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January 26, 2023
Council Memorandum
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Honorable Mayor Blackburn and Members of the City Council
Paz Gomez, Deputy City Manager, Pub~ Works
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Memo ID# 2023009
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Geoff Patnoe, Assistant City Manager '=!.,
Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1)
This memorandum provides an update on the Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements
Project, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 6097.
Background
The Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project will enhance six uncontrolled
crosswalks: Carlsbad Boulevard at Oak Avenue, Sycamore Avenue, Maple Avenue, Cherry Avenue,
Hemlock Avenue and at Army/Navy Academy between Mountain View Drive and Cypress Avenue,
which currently have existing rectangular rapid flashing beacon systems. The proposed
improvements include pedestrian-activated in-pavement flashing lights to augment the existing
beacon systems, curb extensions, continental-style high-visibility crosswalk markings and green
bicycle lane treatments in vehicle-bicycle conflict areas.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-262 on November 15, 2022, awarding the
construction contract to Aster Construction Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,246,567.
Discussion
Following adoption of Resolution No. 2022-262 and execution of the contract, the project team
learned that critical components associated with the pedestrian-activated in-pavement flashing
lights will delay the start of work. Specifically, the electrical service cabinets at each crosswalk
location will require approximately 30-36 weeks for fabrication and delivery. The equipment
manufacturer's representative has cited supply chain issues as the primary factor for the long
fabrication and delivery duration. No additional costs associated with this delay is anticipated.
The significant procurement duration for the electrical service cabinets is an unexpected impact
and was not accounted for in the original 120-workday contract duration. As a result, construction
activities are estimated to begin in September 2023 with the estimated completion of the project
in February 2024.
Public Works Branch
Construction Management & Inspection Department
1635 Faraday Avenue I Carlsbad, CA 92008 I 442-339-2780 t
Council Memo -Carlsbad Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements Project Update (District 1)
January 26, 2023
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Next Steps
Staff will continue to work with the contractor to complete all preconstruction and procurement
activities to ensure an efficient, timely execution of the project upon receipt of the long-lead
equipment items. Staff will also work with the contractor to explore options, such as resequencing
work activities, that may allow for an earlier project completion.
cc: Scott Chadwick, City Manager
Cindie McMahon, City Attorney
Gary Barberio, Deputy City Manager, Community Services
Laura Rocha, Deputy City Manager, Administrative Services
Michael Calderwood, Fire Chief
Mickey Williams, Police Chief
David Graham, Chief Innovation Officer
Tom Frank, Transportation Director/City Engineer
Kyle Lancaster, Parks & Recreation Director
Jeff Murphy, Community Development Director
Kristina Ray, Communication & Engagement Director
Babaq Taj, Engineering Manager
Hossein Ajideh, Engineering Manager
John Kim, City Traffic Engineer
Nathan Schmidt, Transportation Planning and Mobility Manager