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Memo ID #2022040
Re: El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvement Projects Update
(District 2)
This memorandum provides a status update on two Capital Improvement Program, or CIP,
projects located at the intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road: El Camino Real and
Cannon Road Intersection Improvements -Phase I, CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056, or Phase I;
El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements -Phase 11, CIP Project No. 6042, or
Phase II.
Background
Staff previously provided Council Memoranda on May 13, 2021, Attachment A, and
Dec. 16, 2021, Attachment B, providing the City Council with a status update on Phases I and II.
This memorandum provides updated information on the status of Phase I and the anticipated
start date of Phase II.
Improvements to the El Camino Real and Cannon Road intersection will be delivered through
the completion of Phases I and II. Among other improvements, Phase I will enhance pedestrian
mobility by providing access over the Agua Hedionda Creek through construction of a new
pedestrian bridge. Phase II will enhance vehicular mobility by realigning the median and
restriping northbound El Camino Real near the Cannon Road intersection to provide an
additional through lane. Phase II will also provide a dedicated bike lane in the northbound
direction while maintaining the existing left and right turn lanes onto Cannon Road.
Phases I and II were presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on April 6, 2020, and
Sept. 8, 2020, respectively. On Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2021-044, awarding a contract to Hazard Construction Company for construction of Phase I. On
Jan. 25, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-031, awarding a contract to
LC Paving & Sealing, Inc. for construction of Phase II .
Discussion
In the Council Memorandum issued on Dec. 16, 2021, staff forecasted the completion of Phase I
in March 2022. Since that time, the project has experienced delays including those related to
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the fabrication and delivery of the new pedestrian bridge. The pedestrian bridge was delivered
to the project site on March 30, 2022, and it will be installed on top of the bridge abutments in
the coming weeks. Following installation of the new pedestrian bridge, the contractor will
complete the remainder of the contract scope of work including utility connections, landscape,
irrigation and hardscape. Staff forecast that work activities associated with Phase I will be
completed in summer 2022.
The start of Phase II is contingent upon completion of Phase I. Staff previously forecasted the
start of Phase II in March 2022. Due to the delays experienced in Phase I, staff anticipate Phase
II will start in summer 2022 with a completion date in fall 2022.
Next Steps
Staff will continue to oversee Phases I and II and work to ensure that construction work
activities are performed in a safe manner that meets the quality standards and requirements of
each project's respective contract.
Staff will continue to focus on mitigating potential impacts to the public during construction of
Phases I and II by monitoring traffic flows and adjusting the traffic control set-up or signal
timing at the El Camino Real and Cannon Road intersection, as necessary.
Attachments: A. Council Memorandum dated May 13, 2021
B. Council Memorandum dated Dec. 16, 2021
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Celia Brewer, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Mickey Williams, Police Chief
Robby Contreras, Assistant City Attorney
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Community & Engagement Director
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Scott Lyle, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
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ATTACHMENT A
Council Memorandum
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From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
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Memo ID #2021101
Re: El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project Update
(District 2)
This memorandum provides an update on the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection
Improvements, Capital Improvement P_rogram (CIP) Project Nos. 6042 and 6056 (Project).
Background
The El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project (Project) involves two
phases. Phase I of the Project, which is currently under construction, will provide improvements
to enhance pedestrian mobility at the intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road. Phase I
will construct a separate pedestrian bridge over the Agua Hedionda Creek to provide new
access for pedestrians and bring sidewalks up to the current design standards. On
Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-044 awarding a contract to Hazard
Construction Company for construction of Phase I.
Phase II of the Project will realign the median and re-stripe northbound El Camino Real near the
Cannon Road intersection to provide an additional through lane to meet the standard
requirement for this arterial roadway. In addition, it will provide an enhanced dedicated bike
lane in the northbound direction and maintain the existing left and right turn lanes onto
Cannon Road.
Phases I and II of the Project were presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on
April 6, 2020 and Sept. 8, 2020, respectively.
Discussion
Two CIP projects are currently under construction along El Camino Real between College
Boulevard and Cannon Road. One project is the El Camino Real and College Boulevard
Intersection Improvements (CIP Project No. 6071), and the other one is Phase I of the El Camino
Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements (CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056). These
projects are expected to be completed in August 2021 and December 2021, respectively.
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To reduce potential construction conflicts due to overlapping construction activities,
construction of Phase II of the Project will be postponed until late 2021, and after construction
of Phase I is substantially completed.
Next Steps
Staff have prepared the final plans, specifications and cost estimate for Phase II of the Project.
