Santa Monica

City Council

April 14, 2026 Order of Business 4 #C

Agenda Item C

C. Award Bid SP2658 to JM Communications for the Sewer Lateral Beach Restrooms Project\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 21080.21 of the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a finding of Categorical Exemption pursuant to\nSection 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 15302 (Replacement/Reconstruction) of\nthe CEQA Guidelines.\n2. Award Bid #SP2658 to JM Communications for construction services of the Beach\nRestrooms Sewer Lateral Repair Project for the Public Works Department; and\n3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with JM Communications, in an amount\nnot to exceed $438,926 (including a 15% owners’ allowance and 10% contingency) for\nBeach Restrooms Sewer Lateral Repair.\nStaff Report Printout\na. JM_-_Levine_Act_Disclosure_Form_2025_2-26-25 (2)-flat\nb. JM_-_Oaks_Initiative_Disclosure_Form (2)-flat