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CITY OF PETALUMA,' CALIF ORNIA
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AGENDA WILD
Agenda Title Discussion and Action Adopting a Resolution Meeting, Date:
,Authorizing the Purchase of Historic Streetlight Fixtures for Water February 23, 2004
Street /River Walk 'Improvements Project 9891 and for Downtown
Improvements Project 9053, Streetlights for Western Avenue from Meeting Time X 3:00 PM
Kentucky to Howard ❑ 7:00 PM
Category (check one) ❑ Consent Calendar ❑ Public Bearing X New Business
❑ Unfinished Business. F Presentation
Department
Director
Contact Person
Phone Number
ED & Redevelopment
Paul Marangella
Paul Marangella
778 -4581
Cost of Proposal $136,032
Account Number
Amount Bud2eted $136
901- 400- 9891/901- 400 -9053
Name of Fund:
(CBD ) Central Business District
Attachments to Agenda Packet Item
1. Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Historic Streetlight Fixtures for Water Street/River Walk
Improvements and Streetlights' for Western from Kentucky to Howard
2. Republic Electric Decorative Street Lighting Letter °dated. February 3, 2004
3. Minutes of SPARC Meeting Approving Water Street
4. VicinityMap
Summary Statement
On September 17, 2002, the Petaluma City Council passed Resolution 2002 -158, establishing an
Underground Utility District in the vicinity of Water Street Between Washington Street and "B" Street. In
1WOcember 2003, the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC) awarded a bid to North Bay
onstruction to construct underground utilities in the established'Underground Utility District as part of the
Water S,treet/River Walk Improvements Project 9891. Construction is scheduled to start March 1, 2004.
The next phase of construction will be the Water Street/River Walk Improvements At Grade Site
Improvements -Phase II, which 'includes streetscape elements such as streetlights, sidewalk resurfacing in
brick cobbles and concrete 'overlays, landscaping and furnishings. In anticipation of this next phase of
construction, twenty -three (23) streetlights must be ordered, for Water Street, now to avoid construction
delays.
At the same. time, on a parallel project, the Downtown Improvement Project 9053, Phase I, construction,
problems have developed with a very old system for the 23'00 -volt lights on Western Avenue from
Kentucky to Howard. In order. to avoid an expensive retrofit to an old lighting system, it is proposed that
the electrical conduit be replaced and1hat twenty —five (25) lights must'be ordered, for Western Avenue, for
early installation. The unit price for an order of lights can be reduced if we order in larger lots. The PCDC
can save $240 per fixture by grouping the two project materials together.
Street lighting materials have .a long lead —time from order to delivery, often exceeding three months.
Therefore, the purpose of this item is to authorize the purchase of 'historic streetlights for two downtown
redevelopment proj ects.
Recommended PCDC Action /Sunested Motion
It is recommended that the PCDC adopt the attached resolution authorizing the purchase of 48 light poles
and luminaries.
viewed b Finance, Director: Review b e : Approvo Ci Mana er:
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CITE' OF PETALI.IMA, CALIFORNIA
PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 23, 2004
AGENDA RE PORT
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DISCUSSION AND ACTION ADOPTING A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
HISTORIC STREETLIGHT FIXTURES FOR WATER STREET /RIVER WALK IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT 9891 AND FOR DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 9053, STREETLIGHTS FOR
WESTERN AVENUE FROM KENTUCKY TO HOWARD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September I7, 2002, the Petaluma City Council passed Resolution 2002 -158, establishing an
Underground Utility District in the vicinity of Water Street - between Washington Street and B" Street.
In December 20,03 the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC) awarded a bid to
North Bay Construction.to. construct underground utilities in the established Underground Utility
District as art of the Water S
p treet/River Walk Improvements Project 9891. Construction is scheduled
to start March 1, 2004.
The next phase of construction will be the Water Street/River Walk Improvements, Phase II (At Grade
Site Improvements Project;. 9891), which includes streetscape elements such as streetlights, sidewalk
resurfacing in brick, cobbles and concrete overlays, landscaping and furnishings. In anticipation of this
next phase of construction, twenty -three (23) streetlights, for Water Street, must be ordered now avoid
construction. delays.
