SR - BID-167-43 - ADVERTISE BIDS WALNUT AVENUE STREET IMPROVEMENTS 400 FEET EAST OF MALENA STREET1. SUBJECT
Bid No. 167 -43; Walnut Avenue Street Improvements 400 feet east of Malena Street (SP- 3988).
2. SUMMARY
Plans and specifications have been completed for Walnut Avenue Street Improvements (SP-
3988). The project is ready to be advertised for bids. The total estimated construction cost
including 10% for contingencies and construction engineering is $199,738.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve plans and specifications and authorize advertising for bids for Walnut Avenue Street
Improvements (SP- 3988).
4. FISCAL IMPACT I
Funds are budgeted in the Capital Improvement Program and are available in the following
account:
272.5011.56330.13120 (Pavement Management Program)
$ 205,800
$ 205,800
15. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL(S)
1. Provide for a safe community -
b. Provide and maintain infrastructure necessary to ensure the safety of the public.
4. Provide outstanding public service —
b. Provide facilities and services to meet customer expectations.
6. GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 7=
Infrastructure Element Goal 1.0: Ensure water, sewer, and storm drain systems that meet the
needs of residents and businesses.
Policy 1.1: Provide sufficient levels of water, sewer, and storm drain service throughout the
community.
Public Rights -of -Way Goal 3.0: Ensure adequate maintenance of public rights -of -way to enhance
public safety and improve circulation.
Policy 3.1: Continue to maintain and repair sidewalks and pavement surfaces on public rights -
of -way.
7. DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
The proposed improvements on Walnut Avenue were warranted as a condition of the sale of City
surplus property at 2935 E. Walnut Avenue as approved by City Council in December 2016.
Total project cost is estimated to be $199,738. A portion of the sale proceeds, totaling $80,000,
were allocated for this project to cover the sewer extension/lateral connection, curb and gutter
installation, and bike trail access gate relocation. The roughly $120,000 remaining, funded by gas
tax, is for the street widening of Walnut Avenue by approximately 12 feet in order to
accommodate two way traffic and facilitate emergency vehicle access. The street widening work
is needed regardless the sale of the Walnut property.
Public Works has prepared plans and specifications to construct the required improvements in
order to satisfy the conditions imposed during the sale of the property.
The proposed Street Improvements are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(d), New
Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, covering new construction and utility
extensions, including street improvements, of reasonable length to serve new construction. This
project is exempt because it will provide sewer service and improve fire access to vacant parcel
383 - 193 -60 (as well as fire access for existing single family residential properties along Walnut
Avenue). These improvements will not substantially increase existing street or sewer capacity.
The Notice of Exemption has been filed with the County Recorder's Office.
Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2017 and is expected to be completed within 45
calendar days.
8. ATTACHMENTS
• Location Map