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RESOLUTION NO. 7768
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF MARIN, CITY
SAN RAFAEL, AND THE CITY OF NOVATO CONCERNING
A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR MCINNIS DRIVE
(EASTSIDE ARTERIAL)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL RESOLVES
The MAYOR and the CITY CLERK are authorized to execute,
on behalf of the the City of San Rafael, an agreement with the County
of Marin and the City of Novato for a feasibility study of McInnis
Drive, a copy of which is hereby attached and by this reference
made a part hereof.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San
Rafael, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution
was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting
of the Council of said City held on the 18th day of July, 1988,
by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Frugoli, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JE6K�r
M. LEONCINI, City Clerk
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AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,
1988, is between the COUNTY OF MARIN, referred to herein as Marin, and the
City of Novato, referred to herein as Novato and the City of San Rafael,
referred to herein as San Rafael.
Recitals
1. Marin, Novato and San Rafael pursuant to Streets and Highway
Code Section 941 and 1805 are authorized to design, construct and maintain
public streets, roads, and highways needed for public convenience.
2. Marin, Novato, and San Rdfael are participating in the 101
Corridor Study which describes the need for additional north south capacity in
the transportation system. One of the most critical areas is between Puerto
Suello Hill and Rowland Blvd. Interchange. The study also identifies McInnis
Drive as a significant improvement which can provide local circulation in this,
area without forcing additional traffic onto Hwy. 101.
3. Marin and San Rafael have policy commitments to McInnis Drive in
the Northgate Activity Center Plan and Novato desires to establish an
alignment for McInnis Drive in the processing of the Hamilton Master Field
Plan and for Bel Marin Keyes and the Novato Redevelopment Project Area #1.
It Is Mutually Agreed As Follows:
1. Purpose
The parties hereto intend to develop an alignment study of the Eastside
Arterial. The Alignment Study is to define: -the purpose of the proposed
road, traffic engineering criteria for the road, conceptual engineering,
alignment alternatives, environmental effects of each alignment and
appropriate mitigation measures, necessary general plan revisions, the
costs of each alternative and funding opportunities.
2. Funding
The costs of the proposed alignment study, and related coordination
between the Marin, San Rafael, and Novato will be shared on the basis of
33 1/3% to the County, 33 1/3% -to San Rafael and 33 1/3% to Novato.
Neither the Marin, Sari Rafael nor the Novato share shall exceed the net
sums of $25,000 without amendment of this agreement by the Board of
Supervisors, San Rafael City Council, and Novato City Council. Any party
may undertake other studies not a part hereof at its own expense. Each
agency's funds will be placed in a special account of the County Road
fund at the start of the project. After all bills are paid, 33 1/3% of
all remaining funds will be returned to each agency.
3. Administration
The Public Works Directors and Planning Directors from Marin and San
Rafael, and the City Engineer and Community Development Director from
Novato or their appointees shall be the project management committee for
the study. Their responsibilities will include setting the detailed
scope of work, selecting a consultant and recommending the consultant to
their respective Board/Council for approval, approving progress payments
and recommending a final alignment/alternatives to their respective
Board/Council. All decisions by the project management committee shall
be made by unanimous vote. This committee shall also have two nonvoting
advisory members who are engineers for properties along the right-of-way
and one nonvoting advisory member who is an environmental interest group
representative.
4. Process
After the requested funds from each agency have been deposited in a
special County account. The management oversight committee shall select
and hire a person or consultant to provide extra hire staffing needed to
coordinate with each jurisdiction and the consultant and provide minutes
of the meetings. The management oversight committee will then review and
approve a Request for Proposals for the design and environmental work.
Upon receipt of the proposals the management oversight committee shall
meet to select a consultant for recommendation to the Marin Board of
Supervisors, San Rafael Council and Novato Council. After approval of
the consultant by Marin, San Rafael
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and Novato; Marin will enter into a contract with the consultant to
perform the approved scope of work. The consultants work shall be
periodically reviewed by the project management committee to insure that
the work is proceeding as desired and to authorize payments.
