HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 32-26RESOLUTION 32-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING CAPITAL BUDGET REALLOCATIONS OF $429567 OF PATHWAY FUND
FROM THE SUMMERHILL PATHWAY AND $45,136 OF TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUND FROM THE MISCELLANEOUS PATHWAYS TO
THE MAGDALENA ROAD PATHWAY PROJECT; APPROVING THE PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE MAGDALENA ROAD PATHWAY PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR FORMAL BID
WHEREAS, the Magdalena Road Pathway Project is included in the adopted FY2025-26 Operating
and Capital Budget, with capital allocations of $315,000 from the Pathway Fund and
$38,697 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) fund anticipated for FY27; and
WHEREAS, the Magdalena Road segment, as identified in the Master Path Plan, is a key part of the
Town's broader effort to develop interconnected pathway loops that enhance mobility and safety for
pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians; and
WHEREAS, the proposed roadside pathway on Magdalena Road is part of the Magdalena-
Ravensbury loop prioritized in 2025 by the Pathways Committee for installation; and
WHEREAS, Magdalena Road Pathway Project proposes approximately 1,300 linear feet of new
roadside pathway along Magdalena Road, extending from Camino I-lermoso Drive to 10631
Magdalena Road; and
WHEREAS, two new pathway segments within the project area require pathway easements from the
property owners of 10401 and 10625 Magdalena Road, and staff have successfully contacted the
owner of 10401 Magdalena Road and will coordinate a right -of -entry for construction, followed by the
formal granting and acceptance of a pathway easement; and
WHEREAS, staff have been unable to contact the owner of 10625 Magdalena Road, and this segment
may be omitted from the current project; however, this omission is not expected to affect overall
functionality, as the segment is short and an existing adjacent space allows pathway users to bypass the
area safely; and
WHEREAS, a pathway exists at the frontage of 10511 Magdalena Road, which is proposed to be
maintained; and
WHEREAS, staff also agreed to leave the existing roadway shoulder space at 10285 Magdalena Road
due to the property owner's safety concerns with the new pathway conflicting with their driveways
along their frontage; and
WHEREAS, Pathways Committee voted to recommend advancing the project for Council approval,
with the provision that staff consider the feedback and concerns from residents; and
WHEREAS, the Plans and Specifications for the Magdalena Road Pathways Project have been
completed, and the project is ready to be advertised for bid; and
WHEREAS, the latest construction cost estimate for the project is $398,000 with a total project cost
estimate of $441,400; and
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WHEREAS, an additional budget amount of $87,703 is required to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommend reallocating $42,567 of Pathway Fund from the Summerhill Pathway
and $45,136 of TDA 3 fund from the Miscellaneous Pathways to the Magdalena Road Pathways
Project to enable construction this year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills that:
1. The capital budget reallocations of $42,567 of Pathway Fund from the Summerhill
Pathway and $45,136 of Transportation Development Act Article 3 (TDA 3) fund from the
Miscellaneous Pathways to the Magdalena Road Pathway Project is approved;
2. The Plans and Specifications for the Magdalena Road Pathways Project are hereby
approved; and
3. Staff are authorized to advertise the project for a formal bid.
The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of May 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: BHATEJA, TYSON, MOK, SWAN, TANKHA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BY:
ATTEST: Rajiv Bhateja, Mayor
Arika Birdsong -Miller, City Clerk
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