At the same time, on a parallel °project, the Downtown Improvement Project 9.053, Phase 1, construction,
problems have developed with .a very old system for the 2300 -volt lights on Western Avenue from
Kentucky to Howard. In order to avoid an expensive retrofit to an old lighting system, it is .proposed
that the electrical conduit be replaced and that twenty= five (25) ,lights must be ordered for, Western
Avenue, for early installation. The unit price for an' order of lights can, be reduced if we order in larger
lots. The PCDC can save .$240.00 per fixture by grouping the two project materials together.
Street lighting materials have a long lead —time from order to delivery, often exceeding three months.
Therefore; the'purpose
of this item is to authorize the purchase of historic streetlights for two downtown
redevelopment projects.
2. )BACKGROUND
Over the past two years, the PCDC has worked with the Petaluma Downtown Association, ZAC
Landscape Architects :and SPARC to develop the Water Street /River Walk Improvements to promote
economic, vitality and ;growth in the Central Business District. The streetscape elements are the result of
many hours of research, design, review and redesign. A specific decorative light fixture was approved
by SPARC as part- of this: plan. Only one manufacturer, Holophane, whose local distributor is Republic
Electric, produces the`particular light pole, arm and fixture selected by SPARC.
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3. ALTERNATIVES
A. Purchase Decorative, Historic Street Lighting Fixtures: Under this option, the PCDC will
authorize the purchase of Holo pliane decorative street 'lighting materials and provide them as
PCDC furnished material to the contractor who was awarded the low -bid' 'construction contract
the Water Street/River Walk Improvements Phase I- Utility Undergrounding. They will be installed
as an extra to the contract. This option will also avoid additional costs_ for the continued
maintenance of an old streetlight system on Wester Avenue, from Kentucky to Howard Streets,
and provides the timeliest delivery and installation of the: materials needed.
B. Defer Purchase of :Decorative Street Light .Fixtures & Allow Contractor for Phase II to
Purchase Light Fixtures: Should these light fixtures be a sole source bid, it the manufacturer
would provide: the same material price to all contractors, who would then mark up that price for
handling: It is unlikely that bidding would, save the PCDC on the direct cost of the `materials.
Indirect costs result from a lengthened construction contract and potentially lengthened construction
disruption .to Water Street. The cost of the purchase will be as much as 1'0 %.
higher than the quote
by Republic Electric, due to contractor mark =up or approximately $.13;600. Also under.' this ;option,
`the deferred delivery of the light fixtures -will -necessitate providing additional working days to the
.Phase, II contractor to accommodate the light, fixture delivery schedule; thereby" delaying 'their
installation. Iii addition, the replacement of the old lighting system of "Western Avenue would be
deferred, thereby causing additional costs to be incurred to maintain an old'system.
4. FINANCIAL IMPACTS
The FY 2003 -04 PCDC Adopted Budget includes funding, of $2,582,000 for Water Street/River Walk
Improvements and funding of $6',345 for the entire Downtown Improvements project, which
includes the purchase of streetlights. Sufficient funds are, available in the project budgets to cover'
cost of 'the streetlight purchase, as shown on Tables 1 and 2 below.
A. Alternative A:_ PCDC: Purchases,.. Decorative, Historic Street Lighting Fixtures:, Staff worked
- directly With the only manufacturer of the decorative light fixtures 'approued ;by_SPARG to secure a
fair price for the fixtures. The light fixtures match those being installed in the rest' of`the district.
The cost of the purchase is $136;032. The cost of twenty —three (23). fixtures for Water. Street is
$65,182 and the cost of twenty fixtures for Westem Avenue from the .Downtown Project;is
$70,850 at'a unit cost,of $2,83.4 each.
B. Alternative D: Include :Purchase of Decorative °Street; Light= Fixtures iii , the Water Street /River
Walk At Grade. Site Improvements :Phase II Bid Package; Should these light fixtures be a sole
source bid _item; the manufacturer would provide the same material price to all contractors; who
would then mark up that price for handling: It ;is unlikely that b idding would save the PCDC. on the
direct cost of the materials. Indirect costs result; from a ;lengthened I construction contract and
potentially lengthened construction disruption to Water Street. The cost of the purchase will be as
much„ as 10% higher than the quote by Republic Electric, due to contractor mark -up or
approximately $13,600.
