STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director
Kevin Merrill, City Engineer
By: Cong Chen, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY YUNEX LLC (“YUNEX TRAFFIC”) FOR
THE HUNTINGTON DRIVE CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $585,158.60.
CEQA: Exempt
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
On March 19, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Yunex LLC (“Yunex Traffic”), in the amount of $534,955, plus a 10% contingency for the Huntington Drive Corridor Traffic Signal Project. During the project, there were two (2) change orders totaling $50,203.60, or about 9.38% of the original contract amount.
All terms and conditions of the contract have been met, and the required work has been completed to the City’s satisfaction, for a final cost of $585,158.60. It is recommended that the City Council accept all work performed by Yunex Traffic for the Huntington Drive Corridor Traffic Signal Improvement Project as complete; and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.
BACKGROUND
Huntington Drive is one of the busiest roadways in the City, handling over 20,000 vehicles per day in each direction. In recent years, the City has been actively upgrading the existing traffic signal infrastructure with modern technologies for improved operations. These upgrades include the implementation of Flashing Yellow
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Arrow (“FYA”) cycles, video detection, and enhanced pedestrian and vehicle signal indication. Such improvements are made possible through the installation of new Advanced Traffic Controller (“ATC”) cabinets, which have been installed at 28 of the 65 City owned and operated intersections.
As part of the Capital Improvement Program, the Huntington Drive Traffic Signal Improvement Project was developed to upgrade the existing signal equipment at seven intersections along the corridor. The goal of the project is to accommodate new technology and enhance traffic safety at the following intersections:
• Huntington Drive & Michillinda Avenue
• Huntington Drive & Sunset Boulevard
• Huntington Drive & Golden West Avenue
• Huntington Drive & Baldwin Avenue
• Huntington Drive & Gate 1 (The Shops at Santa Anita)
• Huntington Drive & La Cadena Avenue
• Huntington Drive & Holly Avenue/Campus Drive/Gate 3 (Santa Anita Park)
The project was advertised for bids on February 2, 2024, and bids were opened on February 22, 2024. Yunex LLC (“Yunex Traffic”) was the lowest qualified bidder, submitting a bid of $534,955. On March 19, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract to Yunex Traffic in that amount, with a 10% contingency.
DISCUSSION
Construction began in October 2024 and was completed in July 2025. Two change orders were processed during the course of the project, resulting in a total increase of $50,203.60. Despite these changes, the final cost remained within the original contract amount, including the 10% contingency. Details of the change orders are provided below.
Change Order No. 1 included the furnishing and installation of seven (7) Clary battery backup systems, 15 pedestrian push buttons with signage, 12 pedestrian modules, five (5) yellow ball traffic signal modules, five (5) yellow arrow modules, five (5) programmed visibility lamps, three (3) right angle visors, and associated hardware.
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Change Order No. 2 addressed unforeseen issues encountered during construction at five intersections. This included the replacement or repair of aging wires, cables, and faulty equipment that were not part of the original project scope. These items were completed on a time-and-materials basis to prevent delays and allow the contractor to continue work without interruption.
Additionally, Change Order No. 2 included a credit of $2,485, related to the installation of battery backup systems.
A summary of the Change Order amounts, and final contract amount, is as follows:
Original Contract: $534,955.00
Change Order #1 $28,130.00
Change Order #2 $22,073.60
Change Order Sub Total: $50,203.60
Final Total Contract: $585,158.60
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") under sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), as the project involves the replacement of existing facilities, and limited installation of new, small structures related to the traffic signal system, with no expansion of use.
FISCAL IMPACT
This project was budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program in the amount of $1,000,000 for both design and construction, with funding from Measure M. Of the total budget, $175,539.62 was spent to purchase traffic signal cabinets and video detection equipment for all seven intersections. Additionally, $37,847.83 was spent on design services, including work performed by the Development Services Department and Advantec Consulting. After these expenditures, the remaining project balance is $786,612.55, and as a result, there are sufficient funds to cover the entire project cost of $585,158.60.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine this project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and accept all work performed by Yunex LLC (“Yunex Traffic”) for the Huntington Drive Corridor Traffic Signal Improvement Project as complete; and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents.