Successor Agency Board, City Council thiab Fresno Revitalization Corporation Board txiav txim siab pom zoo: 1. Txais qhov kev pom ntawm Categorical Exemptions raws li Tshooj 19, Tshooj 15301/Class 1 (cov chaw uas twb muaj lawm) thiab 15303/chav kawm 3 (kev tsim kho tshiab lossis hloov cov qauv me me) ntawm California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Cov Lus Qhia rau kev teeb tsa lub laj kab, 450 M Street @ ( daim ntawv thov No. 3299); thiab 2. Muab daim ntawv cog lus rau Marko Kev Tsim Kho Pab Pawg raws li tus nqi qis tshaj plaws thiab lub luag haujlwm sib tw rau kev teeb tsa lub laj kab, 450 M Street @ Santa Clara (daim ntawv thov No. 3299)

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL July 31, 2014 FROM: MARLENE MURPHEY, Executive Director BY: ENRIQUE MENDEZ, Project Manager SUBJECT ..Title Successor Agency Board, City Council and Fresno Revitalization Corporation Board consider approving: 1. Adopt a finding of Categorical Exemptions pursuant to Article 19, Sections 15301/Class 1 (existing facilities) and 15303/class 3 (new construction or conversion of small structures) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines for ornamental fence installation, 450 M Street @ Santa Clara. (bid file No. 3299); and 2. Award a contract to Marko Construction Group as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for ornamental fence installation, 450 M Street @ Santa Clara (bid file No. 3299) ..Body EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Agency staff solicited bids from qualified vendors to furnish and install ornamental steel fencing at 450 M Street in the Convention Center Redevelopment Area as part of the Old Armenian Town Project. Staff is recommending the Agency Board award a contract in the amount of $69,177.28 to Marko Construction Group as the lowest responsive bidder. BACKGROUND Bid specifications were prepared by Successor Agency staff and provided to the City's Purchasing Department. A Notice Inviting Bids was published in the Business Journal on April 30, 2014 and also posted on the City's web site. Specifications were faxed to fifteen (15) building exchanges and distributed to thirteen (13) prospective bidders. The bids were opened on May 20, 2014. Five (5) sealed bids were received and opened by the Purchasing Division. Marko Construction Group submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $69,177.28 and is considered the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Historic Preservation Commission previously reviewed and provided positive comments on the design proposal for the wrought iron fence around the perimeter of the site containing the historic buildings on August 26, 2013, September 23, 2013, and June 23, 2014. CEQA FINDING Staff has performed a preliminary environmental assessment of this project and has determined that it falls within the Class 1 and Class 3 Categorical Exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines, sections 15301 and 15303. A Class 1 Categorical Exemption is appropriate as the installation of a fence is part of the routine operation, maintenance or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities and topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that currently existing. Additionally, a Class 3 Categorical Exemption is appropriate, as it exempts new construction of accessory structures including garages, carports, patios, swimming pools, and fences. Furthermore, none of the exceptions to Categorical Exemptions set forth in the CEQA Guidelines, section 15300.2 apply to this project. Attachments: Evaluation of Bid Proposals Fencing Profile