EAST PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 15, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
VIA: Patrick Heisinger, Interim City Manager
BY: Batool Zaro, Assistant Civil Engineer
Humza Javed, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Notice of Completion – 2021 Street Sweeping Signage Project Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2021 Street Sweeping Signage Project, CIP-SD-04, authorizing the recordation of the Notice of Completion with the County of San Mateo, and releasing the contract retention balance.
Alignment with City Council Strategic Plan
This recommendation is primarily aligned with:
Priority No. 1: Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Priority No. 4: Improve Public Facilities and Infrastructure Priority No. 6: Create a Healthy and Safe Community
Background
The purpose of the 2021 Street Sweeping Signage Project was to install street sweeping signs around the City in areas lacking signage. This was done in order to ensure streets are properly swept. Details on the exact locations can be found on the City website here:
https://www.cityofepa.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/public_works/page/16221/street_s weeping_signage_project_2021_-_rfb_final.pdf
Analysis
The construction work commenced on October 11th, 2021, and was recently completed. The project was inspected throughout construction and was accepted in Fall of 2022. All work was completed within the existing budget.
Fiscal Impact
The original contract awarded to Chrisp Company was for $123,904.00 including the contingency. There were some project additions, and one change order was issued for the installation of additional signs. The project was completed as completed within the budget. The City is currently holding retention in the amount of $5,204.75 to be released upon acceptance of the improvements by the City 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
Public Notice
The public was provided notice of this agenda item by posting the City Council agenda on the City’s official bulletin board outside City Hall and making the agenda and report available at the City’s website and at the San Mateo Co. Library located at 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto
Environmental
This project is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guideline Article 19, Categorical Exemption, Section 15302 (b).
Attachments
A. 2021 Street Sweeping Project NOC - Resolution
B. NOC