City Council

9.\nNEWHALL AVENUE RAILROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT\nC2029 - DESIGN CONTRACT - This item considers awarding a design contract to\nperform a traffic study and provide plans, specifications, and estimates for the Newhall\nAvenue Railroad Safety Improvements project. The improvements include modifications\nto the existing traffic signal operations, medians, curbs, and gutters to enhance the safety\nat the Newhall Avenue railroad crossing and the adjacent intersection of Newhall Avenue\nand Railroad Avenue. The improvements also include the installation of new sidewalk\napproaches, a pre-signal, and roadway rehabilitation at the railroad crossing approaches\nand departures.\nRECOMMENDED ACTION:\nCity Council:\n1. Award a design contract to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the Newhall\nAvenue Railroad Safety Improvements, Project C2029, in the amount of $951,036\nand authorize a contingency in the amount of $95,104, for a total contract amount not\nto exceed $1,046,140.\n2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $640,000 from the Miscellaneous\nFederal Grants (Fund 229) to expenditure account C2029229-516101 and increase\nMiscellaneous Federal Grants revenue account 229-442409 by $640,000.\n3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated\ndocuments, subject to City Attorney approval.