HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 2026-012 N.C.S. 01-26-2026
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Resolution No. 2026-012 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RATIFYING AWARD OF CONTRACT, ACCEPTING COMPLETION OF, AND AUTHORIZING
RELEASE OF THE 10% RETENTION FOR THE MCDOWELL BLVD. AT SOUTHPOINT BLVD.
EMERGENCY WATER MAIN REPAIR AND PAVING PROJECT WITH TEAM GHILOTTI, INC.
WHEREAS, in accordance with Public Contract Code 20168, the City of Petaluma issued an emergency
purchase order to address emergency repair of the water main and paving for the McDowell Blvd. at Southpoint
Blvd. Emergency Water Main Repair and Paving Project (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma executed a construction contract with Team Ghilotti, Inc. on August 5,
2025 in the amount of $231,417.00; and
WHEREAS, the following change orders affecting the project amount have been approved: Total Change
Orders: $35,347.12; and
WHEREAS, the final contract as amended including all change orders is $266,764.12; and
WHEREAS, City staff have inspected the Project and determined that it has been completed in accordance
with the contract requirements subject to the Contractor’s continuing warranty and other obligations pursuant to
the contract; and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of an existing facility is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of an existing facility is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement, or Reconstruction); and
WHEREAS, the emergency repair work is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conservation of Small
Structures); and
WHEREAS, therefore is also exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 (Emergency Projects);
and
WHEREAS, the Project design and plans, including the change order were approved by the Water Resources
& Utilities Director, or designee that is granted discretionary authority to review plans, specifications, and designs
pursuant to PMC Section 3.04.065; and
WHEREAS, the Project, including the change order, was constructed in conformity of the plans and approved
by a designee that is granted discretionary authority to review plans, specifications, and designs pursuant to PMC
Section 3.04.065; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, staff recommend acceptance of the Project on behalf of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
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1. Finds that the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein as findings of this Resolution.
2. Ratifies the award of contract for the urgent repair of the McDowell Blvd. at Southpoint Blvd. Emergency
Water Main Repair and Paving Project to Team Ghilotti, Inc.
3. Finds that the McDowell Blvd. at Southpoint Blvd. Emergency Water Main Repair and Paving Project
constituted an emergency and that the City satisfied its Charter and Municipal Code purchasing requirements.
4. The contract entitled McDowell Blvd. at Southpoint Blvd. Emergency Water Main Repair and Paving Project,
with a final contract amount of $266,764.12 is accepted as complete subject to the Contractor’s continuing
warranty and other obligations pursuant to the contract.
5. The City Clerk/Recording Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice of Completion
concerning the Project with the Sonoma County Clerk’s Office within ten (10) days of the date of this
Resolution.
6. Staff is hereby authorized and directed to release all undisputed retention not subject to pending change orders
within (60) days of the date of this Resolution and in accordance with the terms of the Project contract, the
Petaluma City Charter, California Public Contract Code Section 7107, and applicable laws.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 26th day of
January 2026, by the following vote:
Approved as to
form:
__________________________
Eric Danly, City Attorney
AYES: Mayor McDonnell, Vice Mayor DeCarli, Council Members Barnacle, Cader
Thompson, Nau, Quint, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
Caitlin Corley, City Clerk
______________________________________________
Kevin McDonnell, Mayor
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