PREPARED BY: BARBARA HAWKINS DATE OF MEETING: 03/06/17
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,500 WITH MILLER PACIFIC ENGINEERING GROUP FOR GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW AND DESIGN SERVICES; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND A CONTRACT WITH GHILOTTI BROS., INC. FOR AN ADDITIONAL $202,764; AND (3) APPROPRIATING $131,729 WHICH INCLUDES A 10% CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY FROM FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 GENERAL FUND DESIGNATED RESERVES FOR HILLSIDE STABILIZATION AND GEOTECH STUDIES/ IMPROVEMENTS TO NORTH ARLINGTON BOULEVARD ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT (320-3200-43600-NAR-EMR)
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution.
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Hillside stabilization/hazard mitigation is an adopted policy item under the FY 2015-17 City Council Priority Workplan, effective October 1, 2016.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act. Section 15301 of the CEQA Regulations, Existing Facilities.
BACKGROUND
North Arlington Boulevard is in close proximity to the Hayward fault with unstable soils and a steep slope. In November, while inspecting EBMUD pipe work within the City right of way, staff observed extensive cracking in the street. Staff has been proactive in monitoring the area and has noticed the cracks have gotten larger since they were first observed. It is not possible to determine the cause of damage at this time but given the seismic action in the area, earth movement is one of the possibilities.
Given the weather predictions for rain during December 2016 and January 2017, the City tasked Miller Pacific Engineering Group, the City's on-call geotechnical consultant, to conduct a geotechnical investigation of the site. Miller Pacific had prepared a design for a similar job in San Anselmo with a pier and grade beam design. That project was constructed by Ghilotti Bros...
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