HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4.10 Dwntwn Consultants CITY CLERK
File # 0600-30
AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 18, 2000
SUBJECT:
Selection of Consultants for the Downtown Specific Plan Areas
(including: Downtown Core, West BART, and Village Parkway)
Report Prepared by: Eddie Peabody, COmmunity Development
Director
ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution Selecting the Consultants (including: Urban
Design, Economic, and Traffic Engineer) and giving
authorization to the City Manager to negotiate contracts not
to exceed $120,242
Economic Consultant Proposal
Urban Design Consultant Proposal
Traffic Engineering Consultant Proposal
Budget Change Form
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt Resolution Selecting:
· Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (Economic
Consultant), not to exceed $35,140;
· RRM Design Group (Urban Design Consultant), not to
exceed $44,870; and
· Omni-Means Engineers and Planners (Traffic
Engineering Consultant) not to exceed $40,232.
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the
Contracts, not to exceed $120,242 for all three firms.
Approve the Budget Change Form.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
The original budget amount for the three project consultants was
$105,750. However, the proposals from the three consultants
returned a total of $120,242. Thus an additional appropriation of
$14,492 will be required from the unappropriated reserve in the
General Fund.
COPIES TO: In-House Distribution
G:Downtown Specific Plans/Consultants/CC Staff Report for Consultant .doc
ITEM NO.
DESCRIPTION:
As part of the 1999-2000 budget, the City Council provided funding to prepare three Specific Plans for
downtown planning areas including: Village Parkway, West Dublin BART area, and the Downtown Core
area. On November 16, 1999, the City Council approved the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the
three proposed downtown Specific Plans. The RFP was sent to three Urban Design Consultant firms,
three Economic Consultant firms and two Traffic Consulting firms. Staff received eight responses and
interviewed five of the eight firms responding.
As a result of the interviews, the following firms appear to be the most qualified to assist City staff in the
preparation of the three Specific Plan areas:
1. Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (Economic Consultant) - estimated cost not to exceed
$35,140
2. RRM Design Group (Urban Design Consultant) - estimated cost not to exceed $44,870
3. Omni-Means Engineers and Planners (Traffic Engineering Consultant) - estimated cost not to
exceed $40,232.
These three firms have demonstrated their experience and abilities in their respected fields of expertise.
As reflected in the attached work 'program submitted for each consultant, the firms have a clear
understanding of the project scope. These three firms will provide technical information which will assist
City staff in the correct preparation of the Downtown Specific Plans.
COST OF SERVICES:
The 1999-2000 budget includes $105,750 for consulting services costs associated with the preparation of
the three Downtown Specific Plans. The total of the three contracts as identified above, is not to exceed
$120,242. These proposals exceed the amount budgeted by $14,492. Contracting with these three firms
will necessitate additional appropriations.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council 1) select Economic and Planning Systems, Inc. (Economic
Consultant), RRM Design Group (Urban Design Consultant); and Omni-Means Engineers and Planners
(Traffic Engineering Consultant); 2) authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contract with
the consultants for amounts not to exceed $35,140, $44,870, and $40,232 respectively; and 3) approve the
budget change form for the additional $14,492.
RESOLUTION NO. -00
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SELECTION OF CONSULTANTS FOR THE DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council directed Staff to prepare Specific Plans for three Downtown
Planning Areas (including' Downtown Core, West BART, and Village Parkway); and
WHEREAS, as part of the preparation of Specific Plans, the City Council directed Planning staff
to utilize the technical expertise of Economic, Urban Design and Traffic Engineering Consultants; and
WHEREAS, the consulting firms of Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (Economic Consultant),
RRM Design Group (Urban Design Consultant), and Omni-Means Engineers and Planners (Traffic
Engineering Consultant) are able to prepare the necessary technical information to assist Staff in the
preparation of Specific Plans for the Downtown Planning Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute the contracts, in the amounts identified below:
· Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (Economic Consultant), not to exceed $35,140;
· RRM Design Group (Urban Design Consultant), not to exceed $44,870; and
· Omni-Means Engineers and Planners (Traffic Engineering Consultant) not to exceed $40,232.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED.this 18th day of January, 2000.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
G:Downtown Specific Plans/Consultants/CC Reso Awarding Consultant Contract.doc
Attachment 1
Scope
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Economic & Planning
Systems, Inc.
