City Council Agenda Report
December 16, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: Albert Mendoza, P.E., Director of Public Services/City Engineer Mario Mera, Engineering Division Manager
Run Chen, P.E., Principal Civil Engineer
Nathan Garcia, Assistant Engineer
SUBJECT: PROJECT NO. 7233 – ACCEPT WORK FOR FIRESTONE BOULEVARD
TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM WEST CITY LIMITS TO
ROSECRANS AVENUE [FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HSIPL-5347 (043)], ENGINEER'S REPORT NO. 25-27
Background:
On November 15, 2022, City Council awarded a construction contract to Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,310,500 for the Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements from the West City Limits to Rosecrans Avenue. A contingency in the amount of $196,575 was authorized for this project.
The project work scope included upgrading signal hardware, installing new pedestrian countdown signal heads, installing American with Disabilities Act compliant curb ramps, and updating the signal timing coordination at specific locations along the entire project corridor. The amount of $276,841 was required due to City approved change orders, unforeseen conditions, and design discrepancies. The final construction project cost was $1,587,341.
The construction work was completed satisfactorily on December 6, 2024. Final acceptance was withheld until issues regarding labor compliance were resolved, resulting in acceptance at this time.
City Council December 16, 2025
Accept Project No. 7233 – Firestone
Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements
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Fiscal Impact:
The project was funded through Fiscal Year 2025/26 approved/available Highway Safety Improvements Program, Prop C, Measures R, State Gas Tax and City Street Reserve funds. No General Fund monies were used for this project.
Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
The recommended action will further the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 2: Work in Partnership with Our Community to Achieve Safe and Livable Neighborhoods; Objective 1 – Re-invest in existing and aging infrastructure.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommend City Council accept the work of Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $1,587,341 for Project No. 7233 – Firestone Boulevard Traffic Signal Improvements from the West City Limits to Rosecrans Avenue, and release the retention payment in the amount of $79,367 to Select Electric, Inc., thirty-five (35) days after the recordation of the Notice of Completion.
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