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2022Public Works performed winter maintenance on some of the City’s green landscapes to freshen them up for the new year. From December 5th through December 15th, the City’s landscaper worked on overseeding, aerating, and applying compost to the ballpark fields at Memorial and Ocean View Parks, as well as the grass lawn at Jewel’s Terrace Park.
Please note that these remained closed for approximately 30-60 days from treatment to allow the grass to grow and be healthy for the new season. Please enjoy our other parks as these spaces undergo a much-needed refresh.
Albany’s Public Works Parks Maintenance Program is funded in part by local Measure M Parks & Open Space Parcel Tax revenues. Compost for field and lawn applications is generally sourced as per State SB1383 requirements for statewide waste reduction and materials reuse.
The City of Albany’s Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) was established after the passage of Measure P1 in 2016. Project scopes are determined according to prioritization criteria approved by the Transportation Criteria, with an eye to ADA compliance and safe passability.
This program, also known as the Sidewalk Repair Program, is funded by Albany's Measure P1 Parcel Tax.
Construction for the Phase 6 Project began on October 10th, 2022 and is considered to be substantially complete as of November 3rd, 2022.
The Phase 6 project was approved by the Transportation Commission at their July 2022 meeting, and the construction contract was awarded by the City Council on September 6, 2022 (Resolution No. 2022-96).
Sidewalk repair construction consisted of concrete removal, concrete repair, and as-needed tree work, such as root pruning. The Phase 6 project consisted of 34 locations for a total of approximately 5,000 square feet of sidewalk repair and replacement.
CalFIRE & Bay Area Redwood Pilot Project Update
The City contracted with Bay Area Redwood to mill about 10 logs from 3 large blue gum eucalyptus. The trees were felled as part of the pilot project noted below in which CalFIRE National Guard Hand Crews felled about 15 dead or dying trees on Albany Hill.
Bay Area Redwood brought in a portable milling operation to the hill to process the logs into over 2000 linear feet of lumber. The City plans to use the lumber for railings along trails and for retaining walls along roads and trails on the hill. The miller also provided slabs from the logs that can be used for benches.
Scouts working on their Eagle projects and Urban Tilth's Watershed Stewardship Field Crew will install the lumber.
CALFIRE & BAY AREA REDWOOD PILOT PROJECT IN PROGRESS
Photos below show milling felled eucalyptus into lumber, which is used to create material for retaining walls and split rail fencing on Albany Hill.
UPDATE 8/31/2022: The City has started a pilot project on the declining Blue Gum Eucalyptus on Albany Hill. Suffering from pathogen attack and drought, several trees have died or are nearly dead and create a potential fire and safety hazard. This September, Cal Fire National Guard Hand Crews are felling about a dozen dead eucalyptus trees along the crest fire road and the trail on the north side of the hill. Cutting them down will not only reduce hazardous conditions to people and structures but reduce the potential for fires that may harm wildlife habitat on the hill.
The City of Albany’s Annual Sidewalk Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 22000) was established after the passage of Measure P1 in 2016. Project scopes are determined according to prioritization criteria approved by the Transportation Criteria, with an eye to ADA compliance and safe passability.
This program, also known as the Sidewalk Repair Program, is funded by Albany's Measure P1 Parcel Tax.
Construction for the Phase 5 Project began on July 25th, 2022 and is considered to be substantially complete as of August 26th, 2022.
Sidewalk repair construction consisted of concrete removal, concrete repair, and as-needed tree work, such as root pruning. The Phase 5 project consisted of 48 locations for a total of approximately 7,300 square feet of sidewalk repair and replacement.
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Background:
The City refreshed traffic striping in various locations around the City, such as faded STOP bars, crosswalks, and lane markings. The City also striped the remaining Active Transportation Plan’s (ATP) bicycle routes and boulevards along sections of Jackson Street, Talbot Avenue, Santa Fe Avenue, Washington Avenue, Spokane Avenue, and Posen Avenue. This includes striping of bicycle boulevard markers, sharrows, and the remainder of the Posen Avenue bicycle lane.
Striping work began Monday, July 11, and took place during normal business hours (8 AM to 5 PM). Remaining striping was completed and wayfinding signage installed along ATP bicycle routes in August. See project details here. (PROJECT MAP)
The ATP Striping & Signage Project (CIP 23000) was funded by Measure B pass-through revenues from the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC). General striping refresh is also included in the Public Works Operating Budget for maintenance in the public right-of-way; this program is supported in part by state Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) gas tax revenue.
Project History:
- Construction contract was awarded for the remaining project scope and construction was completed as noted above.
- This contract was executed by the City Manager on behalf of the City Council, as per process for contracts under Council approval threshold.
- Project No. 23000 Update - CIP FY20-24 (November 2020, Resolution No. 2020-108)
- In the 2020 CIP Update, staff updated the project details to indicate the updated project scope, as well as the necessary budget to complete the work.
- Project Closeout: 2018 Pavement Maintenance and ATP Striping and Signage Project (March 2020, Resolution No. 2020-23)
- This project was supported by budget both from the Annual Street Rehabilitation Program (CIP No. 21000) and the ATP Striping and Signage Project (CIP No. 23000).
- The ATP elements of this project included in this project totaled approximately $113,000.
- CIP 23000 project scope elements were incorporated into the 2018 Pavement Maintenance and ATP Striping and Signage Project.
The 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project kicked off construction in February 2022. In June 2022, the scope of the project was expanded to include the 2022 SSRP limits. Project construction is considered to be substantially complete as of the end of August, 2022, with the contractor finishing up minor punchlist items.
LOCATION MAP | ADDITIONAL LIMITS MAP
Construction activities included replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewer mains, lower laterals, manholes, and street restoration. Over 10,000 feet of sewer was successfully rehabilitated over 9 months of construction!
Project History:
Sewer rehabilitation along Eastshore Highway, Pierce Street, and Cleveland Avenue kicked off on Tuesday, July 5th, and is considered to be substantially complete as of the end of August 2022.
LOCATION MAP | ADDITIONAL LIMITS MAP
The project consisted of rehabilitation of approximately 4,000 feet of 8”, 12”, 18” and 24” sewers using cured-in-place (CIPP) lining methods, along with rehabilitation of existing lower laterals, manholes, and street restoration by pipe-bursting and open-cut construction. The project involved challenging locations and necessitated coordination with varies agencies and organizations, including Caltrans, Union Pacific Railroad, the USDA Western Regional Research Center, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) Wastewater, City of Berkeley, and Golden Gate Fields.
Work will continue on minor punchlist and clean up tasks but major traffic and parking impacts are no longer expected.
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From Monday 7/5/22 through Monday 7/11/22, playgrounds at Memorial and Terrace Parks were closed, as the City's contractor performed comprehensive repairs to the rubber playground surfaces.
These repairs included spot repairs for surfaces in better condition, full surface replacements at both parks, and seal coats to add extra protection. These repairs will ensure that surfaces are playable and safe, and increase the longevity and resilience of the surfaces as a whole.
Construction crews were previously on-site starting Thursday 6/23/22 to perform spot repairs and add a new seal coat to the rubber playground surfaces at Peggy Thomsen Pierce Street Park (above), Ocean View Park, and the Dartmouth Tot Lot. Work was completed as planned by Monday morning, 6/27/22.
This work is funded through the Public Works Operating Budget as part of the Parks Maintenance program, and is made possible through contributions from LLAD 1988-1 and Measure M.
Annual Sidewalk Shaving began May 2, 2022 within the Zone 2 area (MAP) and concluded on June 30, 2022. Sidewalk shaving involves “shaving down” vertical offsets up to two inches in order to eliminate tripping hazards. This method of sidewalk improvement is an effective way to make sidewalks more accessible to all with minimal interruption to public access.
As of 2020, the City's sidewalks are divided into five Zones of similar size. The City conducts sidewalk shaving annually on one Zone per year. Zone 1 was completed in 2021, with Zone 2 completed as noted and Zone 3 scheduled for 2023, etc.
Annual Sidewalk Shaving is funded as part of the Public Right-of-Way maintenance program under the Public Works Operating Budget. This program is supported by state Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA) gas tax revenue.
UPDATE 6/1/22: The first phase of the work has been completed, with further improvements coming in June.