Upon substantial completion of the projects currently under construction, staff anticipate
scheduling the following City Council agenda items:
• August 2021-Approval of Phase II plans and specifications and authorization to bid
• October 2021-Award of a Phase II construction contract
Construction of Phase II of the Project is anticipated to begin in late 2021 and is expected to be
completed in summer 2022.
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, Community & Engagement Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Mariager
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
Council Memo -El Camino Real CIP Projects Status Updates (District 2)
Dec. 16, 2021
Page 2
The work on northbound El Camino Real included installation of micropiles1 to depths
exceeding 100 feet to support the new pedestrian bridge. That portion of the work took longer
than expected due to challenges related to installation of micropiles. The contractor has since
recovered from those delays and is back on schedule.
New railings have already been installed on both sides of the existing bridge over the Agua
Hedionda Creek. A wider sidewalk has also been installed on southbound El Camino Real (west
side of the existing bridge). The contractor anticipates completing the remaining work,
including utility connections, landscape, irrigation and hardscape by March 2022.
CIP Project No. 6042, Phase II -El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements
On Aug. 31, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-198, approving the plans and
specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for Phase II of the El Camino Real and
Cannon Road Improvements project. Phase II will realign the median and re-stripe northbound
El Camino Real near the Cannon Road intersection. This re-striping will provide an additional
northbound vehicle through lane and an enhanced northbound dedicated bike lane. In
addition, the project will maintain the existing left-and right-turn only lanes onto Cannon Road.
Staff have reviewed the bids received and will return to the City Council in January 2022 with a
recommendation to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder. To reduce potential construction conflicts due to overlapping construction activities,
construction of Phase II will begin upon completion of Phase I, which is expected to be in
March 2022.
CIP Project No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jacks par Drive
This widening project is in the design and land acquisition phase. The project will provide
complete street improvements matching adjacent, multi-modal roadway segments along
northbound El Camino Real from just south of Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive. It includes
creating a complete street with buffered bike lanes, sidewalks and a consistent six-lane arterial
roadway facility for this segment.
Additional project improvements include installation of additional streetlights, storm drain
improvements, retaining walls, striping modifications and utility relocations. Staff have been
coordinating closely with adjacent property owners, including those involved in right-of-way
acquisition, and keeping them apprised of the project's progress.
Staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and specifications and
authorization to bid in summer 2022.
1 Micropiles are part of the bridge foundation that extend deep into the ground for stability.
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Dec. 16, 2021
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CIP Proiect No. 6071-El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements
On Oct. 13, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-201, awarding a contract to
Blue Pacific Engineering for construction of the project. Construction for this project has
recently been completed.
The project was designed and constructed to improve mobility for pedestrians and bicyclists
and upgrade existing curb ramps and crosswalks to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) standards. The improvements included enhanced bike lanes and pedestrian access, high-
visibility crosswalks for all legs of the intersection and traffic signal timing modifications to
improve traffic flow. These improvements upgraded the existing bike lanes and pedestrian
ramps to current design standards.
The improvements also included modification to the El Camino Real median to accommodate a
left-turn only lane on southbound El Camino Real onto eastbound College Boulevard, three
southbound vehicle through lanes on El Camino Real, a southbound dedicated bike lane on El
Camino Real with green paint approaching the intersection and a southbound right turn-only
lane on El Camino Real onto westbound College Boulevard.
CIP Proiect No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
This project is in the final design and right-of-way acquisition phase. The project is partially
funded by a federal earmarked repurposed fund program. The project will provide an additional
northbound vehicle through lane from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble.
In addition, the project will construct a sidewalk along northbound El Camino Real to address a
sidewalk gap north of Cinnabar Way. Additional project improvements will include installation
of streetlights, storm drain improvements, retaining walls, striping modifications, median
landscaping and utility relocations. The final design and right-of-way acquisition are expected to
be completed in summer 2022.
CIP Project No. 6051 -El Camino Real Widening from Arena/ Road to La Costa Avenue
This project is in the design and environmental phase and addresses operational segments
along El Camino Real from Arenal Road to La Costa Avenue. This project includes widening
southbound El Camino Real to a six-lane arterial with buffered bike lanes and separated
pedestrian bridges over San Marcos Creek. The project also involves utility relocations and
right-of-way acquisition. Staff have also been coordinating closely with the Batiquitos Lagoon
Foundation to include two new observation desks on the west side of El Camino Real.
Staff anticipate completing final design and environmental documents in fall 2023.
