Alexander Valley project moving forward; city to cost‑share Washington Street extension

City staff said Alexander Valley’s planned development is advancing through land‑use approval and that part of the project includes extending Washington Street to Citrus Fair; the developer’s obligations include completing Washington Street and the city will share some design and circulation costs. The extension matters because it will change traffic circulation near schools and provide a new route that the city expects will improve school access and drop‑off circulation. Staff reported Alexander Valley received planning‑commission approval and is expected to seek city‑council action within weeks; construction could begin late this year or early next year. The developer’s permit package requires completing the Washington Street extension from Kienlsberg to Citrus Fair and constructing associated frontage improvements. City staff thanked the subcommittee for prior street‑turnout work (a bus turnout was noted) and said the city will participate in a final design cost share. Committee members noted the extension should improve circulation for the school and reduce local congestion during drop‑off and pick‑up; staff said school fees will be collected where applicable and some affordable‑housing projects have fee deferrals tied to construction phases. No formal action was taken beyond this informational update; staff said the item will return to the council for permitting and cost‑share approvals as the developer completes its application.