ECONOMIC CONSUL TANT
Attachment 2
Scope of Work
Downtown Dublin Specific Plans
January 13, 2000
SCOPE OF WORK
The following scope and task numbers relate to the City's RFP. EPS does not have a role in all of
the City's tasks for this effort.
TASK 1: INITIATE PROJECT AND EXISTING CONDITIONS
In this task EPS will meet with the client to discuss key issues and objectives, refine the project
scope, formalize the project schedule, and identify deliverables. We understand that the City will
provide existing baseline economic and land use data. We will review the redevelopment study
documents and analysis that are currently being finalized for the City. We would also collect
copies of all maps, GIS files, and other pertinent information for the effort. EPS will review this
information and will work with City staff to determine all possible areas for inclusion in the
study.
Schedule: Within 4 weeks of contract approval by City Council
TASK 2: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
TASK 2.1: CONDUCT RETAIL AND COMMECIAL MARKET OVERVIEW
EPS will conduct a market assessment of Dublin's retail and commercial sector, reviewing both
demand and supply conditions and trends. This analysis will incorporate existing City market
studies to the extent relevant, current baseline market data provided by the City, and EPS's
previous work in Dublin for the Dublin BART Station. Specific research tasks will include:
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Site visits and review of City and/or broker data on existing retail and commercial uses, lease
and vacancy rates, retail lines of business and store sizes, and areas with a concentration of
office use.
2. Review of current and projected demographic data in the City and the broader market area to
obtain a sense of potential demand.
3. Review of the competitive supply of retail clusters and office uses in the City and elsewhere,
including major planned projects. The amount of competitive supply by use will be
quantified in terms of potential acres and building space using standard FAR assumptions.
4. Review of existing sales tax data by retail business category and sub-area, if available from
the City.
The focus of this task will be to define the appropriate market niches that each of the three
specific plan areas can serve and to develop distinct roles for each area in terms of retail and
commercial development.
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Scope of Work
Downtown Dublin Specific Plans
January 13, 2000
TASK 2.2: ESTIMATE FUTURE DEMAND FOR RETAIL AND COMMERCIAL
USES
For this task, EPS will review existing projected employment growth for Dublin to assess the
potential market demand for neW commercial and office uses. Household projections for Dublin
and the broader Tri-Valley will be used to assess potential retail demand that could be captured in
each of the plan areas. The projections of growth will be for the next 20 years and will use the
same time frame as the traffic analysis. The following subtasks are involved:
1. Quantify projected employment by sector and estimate potential office and commercial space
by applying average square feet per employee factors to projected employment and adjusting
for vacant space.
2. Estimate potential retail demand based on household growth, average household income, and
household expenditure patterns as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The projections
will be summarized in terms of demand for local and regional-serving retail.
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Compare potential demand to the estimated supply of retail and office space and land
developed above. Determine the amount of new retail and office development that could be
captured in each plan area.
4. Prepare estimates of the potential absorption of retail and office uses in five-year increments
by plan area.
5. Generally assess ability of Dublin to capture other types of uses such as entertainment,
lodging, and restaurants, which might be appropriate for the three plan areas.
Schedule: Within 6 weeks of contract approval by City Council
TASK 4: PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
City staff will take the lead on this task. It is expected that some interaction with the consultant
team will be required to finalize draft development programs for each specific plan area. The
economic analysis developed in Task 2 will also help to determine what typ~s of office and other
commercial uses would be viable in each area. The urban design consultant will assist EPS in
defining the potential roles and related development program specifications of the respective
areas. This effort will include consideration of uses, structures to remain, areas ripe for
reinvestment due to economic underutilization, automobile, transit, and pedestrian accessibility,
and the development capacity and design prospects of each site.
