TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Christopher Cash, Public Works Director
1. Subject
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Approval of plans and specifications for Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation; authorization to advertise for Bid No. 24-25.14 (SP-4293); and finding of California Environmental Quality Act exemption.
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2. Summary
Plans and specifications have been completed, and the project is ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering is $512,186.
3. Recommended Action
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1. Approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertising for Bid No. 24-25.14, Community Development Block Grant Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Pixley Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation.
2. Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities).
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4. Fiscal Impact
None.
5. Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 5: Improve infrastructure, mobility, and technology
6. Discussion and Background
The Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides grant funds to enable eligible localities to construct public improvements in Low- and Moderate-Income Areas within their jurisdiction. Eligible activities include infrastructure upgrades such as street rehabilitation. The street segments selected for street rehabilitation are:
1. Parker Street - Almond Avenue to Culver Avenue
2. Clark Street - Almond Avenue to Culver Avenue
3. Pixley Street - Palmyra Avenue to Culver Avenue
4. Pixley Street - Palmyra Avenue to North End Cul-de-sac
5. Foley Place - Almond Avenue to South End Cul-de-sac
6. Marietta Avenue - Clark Street to East End Cul-de-sac
7. Washington Avenue - Clark Street to East End Cul-de-sac
These streets were rated in the Citywide Pavement Management Program with an average Pavement Condition Index (PCI) of 58 (out of a maximum score of 100), which indicates the need for street rehabilitation. The scope of street rehabilitation includes localized removal and replacement of the existing pavement, asphalt concrete overlay, and adjustments of manholes and water valve covers to grade.
The total project cost estimate is $512,186, including 15% for contingencies and construction engineering. At the time bids are received and actual bid prices are known, staff may request additional appropriations as needed to award the contract.
Construction is scheduled to begin in April 2025 and is expected to be completed within 45 calendar days. Specifications and cost estimates are available for review in the Public Works Department.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Categorical Exemption: The proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per State CEQA Guidelines 15301 (Class 1(c) - Existing Facilities) because the project involves the repair and maintenance of existing facilities with no expansion of existing use. No public review is required.
8. ATTACHMENT
• Location Map