Attachment A
City of Victorville
Engineering Department
October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024
Fredy A. Bonilla, City Engineer
We hope every one of you enjoyed a wonderful Holiday Season. Our Engineering Department worked very hard in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024-2025. I am very proud to report on the progress of the Engineering Department. We completed the following projects:
• Citywide Pavement Preservation Project – This project included micro- surfacing and slurry seal treatment for fourteen (14) miles of City streets and two (2) City Park parking lots. Most of the work was completed last year, and the contractor is currently wrapping up the striping and minor items.
• Area 6 Water Service Replacement Projects – This project replaced 638 40-year-old plastic services in the Golden Triangle area with copper piping including the service saddles. This continues to the City’s investment in Water infrastructure. To minimize leaks, the Victorville Water District has replaced a total of 3,967 plastic services since 2018.
• Septic to Sewer Project. This project constructed a sewer lift station on Willow Street in Old Town Victorville that connected a total of three (3) residential properties to the City’s sewer collection system. We are already planning the next septic to sewer project and the first step will be to seek grant funds to continue to abandon septic systems that will ultimately increase water quality for our great City.
Additionally, we made great progress on our upcoming CIP projects. We are getting ready to advertise the following projects in the next quarter:
• Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Project Phase 2. This project is partially funded by a $250k grant and will construct missing sidewalk at nine (9) locations in Old Town Victorville.
• Rectangular Red Flashing Beacons – This grant funded project will install Rectangular Red Flashing Beacons at nine (9) different crosswalk locations that will increase pedestrian safety for our residents. The project will also replace non-ADA compliant curb ramps and re-stripe crosswalks.
• Ridgecrest Road Improvements – This project will resurface Ridgecrest Road from Bear Valley Road to Pahute Avenue. The project will also construct sidewalk improvements on the east side of Ridgecrest Road north of Bear Valley Road.
• Roy Rogers Drive Improvements – This project will resurface Roy Rogers Drive from Amargosa Road to I-15. The project will also construct a center median east of Civic Drive.
• Mojave Drive Improvements – This project will resurface Mojave Drive from Amargosa Road to I-15. We are also proposing to complete road widening on the north side of Mojave Drive from Condor Road to Amargosa Road that will include the construction of a third lane for westbound traffic, curb & gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, and fire hydrants. As we wrap up the design, our next step will be to meet with the property owners for the needed right-of- way.
• Mesa Street Sewer Lateral Upgrades between Cataba Road and Cochita Street - This project will excavate and recompact approximately 2,660 lineal feet of deficient trench, repairing sewer laterals, and pavement restoration.
As we head into the Spring & Summer months, you will see more and more construction activity Citywide.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
SURVEY/MAPPING
Project
UpdatesQ1
CONSTRUCTION
COMPLETED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
This project replaced 643, 40-year-old PVC (plastic) water service laterals in the Golden Triangle area with copper piping.
Contractor: Christensen Brothers General EngineeringInc.
Contract Award: October 17, 2023
Contract Amount: $2,631,405
Start of Construction: April 15, 2024
Completion Date: December 13, 2024
Water Service Replacement Project Area
6 – Golden Triangle Area
Citywide Water Service
Replacement Project Update
Citywide initiative to replace existing plastic service lines with copper lines as existing plastic service lines are prone to splitting which creates a significant maintenance for Water District crews
Since FY 16 a total of 3,967 water services have been replaced by contractors
Approximately 8,000 water services have been replaced by Victorville Water District Staff for a total of approximately 12,000 services Completed in
Fiscal Year
SERVICE
AREA No.
No. OF SERVICE
LINES REPLACED
16 Pilot 50
18 1 416
19 2 367
20 3 816
20 4 715
21 5 960
24 6 643
3,967
This project connected three residences in Old Town Victorville to the municipal sewer system to prevent potential groundwater contamination. The new sewer connection also included a lift station.
Contractor: Kerns, Inc.
Contract Award: April 16, 2024
Contract Amount: $586,042.91
Start of Construction: June 24, 2024
Completion Date: November 5, 2024
Old Town Septic to Sewer
Conversion Project (SEP Program)
This project repaired existing streets within Tract
No. 16792, south of Dos Palmas and west of Monte Vista
Contractor: C.A. Rasmussen
Contract Award: September 5, 2023
Contract Amount: $684,078
Start of Construction: March 18, 2024
Completion Date: August 23, 2024
Tract 16792 Improvements
In collaboration with a private developer, the City
coordinated the frontage improvements along Mariposa Road and Nisqualli Road including the installation of a new center median that will improve traffic safety and provide ingress and egress to the new development.