Schedule: Within 8 weeks of contract approval by City Council
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Scope of Work
Downtown Dublin Specific Plans
January 13, 2000
TASK 6: FINALIZE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The City will take the lead on finalizing the development programs based on the results of Task
5. EPS will assist the City in determining development phasing and how it relates to the required
transportation improvements. As part of this task we also envision working with the City to
develop a retail and development strategy for each plan area as described below.
TASK 6.2: PREPARE RETAIL AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR PLAN
AREAS
While it is important to develop land use programs for each plan area, there must also be a clear
implementation strategy to realize the programs. Working with City staff and other team
members, EPS will develop a retail and development strategy for each plan area that takes
advantage of key opportunities and constraints, potential market demand relative to supply, and
Dublin's competitive position. We will work closely with the urban design consultant to develop
a vision for each area that captures the unique market niche that each area can serve. The strategy
will include developing an aesthetic for each area that complements existing land use patterns and
parcelization but builds on opportunities to create a unique sense of place for each area. This
effort will focus on both site-specific strategies as well as Citywide strategies, centering on issues
related to land assembly, parking availability, infrastructure and service needs, financing
mechanisms, ownership structure, and marketing. The specific sub-tasks associated with this
effort will include:
1. Review the market, traffic, and design opportunities and constraints associated with three
plan areas as identified above.
2. Review the potential for use and mobilization of existing retail business organizations and
City resources, including any business improvement districts and City revenue sources.
3. Evaluate the potential use of retail development mechanisms and resources not currently
utilized in Dublin but successfully deployed in other cities.
4. Work with City staff to develop a realistic set of retail and development goals based on the
findings from above and the City's public policy objectives.
These steps will be conducted in an iterative fashion so that the results and findings can be used
on an ongoing basis to inform and refine the strategies. In addition, for each specific strategy
developed, EPS will discuss key implementation issues, including feasibility, policy, and
organizational requirements. This work will be incorporated into the implementation section of
the specific plan for each area.
Schedule: During Task 6 and 7
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Scope of Work
Downtown Dublin Specific Plans
January 13, 2000
TASK 8: REVIEW STAFF-PREPARED SPECIFIC PLANS
EPS will review and comment on the draft specific plans prepared by City staff. To the extent
needed, we will meet with staff to discuss our comments and suggested revisions. To the extent
data or background information is required from the consultants for the plan documents, we will
provide this information in an electronic format.
Schedule: Within 4 months of contract approval by City Council
MEETINGS
It is expected that a number of working meetings with City staff will be required throughout the
project at key decision points in the process. EPS is expected to attend up to five working
meetings. As stated in the RFP, the City will conduct all required public workshops, meetings,
and hearings and handle the public participation process. To the extent that we are requested to
attend these meetings or hearings, additional budget will be required.
Schedule: Throughout the project
WORK PRODUCTS
Given that the City will be preparing the three specific plans and the proposed schedule, our
scope envisions a series of technical memoranda being developed throughout the process. EPS
will prepare a series of technical memoranda, which communicate in a concise manner the
analysis, findings, and recommendations of our efforts. In general, all text and tables required for
inclusion in the Specific Plans will be provided as needed in hardcopy and electronic format. We
do not envision any formal reports being prepared as part of this effort.
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Downtown Dublin Specific Plans
January 13, 2000
STAFFING, BUDGET, AND SCHEDULE
STAFFING
Walter Kieser, Managing Principal of EPS, will be Principal-in-Charge for this effort. Mr. Kieser
has over 20 years of experience in urban economics, public financing, and planning-related
studies. Ms. Joanne Brion, Vice President at EPS, will serve as Project Manager. EPS technical
staff will participate on the project as needed.
BUDGET
Table 1 summarizes the budget for this effort. EPS can provide the above scope of services for
an amount not to exceed $35,140 without written authorization. Any additional tasks or meetings
requested by the client will be billed on a time-and-materials basis at our standard hourly rates.
Charges for EPS time are based on the amount of time actually spent and invoices are prepared
and due monthly.
SCHEDULE
The City has outlined an aggressive schedule for this effort and would like the consultants' work
and the specific plans to be completed by end of April 2000 with the Draft Specific Plans
reviewed by the Planning Commission in May 2000. EPS can meet the City's schedule assuming
that a contract is negotiated and approved in early January and that the City provides all the
existing data during the same period. All review of consultant materials and work products will
need to take place quickly. We will work closely with City staff to meet the City's schedule.