Implementation
At the conclusion of the study Marin, Novato and San Rafael shall
consider the study in public meetings and determine whether or not to
enter into an agreement to endorse specific design criteria, specific
alignment points at common boundaries, and a specific alignment for the
entire length of road.
Liability
Neither San Rafael, Novato nor any officer, agent or employee thereof
shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of
anything done or omitted to be done by Marin under or in connection with
any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to Marin under this
agreement. It is also understood and agreed that pursuant to Government
Code 895.4, Marin shall fully indemnify and hold San Rafael and Novato
harmless from any liability imposed for injury (as defined by Government
Code 810.8) occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by
Marin under or in connection with any work, authority orjurisdiction
delegated to Marin under this agreement.
Neither Marin, nor any officer or employee thereof, is responsible for
any damage or liability occurring by reason of anything done or omitted
to be done by San Rafael or Novato under or in connection with any work,
authority or jurisdiction not delegated to Marin under this agreement.
It is also understood and agreed that, pursuant to Government Code 895.4,
San Rafael or Novato shall fully indemnify and hold Marin harmless from
any liability imposed for injury (as defined by Government Code 810.8)
occurring by reason of anything done or omitted to be done by San Rafael
or Novato under or in connection with any work, authority or jurisdiction
not delegated to Marin under this agreement.
7. Modification
This agreement may be determined and provisions contained herein may be
altered, changed, or amended by mutual consent of the parties hereto
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly -authorized
representatives to execute the within agreement the day and year first above
written.
COUNTY OF MARIN
Clerk
CITY OF NOVATO
Clerk
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
Clerk
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July 6, 1988
July 7, 1988
RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF MC INNIS DRIVE ALIGNMENT STUDY
The County of Marin is inviting environmental, and engineering firms to submit
a proposal for feasibility studies of a proposed Eastside Roadway extending
from Civic Center Drive in San Rafael to the Rowland Blvd/Hwy 101 Interchange
in Novato (see attached map). The feasibility studies are to address
preliminary engineering characteristics and assess initial environmental
effects of possible alignments. The proposed roadway has been identified as a
needed roadway in the 101 Corridor Study. Marin and San Rafael have general
plan policy commitments to the Eastside Roadway. Novato is considering
amending their General Plan to incorporate an eastside roadway. The currently
submitted Hamilton Plans include provisions for an eastside roadway. The
purpose of this roadway is to provide an alternate access to developments on
fie cast side of"Hwy 101.
The proposed 'study is to be funded equally by Marin, Novato, and San Rafael.
A joint Agency Project Management Committee with each jurisdictions' two (2)
representatives, two (2) local private engineers and an environmental
representative will review the work.
Scope of Mork
The Eastside Roadway is expected to be a limited access two lane roadway in a
100 foot right-of-way which could run from Civic Center Drive in San Rafael to
the Rowland Blvd/Highway 101 interchange in Novato. The purpose of tfiis study
will be to analyze existing 101 Corridor study, Novato/Caltrans Project Study
Report, San Rafael General Plan traffic data to establish the specific traffic
needs for the roadway, examine alternate alignments for each section of the
roadway, describe major environmental effects of the alignments, provide cost
estimates and describe funding systems for the road. More specifically the
study will need to address the following:
Geometry
1. Review existing data (see page 5) to identify projected traffic
volumes and the origin and destination of trips expected to use the
Eastside Roadway. No computer modeling of developments trip
generation should be required.
2. The desired design/comfortable speed for the roadway shall be 45 MPH
3. Ideittify vertical and horizontal design characteristics that must be
met' ,at critical points in the road way and intersection design to
provide safe operation for the proposed design speed and roadway
purpose. These include vertical and horizontal curvature,
intersection spacing and design, and right-of-way requirements.
