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for unanticipated or unforeseen work. <br /> 8. Award a construction contract to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., the lowest <br /> responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of <br /> $21,190,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Warner Avenue <br /> Street Improvements Project (Nos. 18-6901, 20-6971, 23-6628, 26-6427), for a <br /> term beginning April 21, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the <br /> contract. <br /> MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza expressed concern with the construction <br /> delays since the projects initial approval in 2015, inquired about the difference in <br /> construction pace comparative to surrounding Cities. <br /> Interim Public Works Director Rudy Rosas spoke to various causes for the delays <br /> in construction and indicated bad contractors, phase street construction models, <br /> and funding are key reason for the delays. <br /> Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza inquired about further delays related to utility poles <br /> and steps the City is taking to alleviate the issue. . <br /> Interim Public Works Director Rudy Rosas reported that staff is working with the <br /> utility companies, noted advised litigation is a possible option, and the City is not <br /> permitted to remove utility poles and seek reimbursement from the utility <br /> companies. <br /> City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding delays at the municipal and state <br /> level. <br /> MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for <br /> Agenda Item No. 20, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. <br /> The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br /> AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br /> HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, <br /> COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, <br /> MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA <br /> NOES: NONE <br /> ABSTAIN: NONE <br /> ABSENT: NONE <br /> Status: 7— 0 — Pass <br /> 21.Agreement with Elite Command Training Corporation for L-960 All Hazards <br /> Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Training (Specification No. 25- <br /> 151A) (Non-General Fund - UASI) <br /> Department(s): Police Department <br /> CITY COUNCIL 16 APRIL 21, 2026 <br />