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CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM
Report: Adopt the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. 1) Resolution adopting the Plans and Specification for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1, Specification No. 4015, and Plan No. 1-3140; and directing the City Clerk to Advertise for Bids.
COUNCIL ACTION
Item Type: Consent Calendar
Approved for August 25, 2026 calendar
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The construction plans and specification have been completed for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. This project will repair damaged sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure to further improve safety and accessibility. The intent of this item is for the City Council to adopt the project plans and specification and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution to adopt the plans and specifications for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1 and direct the City Clerk to advertise for bids.
ANALYSIS
As part of the Public Works Department’s ongoing efforts to improve the condition of the city’s sidewalks and pedestrian safety and accessibility, the plans and specification have been prepared for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1.
The project locations for the improvements are Maintenance Districts 3, 7, and 8. The project scope of work includes the following:
Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, cross gutters, and alley aprons;
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Selective removal, repair, and reconstruction of damaged asphalt and Portland cement concrete pavements;
Installation of new ADA compliant curb ramps where none existed; and Modification and reconstruction of existing ramps to meet current ADA standards.
Competitive Bidding Process
To ensure competitive bidding, the city will advertise the project on multiple plan holders’ websites which publish project bidding documents, distribute the information to their extensive network of contractors, and construction industry contacts.
The project will also be advertised in a local newspaper, the Glendale Independent, prior to bid opening, as well as on Bidnet Direct, which is a web-enabled data service to the public sector, for the dissemination of the building and construction project proposals to their large number of member contractors and consultants. Finally, the project bidding documents will also be posted on the city’s website.
The construction of this project is anticipated to begin in January 2027 and is scheduled for completion by May 2027.
STAKEHOLDERS/OUTREACH
The contractor will be responsible for distributing two distinct door hangers to the affected addresses. One set of door hangers will be provided two weeks prior to the start of any construction activity within the project area, while the second set will be distributed three days before construction begins.
Furthermore, outreach on this project continues to occur through social media and a dedicated project website that is hosted through the City of Glendale domain. The website familiarizes the public with the project and the project team, explains the scope of work and project locations, and provides the public with staff contact information for questions, discussion, and/or input.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. The current Engineer’s estimate for the construction of this project is $4,500,000, which was not included as part of the FY 2026-27 budget. Therefore, staff will be requesting new appropriation from the Gas Tax Fund (Fund 4020) at the time of the contract award based on the lowest responsive bid received from a responsible bidder.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA/NEPA)
The Project is categorically exempt from environment review because of CEQA Guidelines §§15301.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE
This item is exempt from campaign disclosure requirements. 5b3
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Do not approve the resolution adopting the plans and specification for the Downtown Glendale ADA Curb Ramp Installation and Sidewalk Repair Project Phase 1. Doing so, however, will not improve the condition of the city sidewalks and pedestrian infrastructure.
ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION
Submitted by:
Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works
Prepared by:
Masis Soleymani, Civil Engineering Associate
Approved by:
Roubik R. Golanian, P.E., City Manager
EXHIBITS/ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map