REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
July 9, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Plans and Specifications for the Newmark Elementary School Sidewalk Project in the Arrowhead Farms Area
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Newmark Elementary School Sidewalk Project in the Arrowhead Farms Area, as signed and sealed by a registered civil engineer.
2. Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to advertise the Newmark Elementary School Sidewalk Project in the Arrowhead Farms 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.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Newmark Elementary School Sidewalk Project in the Arrowhead Farms Area (Project) will be funded with the Department of Public Works (Department) existing General Fund allocation for Maintenance of Effort, and with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds administered by the Community Development and Housing Department (CDH). Sufficient appropriation and revenue are included in the Department’s 2024-25 Road Operations budget (6650002000 20H15204).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project involves the construction of new sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveway approaches, curb ramps in accordance with current design standards and pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, and the removal of three trees. All right-of-way has been acquired for the Project.
The updating of existing ADA compliant curb ramps or installation of new ADA compliant curb ramps in the Project area are required for the subject road improvements under the federal “2013 Department of Justice/Department of Transportation Joint Technical Assistance on the Title II of the ADA Requirements to Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing” guidelines. This Project was approved by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on May 9, 2023 (Item No. 20), as a project listed in the “Final Program Year 2023-24 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan”.
On August 8, 2023 (Item No. 41), the Board determined that the Project was exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines, approved the Project as defined in the Notice of Exemption, and directed the Department to file said notice in accordance with CEQA.
Pursuant to delegated authority from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), on November 14, 2023, CDH reviewed the Project for compliance under the National Environmental Policy Act and determined the Project is Categorically Excluded pursuant to Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 58.34(a)(12).
The Project’s specifications include an allowance in the amount of $40,000 for unforeseen differing site conditions and utility conflicts.
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.
PROCUREMENT
The Project will be advertised for bids in accordance with Section 22037 of the California Public Contract Code. The Department anticipates returning to the Board for an award of the contract in Fall 2024.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on June 11, 2024; Finance (Jessica Trillo, Administrative Analyst, 387-4222) on June 14, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Baker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on June 20, 2024.