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Table 1
Water Street /Diver Walk, Underground Utilities
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Fable 2
Dowiatown Improvements Project 9053
gPrko�ect�Expendrtures
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General Fund
$117,750
Overhead
Desi _
$554,290
Construction
$150,000
Mgmt, lhspection
Construction — Bid
$865,365
Package
Construction — PG &E
$350;'000
Work
$400
Contingency
$300;000
Administration
$165,000
Total
$2,502,405
Current Estimated
Budgeted funds
$2,582,000
Balance Available
$ 79;595
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Dowiatown Improvements Project 9053
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General Fund
Overhead
$255000
Design
$620
Construction
Mgmt. /Inspection
$470,000
Construction — Bid
Package
$4,200;000
Contingency
$400
Administration
$400,000
Total.
:$6,345,000
Current Estimated
Project Costs
$5,621,065
Balance Available
$723,935.
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5. CONCLUSION ,
It is in the best interest of the City, the 'downtown, merchants and patrons, impacted by construction f
the PCDC, to directly purchase decorative street -light fixtures for the Water Street/River Walk Proj4p
and for the Downtown .Improvement's Project.. This method of purchase will construction time,
reduces the duration of the impacts of construction on Water Street avoids 'the .cost of repairing an
antiquated lighfing system_<of Western Avenue, saves the PCDC money'through lower product cost and
will avoid construction delays.
6. OUTCOMES OR, PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR.COMPLETION:
The historic streetlights will be installed on both Water Street and Western Avenue by the fall of 2004.
7. ' RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the PCDC adopt the attached resolution authorizing :the PCpC'to purchase 48
light poles and luminaries as quoted on, the attached 'letter from Republic Electric, dated. February 3,
2004.
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"SOLUTION #, 2004-
ATTACHMENT #`1
PETALUMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
° THE PURCHASE OF HISTORIC STREETLIGHTS FOR WATER STREET/RIVER
WALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 9891 AND FOR DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
9053, STREETLIGHTS FOR WESTERN AVENUE FROM KENTUCKY TO HOWARD STREETS
WHEREAS on June 16, 2003, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ( "PCDC ") held a public
hearing and adopted the FY 2003- 04'PCDC Budget for the period from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004;
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that the transactions authorized in this resolution are consistent with and
effectuate the purposes of California, Community Redevelopment Law (Health and Safety Code Section 33000
et seq.);
WHEREAS, the Commission has an, interest in expediting the construction of the Water Street/River Walk
Project #9891 and avoiding the high cost of maintaining an obsolete lighting system on Western Avenue by
replacing the street lights between Kentucky Street and Howard Street;.
WHEREAS, SPARC has approved the installation of historic, stteetlights in the Project Area with
specifications which are consistent with the historic character of the district;
WHEREAS, City staff have investigated potential sources from which such historic streetlights may be
obtained;
W EREAS, City staff have identified a supplier who can manufacture such streetlights in accordance with the
specifications approved by SPARC;
WHEREAS, City staff is aware of no other supplier who can manufacture such streetlights in accordance with
such specifications within a reasonable tirneframe and at reasonable cost;
WHEREAS, Section 4.04.050 of Petaluma Municipal Code provides for dispensing with public bidding when a
commodity can be obtained from only one vendor, and
WHEREAS, City staff have negotiated with Republic Electric, which has quoted a maximum unit price of
$2,834 for historic street lights and luminaries, for streetlights conforming to the SPARC- approved
specifications;
WHEREAS City, staff have'been advised, that production of the historic streetlights will require a 12 -16 week
manufacturing process; and
WHEREAS, the time needed to competitively bid the purchase of the historic streetlights would delay timely
installation of public improvements within the ,Project Area, delay implementation of the redevelopment plan
for the Project Area, and likely result in a significant increase in cost.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma Community Development Commission hereby:
40 : Finds that competitive bidding is not required by law because competitive bidding would be
disadvantageous to the City of Petaluma, the Project Area and the PCDC because it would
unreasonably delay implementation of public improvements necessary for the implementation of the
Project Area redevelopment plan, and (ii) competitive bidding would be unlikely to result in a lower
price for manufacture of the Histo streetlights than the price quoted by Republic Electric.
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2. Authorizes and approves the sole source purchase of forty -eight (48) historic streetlights and
luminaries, in accordance with the SPARC- approved specifications, from Republic Electric in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $:136 as follows:
$65,182 from Acc'o •
,. _ unt;901 -.9891
• $70,850 from Account '901-9053
3. Authorizes and directs the Executive Director to execute a contract with Republic Electric for the
foregoing purchase.