UPDATE 6/23/22: The second phase of work will commence Monday June 27, 2022 and is expected to last two to three days. Work will primarily be on Kains, Stannage, and Cornell within Zone 2 (MAP) (eNotify alert).
UPDATE 6/30/22: Second phase of work has been completed. 1105 hazards were addressed as part of this scope of work.
Project History:
- Construction Contract Award - December 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-121)
- Authorization to Bid - October 2021 (Resolution No. 2021-98)
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 4/11/2022:
Paving and striping of Segment 2 of the Washington Avenue Phase II Project was completed as scheduled on April 8, 2022. This segment of the project included upgrades to the intersection of Washington and Cornell.
Segment 1, spanning from east of Cornell through the Masonic intersection, was previously substantially completed on March 31, 2022. This segment of the project included curb ramp upgrades as well as pavement renovation.
The full project Washington Avenue Rehabilitation Project (Phases I & II) included construction of curb ramps, valley gutter, and pavement renovation on Washington Avenue from San Pablo Avenue to Masonic Avenue. Last summer’s Phase I project included roadway resurfacing, curb ramp upgrades, and striping on Washington Avenue from San Pablo to Pomona. The project was phased into two in order to avoid scheduling conflicts with concurrent EBMUD water pipeline replacements, which were completed last autumn.
This work was made possible by California State SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding, as well as funding from regional ACTC Measure B Local Streets & Roads Direct Local Distributions.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 3/31/2022:
Segment 1 paving on Washington Avenue, east of Cornell through the Masonic Intersection, was delayed by one day due to weather. Work is ongoing and anticipated to finish on Thursday, March 31, 2022. SEGMENT 1 MAP
Segment 2 paving (Cornell/Washington Intersection) is scheduled for Tuesday, April 5, 2022. For the safety of residents, Washington Avenue from Stannage to Talbot will be closed to through traffic during paving. For detour map, click here: SEGMENT 2 MAP
Detours will be in effect and residents are advised to use parallel routes for through access. Local access will be maintained but please leave extra time for traveling in and out of the construction zone. We advise residents to park on side streets to minimize impacts to paving operations and the tracking of construction material out of the work zone. During paving, a sticky tack coat material is applied to the asphalt to bond the layers of together. It is advisable to avoid driving or walking on the road during this time as the tack coat material can be very slippery to drive on and may track into your home or driveway. All efforts will be made to minimize this situation while at the same time maintaining access during the project. If special accommodations are necessary, please contact the construction manager, Brian MacRae, at 510-813-0039 to coordinate.
Thank you again for your patience and cooperation during this project.
UPDATE 3/22/2022: Construction Scheduled for March 28-30 (Map/Flyer) - NOTE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES AND RECOMMENDED DETOURS!
Project Information: The City of Albany is commencing the Washington Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation Project – Phase II. Construction activities include construction of curb ramps, valley gutter, and pavement renovation on Washington Avenue from San Pablo Avenue to Masonic Avenue.
Timeline: Work is scheduled to start in March 2022 and is anticipated to be completed in April 2022. Typical hours of work will be Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Traffic and Parking Impacts: During construction, heavy equipment will be mobilized at various locations and there may be some traffic delays when entering the construction area. Intermittent street closures may be necessary during the work. Through traffic is advised to follow posted construction traffic signage or take alternative roads to avoid the construction area. Cyclists and pedestrians are also advised to find other routes temporarily.
Parking may be restricted during these hours. Access to streets, driveways, parking, and other facilities may be temporarily affected by construction - please allow extra travel time into and out of your neighborhood. Notices regarding street closures and parking restrictions will be posted on barricade signs typically 72 hours in advance of work.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE 4/11/2022:
The City of Albany completed asphalt repairs and renewal of crosswalk striping at the intersection of Jackson & Buchanan as scheduled on April 8, 2022.
The work included paving within the south crossing of Jackson & Buchanan, intersection striping renewal, and striping of a “Keep Clear” box for Fire Department access to the Ocean View School. Work was scheduled to coincide with the AUSD Spring Break to minimize disruptions to the nearby school.
This project was made possible using funding from regional ACTC Measure B Local Streets & Roads Direct Local Distributions.
UPDATE 3/2/2022:
Concrete panel repairs were completed as scheduled on February 26, 2022. The City is coordinating the second phase of work for asphalt concrete pavement repairs and renewal of crosswalk striping. Work is targeted for construction April 4-8, 2022 during the AUSD Spring Break.
UPDATE 2/22/2022:
Project Information: The City of Albany is commencing the first phase of roadway repairs at Jackson & Buchanan, consisting of repair of deteriorated concrete at the west crosswalk. [MAP]. Work is scheduled to coincide with the AUSD February Break to minimize disruptions to the nearby Ocean View Elementary School. Work includes construction of two concrete panels with high early strength concrete to expedite work within the highly used truck route.
Timeline: Work is scheduled to from Tuesday, 2/22/22 through Saturday, 2/26/22. Due to the need to get this complex work done during the short AUSD break, work hours will be Monday through Saturday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Traffic and Parking Impacts: Traffic delays are anticipated for westbound Buchanan Street and Marin Avenue as the roadway will be reduced down to a single lane of traffic. Through traffic is advised to follow posted construction traffic signage or take alternative roads to avoid the construction area. Bicycle traffic is advised to take the Ocean View Bikeway Trail for westbound travel starting at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Marin Avenue.
Parking will be restricted during construction hours. Access to streets, driveways, parking, and other facilities may be temporarily affected by construction - please allow extra travel time into and out of your neighborhood. Notices regarding street closures and parking restrictions will be posted on barricade signs 72 hours in advance of work.
Albany's Urban Forestry department partnered with Arborist Now, Inc. to plant 184 trees throughout the City in the Winter 2021-2 planting season.
Past Projects
2021
The 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation - UPRR/USDA CIPP Lining project kicked off Monday October 4th at Ocean View Park and the USDA Facility, south of Buchanan. Construction will not be occurring within the public right-of-way but residents may observe construction activity adjacent to the street, including occasional night work that is anticipated to extend through the month of October.
The project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 1,138 feet of 24" and 18" sewer main using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining methods, within an existing utility easement on the US Department of Agriculture and Union Pacific Railroad properties.
Project History:
Project Information: The City of Albany performed essential work to improve sewers at the intersection of Buchanan Street and Cleveland Avenue. Construction activities include replacement and rehabilitation of existing sewer mains, lower laterals, and manholes, and subsequent street restoration.
Work began on June 28, 2021 and construction was completed in September 2021.
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UPDATE 7/12/21:
City staff are coordinating with the contractor to complete final punchlist items on the Phase I construction. EBMUD work is still under construction on the water lines in the project area. Phase II design is complete and will be advertised for construction this fall.
UPDATE 5/17/21:
Phase 1 construction from San Pablo to Pomona, including roadway resurfacing, curb ramp upgrades, and striping, is approaching completion. EBMUD will continue to replace water lines in the areas between Cornell and Masonic through May/June 2021. The City will advertise Phase 2 of the project in June 2021 to resurface this area after the utility work is complete. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
UPDATE 4/26/21:
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Project information: The City is repaving Washington Avenue between San Pablo Avenue and Pomona Avenue. This work will completely reconstruct approximately 7,500 square yards of pavement. Other elements of the project include upgrading sidewalks and curb ramps for ADA compliance, replacing and enhancing green stormwater infrastructure, and updating pavement marking for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
Design for the entire project is complete. Originally, in an effort to avoid scheduling conflicts with EBMUD, the project was designed in a phased approach. Phase I of the project (San Pablo to Cornell; Masonic to Pomona Ave) was scheduled to be constructed in Winter 2020/2021. Phase II (Cornell to Pomona) would be constructed pending EBMUD's water pipeline replacement in Washington between Cornell and Masonic. The water line work was estimated for two years from Winter 2020/2021.
EBMUD has recently accelerated the schedule for the water line work, such that this work now conflicts with the City's paving project. Staff has been working with both EBMUD and our Contractor, MVC, to coordinate schedules and project limits to minimize impacts while completing both projects in a timely manner.
The updated schedule for the project is as follows:
- Phase I: San Pablo Ave to Cornell and Masonic to Pomona
- March 2021: Contractor to complete remaining non-paving work, begin grading & paving work
- April-May 2021: Contractor to complete grading & paving work, begin striping and cleanup
- Pavement in the two intersections that conflict with EBMUD’s project will be left low such that EBMUD can complete their work without digging through newly placed final paving. Final paving of these intersections will be completed after EBMUD’s work. These intersections will be temporarily striped.
- EBMUD Water Lines
- The project replaces water lines on:
- Talbot: Solano to Washington
- Washington: Cornell to Masonic
- Masonic: Washington to Portland
- May 2021: Commence pipeline work, pending completion of Phase I paving
- June-July 2021: Complete pipeline work
- The project replaces water lines on:
- Phase II: Cornell to Masonic
- July 2021: Staff is preparing a bid package for Phase II of the project which will include final paving and striping between the Cornell and Masonic intersections.
- August-September 2021: Staff anticipates receiving bids in late Summer and awarding a contract in early Fall.
- October 2021: Phase II construction.
While the early start of the EBMUD work impacted progress on the current paving work, it does allow the City to complete Phase II of the Washington Paving Project years ahead of schedule. An updated project map can be seen here.
City staff partnered with AC Transit to relocate bus stops at the intersection of San Pablo Avenue and Solano Avenue. The City updated signage and pavement striping to support the relocation.
Phase 4 of the Sidewalk Repair Program was presented for evaluation at the December Transportation Commission meeting, and was approved by both the Commission and the City Council.
Work began on the project on April 26, 2021 and is substantially complete as of June 21, 2021 with the contractor finishing up minor punchlist items. Phase 4 consisted of approximately 60 locations throughout the City, prioritizing areas with severe tree damage. Over 8,000 square feet of sidewalk is expected to be replaced.
Find more information about the City's Sidewalk Repair Program here.
Project history:
The Public Works Department continues to conduct essential City maintenance while taking additional precautions and complying with social distancing requirements.
Sewer cleaning and inspection work was completed in April 2021 in the path along Cerrito Creek between Adams Street and Pierce Street. (Project Map)
Sewer cleaning and inspection work resumed the week of May 17th, 2021 starting with sewers on northbound and southbound San Pablo Avenue between Solano Avenue and El Cerrito City Limits and included various locations around the City. Work was completed in June 2021.
This work is vital to prevent sewer system blockages and overflows. Please follow posted signage for your own safety and to ensure the project moves quickly. There will be no interruption to water or wastewater services, however, during cleaning operations, there may be a temporary release of odors that will subside once the work is completed.
Another round of sidewalk shaving was completed in March 2021. Areas for improvement were selected from Albany's Active Transportation Priority Pedestrian Network. This method of sidewalk improvement is an effective way to make sidewalks more accessible to all with a minimum of interruption to public access.
The project was funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission's COVID-19 Rapid Response Bicycle & Pedestrian Grant Program. (Location Map)
The Adams Street Paving Project is substantially complete! This project involved reconstructing approximately 2,555 square yards of pavement on Adams Street between Buchanan and Solano, as well as replacing non-ADA-compliant curb ramps. Work was completed on the project in March 2021.
Click here for a map of the project location.
Project History:
Past Projects
2020 & Prior
The City’s Sewer contractor has substantially completed work on Marin Avenue from Cornell Avenue to Tulare Street, as well as work at Ocean View Park, Ocean View Elementary School, Jackson Street, and the UC Regents/Gill Tract. Site restoration within Ocean View Park is complete.
Project history:
On September 8, Council approved a construction contract for the City's third round of sidewalk repairs, made possible by the 2016 Sidewalk Tax (Measure P1). This project included 48 locations across the city (Map | Property list). Construction was completed in November 2020. For more information on the City's Sidewalk Repair Program, see here.
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The Albany Hill Access Improvements project has been largely completed as of end of May 2020. The project was presented for closeout in July 2020 to the City Council.
The City’s monarch butterfly expert, Dr. Stewart Weiss from Creekside Science, visited the site and confirmed that construction activities have conformed to the design recommendations to protect Monarch habitat. The inspection report is available here.