Completion Date: November 2024
Maverick Gas Station Frontage
Improvements
CONSTRUCTION
IN PROGRESS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
7th Street
Traffic Signal Modifications Project
This project will increase safety by replacing
outdated traffic signal equipment, improving
detection, accessibility, and lighting.
Contractor: Elecnor Belco Electric
Contract Amount: $2,876,393
HSIP Grant Amount: $1,320,000
Contract Award: March 19, 2024
Start of Construction: August 1, 2024
Estimated Construction Completion: Spring 2025 Victor St Mojave Dr
Forrest Ave
B ST
Lorene Dr
New Traffic Signal at Village Drive and
Puesta Del Sol Project
This project will install a traffic signal at the Village/Puesta Del Sol intersection.
Contractor: Belco Elecnor
Contract Amount: $1,120,480
HSIP Grant Amount: $526,500
Contract Award: March 19, 2024
Start of Construction: August 1, 2024
Estimated Construction Completion: Spring 2025
Puesta Del Sol
Dr
Installation of Retroreflective Tape
This project will install retroreflective borders around 96 traffic signal backplates to improve safety.
Completed to Date: 61 out of 96
Estimated Construction Completion: Summer 2025
Eucalyptus Street Infrastructure
Restoration Project
This project will relocate a potable water line and repair an existing reinforced concrete pipe storm drain.
Contractor: Kirtley Construction
Contract Award: August 20, 2024
Contract Amount: $325,000
Estimated Start of Construction: Fall 2024
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2025
Citywide Pavement Preservation and
Maintenance Project (Golden Triangle
Slurry Seal)
This project will include micro-surfacing and slurry seal treatment for fourteen (14) miles of City streets and two (2) City Park parking lots.
Open Bid Date: August 5, 2024
Contract Award: August 20, 2024
Contract Amount: $1,600,000
Start of Construction: October 10, 2024
Estimated Completion Date: January 2025
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
UPCOMING
CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS
Solitude Circle Pavement Repair Project
This project will permanently repair roadway undermined by sinkhole caused by a water main rupture near the intersection of Solitude Circle and Jade Road in Victorville.
Contractor: LCR Earthwork and Engineering Corp.
Contract Award: December 10, 2024
Contract Amount: $87,000
Estimated Start Date: January 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Spring 2025
Temporary sinkhole repair
Pressure Zone Change Project – Area 7
The City of Victorville will reconfigure the existing water system in the northeastern area of Bear Valley Road and Balsam Road to address low water pressure and inadequate fire flow by rezoning the area from Pressure Zone 3170 to Pressure Zone 3290.
Open Bid Date: December 19, 2024
Contract Award: February 4, 2025
Start of Construction: March 2025
Estimated Completion Date: Fall 2025
Old Town Sidewalk Connectivity Phase 2
This project will close sidewalk gaps in the Old Town area.
Project Advertisement: January 2025
Bid Opening Day: February 2025
Estimated Start of Construction: Summer 2025
Estimated Construction Completion: Fall 2025
Crosswalk Enhancement Project
This project will improve the safety of nine (9) intersections by installing rectangular rapid flashing beacons with additional pavement markings and signage.
In-house Design Status: 90% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025 (Concrete Work Only)
Project will be completed by the Traffic Division of the Engineering Department with contractor support for concrete improvements at each intersection.
Mojave Drive Improvements from
I-15 Freeway to Amargosa Road
This project will reconstruct Mojave Road from I-15 to Amargosa Road and will also widen the North side of this segment from Condor to Amargosa. The North side of Mojave will have curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side as well as ADA compliant curb ramps, driveway approaches, fire hydrants, crosswalks and signage.
In-house Design Status: 70% Complete – Right-of-Way needs to be acquired between Condor and Amethyst.
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Roy Rogers Drive Pavement
Reconstruction and Rehabilitation
Project - From I-15 to Amargosa Road
This project will reconstruct portions of the road and construct a median in place of existing delineators across the street from In-n-Out.
In-house Design Status: 50% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Ridgecrest Road Reconstruction and
Improvement Project - BVR to Pahute Ave
This project will reconstruct Ridgecrest Road between Bear Valley Road and Pahute Avenue and it will close existing infrastructure gaps on the east side of the road by providing ADA compliant curb ramps, curb and gutter and fire hydrantsand pedestrian crossing and crosswalks as needed.
In-house Design Status: 75% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Summer 2025
Village Drive Sidewalk Project – From
Puesta Del Sol Dr. To Tawney Ridge Ln.
This project will provide sidewalk and drive approaches along Village Drive from Puesta Del Sol Drive to Tawney Ridge Lane.
In-house Design Status: 50% Complete
Projected Advertisement Date: Fall 2025
PROJECTS IN
DESIGN PHASE
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
PROJECTS IN DESIGN PHASE
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION
START DATE
1MG Recycled Water Storage Tank Project FY 2024/2025
Block Wall Project - La Mesa Arsenic Treatment Plant FY 2024/2025 Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C2&C3 FY 2024/2025
Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 7 FY 2024/2025
Block Wall Project – El Evado Arsenic Treatment Plant FY 2024/2025 Block Wall Project - VWD Well Site 203 FY 2024/2025
Doris Davies Park Oro Grande Channel Repair Project FY 2024/2025 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 28 FY 2024/2025
Installation of Street Lights (Old Town, Bear Valley Road) FY 2024/2025 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 6 FY 2025/2026
La Paz Drive Project from I-15 NB ramp to 7th Street FY 2025/2026 Bear Valley Road Street Improvements Project from Monte Vista Rd to US-395 FY 2025/2026 Mojave Drive Reconstruction Project from Amargosa Road to Highway 395 FY 2025/2026 Pipeline Replacement Project – Area 5 FY 2026/2027
Santa Fe Wash Sewer Relocation Project FY 2026/2027
IWWTP EXPANSION
The City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility is currently operating at 90% capacity. Anticipated growth in residential, commercial, and industrial developments has created the need to expand the facility’s capacity. The City retained a consultant to evaluate best expansion alternatives and prepare expansion plans up to a 30% design level.
Selected Consultant: Woodard & Curran, Inc.
Consulting Contract Awarded: August 20, 2024
Start of Design Activities: October 15, 2024
Project Status: Scope of work is 25% complete. Expansion alternative was selected and we are moving into design phase.
NPDES PERMIT
The City issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the preparation of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit to explore an alternative option for excess recycled water disposal.
Consulting Contract Awarded: December 17, 2024
Selected Consultant: Larry Walker Associates
Status: Once the agreement is executed, a kick-off meeting will be held with Larry Walker Associates to commence the project.
DEVELOPMENT
ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Permit Type Issued
Utility 111
Right-of-Way 40
Transportation 68
Water 78
Review of Hydrology, Geotechnical, WQMP,
Water/Sewer Feasibility, and Traffic Studies
Issuance of Conditions of Approval
Review of Civil Improvement Plans
Issuance of Public ROW Permits
Inspection During Construction
Project Acceptance
Development
Type
Number of Plan Checks
Completed In Review
Residential 26 5
Commercial 13 12
Number of Inspections Completed: 219
Engineering
Planning
Building
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING – PROJECT UPDATES
Tracts 17110 & 17308: D.R. Horton started Phase 1 of the West Creek development which consists of improving Mojave Drive and Amethyst Road, as well as two (2) parks and a drainage channel.
Tract No. 14132: Richmond American Homes (RAH) will
construct the missing segments of Talpa Street andOttawa Street between 3rd Street and Arrowhead Drive within the Tract. RAH is currently grading and installing wet utilities.
Phase No. 1
Phase No. 2
Phase No. 3
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING UPCOMMING TRACT
Tract 20275 – KB Homes
Security Substitution Approved at the January 21, 2025 City Council Meeting
Grading will commence in April 2025
Water, Sewer, and Strom Drain Utilities and Street
Improvements – August 2025: Monte Vista Road widening
including LMAD improvements, curb and gutter,
sidewalk, street lighting, and right turn pocket at Luna Rd.
Model Home Construction – October 2025
SURVEYING /
MAPPING
SURVEYING / MAPPING
Surveying Support Completed
Developer Document Reviews 7
Engineering Department CIP 7
Public Works 3
SCLA 1
VMUS 1
Economic Development 1
TRAFFIC
MAINTENANCE
TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
Activity Total
Preventive Maintenance 135
USAs Checked/Marked 64
Signal Emergency Repair 321
Pole Knock Downs 0
Street Light Repairs 316
Signs Maintained 817
Signs Fabricated 163
New Signs Installed 55
Gallons of Paint Used 266
Red Curb Footage Painted 3,723
Striping Miles 0
Standby Calls 47