Adopted this 23rd day of February 2004 by the following vote:
Commissioner Ave No Absent
Glass
Canevaro
Harris
Healy
Moynihan
O'Brien
Torliatt'
David Glass 'Chairperson
ATTEST:
Gayle Petersen, Recording Secretary
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City of Petaluma
Economic Development & Redevelopment
Paul Marangella, Director
27 Howard Street
Petaluma, CA 94952 -2610
Job Name: Decorative Str eet Lighting Project— Phase 2
Job Location: Downtown Petaluma
Dear Mr. Marangella:
We offer to perform the following work,,, on the terms and conditions stated below and on the
reverse side hereof, and at the. prices, as follows:
Furnish Holophane decorative streetlighting,.materials according to the following prices. Lead -
time on the material is approximately 12 -16 weeks from receipt of notice to proceed from the City.
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M emphis'Pedestrian, 10.0 -watt high pressure m
sodiu,
$ 606.20
$ 17,582.41
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medium base socket, 208 -volt UL /CSA listed, door with
teardrop type IV glass, fixture painted standard
Holo hane black finish,.WHITE SON ED 17.
LTI -POL
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North Yorkshire, cast iron and steel, 134eetheight,
$ 1,186.46
$ 29,661.50
fluted, prime paint finish, chicken & egg logo in place of
medallions, special photocontrol hole in pole shaft,
aircraft cable to handhole cover and mousehole
located in lower'right,hand corner of cover (see below):
LT & LT2-
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ELC Series Roadway Arm, single, cast aluminum, w/o
$ 470.40
$ 13,641.60
ARM
chicken finial.
LT2 -POL
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North Yorkshire, cast iron and steel; .14 -feet 2-inches
$ 1,212.58
$ 4,850.32
height; fluted, prime paint finish, chicken �. egg logo in
place of medallions, special photocontrol hole in pole
shaft aircrafi cable attached to handhole cover and
mousehole located in lower right hand corner of cover
(see below).
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SAN FR ANCISCO B_os - roN • Los ANGEIJ -S
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Meiriph1s` Pedestrian-, 106-wait.high pressure sodium,.
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medium basewcket, 120-voli UL/C$A listed, door with
teardrop type IV gl'a.s.s didmdt6r, shallow skirt
for cut-off reqpire fixtai6 painted standard
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LT4_POL
North Yorkshire, steel, I 6-feet,height smooth,, prime
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paint finish, 20-inch base with chicken & egg logo (see
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Custom Petaluma chicken.& egg,10go in,olade of
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medallions and standard blackpaint finish for LT I -POL,
LT2-POL <4-POL.
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Unloading of material upon deli - very, - hydraulic crane,
Y,250.00
' 250.60'
op rator & 3 laborers 'for for 1/2 day.
Subtotal
5 125,256-32
Tax i(7.5%
$ 9;394.22
S 134,650.54
t Total
Materials will be',delivered to the following address unless othetivise specified:
Ghilbtti Bros. staging yard
Copeland,St. and E. Washington St.
Petaluma, CA 94952 US'
Thi's offersbal] expire 90 days from the date, hereof and may be withdraw.n by - us at
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thereto with or without I notice. This offer supersedes any prior offers, commitment .or orders,
contains; all
conditions and warranties and when accepted, constitutes the entire contract
between the 'parties.; The resulting contract-- shall not be modified except, by fon written
amendment. This offer shall be accepted'by ry us of a copy of this offer duly signed by
in the space provided.
The foregoin)z offer accepted this' ..day of -,, 2004.
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ATTACHMENT #3
w� City of Petaluma, .CA
Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee
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IVlinbte's
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
City Hall, 11 English Street
Telephoner 707 - 778 - 4361,
FAX: 707- 778 -4498
August 28, 2003
3:00 p.m.
Petaluma, CA
E'- Mail: cdd @ci.petaluma.ca.us
Web Page: http: / /www.ci.petaluma.ca.us
The Site Plan and Architectural` Review Committee encourages applicants or their
representatives to be available ,at the meeting to answer, questions so, that no agenda item
need be deferred to a.later date due to a lack of pertinent °information.
