PALMETTO STREETSCAPE Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget

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1 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget City Council Presentation August 8, 2016 Van Ocampo, Public Works Director Lee Panza, Associate Engineer A. Stedler, Economic Development Manager

2 GOAL Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget Complete Palmetto Streetscape Phase I COUNCIL DIRECTION Council Priority #2 OBJECTIVE THIS EVENING Take steps to achieve Goal; Biggest bang for the buck 2

3 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget CONTEXT & SIGNIFICANCE Planning 2006; delay; EDC role Stakeholders Merchants, property owners, residents, WSPAC Palmetto more than a streetscape: Honoring our community and goals: complete Palmetto Build relationships Coordinate Palmetto with Beach Blvd & library 3

4 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget PROGRESS TO DATE Undergrounding done Streetlights purchased Budget approved: $2,875,000 Original plan complete (2013) 4

5 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget ORIGINAL PLAN Remove and build all new sidewalks Add 4 wide band trees, streetlights, benches New curb & gutter New underground drainage systems 5

6 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget CONCERN & CAUTION Disruptive to businesses & customers: too risky Community and City intent is to support businesses Unnecessary Existing sidewalks are good: wide, durable What s important in streetscape visual attractions Expensive; little bang for the buck 6

7 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget 1 st QUESTION: Q: Can existing sidewalks be used? A: Yes, in most places Construct only: Corner bulbs w ramps and planting areas Driveway replacements Move streetlight location clear width 7

8 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 8

9 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 9

10 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 10

11 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 11

12 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE Refinements for Successful Alternate Plan 12

13 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE 13

14 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget ORIGINAL PLAN Some large corner bulbs Some mid-block bulbs 14

15 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget CAUTION & CONCERN Large corner & Mid-block bulbs reduce critical parking Convenient parking critical to retailers Replacement is $30K/space (structure) plus land Mid-block plazas Also seating at corners Only 180 blocks 15

16 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget 2 nd QUESTION Q: Can parking replace mid-block bulbs? A: Yes There is an alternative option 16

17 PALMETTO STREETCAPE Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget CONCERN & CAUTION Escalating Costs put project at risk Demand for contractors and construction materials Peer cities CIP bids: 25 30% over estimate Pacifica s retaining wall job got NO BIDS Costly portions of original plan - exceed budget 17

18 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget 3 rd QUESTION Q: If 1 st and 2 nd recommendations are approved, are project funds enough? A: Yes 18

19 Refinements for Successful Alternate Plan LANDSCAPING Trees likely unsuccessful: Wind & salt air / proximity Sun desirable Business visibility 19

20 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 20

21 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 21

22 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget Plan STREETLIGHTS Pedestrian scale 55 total. 5 / block Power festival lighting Banner mounts Highly visible Transformative: day & night 22

23 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget BICYCLE PATHS N & S bound Invite people & activity Healthy lifestyle Residents & Distance Bicyclers 23

24 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE 24

25 PALMETTO STREETCAPE Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget PARKLETS Optional Temporary / Seasonal Respond to changing retail Create space for multiple activities Balance activity & parking 25

26 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE Refinements for Successful Alternate Plan 26

27 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE 27

28 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE QUESTIONS? 28

29 Recommendations to Future Phases SPECIAL FEATURES Unique landmarks Meet me at the Willy Mays statue Arch Montecito & Palmetto two gems BAC Mural Subcommittee Pacifica tradition Volunteer fundraising / community effort History of Sharp Park neighborhood 29

30 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE 30

31 STREETSCAPE EXAMPLE 31

32 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget SUMMARY: PEDESTRIAN BENEFITS Sidewalk Street lights Power for festival lights Landscaping - tailored Outdoor café s & activity spaces - options Maximize clear width ADA standards & Bicycles public is welcome! 32

33 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget SUMMARY: MERCHANT BENEFITS Less disruption Landscaping provides Beauty, interest, color, softness Storefront visibility Sunlight for pedestrians Sidewalk dining /activates on case-by-case basis 33

34 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget SUMMARY: SAFETY BENEFITS ADA standards Corner ramps & driveway aprons Corner bulbs Visibility & protection of pedestrians Bike lanes Dedicated & striped 34

35 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget SUMMARY: SUSTAINABILITY & VALUE Maintenance cost reduced Drainage simplified New pavement Tree trimming Tree root control / correction Expect to achieve goals within budget 35

36 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget CONCLUSIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS Achieve project goals Reduce risk Tailored & unique to Palmetto Recommend approval: Recommendations Prepare and release bid Enter contract for construction Keep community informed 36

37 Recommendations to Achieve Goals within Budget QUESTIONS? 37

38 PROJECT ENGINEERING DETAIL

39 PALOMA AVE. SANTA ROSA AVE. CARMEL AVE. MONTECITO AVE. SANTA MARIA AVE. HILTON WAY PALMETTO AVENUE SALADA AVE. PALMETTO AVENUE PACIFIC AVE. SITE PLAN SAN JOSE AVE. BRIGHTON ROAD SANTA ROSA AVE. CLARENDON ROAD

40 EXISTING STREET CONFIGURATION (TYPICAL)

41 ORIGINAL PROJECT (TYPICAL)

42 RECOMMENDED CHANGES: PROJECT (TYPICAL)

43 Refinements for Successful Alternate Plan QUESTIONS? 43

OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

AGENDA ITEM F-2 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Council Meeting Date: May 13, 2014 Staff Report #: 14-087 Agenda Item #: F-2 REGULAR BUSINESS: Approve a Modification to the Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget to Appropriate