REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: DENIX D. ANBIAH, PE, Director
Capital Projects Department
SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: SCOTT P. SEHM, PE, Assistant Director
Capital Projects Department, Design Services Division
VICTOR VALDEZ, PE, Licensed Professional Engineer
Capital Projects Department, Design Services Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the HAWK Pedestrian Signal at First Street & Home Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Avenue & Weldon Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12600944) (Council Districts 4 and 7):
1. Adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00978, dated January 23, 2026, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption as set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2;
2. Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,559,200 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for installation of infrastructure improvements relating to the HAWK Pedestrian Signal at First Street & Home Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Avenue & Weldon Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12600944).
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends the City Council (1) adopt Environmental Assessment No. PW00978, dated January 23, 2026, a determination that the proposed project qualifies for categorical exemption from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as set forth in the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301/Class 1 and 15302/Class 2, (2) Award a construction contract in the amount of $1,559,200.00 to Avison Construction, Inc. of Madera, CA for the HAWK Pedestrian Signal at First Street & Home Avenue and Traffic Signal Improvements at Chestnut Avenue & Weldon Avenue Project (Bid File No. 12600944), and authorize the Capital Projects Director or designee to sign on behalf of the City of Fresno.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed HAWK Pedes...
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