Roll Call: Present: Teresa Barrett, Janet Crracyk, Terry Kosewic, Chris Lynch, Jack
Rittenhouse *u
Historic: `Marianne Hurley, Petaluma Museum (absent)
*Chairperson
Staff: Irene Borba Sen Planner
Kim Gordon,'Assistant Planner
Jayni Allsep .Project Planner
Anne. Windsor Administrative Secretary
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of July 24, 2003 were approved'as amended. M/S Gracyk/Barrett
6 -0 and Minutes of August 14, 2003 were approved as amended. MIS Gracyk/Rittenhouse, 3 -0,
`Bar retLand Lynch abstained.
Committee Members' Report- Committee Member Hurley stated that she saw Hoppy Hopkins
several tunes befog
her last meeting an( , his death and he had not lost 'his sense of humor. Marianne stated this was
she met with Heritage Hones and suggested that there be a term for the
position. p She
p q pl suggested that Heritage' Homes advertise for the, position so that there
is a pool of qualified applicants. Therefore, the position will not be filled immediately. tis is his
Corre p "- ence: Memo from Geor e White, last meeting.
Committee yn announced t
s and g dated August 14, 2003 regarding Baker
Ranch-!and Traditions Subdivisions. (Held over at the request of the chair.)
2) ,Memo - and two attachments from Tiffany Robbe regarding the Washington Creek
Subdivision sound walla
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Paul Marangella: Will work: with Basin. Street to resolve a continuation of
bike /pedestrian access from Water Street along the river in front of the Apple Box.
M/S Gracyk/Lynch to approve the streetscape as per the findings and amended. conditions
below. 6 -0
• Tree details will return to SPARC if Tree Committee has aproblem
• Crosswalk at 1" D Streets
4. =Prior to issuance of a development permit; the applicant shall present,the proposed.
trees to the Tree Advisory Committee for review and approval.
S. Li ht zxture A or C can beinstalle
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reviewed by the.Planning staff.
Public hearing closed 4:45 p h.
OLD BUSINESS:
PUBLIC ,HEARING: U. WATER- STREET PLAN, Water Street Between "Washington Street and_
Western Avenue
Redevelopment Project Manager: Jeanne Miche
Request for Historic and Cultural' Preservation Committee review and approval of the
final details for the Redevelopment of Water Street.
Paul Marangella presented the staff report. -
Committee Member Gracyk: Asked for explanation of intersection of Water Street and
East Waslington:regarding the mikture of trees.
Sandy Reed: Is used us a transition, and a. gateway.
Committee Member Gracyk: Asked about East Washington Street next to "the Good Will
store ° —:is a very harsh area.
Sandy Reed:- Is.not.part of this - project:
Public hearing opened:
.Patricia. Tuttle Brown: Pedestrian lighting_ on turning basin is not what we want anywhere
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1s . ' im portant to pay attention °to li htm Western Avenue access to the: Balshaw Bridge
needs to be access that is safe. . Crossing Washington Street .:at. Water Street is also
dangerous would like an under bridge! crossing -there as well as the D Street bridge..
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Chair Rittenhouse: Western. at Water will. be closed to traffic; the under the bridge
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circulation at Washington Street is not under the purview of , this Committee at this time.
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we have agreed to allow parking and through traffici on a temporary basis until the new
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parking garage is complete.
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— feel it needs to be 'closed now or a temporary. situation will turn into a permanent
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solution.
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Committee Member Gracyk: What is timeline for garage ?,
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Construction will begin 'July 2004. Completion will around the same time as the
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completion of the garage — November 2004, therefore temporary parking is a moot point.
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Patricia Tuttle Brown. Want a pathway that is visible from Western Avenue to Water
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Street — do not have a problem with merchants parking on Water Street.
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the transition period between these improvements and the building of the garage?
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assurance that Water Street @ Western Avenue Will be a pedestrian thoroughfare.
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Committee Member Barrett -, Wanted to comment ofr trees, however, if you are going to the
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Tree Committee for approval, will forego comments: Trash enclosure— less is more. My
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only concern is the , use of Western for through traffic _ .asking for L trouble. Condition a
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bike lane during the time this is open to traffic.
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number, of trees at Water Street and East Washington.— do agree with fast growing, riparian
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trees, however; do not think this mix of big trees close to palms is particularly good. Like
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the Jdea °of using grass —would be a welcome counterpoint. Make sure the area along side
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1 Good Will (on Washington Street) gets pulled into aproject -- is an important piece.
