REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 8, 2016
FROM: SCOTT L. MOZIER, PE, Director
Public Works Department
BY: ROBERT N. ANDERSEN, PE, Assistant Director
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
LAL GOONAWARDENA, PE, Design Services Manager
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
ERNESTO GARCIA, Supervising Engineering Technician
Public Works Department, Capital Management Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Clinton and Thorne Traffic Signal Installation - Project Bid File No. 3454 (Council District 1)
1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301(c) (existing facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for the Clinton and Thorne Traffic Signal Installation
2. Award a construction contract to Kertel Communications Inc., dba Sebastian of Fresno, California, for $357,907 for the Clinton and Thorne Traffic Signal Installation
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a finding of Categorical Exemption, pursuant to Class 1 Section 15301(c) of the CEQA Guidelines and award a construction contract for $357,907 to Kertel Communications Inc., dba Sebastian of Fresno, California, as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for the Clinton and Thorne Traffic Signal Installation and authorize the Public Works Director or designee to sign the contract on the City's behalf.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Currently, Clinton Avenue at Thorne Avenue is an uncontrolled intersection and a designated school route to access Hamilton Elementary School to the south. In 2014 the City received approval of a grant under the Active Transportation Program (ATP) for a new Traffic Signal at Clinton and Thorne Avenues. The proposed improvements will provide more efficient vehicle movement through the intersection and improved safety for vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
BACKGROUND
The proposed Traffic Signal at Clinton and Thorne Avenues will assist...
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