CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: October 17, 2023
Subject
Stevens Creek Boulevard/Calabazas Creek Storm Drain Repair Emergency Work status report and authorization to continue.
Recommended Action
Receive a status update on the Emergency Work at Stevens Creek Boulevard/Calabazas Creek Storm Drain Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) project and authorize the continuation of the emergency action, by four-fifths vote.
Reasons for Recommendation
California Public Contract Code § 22050 (C) requires that the City Council, by four-fifths vote, approve and then approve continuation of an emergency action at every regularly scheduled meeting thereafter to confirm that there is need to continue the action.
Background
At the October 10, City Council meeting, City Council approved a resolution declaring an emergency action to streamline the repairs for the Stevens Creek Boulevard/Calabazas Creek Storm Drain project. This emergency work is ongoing, and the emergency declaration must remain in effect for work to continue to substantial completion. The current estimated date of completion is November 15.
The Public Works Department will return to City Council on November 7 with an update on the status of the project.
Sustainability Impact
Maintaining the storm drain system allows for proper storm drain run-off management.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact in the continuation of the Emergency work.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
This project is exempt from the CEQA under CEQA Guideline section 15301 (maintenance of existing facilities). _____________________________________
Prepared by: Susan Michael, Capital Improvement Programs Manager Reviewed by: Chad Mosley, Director of Public Works
Reviewed by: Matt Morley, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Pamela Wu, City Manager