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Funding for improvements to
City infrastructure and facilities.
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Measure T1 provides $100 million in funding for improvements to City infrastructure. The 38 Phase 1 projects are complete. This is an update on the $65M Phase 2 project list.
Below is a photo from the December 1st ribbon cutting celebration for the Timber Piling Replacement, Finger Dock Replacement, and the O & K Electrical Upgrade projects. The conclusion of these $6M Marina infrastructure projects and the ground-breaking of 5 new projects totaling $27M was attended by (left to right) Deputy City Manager LaTanya Bellows, Councilmember Rigel Robinson, Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks, Mayor Jesse Arreguin, Councilmember Terry Taplin and City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley.
 Marina Timber Piling Replacement Ribbon Cutting
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The Ohlone Park Playground Improvements are complete, with a ribbon- cutting on September 23, 2023 (see photo below). In the Spring of 2024 (TBA), we will celebrate the completion of the Mural Garden project. Site improvements include new playground areas, increased accessibility and ADA improvements, new furnishings, seating, bike racks, drinking fountain, landscaping and new playground subdrainage system and utilities.
 Ohlone Park Playground & Site Improvments Ribbon Cutting with Councilmember Terry Taplin
 New Ohlone Park Play Equipment
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Storm Drain Improvements include installation of various storm drain catch basins to minimize flooding on Marin Ave, Spruce & Euclid Streets, and horizontal directional drilling from Grizzly Peak Blvd to Shasta Road.
 Storm Drain Improvements during construction
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The Marina Timber Piling Replacement project is complete. This project included replacement of 66 timber piles with new concrete piles in the inner harbor that were either deteriorated or missing. The original timber piles were installed in the 1960s and 1970s to support docks.
 Marina Piling Replacement during construction
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Projects in Construction
- Grove Park Field Project
- Grove Park Playground Renovation Project
- Sidewalks (see photo & description below)
- Pathways:
- Florida Walk –complete
- Fountain Walk – complete
- La Vereda Steps/Virginia Steps – complete
- Vincente Walk – complete
- Tunbridge Lane – complete
- Signage installation (11 locations)
- Visalia Steps – remove & replace and handrail installation (in progress)
- Upper Columbia Path – new construction (in progress)
Projects in Pre-Construction
- Willard Park Clubhouse Renovation
- Corporation Yard-Green Building (bidding)
- Telegraph Right of Way Restroom
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 Prince St. Sidewalk Before and After
The City shares the cost of sidewalk repair with property owners through the 50-50 Program. There has been a considerable backlog of waitlisted sidewalk repair locations for this program. The T1 funding for this project will make significant progress towards completing this work.
Construction of the Sidewalk Repair Project is underway and is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2024.
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Facilities/Buildings
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African American Holistic Resource Center Project – Currently in planning phase. Conceptual plans are being generated based on ongoing community feedback.
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MLK Jr. Youth Services Center – Project submitted to the Zoning Adjustments Board. Waiting on result of recently submitted CRC grant.
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Harrison Park Restroom – In conceptual design.
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Willard Park Clubhouse and Restroom – In pre-construction.
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ROW Restrooms at University/San Pablo; Alcatraz/Adeline – Bidding, Completion June 2025.
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ROW Restrooms at Channing/Telegraph- Bidding complete. Construction will begin after PG&E work.
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City Building at 1947 Center St – In planning phase. HVAC improvements anticipated to be complete in October 2024.
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South Berkeley Senior Center – In design phase for structural strengthening and other improvements. Waiting on result of recently submitted CRC grant.
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Fire Station 2 – Completing design documents. Submittal of permit approval in October 2024.
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Fire Station 6 – (Planning project only) In schematic design phase.
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Telegraph/Channing Garage Restroom Improvements – Restroom project has been combined with elevator replacement project and is currently in permitting phase.
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Corporation Yard Improvements:
- Wash Station – Design phase at 30%
- H-Roof Repair – Design and permitting complete
- Green Room Lockers, Bathroom, Training Room – Design and permitting complete
Parks
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John Hinkel Park – Project completed. Park opening was celebrated on July 16, 2022.
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Grove Park Field and Playground Renovation Project – In construction. Playground completion expected in January 2024, Sports Field completion expected in February 2024.
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Civic Center Park Turtle Island Monument Garden – Project is in permitting phase. Anticipated construction start is Spring 2024.
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Ohlone Park (East) Playground Replacement and Site Improvements – Construction is complete. The landscaped area is establishing and will be open at the end of February 2024.
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Ohlone Park Restroom & Lighting – A project update and lighting fixture survey was posted to the project website and distributed to the project email list in September. The project is now moving forward with detailed construction documents.
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Tom Bates Restroom and Community Space – This project is currently at 60% design and has begun the necessary CEQA Technical Studies.
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Cesar Chavez Park New Restroom – This project is in design. Public process will start soon.
Streets/Storm Water/Pathways
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Street Paving Improvements – On Hold
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Storm Drain Improvements -Marin, Virginia & Spruce – Complete
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Bollard Conversion – In design
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Pathways – In progress, 75% complete - Path repairs at Oxford School Way Path and Visalia Steps to be completed by sidewalk contractor (Sposeto) as part of the Sidewalk Repair Project. Handrails at Visalia Steps to be installed by PW staff once Visalia Steps repairs are complete. Upper Columbia Path design is complete and has been posted for bid as part of Retaining Wall & Storm Drain improvement project.
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Sidewalks – In progress, 45% complete (photo and description above)
Waterfront
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Berkeley Selective Piling Replacement – All pile removal, installation, and repairs are complete. The contractor will remain onsite for the next 2 weeks installing pile guides and pile caps.
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K-Dock Restroom – In design
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Dock D & E Replacement– 90% design has been completed and submitted for City permit. Project is bidding soon.
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