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6.A. - Page 2 of 4 <br />Improvements completed as part of the project include trenching, undergrounding of overhead wires, <br />installation of conduits, and facilities such as electrical pull boxes and transformers. Additional related <br />work done by PG&E includes utility pole removal and new electrical facilities. <br />The work of this project was part of Phase 1 of the Magical Bridge Playground project, and on <br />September 10, 2018, City Council awarded the construction contract for Phase 2 which includes the <br />playground renovations themselves, pedestrian access, and improved lighting and drainage. That work is <br />anticipated to be completed in late 2019. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />Funding for the construction of this project was previously approved and appropriated in Capital Outlay <br />Fund — Red Morton Armory Play Picnic Area Renovation, which has an available balance of <br />$2,640,332.25 as of September 30, 2018. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW <br />The project is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act <br />(CEQA) per Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines because relocation of the electrical transformer and <br />related facilities is a minor alteration of an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use. <br />The entire Red Morton Magical Bridge Playground project is categorically exempt from the requirements <br />of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines per Sections 15302, 15304, and 15311 <br />because it consists of the replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities along with minor <br />alterations to the park land and the construction of new accessory park structures. <br />PUBLIC NOTICE <br />Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 <br />hours prior to the meeting. <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />Council may choose not to accept the project or authorize the release of bonds and retention which <br />would be contrary to the terms of the contract and public contracting code. <br />ATTACH M E NTS <br />Project Location Map <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />7 <br />