Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the United States General Services Administration to improve Urtuzuastegui Street as part of the Port of Entry expansion project. (Eulogio Vera, Director of Public Works)

This IGA provides for responsibilities between the City of San Luis and the United States General Services Administration (“GSA”) for improvements on Urtuzuastegui Street. As explained in the purpose section of the IGA, GSA is in the process of modernizing and expanding the San Luis I Land Port of Entry through its San Luis I Modernization and Expansion Project. The modernization and expansion project will improve efficiencies and traffic flows and reduce wait times through the expansion of inbound pedestrian lanes from 10 to 14 and inbound vehicle lanes from 8 to 16, and increase CBP’s processing capacity and operational security by effectively deploying the latest technology. Improvements are needed on the south side of Urtuzuastegui Street between Archibald and Main Streets and will necessitate the widening of the sidewalks on the south side of Urtuzuastegui Street, the modification of the traffic signal at the Archibald Street intersection, the additional new traffic signal at the William Brooks Avenue intersection; and new signage, striping, crosswalks, lighting, landscaping, and other miscellaneous controls and appurtenances for the safe and directed flow of vehicle and pedestrian traffic through the new routes as further described in Exhibits 1 and 2 of the IGA. 

The mayor and Council approved Resolution No. 2296 back on November 21st, 2023, entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with GSA as mentioned in the previous paragraph. IGA has not been executed by GSA and this item is presented again to address a minor change to the IGA. The City of San Luis will be providing GSA with specifics of the agreement section III, subsection F, fees for inspection services.