DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
FROM: DAVID JACOBS, P.E., L.S., PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR BY: ADRIANA ROBLES, P.E., C.F.M., CITY ENGINEER JONATHAN HERNANDEZ, JUNIOR ENGINEER TITLE: PROJECT ACCEPTANCE OF THE NORTH MAIN STREET AND LAMAR STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS, CIP NO. 9362 RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to approve a Resolution accepting the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. 9362 for maintenance and responsibility.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 2, 2023, City Council approved a Resolution accepting $247,500 of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds and authorized the allocation of $27,500 of Measure X funds for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. 9362. On January 23, 2024, City Council approved a Resolution awarding a construction contract to Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $209,209. Construction began July 29, 2025, and was completed within the contract working days on October 31, 2025.
BACKGROUND:
On September 14, 2021, City Council adopted the City of Salinas Vision Zero Action Plan through Resolution No. 22184. The Action Plan was developed through a data-driven process with the goal of identifying areas of high collision frequency for evaluation to achieve zero fatality and severe injury collisions throughout the City. The plan identified intersections with the highest number of pedestrian collisions, the intersection of North Main Street at Lamar Street was identified amongst the top three (3). Due to the intersection’s high pedestrian collision rate and lack of control, it was considered a good candidate for improvement under the HSIP. City staff developed a plan that included the installation of new overhead Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) system at the intersection of North Main Street and Lamar Street. City staff submitted an application and was awarded grant funds by HSIP in the amount of $247,500 for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. 9362. On May 2, 2023, City Council approved Resolution No. 22653 accepting HSIP grant funds as well as authorizing the allocation of $27,500 of Measure X funds to be used as local matching funds for the project.
On November 13, 2023, the City advertised the project and through a competitive bid process opened bids on December 12, 2023, with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. being the lowest bidder. On January 23, 2024, City Council approved Resolution No. 22882 awarding a contract to Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. for the construction of the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. 9362 in the amount of $209,209. The contract established that the contractor should complete the work within 70 working days. Construction began July 29, 2025, and was completed on October 31, 2025, within contract time. The work consisted of the removal of existing RRFB system and the installation of new overhead RRFB system along with new signage and striping at the northbound and southbound approach of the North Main Street and Lamar Street intersection.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378). In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 includes the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Because the proposed action and this matter have no potential to cause any effect on the environment, or because it falls within a category of activities excluded as projects pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378, this matter is not a project. Because the matter does not cause a direct or foreseeable indirect physical change on or in the environment, this matter is not a project. Any subsequent discretionary projects resulting from this action will be assessed for CEQA applicability.
The construction activities for the North Main Street and Lamar Street Pedestrian Improvements, CIP No. 9362 were determined exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (Section 15300 et al, Class 1) because the project involved exterior alterations to an existing facility as identified in the Categorical Exemption Class 1; Section 15301 (Existing Facilities).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
This action supports the City Council goal of “Infrastructure” and “Public Safety”, by improving the pedestrian facility.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Public Works Department manages and inspects construction projects. The Public Works Department and Finance Department manage the project accounting.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
The project was completed within its approved budget. The construction contract with Coastal Paving and Excavating, Inc. was paid by the CIP No. 9362 per Resolution No. 22882. The total construction cost was $209,209. The project was funded through HSIP grant funds and Measure X funds.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Attachment 1: Resolution No. 22184
Attachment 2: Resolution No. 22653
Attachment 3: Resolution No. 22882
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