Item 20 - Award a Construction Contract for the Warner Avenue Improvements

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Award a Construction Contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for the Construction of the Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to Grand Avenue) Project April 21, 2026 Page 6 Project Phasing The contractor will be constructing this project in the following phases: 1. Phase I — Soundwalls, temporary street lighting, potholing, utility abandonments/removals, storm drain, street lighting, traffic signal pole foundation, and BMP filtration units. 2. Phase II — Pole relocation construction by utility companies. 3. Phase III — Surface Improvements Public Outreach As part of standard community outreach practices, during the project design phase, staff coordinated with Delhi Neighborhood Association, schools, and businesses to present the project and collect community input. Upon Council approval of recommended actions, prior to start of construction, staff will notify Delhi Neighborhood Association, schools, and businesses of upcoming construction and distribute informational material including who to contact for additional information or to address issues of concern. To ensure timely and effective communication, the following notification measures will be implemented prior to the start of construction: • Electronic message signs will be installed two weeks in advance of construction activities to provide early notice of the project's start date, • A project information sign will be posted at the construction site, including contact information for public inquiries, • Residents and businesses within 1,000 feet of the project limits will receive door hangers or mailed notifications at least two weeks before construction begins, • A second round of notification will be issued 48 hours prior to the start of construction to residents and businesses adjacent to the limits of work, and • The City will also disseminate information through its official website and social media platforms to keep the public informed of construction activities, including any lane closures. The Contractor is required to issue construction notices to adjacent residents and businesses at least two weeks before construction begins. Additionally, the contractor is required to install signage at the project site indicating project details and contact information. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT On September 1, 2015, City Council approved the Warner Avenue Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIR) (SCH No. 2012101004). The Warner Protected Bike Lanes Project received Caltrans approval under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); a Categorical Exemption (CE) was approved on December 30, 2019. Caltrans revalidated the NEPA/CEQA document on May 27, 2025. The project remains consistent with the EIR and CE (Exhibit 4).