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URBAN DESIGN CONS UL TANT
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WHAT WE WILL DO
SCOPE OF SERVICES
TASK A
TASK B
B-1
B-2
B-3
Task C
ProjeCt Initiation
The RRM Design Group Project Team Leaders will meet with City Staff and the
economic and traffic consultants to establish a clear understanding of the work
program, consolidate the approach, establish protocol and clarify and confirm
schedule (delivery dates, meeting dates, etc.).
Existing Conditions Documentation
City Task 1
Field Work: RRM will Conduct a Site Walkover of all three Specific Plan Areas and
complete a photographic inventory 'of Architecture, Landscape Architecture,
identification of visual elements defining, or potentially capable of defining, urban
form, public spaces, focal points,~lnd'idenfification of opportunity sites for urban
design elements and land use opportunities.
Prepare Diagrams: Prepare opportunities and constraints diagrams for use by City
staff in interface with Project Area. Property/business owners in each of the three
Specific Plan areas. Even though the Village Parkway Specific Plan will warrant it,
the most "Public" interface, these diagrams are useful tools throughout the entire
project for all three plan areas.
Product: Presentation qUality, sketch format constraints and opportunities diagrams
for each of the three plan areas (one each) for use by City Staff in discussion with
business/property owners and development proponents.
Team Meeting: RRM's Project Manager will meet with City Staff to discuss and
clarify' opportunities and constraints findings and confirm initial assumptions for
Urban Design Concepts.
Development Program Preparation and Refinement
City Task 4 & 5
RRM will review the proposed Development Program for each of the three Specific
Plans with an eye toward urban design issues and make comments or
recommendations accordingly. RRM's involvement at this level will help avoid
precluding potential opportunities for Urban Design Concepts and/or delays later in
the project schedule. Comments will be provided in writing.
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Task D
D-1
D-2
Prepare Urban Design Guidelines & Standards
Consistent with Development Program
City Task 7
RRM Design Group will prepare Urban Design Guidelines and Standards for
each of the three Specific Plan areas. Based upon issues and assumptions
identified during the reconnaissance and the Development Program tasks
above, the Urban Design Guidelines/Standards will respond to the
distinctive needs of each of the Specific Plan areas. For example, the Village
Parkway Specific Plan and it's potential for emphasis on pedestrian friendly
design and improvements; the Downtown Core Specific Plan with urban
design features that will enhance the visual appearance of the area while
maximizing the importance of the retail commercial in this area; and the
Western BART Specific Plan area and it's potential to be a "window" into
Dublin from both Interstate 680 and 580.
Preliminary Concepts: RRM will prepare preliminary Urban Design
Concepts in graphic sketch form for each of the three Specific Plan areas.
These concepts will be presented to the Project Team (as defined by City
Staff) in a working meeting. Concepts for each plan area will be discussed
and refined at this working session. For the sake of time and budget, this
meeting will be conducted as a workshop/charette with the intent that final
direction will be dear at the conclusion of the meeting.
Product: Urban design concept sketches and ideas communicated
graphically for review and revision at Work Session.
Prepare Urban Design Guidelines/Standards: RRM will prepare a Draft
Urban Design Sections for each of the three Specific Plans to include draft
text and graphics.
The Urban Design Guidelines and Standards for each of the areas will
include:
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Architectural Design Guidelines/Standards to include design theme
or character (if any), building massing, orientation and placement,
height, massing, materials and color.
Site Design Guidelines/Standards to include setbacks, relationship to
streets/parking, distances between buildings and access.
Landscape Design Guidelines/Standards for Streetscape, parking
lots, project entries, key intersections, public spaces, etc.
Signage
Lighting
Spedal design features such as landmarks, area gateways, spedal use
areas, etc.
Product: Draft'text and graphics unique for each Specific Plan provided in a
format agreed upon by the City for the Staff's use in incorporating Urban
Design Concepts, Guidelines and Standards into each Spedfic Plan.
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Task E
E-1
Specific Plan Preparation and Support
City Task 8
Urban Design Standards Section: _RRM- Design Group will review the Urban
Design Standards Section (prepared bY staff based on input from Task D-2 above)
for each of the three Specific Plans and provide comments. RRM will also provide
final graphics for the Urban Design Section in a format agreed upon by City Staff.
E-2
E-3
E-4
Task F
Product: Final Urban Design Concepts Guidelines and Standards graphics for each
of the three specific Plan DocUments.
Graphic Support for Specific. Plan: (Optional)
For graphic consistency throughout all sections of each of the three Specific Plans,
RRM will provide graphic support upon request to the City Staff on other Plan
graphics such as street cross-sections, intersection diagrams, parking concepts, and
land use diagrams/vignettes. If requested, RtCM will provide a written estimate
based on desired graphics prior to commencing services.
Implementation Section:
RRM will provide support to City Staff in the preparation of recommendations on
phasing and implementation of Urban Design concepts for each of the three Specific
Plans
Presentation Graphics: (Optional)
RRM Design Group will prepare full size Presentation Graphics of key Urban
Design Concepts and Standards for each of the three Specific Plans for use in
presentations by the City Staff through the approval process. These Presentation
Graphics will be ~ustrative and in full color. A written estimate will be provided if
requested by the City. This is an invaluable tool in the approval/review process.
Community Participation/Public Meetings
City Task 9
RRM Design Group will attend one Planning Commission Meeting and one City
Council Meeting to present Urban Design Concepts during processing of the three
Specific Plans. Attendance at additional public meetings to assist staff with
concerned citizens, property owners/business owners or during the review and
approval process will be provided as requested pursuant to the schedule of hourly
rates below. :
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John B. Wilbanks, AICP, Principal in Charge
T. Keith Gumee, Consulting Principal
C. Gary Hyden, ASLA, AICP, Project Manager
Kirk Van Cleave, Architect .
William "Bill" Duttera, Senior Landscape Designer
Support Design Staff
$135/hour
$135/hour
$100/hour
$90/hour
$75/hour
$40-$54/hour
Task G
Direct Expenses:
Direct Expenses are those "out-of-pocket" costs associated with providing the
services described above. These include costs for photography, document
reproduction, travel, etc. Direct Expenses, because of the nature of the services
provided, cannot be specifically quantified. Therefore, the budget provided below is
an estimate only based upon 6% of the service fee. Expenses will be billed, as
incurred, at actual cost plus 10%.
PROJECT BUDGET
The following two pages contain the spreadsheets indicating total project fee and total hours
worked. Staff time is broken out individually by key personnel. The fzrst page provides a summary
of the overall costs. The second page provides the derail for staff hours.
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Dublin Downtown Specific Plans
Budget and Cost Breakdown
Task
Tasks Totals
Task A - ProjeCt Initiation Meetihg
A. Kick Off Meeting 940.00!
Task A Total 940.00
Task B - Existing Conditions Documentation :
B- 1- Field Work 1,800.00
B-2: Prepare Diagrams 3,050.00
B-3: Team Meeting 775.00
Task B Total 5,625.00
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Task C - Development Program
iC' Review and Comment on Dev. Program 620.00
Task C Total. 620.00
Task D - Urban Design Standards
TaSk D- 1: Preliminary Concepts 8,910.00
Task D-2: Prepare Urban Design Guidelines/Standards 11,560.00
Task D Total ,._ 20,470.00
Task E - Specific Plan Preparation Support
E-1: Urban Design Standards Section 10,725.00.
E-2: Additional Graphics Support (optional) 0.00
E-3: Implementation 1,870.00
E-4: Presentation Graphics (optional) 0.00
Task E Total 12,595.00
ITask F - Community Participation/Public Meetings
Task F: Planning Commission and City Council 2,080.00
Task F Total 2,080.00
project Services Fee Subtotal 42,330.00
Task G - Direct Expenses @ 6 % of services 2,539.80'
Total Contract Fee* 44,869.80
* Does not include a fee for Optional Tasks E-2 and E-4
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PROJECT SCHEDULE
RRM has reviewed the City's desired schedule and is committed to meet that schedule. At the
proposed project initiation meeting, we will work with City Staff in developing a detailed schedule
with product delivery dates and key milestones. The detailed sChedule will strive to meet the City's
objective of scheduling the Planning Commission Public Hearing no later than April 2000.
Assuming all other facets of the Specific Plans process fall into place, RRM will be able to provide
the urban design services necessary to meet this schedule.
Scope
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Omni-Means
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CONSUL TANT
Attachment 4
SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC ANALYSES OF THE
VILLAGE PARKWAY, DOWNTOWN CORE AND WESTERN BART
SPECIFIC PLANS
Transportation and parking issues raised by the prOposed specific plans include: (1) the traffic
generation implications of the plans' development; (2) impacts of this increased traffic generation
on the local street system; (3) effects of the local street system's connection to 1-680; (4)
adequacy of proposed onsite parking expansion in terms of parking ratios; and (5) impacts and
adequacy of internal vehicle and pedestrian circulation relative to the plans' proposed
developments. The following subtasks will be completed by Omni-Means to address these
questions:
Task 1. Existing Conditions Current site access and parking characteristics will be described.
Site access points and the local road system serving each site will be described, based on field
inspection, consultation with City Traffic Engineering smfi, review of city dam, and completion
of supplemental, traffic counts.
Dam gathering will include City information on current traffic flows; physical street geometrics;
existing onsite parking provisions and utilization; inventories of traffic control devices; transit
routing, headway and ridership dam; etc. Efforts will be made to eliminate existing data voids
and provide a complete and comprehensive dam base.
The following existing specific analyses and descriptions will be comPleted:
(a)
A map diagram and narrative description of the existing regional and local road system
layout serving the project ,sites;
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Existing AM and PM peak-hour traffic counts at 24 intersections (and the 1-580
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westbound off-ramp merge with northbound San Ramon Road) in and around the project
area (new counts by Omni-Means are not expected to be needed);
(c)
Existing AM and PM peak-hour conditions, including volume-capacity (v/c) ratios and
levels of service (LOS) for the existing intersections, using the CCTA adopted LOS
computation methodology;
(d)
Existing calculated arterial level of service.for Dublin Boulevard from Dougherty to San
Ramon and Village Parkway from Dublin to Davona (assuming the installation of traffic
signals at Tamarack and Davona);
(e)
Conclusions regarding significant existing points of congestion and delay, traffic safety
problems, and other existing road system concerns;
(f)
(g)
(h)
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Local and regiOnal road system improvement plans, including the southbound 1-680
on/off-ramps to St. Patrick Way and traffic signal improvements;
Current pedestrian patterns surrounding the sites;
Current and projected transit service to the project sites, including routes, headways,
ridership, stop locations and overall adequacy;
Current onsite and offsite parking patterns and any identified parking problems in the
project vicinity, including the capacity and use of existing onsite parking provisions and
the general number and adequacy of surrounding on- and off-street parking spaces;
Current and General Plan transportation and parking policies pertinent to the project; and
Relevant current City parking regulations.
Task 3 Future Base Conditions Future base conditions would reflect added traffic (and
increased .transit ridership) from approved development. In addition, the traffic changes
associated with the new 1-680 southbound ramps will be identified. Prior traffic studies will be
reviewed and the data updated as necessary to establish the traffic increases due to approved
development and roadway changes. Increased BART ridership data will be obtained from BART
staff and appropriate staff will be contacted regarding likely ridership growth on local bus
service. With these traffic increases, the following analyses will be conducted:
(a)
Intersection LOS will be recalculated at all 24 study intersections;
Co) The arterial LOS will be recalculated for both Dublin Boulevard and Village Parkway;
(c)
We will assess .the reSulting intersection and arterial LOS to identify the remaining
available roadway capacity and/Or specific points of future congestion that would be
anticipated; and
(d)
Future base transit ridership conditions will be discussed' particularly with respect to
parking and access congestion that might be encountered at the existing Dublin BART
station.
