TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Frank Lucido, Engineering Manager
SUBJECT: Project creation and budget amendment for the “Hall of Justice Improvements Project,” PW 26-19
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26022 for the “Hall of Justice Improvements Project” PW 26-19; and approve a Budget Amendment for design, plans specifications, project bidding services, and construction costs. (Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000 Expense; Capital Improvement Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
On June 3, 2025, the Board considered the Facilities Master Plan again and effectively paused it. The Board has also agreed to move Child Support Services from 1127 First Street to a newly leased building at 555 Gateway Blvd., as well as Public Defender (PD) and Elections to the Hall of Justice (HOJ). The District Attorney’s (DA) office is currently split between the HOJ and temporarily leased space at 1250 Main St. It is intended to reconsolidate the DA’s office at 1127 First Street after tenant improvements are completed there.
Currently at the HOJ, Elections is spread out in various locations on the first and second floors, the DA has staff on the first floor, and the PD has fully relocated to the second floor. Once the District Attorney’s staff move back to 1127 First Street, Elections is expected to move its entire operation (including materials currently stored at Building 4) onto the first floor of the Hall of Justice. Much of the first and second floors of the Hall of Justice have been heavily used over the years and a project is needed to replace the carpet, complete some painting and make minor furniture modifications. Elections also has special security, communications and other needs that will require modifications to the facility after the 2026 November Election.
The total available funding for the project is $1,000,000. This figure includes design and construction phases. A budget amendment is proposed to transfer project funds from the paused Facilities Master Plan Project into the new Capital Improvement Project. The Board designated $9 million for actions required as a result of pausing the Facilities Master Plan. These funds will be drawn from that designation. Final costs will be confirmed through a competitive bidding process. The Director of Public Works recommends approval to create Project 26022 and the Budget Amendment. Staff will return to the Board of Supervisors later for approval of the Plans and Specifications, and request for authorization to advertise for bids.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26022 for the “HOJ Tenant Improvements Project” PW 26-19; and
2. Approve a Budget Amendment for the following (4/5 vote required):
Reverse the transfer of $1,000,000 to the Facilities Master Plan Project (Fund 3000, Sub-Division 3000560, Project 23045, Account 52360) and re-direct the Intrafund Transfers Out appropriations from the Accumulated Capital Outlay (Fund 3000, Sub-Division 3000000, Account 57900) to fund the HOJ Tenant Improvement Project; Increase Intrafund Transfers-in for to the HOJ Tenant Improvement Project (Fund 3000, Sub-Division 3000502, Project 26022, Account 49900) offset by an increase in appropriations for Construction Services (Fund 3000, Sub-Division 3000502, Project 26022, Accounts 52360).
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Approval is needed to start design. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Depending on the scope of the project, staff may need to return to request additional funding. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Other space will need to be found which would likely be at a higher cost to the County. |
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Additional Information |
The Hall of Justice is will eventually need other deferred maintenance such as a new roof and maintenance to the interior HVAC and plumbing system. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California
Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.