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II . Ali anments
At least two (2) alternative alignments shall be preliminarily
designed and evaluated for each segment of the roadway. Initial
recommendations are:
1. Civic Center Drive to Smith Ranch Road
a, Along the easterly edge of the NWPRR right-of-way.
b. The possibility of a direct connection to the easterly end of
the Merrydale overcrossing.
2. Smith Ranch Road or slightly North of Smith Ranch Road to Hamilton.
a.. An alignment along the eastern side of the NWPRR right-of-way
with at least two intersections and access roads to the west
cr-dSsfng' the NWPRR.
b. An -alignment crossing to the west side of the NWPRR right-of-
way at the southern end of the segment and then crossing back
to the east side of the NWPRR right at the northern end of the
segment.
3. Hamilton
a. An alignment along the western edge of Hangar Row.
b. An alignment which diagonals from the NWPRR right-of-way at the
southern edge of Hamilton to the northern end of Hangar Row.
4. Bel Marin Keys to Highway 37
a. An alignment from Hamilton to the Hviy 101/Hwy 37 interchange
b. An alignment from Hamilton north to Highway 37, approximately
one mile east of the Hwy 101/Hwy 37 interchange.
5. North of Highway 37
a. An alignment from the vicinity of the Hwy 101/Hwy 37
interchange to the Rowland Blvd interchange.
III Nrthwestersn..Pacific Railroad Right -of -Way
Through the 101 Corridor Study the transportation agencies along the
101 !Corridor'from San Francisco to Healdsberg are considering the
devoliopment of the NWPRR right-of-way as a major transit corridor.
A decision on the specific use of the NWPRR right-of-way is not
expected until Fall or Winter 1988/1989. Options currently being
considered are a light rail system and a 2 lane reversible high
occupancy vehicle route. The potential for grade crossings and/or
need fo,r grate separated crossings should be described and evaluated
for typ4cal roadway or major access roadway crossings.
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IV. Environmental and Engineerinq Consideration
The consultant will be responsible for the preparation of an
environmental assessment describing the anticipated significant
environmental effects of the alternate alignments, scope of needed
mitigation, and critical engineering features that will affect the
selection of a preferred alignment. This analysis is expected to be
based on existing data or extrapolations of that data to identify a
preferred alignment. At some future time a detailed environmental
document is expected to be prepared for construction of the roadway.
The issues to be in the environmental assessment include:
1. Wetlands and habitat impacts. The salt marsh harvest mouse
has been trapped on the South fork of the Las Gallinas
Creek. The salt marsh harvest mouse and clapper rail have
been sighted on Novato Creek. The wetland and habitat
impacts of an eastside road are a significant issue some
Owners of potentially affected properties have been asked
to proceed with Army Corps of Engineers jurisdiction
determinations to adequately assess wetland impacts. Army
Corps of Engineers jurisdictional determination have been
made on the Civic Center North, Marin Ranch Airport,
Hamilton and Bel Marin Keyes properties. Design should
minimize wetlands impacts. Identification of impacted
wetlands and an assessment of required mitigation will be
needed. No trapping is expected to be required for the
initial assessment.
2. Growth inducing effects and access to adjoining properties
referenced to existing plans and approvals.
3. Flood control.
4. Noise effects on adjoining development.
S. Air Quality including effects on potentially adjacent
schools and hospitals should be estimated based on traffic
volumes. No detailed air quality modeling should be
required.
6. Consistency with existing and proposed public agency
plans. Areas which may be subject to State Lands claims
should be identified. State lands determinations have been
made on Bel Marin Keyes and Hanna.
7. Archaeological effects including potential impacts on the
cemetery at the northern end of the St. Vincent property
and native American sites identified on Hamilton.
Identification of potential impact should be based on
records research.
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V. Costs
B. Public Facilities including potential impacts on sanitary
sewer service spray discharge areas and anticipated
discharge areas in Las Gallinas and Novato. The potential
impacts on the Honor Farm and Honor Farm expansions should
be evaluated.