Task 5 Evaluate Transportation and Parking Effects of Specific Plan Alternatives
There are Certain issues which are unique to each plan area and which must be individually
addressed. These unique issues/tasks are listed as follows:
.Village Parkway Specific Plan
· The proposed reduction of this roadway to two travel lanes would directly affect traffic
flows along Village Parkway. A secondary effect could be the diversion of traffic to
other nearby routes. North-south travel to the west would likely divert to Amador Plaza
Road while north-south travel to the east could divert to neighborhood streets. Estimates
of these diversions will be based on the relative delays on Village Parkway associated
with the proposed lane reduction.
This plan area contains a number of smaller "strip commercial" parcels. As a result,
there are numerous driveways and smaller parking areas. Consideration will be given to
consolidation of driveways and/or par'king areas.
A reduction to two lanes would allow diagonal parking, wider sidewalks, enhanced
pedestrian crossings, etc; All of these issues will be considered in this plan.
Downtown Core Specific Plan
A possible northerly extension of Golden Gate Drive will be examined for this plan. This
· extension could serve the access needs of the block or could provide some through access.
The localized effects of this extension and the potential effects on other nearby streets will
beranalyzed.
· Because this plan will also explore potential pedestrian oriented uses, we will assess
possible improvements to serve pedestrian access, internal street crossings, etc.
Western BART Specific Plan
· A key element of this plan will be the identification of patron.travel to/from the BART
station. We will rely on BART projections for this data, segregating the travel by auto,
transit and walking. We will also review travel survey data from similar development
in the vicinity of the Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek BART stations.
· We will also work with BART staff to identify issues related to auto and bus access for
the station. To the extent that multiple bus lines could serve the station, we will explore
possible transit center designs.
· Although we will rely on BART data for patronage and parking projections, we will also
survey the existing Dublin BART station to identify traffic and parking loads.
The overall assessment of the plans' transportation and parking effects will be conducted for up
to two alternatives per plan area. Those tasks common to all of the plan areas will include the
following:
(a)
Streets. The effects of the development sites and their parking provisions, internal'
vehicle and pedestrian circulation on the operation and safety of the local street system
will be evaluated and described by Omni-Means. The description will concentrate on
Plan area related increases in peak-hour traffic volumes, and related impacts on the local
road system components described above. The analysis scope will include:
Description of project trip generation during the AM and PM peak hour. Trip generation
will be calculated based on accepted trip rate standards.
· Assignment ofproject vehicular trips to the local street system (the street system in place
(b)
(c)
(d)
at the time ofproject completion). The assignment will be based on local demographic
and traffic flow characteristics and on consultation with City Traffic Engineering staff.
Assessment of baseline plus project impacts on local traffic flow. The assigned project
trips will be added to baseline traffic and LOS ratings will be recalculated for the AM and
PM peak hours. The LOS and v/c milos will be tabulated for the study intersections and
arterial streets. The most intense alternative for each plan area will be used to evaluate
the following scenarios:
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
- Future Base +
Downtown Plan A
Village Parkway Plan B
BART Plan C
all three plans
Plans A and B
Plans A and C
Plans B and C
Description of impact implications for local road system operation. The traffic impact
implications of the project and cumulative traffic volume increases on AM and PM peak-
hour volume capacity milos and LOS ratings, and associated implications for congestion
and delay, will be described.
Access and Internal Circulation The operation and safety of site access on adjacent streets
will be evaluated and described. Special consideration will be given to access point
proximity to nearby intersections, and increased turning movement volumes. In addition,
the functional adequacy of the internal circulation system will be evaluated and described
relative to increased volumes.
Parking Effects. Project parking will be evaluated by comparing projected increases in
demand with the parking expansion proposed with each site. Using trip generation and
modal split information, plus typical parking ratio data available from ITE and ULI
research, parking demand estimates will be computed for each development site. These
demand estimates will then be compared with the proposed parking expansion and with
City parking requirements to determine the adequacy of project parking.
Pedestrian Circulation The impacts of the proposed, expansion and parking facilities on
local pedestrian activity will also be evaluated, including possible increases in. various
pedestrian flows due to the site developments creating new attractions for pedestrian
movements.