_[IP Project No. 6001-20OL -2020-21 Pavement Overlay
On Aug. 31, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-191, authorizing award of this
construction project to All American Asphalt. This project includes resurfacing the following
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streets: El Camino Real between Cannon Road and College Boulevard, El Camino Real between
.Arena! Road and Levante Street, and Batiquitos Drive between Poinsettia Lane and Camino De
Las Ondas.
Challenges have arisen regarding the resurfacing methodology, so staff intend to revisit this
project in early 2022 and will subsequently provide an update to the City Council.
Next Steps
Staff plan to' continue making progress on the projects as listed below:
CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056, Phase I -El Camino Real Bridge Improvements at Cannon Road
The contractor anticipates completing the remaining work, including utility connections,
landscape, irrigation and hardscape in March 2022.
C/P Project No. 6042, Phase II -El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements
Staff are scheduled to present this project to the City Council for award of a construction
contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder in January 2022. Construction of
Phase II will begin upon completion of Phase I, which is expected to be in March 2022.
C/P Project No. 6094 -El Camino Real Widening from Sunny Creek Road to Jackspar Drive
Staff are currently working on acquiring additional right-of-way and coordinating utility
relocation. Staff plan to present this project to the City Council for approval of plans and
specifications and authorization to bid in summer 2022.
C/P Project No. 6071 -El Camino Real and College Boulevard Intersection Improvements
This project has been completed.
CIP Project No. 6072 -El Camino Real Widening from Poinsettia Lane to Camino Vida Roble
Staff are currently working on acquiring additional right-of-way and coordinating utility
relocation. Pending federal approval, staff plan to present this project to the City Council for
approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid in summer 2022.
C/P Project No. 6051 -El Camino Real Widening from Arena/ Road to La Costa Avenue
Staff expect completion of the final design and environmental documents for this project in fall
2023.
CIP Project No. 6001-20OL-2020-21 Pavement Overlay
Staff plan to revisit this project in early 2022 and subsequently will provide an update to the
City Council.
Attachments: A. El Camino Real CIP Improvements location map
B. CIP Project No. 6001-20OL, 2020-21 Pavement Overlay, location map
C. Council Memorandum dated May 13, 2021
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ATTACHMENTC
Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor Hall and Members of the City Council
From: Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Public Works
Via: Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager ({fl
{cityof
Carlsbad
Memo ID #2021101
Re: El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project Update
(District 2)
This memorandum provides an update on the El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection
Improvements, Capital Improvement P_rogram (CIP) Project Nos. 6042 and 6056 (Project).
Background
The El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project (Project) involves two
phases. Phase I of the Project, which is currently under construction, will provide improvements
to enhance pedestrian mobility at the intersection of El Camino Real and Cannon Road . Phase I
will construct a separate pedestrian bridge over the Agua Hedionda Creek to provide new
access for pedestrians and bring sidewalks up to the current design standards. On
Feb. 16, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2021-044 awarding a contract to Hazard
Construction Company for construction of Phase I.
Phase II of the Project will realign the median and re-stripe northbound El Camino Real near the
Cannon Road intersection to provide an additional through lane to meet the standard
requirement for this arterial roadway. In addition, it will provide an enhanced dedicated bike
lane in the northbound direction and maintain the existing left and rightturn lanes onto
Cannon Road.
Phases I and II of the Project were presented to the Traffic and Mobility Commission on
April 6, 2020 and Sept. 8, 2020, respectively.
Discussion
Two CIP projects are currently under construction along El Camino Real between College
Boulevard and Cannon Road. One project is the El Camino Real and College Boulevard
Intersection Improvements (CIP Project No. 6071), and the other one is Phase I of the El Camino
Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements (CIP Project Nos. 6042 and 6056). These
projects are expected to be completed in August 2021 and December 2021, respectively.
Public Works Branch
Transportation Department
1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 760-602-2730
Council Memo -El Camino Real and Cannon Road Intersection Improvements Project Update
May 13, 2021
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To reduce potential construction conflicts due to overlapping construction activities,
construction of Phase II of the Project will be postponed until late 2021, and after construction
of Phase I is substantially completed.
Next Steps
Staff have prepared the final plans, specifications and cost estimate for Phase II of the Project.
Upon substantial completion of the projects currently under construction, staff anticipate
scheduling the following City Council agenda items:
• August 2021-Approval of Phase II plans and specifications and authorization to bid
• October 2021 -Award of a Phase II construction contract
Construction of Phase II of the Project is anticipated to begin in late 2021 and is expected to be
completed in summer 2022.
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, Community & Engagement Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager
Jonathan Schauble, Senior Engineer
Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer