(1)AR 032007 Traffic Signalization (2)

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site, in the amount of $55,715. Katz, Okitsu and Associates' experience in this field supplements their proposal. The evaluation process has identified Katz, Okitsu, and Associates as the most qualified consultant to complete the tasks needed for the delivery of the projects. The informal bidding procedure for a non-public project was completed in compliance with the City's purchasing ordinance. Staff requests the award of three traffic signalization projects be awarded to Katz, Okitsu and Associates as these design projects were bid in compliance with Section 3.08.120 of the purchasing ordinance. In addition, staff requests the awarded agreement include the school drop-off site as allowable by Section 3.08.140(e) of the purchasing ordinance. Staff recommends award of a design agreement to Katz, Okitsu and Associates in the amount of $55,715. With the exception of the proposed improvements at Rancho Avenue and Cement Plant Road all the proposed improvements currently exist as a project within the 2006/2007 CIP. Staff requests amending the 2006/2007 CIP to include the Traffic Signalization at Rancho & Cement Plant Road Project. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: The proposed public improvements are Exempt under Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CONFLICT OF INTEREST Exact Business Name: Katz, Okitsu and Associates President or equal: Mujib Ahmed, P.E., Vice-president/Principal Engineer Contact or representative: Mujib Ahmed FINANCIAL/FISCAL IMPACT: Funding has already been appropriated to the following capital projects in the corresponding accounts: Project Budget Account Number Fund Type a. Rancho Ave./Agus. Mansa Rd. T.S. $ 15,000 - 249-0606-6900-3890 Traffic Impact Fees b. Rancho Ave./La Cadena Dr. T.S. $265,000 - 450-0607-6900-3890 Traffic Impact Fees c. Rogers Elem. Bus Drop-off Site $500,000 - 450-0706-6986-3890 S.B. County Grant. Funding for the Traffic Signalization at Rancho and Cement Plant Road Project has not been appropriated. Staff requests allocating $10,000 to the Traffic Signalization at Rancho and Cement Plant Road Project from Traffic Impact Fees and budgeting these funds in account number 450-0720-6900-3890. These funds will cover the design phase of the project, which will provide staff construction costs; funding for the construction phase of the project will be appropriated to the project after the project is bid.