CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project – HSIP Cycle 10 – 07-LA-0-HSIPSL-5362(028) Project Acceptance MEETING DATE: April 14, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider accepting the Various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project – HSIP Cycle 10 as complete, authorizing staff to file the Notice of Completion with the County Recorder’s Office, and authorizing release of 5% retention per contract provisions.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) is to achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. It is the intent of the HSIP program that federal funds be expended on safety projects that can be designed and constructed expeditiously.
Staff submitted a grant application for the Various Signalized Intersections Improvement Project – HSIP Cycle 10 on November 2, 2020. On March 30, 2021, staff received approval for $1,200,000 in grant funds as part of the program.
On June 7, 2023, staff advertised the bid package for the Project. The City received three bids on July 6, 2023. Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. was found to be the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The lowest bid was higher than the available grant funds, staff therefore reached out to Caltrans and requested additional funding to cover the project cost shortfall. Caltrans, after a detailed review, agreed to supplement the grant with additional $855,496 which brought the total available construction amount in HSIP grants funds to $2,055,496.
ANALYSIS
On September 26, 2023, the City Council awarded a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the amount of $1,689,906 and authorized up to 15% in contingencies.
The project included improvements at the intersections of Eastern Avenue & Telegraph Road, Slauson Avenue & Eastern Avenue, Garfield Avenue & Flotilla Street, and Washington Boulevard & Garfield Avenue. The improvements included the installation of new traffic signal poles, traffic signal heads, pedestrian signals, traffic signal controllers & cabinets, video detection cameras, ADA ramps and sidewalk improvements, and striping and signs. Throughout the construction phase, several change orders were issued as necessary to address unforeseen site conditions and to ensure successful completion of the overall project.
The project has since been completed; therefore, staff recommends that the City Council accept the Project as complete, authorize staff to file the “Notice of Completion” with the County Recorder’s Office for the project and authorize release of Contractor’s 5% retention per contract provisions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total project cost, including construction, approved change orders, construction management, and inspection services, is $2,122,038.72. The project was funded through a combination of HSIP grant funds and City matching funds through Measure AA. Of the total cost, $1,977,994.72 was funded through HSIP grant funds, and $144,044 represents the City’s required local match.
The project was fully supported by approved appropriations in Account No. 41-5180-57010.12007. All project costs were managed within the available project budget, and no additional appropriation is required.
Acceptance of the project as complete and authorization to release retention will not result in any additional fiscal impact to the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide further direction to staff
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan, Infrastructure and Facilities.
Guiding Principle 4:
Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects that support economic growth.
Approved and Recommended by: Shahid Abbas, Director of Public Works Fiscal Impact reviewed by: Alvaro Castellon, Director of Finance Approved as to form by: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Notice of Completion