REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 10, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Plans and Specifications for the Glen Helen Parkway Bridge Over Cajon Wash Project in the Devore Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Glen Helen Parkway Bridge Over Cajon Wash Project in the Devore Area, as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to advertise the Glen Helen Parkway Bridge Over Cajon Wash Project in the Devore Area for formal bids.
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Department of Public Works (Department) is funded by Gas Tax revenue, fees, and other federal, state and local funding. The Glen Helen Parkway Bridge Over Cajon Wash in the Devore Area (Project) is funded by the Federal Highway Bridge Program (HBP), administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), at 88.53% and 11.47% by the County’s local match. The local match is funded with Community Service Upgrades Reserve as approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on July 23, 2024 (Item No. 52). Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department’s 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 11H14646) and will be included in future recommended budgets, as necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves the construction of a four-lane bridge over Cajon Wash that will connect to the existing grade separation that crosses over the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad lines.
On November 16, 2010 (Item No. 43), the Board determined that the Project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), approved the Project as defined in the Notice of Exemption, and directed the Clerk of the Board to post said notice. Additionally, on June 29, 2012, Caltrans determined the Project was excluded under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Section 6005 of 23 United States Code 327.
On April 11, 2023 (Item No. 43), the Board approved Acquisition Agreement No. 23-271 and Joint Escrow Instructions for the acquisition of two parcels, located within Cajon Wash and the Glen Helen Specific Plan district, from Corona South Main Development, Limited Partnership, as required for construction and environmental mitigation purposes.
On May 7, 2024 (Item No. 47), the Board approved Pipeline License Agreement No. 24-378 with BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) for a non-exclusive license for continued permitted use of an approximately 192-foot crossing for the Project. On the same item, the Board approved Pipeline Crossing Agreement No. 24-379 with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) for a non-exclusive license for continued permitted use of approximately 100-foot crossing for the Project. The Board also found that the continued permitted use of BNSF’s 192-foot crossing and UPRR’s 100-foot crossing for the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(g) for railroad grade separation projects as set forth in Section 21080.13 of the Public Resource Code.
On July 23, 2024, (Item No. 52), the Board approved Agreement No. 24-691 with Caltrans to comply with the high-cost project policy for the Project.
The Project’s specifications include an allowance, in the total amount of $196,000, for supplemental work related to partnering, paving asphalt adjustments, and dispute resolution board process for alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
PROCUREMENT
The Project will be advertised to invite formal bids in accordance with Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code. The Department anticipates returning to the Board for an award of the construction contract in Winter 2024-2025.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on August 13, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on August 19, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on August 23, 2024.