2 Materials "are all good. Like the idea of seating near Balshaw Bridge. Have m xed.feelings
3 regarding conditioning a temporary bike lane: Fear, that we will lose the pedestrian plaza
4 on a permanent basis. Paving material will help to slowdown the traffic. The Committee
5 previously discussed paving material, to come to the property line And express ' the
6 irregularity in'the property line.
8 Sandy Reed: Rather than change the material, it made sense to stop the brick and instead
9 changing the coursing on the brick rather than change the material.
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11 Committee Member Gracyk: Now it looks like you are paving`up to the property line..
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13 Jeanne Miche: Yes.
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15 Chair ,Rittenhouse: ,Previously "there was a discussion about permission from "the , property
16 owners. Does this' plans show'whicfi property owners agree and who does not?
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18" Jeanne Miche: Yes.
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20 ' Chair Rittenhouse: 'Theproperty owners encroaching into public right of way is ok?
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22 Sandy Reed: We are encouraging business to come out to the public right away for,
23 outdoor seating, etc.
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25 Committee Member Gracyk; Teresa's comment was 'interesting about trash. receptacles,
26 would. like to "hear what other "committee 'members. "say: Lighting — prefer' B. Rai ing — do
27 not like guardrail, B, like A.
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29 Committee Member Hurley:, Agree with Janet on railing A -- like the vertical element,
30 provides astrong,boundary: Concerns about�the -trees at East Washington and Water Street
31 — when you put; smaller trees around the pahn you cover the strength of %the palm - not
32 necessary a good match. The'maple trees selected are not very attractive in the fall.
33 Applicant needs` to consider the lighting iconcerns expressed by Patricia Tuttle Brown..
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35, Angela McDonald: All lamps are enclosed in a refractor - appearance is like an acorn -
36 nothing is exposed.. There should not be a glare problem.
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38 Committee Member Lynch:.,. Also have concerns that: temporary solution,;at Western will
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recommend,.that parking be allowed on a temporary basis;
40 however, -no through traffic. Project itself is good, wheel stops are good — is a fun
41 solution, like the first' rail flip onto the pedestrian side, garbage enclosure - agree with
42 Teresa on one hand, however; a roof' will be Helpful ,arid I like the design. Hope this
43 intersection will not stay open and this will be a -moot point. Do not think We need a
44 painted bike lane ;unless the traffic stays. Historic lights cannot completely, shield — lights
45 are fine. Possilily a. feasibility study for an under crossing at`Washington. Street and ihe'D
46 Street bridge. Are not seeing this 'in "it. full context — want to see the River Enhancement
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Committee Member Kosewic: Against, palm tree`s and eucalyptus. Do not feel bus drivers
will use bulb outs. Don't think there will be safety concerns after the pavement changes —
will change the way people drive.
Committee Member Gracyk: Look at the terminus at Steamer Gold — there is a trash
enclosure in front of a window. Can we have pedestrian activated crosswalk from Water
Street across East Washington, especially when Downtown River Apartments are built. .
Chair Rittenhouse: Would have preferred- the through traffic be brought up at the
beginning of the meeting. Design has come along way. Do hope this becomes a true
public plaza. Agrees with Teresa about trees, like railing A .— rotating, hand rail toward
pedestrians. Historic fixture Will not meet all recommendations of bike committee,
however, much has gone into this.
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that parking on Water Street is ok,
however, no through traffic to Western Avenue — the "through traffic will go to the Golden
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M/S Barrett/Lynch to approve the final details of Water Street as amended, 6 -0
Committee Member Barrett left 'the meeting at 6 :00
New Conditions:
11. Prior to issuance of a development permit, the applicant shall present the proposed
trees to the Tree Advisory Committee for review and approval. .
12. Plans submitted for a development permit shall include railing A, the handrail shall
be rotated.
13. Plans submitted for development permit shall include light fixture A.
1.4. Plans, submitted for development permit shall allow for parking along Water Street
below the golden Concourse on a temporary basis until completion of the parking
structure at "C" and 2nd Street. Through >traffi'c shall not be permitted, vehicles must
turn around and go out through the Golden. Concourse.
Public hearing began at 6:15 .p.m. — Committee Member Barrett left the meeting.
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