9. Soils including calculations of quantities of fill required
for the alternates. The design should provide acceptable
street elevations, after 50 -year settlement. The consultant
will be responsible for selecting an appropriate traffic
index based on anticipated volume. Settlement projectons
should be based on typical conditions and local data for
similar areas. No borings should be required
10, Traffic including the alternates need and ability to
provide access to adjoining lands.
The consultant will be responsible for projecting preliminary costs
for right-of-way acquisition, road construction and relocation
costs, and magnitude of anticipated mitigation costs.
YI. Funding
The consultant shall also be responsible for identifying funding
sources and the level of funding that they could be expected to
provide. Sources should include development funding (including
possible assessment districts), Federal Aid, and Sales Tax funding.
Available Information
The following information is available or will be completed in the
near future and can be utilized by the consultant.
1. Hahn Shopping Center EIR.
2. Bel Marin Keys Second Access Study. A Habitat Evaluation
Projection is underway.
3. Caltrans Project Study Report Hwy 101/Hwy 37 Miller Creek
Rd. to Rowland Blvd.
4. Hamiltgn-Master Plan, Draft EIR on prior plan and comments,
Novato-Engineerin Study for McInnis Drive Alignment
through Hamilton (the Consultant can request the City of
Novato to include specific data within the scope of their
engineering study.
S. San Rafael General Plan and technical supporting traffic
and environmental data.
6. 101 Corridor Study volumes for the McInnis Drive.
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7. Salem Rice Division of Mines and Geology Soils Stability
Maps.
8. North Marin Water District 1" = 100' Topographic Mapping.
9. Marin County Topographic Mapping of McInnis Park area.
10. Individual private property topo of Civic Center North,
Marin Ranch Airport, St. Vincents, Hamilton, Bel Marin
Keyes, Hahn.
Work Products
I. Report (65 copies) consisting of preliminary plans at a scale of
approximately 1" = 500', and typical cross sections of the alignments , a
description of the significant environmental effects of each alignment
and scope of required mitigation, project costs and funding options.
II. Supplementary Information - three (3) copies only of:
1. Technical traffic data as reconciled for this report from the
available data and an explanation of the steps taken to
reconcile the data.
2. Preliminary plans at a scale of 1" = 100' cross sections in
sufficient detail to show relationships to existing ground
improvements and buildings as used as a basis for calculating
costs. ,
3. Calculation sheets.
4. Referenced design standards.
5. List all agencies contacted and all agency approvals needed to
build the project.
Presentation and Meetings
The consultant will be responsible for:
1. Periodic progress reports to a joint Cities/County Project
Management Committee.
2. Contacting owners of affected properties, affected public
service agencies and regulatory agencies.
3. Providing presentations to the Marin Board of Supervisors, San
Rafael and Novato City Councils and their respective Planning
Commissions.
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Proposal
Proposals shall include at a minimum the following information:
1. A time schedule for the complete scope of work.
2. The estimated fee and time frame for each component identified
in the requested scope of work.
3. A description of the consultants approach to problem areas in
each segment of the roadway. These include:
a. Creek crossings.
b. Wetland Crossings.
c. NWPRR Crossings.
d. Potential differential settlement.
e. Impact to adjoining properties.
4. The names and qualifications of the project manager and other
personnel to be engaged in the study.
5. A sample project of similar scope complexity and design
prepared by your firm.
Consultants wishing to be considered for this work are invited to
submit six (6) copies of their proposals and support information on
or before
A joint Cities and County Project Management committee will review
the proposals and invite the top three (3) consultants to an oral
interview. The interviews will be approximately 45 minutes long in
which time your team will be able to make a presentation and respond
to questions from the selection committee.
Administration
A joint Cities and County Project Management committee will be
responsible for the review of work and directing the consultant
team.
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