Task 6 Transportation Improvement Plans Based on the results of the alternative plans'
impact analyses, we will work with City staff and the economic consultant to refine a plan for
each area and to recommend specific transportation improvements. Such recommendations will
be made by Omni-Means as necessary to mitigate any significant transportation and parking
impacts. Recommendations might include:
Street system impact mitigation strategies and options such as intersection and road link
improvements, roadway signing, striping changes, general access restrictions, service
vehicle access restrictions, truck routing modifications, access location modifications, etc.;
Specific additional transportation system management (TSM) measures that could be
implemented to reduce the number of peak-hour vehicular trips;
Project access and internal circulation modifications to mitigate offsite and/or onsite
circulation impacts;
Parking mitigations, if necessary, including basic changes in the extent of expansion (i.e.,
number of spaces), additional parking design refinements, changes in space allocations
to various types of users (visitors, employees, etc.), designation of special spaces, etc.;
Transit strategies, including new or .relocated bus stop provisions, onsite transit
information measures, transit routing, or headway modifications, etc.; and
Onsite and offsite pedestrian provisions as necessary to reduce any identified inadequacies
or safety conflicts.
Task 8 Assist in the Preparation of the Draft Specific Plans Our findings from Task 6 will
be distilled into an appropriate format for inclusion in the. draft specific plans. It is anticipated
that we would work closely with the urban design consultant to identify transportation design
standards. Items to be included in the plans Would involve the following:
(a) Street cross-sections;
(b)
Intersection geometrics, including potential reduced street widths at intersections or mid-
block locations to enhance pedestrian crossings;
(c) Pedestrian and bicycle pathways and/or bike lanes in the plan areas;
(d)
Provisions for transit service/facilities, including new routing, bus shelters, bus pull-outs
on streets, and for the BART Area Plan, a potential transit center allowing for
interaction/transfers between bus routes; and
(e)
Appropriate parking ratios for Various land uses, shared parking concepts and parking
access standards.
DETAILED TRANSPORTATION BUDGET FOR
DUBLIN SPECIFIC PLANS
Task 1 Existing Conditions
40
16
8
hours traffic engineer @ $97
hours technician @ $30
hours principal @ $142
Task 3 Future Base Conditions
60
8
hours traffic engineer @ $97
hours princiPal. @ $142
Task 5 Assess Plan Alternatives
60
120
16
16
hours traffic engineer ,:@ . $82
hours traffic engineer @ $97
hours principal @ $142
hours technician @ $30
Task 6 Preparation of Transportation Plans
40
6
16
hours traffic engineer @ $97
hours principal @ $142
hours technician @ $30
Task 8 Assist in Specific Plans Development
16
12
hours traffic engineer @ $97
hours principal @ $142
TOTAL
$ 3,880
480
1,136
$ 5,496
$ 5,820
1,136
$ 6,956
$ 4,920
$11,640
2,272
480
$19,312
$ 3,880
852
48O
$ 5,212
$1,552
1,704
$ 3,256
$40,232
CITY OF DUBLIN
BUDGET CHANGE FORM
CHANGE FORM #
New Appropriations (City Council Approval. Required):
Budget Transfers:
X__ From Unappropriated Reserves From Budgeted Contingent Reserve (1080-799.000)
Within Same Department Activity
From New Revenues Between Departments (City Council Approval Required)
Other
DECREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT AMOUNT INCREASE BUDGET ACCOUNT .AMOUNT
Name: .......... Name: Communit~ Development Contract $14,492
Services- General
Account #:
Account: 001-90100-740-000
Name: Name:
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Account #: Account #'
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Name: Name:
Account #: Account #:
City Manager: Date:
Signature
REASON FOR BUDGET CHANGE ENTRY: In the current budget, $105,750 was allocated for consultant
costs for assistance with the preparation of the Downtown Specific Plans. However, the proposals received by
the three consultants were over the amount originally budgeted.
~~Cou, n. ~ Cil:Meeting
Mayor: A~~~.. Date:
Sig'n'ature
on: Date:
Posted By: Date:
Signature
formslbudgchng
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