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Home My WebLink About2020-10-08; Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates; Gomez, PazTo the members of the: CITY COUNCIL Date~CA ✓ CC L CM d, ACM _:L DCM (3) _i_ Oct. 8, 2020 To: From: Via: Re: Council Memorandum Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub~Works Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager \.Ur Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates {cityof Carlsbad Memo ID #2020218 This memorandum provides an update on the status of (1) completion of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, which is being constructed by Lennar Homes (Lennar) a private developer, and (2) installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Poinsettia Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Skimmer Court/Oriole Court, which is a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project. The last update to City Council was provided on Aug. 20, 2020 (attached Council Memorandum ID# 2020174.) Background Construction of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project -which includes construction of a new bridge, roadway segment and associated public improvements -is a condition of the Poinsettia 61 private development project currently under construction by Lennar. The project involves development of a 123-unit, single family detached, condominium subdivision on 50.8 acres of land, which is generally located south of Cassia Road between the existing western and eastern segments of Poinsettia Lane and east of Ambrosia Lane. CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330 include installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Poinsettia Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Skimmer Court/Oriole Court. On Jan. 28, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-021 to accept bids and award the construction contract. Discussion In May 2020, Lennar anticipated completion of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge project in October 2020. Since that time, Lennar has reported additional project delays. The primary delay factor- design and procurement of a water system pressure red~cing station vault -has since been resolved. Lennar currently anticipates completion of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge in December 2020. On Jan. 28, 2020, the construction contract for CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330 was awarded to Select Electric, Inc. The project has remained on time and within budget since the last update to City Council in May 2020. Both signal locations were brought on line the week of Sept. 21, 2020 and are currently operating on red flash mode. Both signals will remain on red flash mode until Public Works Branch Construction Maintenance & Inspection Department 1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2780t Council Memo -Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates Oct. 8, 2020 Page 2 Lennar completes the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, at which point the new traffic signals will be placed into service. Next Steps Staff will continue to monitor the progress of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project. If staff anticipates further delays beyond December 2020, an additional update will be provided. Attachment: A. Council Memorandum ID# 2020174 dated Aug. 20, 2020 cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager Celia Brewer, City Attorney Gary Barbe'rio, 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 To the members of the: . CITY COUNCIL . / Date~CA ✓ CC V CM~VDCM (3lL Aug.20,2020 ATTACHMENT A Council Memorandum To: From: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub ~orks Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager ~ Via: Re: Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates {city of Carlsbad Memo ID# 2020174 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 develop~ent 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 road 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 Public Works Branch Construction Management & Inspection Department 1635 Faraday Ave. I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2780 t Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council Aug.20,2020 ·Page 2 of the signals will be coordinated with the opening of the 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