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Council Memorandum
May 14, 2020
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Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
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This memorandum provides an update on the status of (1) completion of the Poinsettia Lane
bridge project, which is being constructed by a private developer, and (2) installation of traffic
signals at the intersections of Poinsettia Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Oriole Court/
Skimmer Court, which is a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project.
Background
Construction of the Poinsettia Lane bridge is a condition of the Poinsettia 61 private
development project currently under construction by Lennar. The project involves the
development of a 123-unit, single family detached, 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. The project includes
construction of the Poinsettia Lane bridge, which is the last remaining road segment of Poinsettia
Lane .
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Nos. 6329 and 6330 include installation of traffic
signals at the intersections of 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 summer 2020, the scheduled completion of the Poinsettia Lane bridge
has been delayed due to inclement weather as well as impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
During winter 2020, the project site received more than 20 inches of rain, which delayed
construction activities. According to Lennar, subcontractor constraints due to the COVID-19
pandemic have further delayed the project. Instead of completing the project in summer 2020,
Lennar anticipates completion of the Poinsettia Lane bridge by October 2020.
On CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330, the project was awarded to Select Electric, Inc. on
Jan. 28, 2020. Pre-construction activities, including site investigations and procurement of long-
lead equipment items, are currently underway. The project is expected to be completed by
September 2020 and will be constructed in coordination with the Poinsettia Lane bridge project
Public Works Branch
Construction Management & Inspection Department
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to ensure traffic signals are operational when the new road segment opens, projected for
October 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 beyond
October 2020, staff will provide City Council 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
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager