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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
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DEPARTMENT:
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
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May 12, 2009
TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT 5TH STREET AND NEWHALL AVENUE,
PROJECT C2022 - AWARD DESIGN CONTRACT
Public Works
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. City Council award the design contract to MNS Engineer, Inc., for civil engineering design
services for the 5th Street and Newhall Avenue Traffic Circle, Project C2022, in the amount
of $113,175, and authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $16,976, for a total
amount of $130,151.
2. Authorize additional expenditures in the amount of $10,000 for project administration costs.
3. Appropriate $112,678 from the Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing fund balance to
Expenditure Account C2022390-5161.001.
4. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
On December 22, 2005, the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan (DNSP) was adopted by the City
Council. The DNSP outlined a carefully thought-out development scheme and code for the
revitalization of Old Town Newhall. The plan included a draft implementation schedule. One of
the first items identified to change the character of Downtown Newhall was the reconfiguration
of the traffic flow through the area.
This project focuses on improving the traffic flow at the intersection of 5th Street, Newhall
Avenue, and Main Street, formerly known as San Fernando Road, with a traffic circle. This
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design shall provide for construction and removal of the existing traffic signal. The traffic circle
will allow for the smoother flow of traffic around the Old Town area of Newhall while creating a
local point to landscape and monument the entrance to Main Street.
On March 3, 2009, Public Works staff received proposals from the following consultants:
Company
::Location
MNS Engineers, Inc.
'Bakersfield, California
Omni Means
Roseville, California
CBM
Gardena, California
Hall & Foreman, Inc.
Santa Clarita, California
CCL Engineering Inc.
Lancaster, California
Based upon proposal information and additional telephone conversations, staff recommends the
design contract be awarded to MNS Engineers, Inc. This company has provided similar services,
and their references provided positive feedback regarding the quality of work. They employ a
large pool of experienced staff and have chosen subconsultants with extensive knowledge and
experience within this particular field.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council and/or Redevelopment Agency.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $75,000 were previously appropriated for conceptual design. Of that
amount, $27,473 remains available. The requested appropriation of $112,678 from the
Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing fund balance to Account C2022390-5161.001 will provide
for all civil engineering design and project administration costs.
ATTACHMENTS
Newhall Avenue/5th Street Traffic Circle Location Map
Roundabout Concept Drawing
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