MEETING DATE:
JULY 13, 2021
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-8902 - APPROVING CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AWARD, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, AND APPROVING A TEMPORARY NIGHTTIME WORK HOUR WAIVER FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION 2002-5865, FOR THE SAN MARCOS BOULEVARD AT DISCOVERY STREET INTERSECTION PROJECT (CIP #86002)
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Recommendation
Recommendation
ADOPT a resolution to approve the construction drawings, authorize bids, delegate and authorize the City Manager to award, finalize, and execute the construction contract documents, and to approve a temporary waiver of the requirements of Resolution 2002-5865 to allow work to occur along San Marcos Boulevard at hours approved by the City Engineer, for the San Marcos Boulevard at Discovery Street Intersection Project (CIP #86002).
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Board or Commission Action
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Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Quality of Life
Planning for the Future
Relevant Department Goal
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Executive Summary
In July 2017, the City initiated efforts to improve operations and safety at the intersection of San Marcos Boulevard and Discovery Street. The San Marcos Boulevard at Discovery Street Intersection Project (Project) involves adjusting the intersection to optimize safety and traffic operations while also incorporating supplemental features including pedestrian, drainage, and bicycle facility improvements. Project feasibility, technical studies, construction drawing production, and utility coordination has been completed. At this time, staff is requesting final approvals of plans and authority to move forward with the Project construction.
Discussion
The Project will adjust the intersection at San Marcos Boulevard and Discovery Street to eliminate the free-right turn from San Marcos Boulevard to Discovery Street. The Project will also widen San Marcos Boulevard in the westbound (toward Carlsbad) direct...
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