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cause travel lanes to be offset through the intersection, which could require a reduction to the speed limit on Bernal Avenue in the vicinity of the intersection. This alternative would require approximately 9,250 square feet of right-of-way be acquired from the Pleasanton Hills HOA. The third alternative is to widen the intersection both to the north and to the south. This option would reduce the maximum height of the retaining wall discussed in the second alternative to 6 feet. It would also cause, but to a lesser degree, the travel lane to be offset through the intersection. This may also require a reduction in the speed limit on Bernal Avenue at the intersection. As designed, this alternative would require acquisition of 1,500 square feet of right-of-way from the PUSD, and 3,900 square feet of right-of-way from Pleasanton Hills HOA. This alternative would also require removal of the heritage trees along the PUSD property frontage. This alternative would have the second highest cost, due to the reduced retaining wall height as compared to the second alternative. After reviewing the alternatives, City staff believes the first alternative, widening to the north onto the PUSD property, to be the preferred alternative. City staff presented all three alternatives to PUSD staff and discussed the impacts associated with each. PUSD staff agreed and were supportive of the first alternative, to widen Bernal Avenue to the north. PUSD staff would now like to take these three options, along with their recommendation regarding the preferred alternative, to their Board in January of February 2020. For their Board presentation, PUSD staff would like a land value appraisal performed so the fair market value of the PUSD property needed for public right-of-way is known and can be discussed at their meeting. They would also like to show the Board how the school property frontage on Bernal Avenue, and potentially the school property frontage on First Street, will be restored or enhanced as a result of the intersection improvement project. HMH provided a proposal for a not-to-exceed amount of $22,000 for the appraisal of the PUSD property and to prepare the landscape design concepts. The appraisal will be performed in accordance with the State and Highway Code requirements for appraising right-of-way for acquisition for roadway purposes. In addition to the right-of-way, the value of temporary construction easements (beyond the right-of-way needed to construct the project) will be determined. HMH, in consultation with the City's Landscape Architect, will also develop concept boards depicting options for the landscaping restoration/enhancements along the school property frontages. Schedule PUSD staff plan to present to their Board by February 2020. City staff will then present the alternatives, along with a recommendation to complete the design of the preferred alternative, to the City Council by April 2020. Plans and specifications will be prepared over the next several months. After completion of the construction documents, the project will be advertised for bid. It is anticipated that construction of the intersection will begin early 2021. Page 3 of 4