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Resolution 2025-016
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016
RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE AWARD OF AN AGREEMENT WITH
ZECO INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $887,224.55 FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS AT GUTIERREZ PARK (PROJECT);
AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCIES,
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$177,444.91 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROJECT;
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO AMEND THE FY 2024/25
CIP BUDGET WITH AN ADDITIONAL $100,228.38 FROM
THE AB 1600 PARKLAND AND OP FUND TO BRING THE
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET TO $1,100,228.38;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS WITH ZECO INC.;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO
EXPEND THE CONTINGENCY FUND, IF NECESSARY, TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECT; AND FINDING THE
PROJECT EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT PURSUANT TO STATE
CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15302 (“REPLACEMENT
OR RECONSTRUCTION”).
WHEREAS, the City of San Bernardino (“City”) desires to improve Gutierrez Park amenities to foster increased opportunities for youth and young adult sport activities (the “Improvements at Gutierrez Park Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Gutierrez Park seeks to replace ballfield fences, repave and stripe the parking lot, widen and add sidewalks, install a new driveway approach, pave the bleachers area, add new team benches, replace the concession building's roof, and relocate the electrical stub-up to improve safety, accessibility, circulation, and functionality.
WHEREAS, the improvements at Gutierrez Park aims to create a safer, more convenient, and accessible park environment for all users, while also addressing necessary upgrades to ensure the long-term viability of the facility; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Mayor, and City Council adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 2024, the Mayor, and City Council approved a funding agreement with the County of San Bernardino for $750,000 to support these improvements; and Resolution No. 2025-016
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WHEREAS, the designated funds are focused on critical infrastructure projects within the City, including the Improvements at Gutierrez Park Project; and WHEREAS, the Improvements at Gutierrez Park Project was advertised for public bidding on November 13, 2024, on PlanetBids with the City receiving three sealed bids; and WHEREAS, City staff reviewed all bid packages and determined that Zeco Inc. was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, an additional budget action is needed to provide full funding for the Improvements at Gutierrez Park Project.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager to approve the award of an Agreement with Zeco Inc. in the amount of $887,224.55 for Improvements at Gutierrez Park Center (Project).
SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the construction contingencies, construction management, and administrative costs in the total amount of $177,444.91 for construction of the Project.
SECTION 4. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the FY 2024/25 CIP budget with an additional $100,228.38 from the AB 1600 Parkland and Op Fund to bring the total project budget to $1,100,228.38.
SECTION 5. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Zeco Inc.
SECTION 6. The Mayor and City Council hereby authorize the City Manager or designee to expend the contingency fund, if necessary, to complete the project.
SECTION 7.The Mayor and City Council finds this Resolution is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302, Replacement or Reconstruction (“Class 2”). The Class 2 exemptions allows for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures or facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. Here, the Project involves reconstructing the previously fire-damaged skate park with new structures located on the same site that will serve as the new skate park. The Mayor and City Council also find this Resolution is also not subject to any exception to the Class 2 exemption, as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2.
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SECTION 8.Severability. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Resolution are declared to be severable.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council and signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk this 15th day of January 2025.
Helen Tran, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
Attest:
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Sonia Carvalho, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO) ss
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO )
I, Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk, hereby certify that the attached is a true copy of Resolution No. 2025-016, adopted at a regular meeting held on the 15 th day of January 2025 by the following vote:
Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
SANCHEZ _____ _____ _______ _______
IBARRA _____ _____ _______ _______
FIGUEROA _____ _____ _______ _______
SHORETT _____ _____ _______ _______
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ORTIZ _____ _____ _______ _______
WITNESS my hand and official seal of the City of San Bernardino this ___ day of ____________ 2025.
Genoveva Rocha, CMC, City Clerk