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Council Memorandum
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Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
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Memo ID #2020263
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Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates (District 3)
This memorandum provides an update on the status of two projects: completion of the
Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, which is being constructed by Lennar Homes
(Lennar), a private developer, and installation of traffic signals at the intersections of
Poinsettia Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Skimmer Court/Oriole Court, which is a
city Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project. Staff's last update on these projects was
provided to the City Council on Oct. 8, 2020 (Attachment A).
Background
Lennar is required to construct the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, which
includes construction of a new bridge, roadway segment and associated public improvements.
The city imposed this condition on its approval of Lennar's ongoing Poinsettia 61 development
project. The project involves development of a condominium subdivision of 123 single family
detached homes on 50.8 acres 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. The
City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-021 on Jan. 28, 2020, to accept bids and award the
construction contract.
Discussion
In May 2020, Lennar informed the city that construction of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge project is
anticipated to be completed in October 2020. However, delays were subsequently encountered
waiting for a prefabricated concrete vault that would be placed underground to regulate water
pressure, which was anticipated to be delivered in November 2020. Since then, Lennar has
reported additional procurement delays, primarily involving fabrication of this vault, so the
anticipated completion date of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge has been changed to February 2021.
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 schedule and within budget. Both signal
locations were brought on line the week of Sept. 21, 2020, and are currently operating on
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flashing red mode. Both signals will remain on flashing red mode, acting as stop signs, until
Lennar completes the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, at which point the new
traffic signals will be placed into full service.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to monitor progress of the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project. If
there are further delays beyond February 2021, an additional update will be provided to the
City Council.
Attachment: A. Council Memo on Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
dated Oct. 8, 2020
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
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
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ATTACHMENT A
Council Me1norandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager (Ge
Re : Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
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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 Skimrrier 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 thattime, Lennar has reported additional project delays. The primary delay factor -
design and procurement of a water system pressure reducing station vault -has since been
reso lved. 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 online the week of Sept. 21, 2020
and are currently operating on red flash mode. Both signals will remain on red flash mode until
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Council Memo -Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
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Lennar completes the Poinsettia Lane Bridge and gap closure project, at which point the new
traffic signals will be plac;:ed 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 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
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ATTACHMENT A
Council Memorandum
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From:
-Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub~orks
Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager {.§j" Via:
Re: Poinsettia Lane Bridge and Traffic Signal Project Updates
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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 Lenna r 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 road segment of Poinsettia Lane.
CIP Project Nos. 6329 and 6330 include installation of t raffic 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 COVI D-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 Poi_nsettia
Lane at Cassia Road and Poinsettia Lane at Oriole Court / Skimmer Court and is being .
coordinated and built by t he city in conjunction with traffic signals installed as a part of the
developer's project, is scheduled t o be completed by the end of September 2020. Full act ivat ion
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Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
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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