area, more than 50 acres of native habitat previously slated for development that was acquired in 2015, will be preserved and restored. The La Costa Property, more than 21 acres of coastal habitat just east of the freeway that was acquired in 2009, will be preserved. The project also restores more than 19 acres of coastal and upland habitat at the eastern end of the Agua Hedionda Lagoon. Restoration is nearly complete. A map showing these and additional project updates can be found in Build NCC’s City of Carlsbad area improvements fact sheet (Exhibit 2). Fiscal Analysis No city funding is being requested for this project. Capital Improvement Project No. 6098 funded design of the public art component of the Chestnut Avenue underpass improvements. Next Steps Caltrans and SANDAG expect construction of Segment 4 to begin in September 2021 and be completed by 2023. Staff will continue coordinating with Caltrans as needed as the project continues and will provide the City Council updates on the project as appropriate. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Receiving a report does not qualify as a "project" under the California Environmental Quality Act under Guidelines Section 21065, because it does not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, published and distributed at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date and time. Exhibits 1. Resolution No. 2019-209 2.Build NCC City of Carlsbad area improvements project, July 2021 fact sheet Sept. 14, 2021 Item #10 Page 3 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-209 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA TO SUPPORT THE SELECTION OF CHESTNUT AVENUE AS THE PREFERRED INTERSTATE 5 (1-5) UNDERCROSSING LOCATION FOR PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS AS PART OF BUILD NCC WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) North Coast Corridor Program is a 40-year, $6 billion set of transportation, environmental and coastal access projects to improve the quality of life for residents, create a stronger local and regional economy and enhance the coastal environment; and WHEREAS, the first phase of construction ofthe program, known as Build NCC, offers an opportunity to upgrade and reconfigure local interchanges to improve pedestrian and bicycle circulation, integrate active transportation strategies and incorporate input from the community; and WHEREAS, in Carlsbad, improvements to the 1-5 undercrossings at Carlsbad Village Drive and Chestnut Avenue have been proposed by Caltrans and SANDAG; and WHEREAS, Caltrans is seeking support from the city for a preferred undercrossing location due to funding constraints for Build NCC; and WHEREAS, based on various considerations including right-of-way acquisitions, traffic signal coordination, improvements for bike and pedestrian accesses and other community impacts, staff is recommending Chestnut Avenue be selected as the preferred location for the undercrossing improvements; and WHEREAS, Caltrans will prepare final plans of the preferred undercrossing location and submit them to the California Coastal Commission for review and approval in December 2019 with construction ofthe preferred under-crossing improvements expected to begin in mid-2020 and completed in late 2022. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council supports the selection of Chestnut Avenue as the preferred 1-5 undercrossing location for proposed enhancements as part of Build NCC. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 15th day of October 2019, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Hall, Blackburn, Bhat-Patel, Schumacher. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ~If ~-Hecbr6on,e2 -for BARBARA ENGLESO~, City Clerk / (SEAL) \\\\\1111111111////l ~"'''' ~ CA b~,,,///. §' o,T" '1'-' ~ ~t .....• ~.n~ ;:: L-.,, .. ..\I~~ $;:,./m\';,% fO[~, 2:_-,AlC~ \\~~/J -::::-: "·· .. ·•-,n,••·• .. · ~ , .... ~;·····•! ...... ~,.,..,J ~,,,,,7:'IFOf\\'1,,,,,~ ~lf,111111111111111' Oct. 15, 2019 Item #11 Page 5 of 7 Sept. 14, 2021 Item #10 Page 4 of 5 Sept. 14, 2021 Item #10 Page 5 of 5 NORTH COAST CORRIDOR PROGRAM Community Enhancements City of Carlsbad Council Briefing September 14, 2021 SANDAG ~ran7iltlet • 0 lllll .I' ., .. ~ Background •July 23, 2019, Council received a presentation from Caltrans and SANDAG on the Build NCC construction •Oct. 15, 2019, Council received an update from the agencies on proposed enhancements to I-5 undercrossings at either Carlsbad Village Dr or Chestnut Ave as part Build NCC •Oct. 15, 2019, Council selected Chestnut Ave as the city’s preferred location for the enhancements PUBLIC WORKS PLAN In Construction I-5 Carpool/HOV Lanes & San Elijo Lagoon Highway Bridge Open to Traffic December 2021 Construction Start September/October 2021 I-5 Carpool/HOV Lanes Substantially Completed San Elijo Lagoon Restoration CompletedCoastal Rail Trail CompletedSan Elijo Lagoon Double Track and Chesterfield Drive Improvements PHASE ONE BUILD NCC –STATUS I I/ PALOMAR AIRPORT RD. CARLSBAD SAN ELIJO LAGOON BRIDGE REPLACEMENT San Elijo Lagoon Highway Bridge near Manchester Avenue ENCINITAS TO CARLSBAD HOV LANES –JANUARY 2022 OPENING La Costa Avenue Overpass CARLSBAD SOUND WALLS –JANUARY 2022 COMPLETION Altamira sound wall –in progress Harbor Point sound wall –in progress •Fall 2021 •Inside lane widening Palomar Airport Road to SR 78 •Fall 2022 •Tamarack Avenue sound wall •Chestnut Avenue undercrossing enhancement •Auxiliary lane between Palomar Airport Rd. and Las Flores and Cannon Road •Palomar Airport Road Southbound ramp improvements •Agua Hedionda Lagoon slope repairs CARLSBAD CARPOOL/HOV LANES OVERVIEW + N Carlsbad Village COASTER Station ~ Chestnut Ave. Agua Hedionda Lagoon lomar Airport Rd. * Carpool/HOV Lanes (one in each direction) Auxiliary Lane Additional Lane to SR 78 Sound Walls Bike/Pedestrian Improvements Point of Interest COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTS –CHESTNUT AVENUE Existing Condition Proposed Enhancement 10' -------To Existing 1.S:1 Slope -------Retaining Wall ±7 ft. 10' 11' 5' 12' 12' 5' 11' 10' ---Sidewalk Park and Bike EB Lane WB Lane Bike Park and Sidewalk Buffer Lan Lane Buffer __ j _ ~ -~ Chestnut Ave. Undercrossing Facing West Typical Cross Section 10' Conform to Existing 1.S:1 Slope ~ Retaining Wall± 1 Oft. CONSTRUCTION VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE –SEPTEMBER 22 Construction to Begin on Interstate 5 Carpool/ HOV Lanes between Palomar Airport Road and State Route 78 This fall construction teams will begin work to extend one Carpool/High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane in each direction of Interstate 5 (1-5) between Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad and State Route 78 (SR 78) in south Oceanside. This project is expected to be complete by 2023. The Caltrans and SAN DAG Build NCC team invites you to attend a virtual open house to learn about the planned highway improvements, what to expect during construction, and alternate transportation options and commuting resources during construction. Attendees also will have the opportunity to learn more about the Build NCC project overall, including the double tracking of coastal rail lines, creating new bike/pedestrian connections, and restoration of vital coastal habitat. 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For questions, please call 844-NCC-0050. 0 SANDAG SDCaltrans ~ SANDAGregion W SDCaltrans A SANDAGregion V DllCaltrans KeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC I #BuildNCC DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 TIME: 6-8 p.m. ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335273659 WEBINAR ID: 853 3527 3659 Spanish interpretation will be available Meeting recording will be posted to SANDAG Meetings YouTube Page // CARLSBAD CARPOOL/HOV LANE EXTENSION TEMPORARY ORANGE LANE STRIPING CARLSBAD CARPOOL/HOV LANE EXTENSION TEMPORARY ORANGE LANE STRIPING Stage Construction ORANGE contrast line UPCOMING MILESTONES Virtual Open House -September 22 Segment 4 Groundbreaking -October 2021 HOV Lanes Open to traffic Manchester to Palomar Airport Road -January 2022 HOV open to SR 78 -January 2023 NORTH COUNTY CMCP: MOVING THE REGIONAL PLAN FORWARD Contact information: cmcp@sandag.org 5 e1c INTEGRATED ti•• TRANSPORTATION MOVES SYSTEM NEXT OS COMPLETE U)::li,111 CORRIDORS @ -- § Lii,,J.14 --~--~-TRANSIT -"·J LEAP Fast and flexible transit First and last WI • mi1eopt1ons Connection Points ~ SANDAG CONNECT WITH USKeepSanDiegoMoving.com/BuildNCC I #BuildNCC North Coast Corridor A~r "' .., ",!, l•i'l•h • lb/trans· SANDAG ~an-.nlet 6 A, ... ., w, Thank you Join us for an 1-5 Construction Open House! This fall construction teams will begin WOl1< to extend one tarpool/High Occupancy vehicle (HOV) Lane in each direction of Interstate 5 0-5) between Palomar Airport Road in tarlsbad and State Route 78 (SR 78) in south Ooeanside. This project is expected to be complete by 2023. The ca1trans and SANDAG Build NCC team Invites you to attend a virtual open house to leam about the: • Planned highway improvements • What to expect dur.19 construction • Alternate transportation option$ and commuting resooo:es during construction Attendees also 1'1111 have the opportunity to leam more about the Build NCC project overal , including tile double tracking of coastal rail lines, a-eating new bike/pedestrian connections, and restotation of vital coastal habitats. JOIIN US! DATE: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 TIME: 6-8 p.m. ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85335273659 WEBINAR ID: 853 3527 3659 PHONE: (669) 900-9128 ,f