REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 22, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Plans and Specifications for the Little Third Street and Little Tippecanoe Avenue Project in the San Bernardino Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve plans and specifications for the Little Third Street and Little Tippecanoe Avenue Project in the San Bernardino Area, as signed and sealed by a registered engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of Public Works to advertise the Little Third Street and Little Tippecanoe Avenue Project in the San Bernardino 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 Services Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Little Third Street and Little Tippecanoe Avenue Project in the San Bernardino Area (Project) is funded with Gas Tax, Measure “I” Local Streets Program - San Bernardino Valley Subarea, and Federal Congressionally Directed Spending revenue. Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department of Public Works (Department) 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 34H15122/TX1825) and will be included in future recommended budgets as necessary.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves pavement rehabilitation, new asphalt concrete pavement, sidewalks, curb and gutter, storm drains, fencing, streetlights, and installing new and replacing curb ramps in accordance with current design standards and pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines.
The Department received federal funding for the Project; therefore, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) staff reviewed the Project for compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act. Caltrans staff determined that the Project is a Categorical Exclusion under 23 CFR 771.117(c), activity (c)(26), and will not have a significant effect on the human environment either individually or cumulatively. Caltrans adopted and issued this Categorial Exclusion for the Project on May 24, 2023.
On July 11, 2023 (Item No. 34), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved and determined the Project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act and a Notice of Exemption was filed.
On November 14, 2023 (Item No. 69), the Board authorized the acquisition of 18 temporary construction easements (TCEs) from 16 property owners, over portions of certain real properties. Although there are 18 TCEs, there are only 17 Acquisition Agreements, as two properties are included in one agreement among the 16 property owners.
On August 20, 2024 (Item No. 67), the Board approved prioritization of this Project as part of the Measure “I” Local Street Pass Thorough Funds Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan Project List and the Expenditure Strategy for 2024-25 through 2028-29.
On September 24, 2024 (Item No. 65), the Board approved Amendment No. 1 to Utility Agreement No. 24-311 with East Valley Water District (District) for Waterline Relocations for the Project. The Utility Agreement provides for the relocation of the District’s waterlines, water meters, fire hydrants, and appurtenant structures that would be impacted by the Project, with the District to be the lead agency for the design and relocation work.
The Project aligns with the County and the Chief Executive Officer’s goals and objectives of ensuring development of a well-planned, balanced and sustainable County by preserving and improving the structural integrity of existing road surfaces and access for pedestrians, including those with disabilities.
The Project includes an allowance in the amount of $100,000 for differing site conditions associated with utilities and/or soil conditions.
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 September 26, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on September 30, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on October 4, 2024.
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