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Home My WebLink About11/14/1995, 3 - MODIFICATION TO MARSH STREET CONTRACT STING AGENDA fq bb- UdE ITEM # November 8, 1995 MEMORANDUM .. TO: Council Colleagu'(efe FROM: Mayor Allen S t a and Vice Mayor Dave Romero SUBJECT: MODIFICATION TO MARSH STREET CONTRACT We would request consideration of a contract modification on the Marsh Street Project which would replace the 17 stamped concrete crosswalks with thermoplastic crosswalks. In addition, we would like to consider an add-on contract item to expend the money saved by applying paving blankets on adjacent downtown streets. AS c: John Dunn aj NCIL ❑ CDD DIR QAOETCAO ❑ FIN DIR TO ❑ CHIEF TTORNEY WW DIR CUMONG ❑ POUCE CHF ❑ MOW TEAM ❑ REC DIR ❑� /C FILE 13UTIL DIR E ❑ PERS DIR RIS IV Nov 9 1495 CrrY CLERK SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA ET DATE 1 ITEM #A ITEM # MEMORANDUM DATE: November 9, 1995 TO: City Council FROM: John Du SUBJECT: Modification to Marsh Street Construction (see memo from Mayor and Vice- Mayor) Mayor Settle and Vice-Mayor Romero have placed this matter on the agenda. Mr. McCluskey will be prepared to respond to the City Council's questions on the executed Marsh Street contract and the effect of any potential modification. F.CFrvF-n Nov "s CITY CLERK SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA MEETING AGENDA DATE 11-1Y- ' ITEM # To whom it may concern Re: The Marsh St. construction project I would like to start out by saying the Telegram-Tribune printed a very informative article on this subject and opened my eyes on the type of back door politics that go on in this city. As citizen of this town I strongly appose the changes to the original design. This city does have a adopted plan for the downtown area that was the result of many hours of planing and multiple meetings. This simply can not be overturned ,by a rushed council meeting. Up until now I thought our Mayor and Vice-Mayor had a clear vision on .the direction of our city and did not think they could be easily persuaded by a contractor who has everything to gain and leave the city with a unfinished project. If this is such a good idea, why wasn't it proposed early in the project when there was still time to research the proposed plastic products. With the high volume of traffic on Marsh, this product may not last two years. The only one to gain by making this change would be Mr. Madonna. He makes and places the asphalt were his profit margin is higher, he saves time and finishes the job early and he eliminates a long lasting product for our city. I have been through this traffic nightmare many times and we deserve what we were promised and what we paid for. If these changes were to go through, Mr. Pink would be in the green, the city in the red and our mayor and vice- mayor down the drain. This is not a good way for Mr. Madonna to save his name, especially after his last job downtown. CC: T-T BIA COUNCIL MEMBERS rc� OUNCIL ❑ CDD DIR AD ❑ FIN DIR g r', CAO IRE CHIEF PW DIR ❑ POUCE CHF flMTTEAM ❑ REG DIR RECEIVED R FILE ❑ UnLDIR G.v ❑ PERS DIR NQV 13 19y5 CrTy �a.eWL 4'a MEETING ,AGENDA 3 November 13, 1995 DATE,LL4y- -ITEM # MEMORANDUM MM , ........::.n....:........................rc...::n..nnii\ii�nnn.........:n..x..:xn..v:..:.:............ : •:.m.x:xv.x:n:"J.:i::j:<:::'<':':';'i:G::�:�:�::'::iYiiii::i:':::'iy:is:":iy:�:'.:::::i::i::i:::::s:::`:�::'J.^j:^.:�::'�:'. r:x" vxn' x:x .. :':. .. .i.�i•.i:.ii:'ii'.ii.:.ii:..::.•::•i•;:.i:..+.::i�::?ii:�ii Oirv:.tM'�N N:Wf4:.KG•wL. :#t:n`::xvL4>iixx:aLv:v ) 'i:i.y::::::::r TO: Council Colleagues FROM: Allen Settle ::74-e SUBJECT: MARSH STREET CONTRACT Alex Madonna called to request that the City Council not take up the Marsh Street proposal that he has made in view of the responses in the Telegram-Tribune he read from the BIA and Council- He indicated that he will proceed with digging up the 2,600 square feet of roadway as per contract. AKS:ss c: John Dunn Ken Hampian Peter Terhune, BIA COUNCIL ❑ CDD DIR I44CAO ❑ FIN DIR VACAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF D,IFTORNEY WPW DIR VICLER VDRIG ❑ POLICE CHF ❑ MGMT TEAM ❑ REC DIR ❑ FILE ❑ UTIL DIR ❑ PERSDIR AFORIVED NOV 1 4 1"5 CITY CLERK SAN LUIS OgI$PO.CA RECEIVED 6;EETIN AGENDA i chard Stephens DATE '� �� ITEM #_.. _ Dov ' 3 1'1yJ R - P.O. Box 456 MY COUNCIL San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 ,SAN LUIS OBISPO.CA 541 - 1913 erebUNCIL ❑ CDD DIR November 12, 1995 0-em ❑ FIN DIR 20KCAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF 20 TORNEY I2'PW DIR WeLERWDRIG ❑ POLICE CHF San Luis Obispo City Council ❑ MaMTTEAM ❑ REC DIR San Luis Obispo, California ❑ 0 READFILE ❑ UTILDIR 0' ❑ PERS DIR Dear Councilmembers, The topic of this letter is the Marsh Street project. Based upon a report in the T & T it appears that you may consider modifying the contract for the project. As a downtown business owner I have felt all the negative impacts of the construction and am eagerly awaiting the end of construction. To this end I had chosen to be silent about the project and just wait for its completion so that we could go forward. The thought of opening up the contract sends chills down my spine, yet I am not satisfied with the project at all. The finished project is very important to our downtown, it's style and quality along with the Copeland center will define and set the standard for the downtown for many years to come. The issue of the change in the design of the crosswalks is very important. To change and go with plastic tape would be a major mistake in that it sets a much lower standard for the project. The change in materials and clear definition of the crosswalks creates a subtle but clear environment of pedestrian priority as well as setting a tone of "quality" for the area. After talking to members of our community with special needs it is also clear that the issue of texture and ease of use is also real. The crosswalks should have at least a relatively smooth center strip for strollers, wheel chairs, canes, high heels, etc. but please do not even consider going only to plastic strips. The subtle difference between strips and a change in pavement will have a major impact on the perceived quality of the project and of the town. In looking at the quality of the project I hope the council takes notice of the poor quality of the concrete work in general. I would hope that each member of the council takes a personal look at the project before the city signs off on the project. Many, if not most, of the small sections of sidewalk that cover where the water laterals were hooked up are covered RECEIVE [ NOV 1 3 1995 CITY CLERK ce�11111C/IRICPn !:A with graffiti. There is some graffiti, foot prints and poor texture areas (some caused by the obvious brushing or scraping to remove graffiti) on most of the new bulb-outs. These sidewalk areas already look "old and patched" and should not be accepted. A contrast can be found by looking at the same style sidewalk which was poured on a Thursday afternoon (same environment and same problems) in front of the new Victoria's Secret. Before any of the concrete was poured it was suggested to the project engineer that a guard be posted on any concrete that could be marked because the problem was very foreseeable. On a least several occasions I know that this was not done or a least that the guard was not visible. A third problem is a design one that has to do with safety. The planter that is in front of Juice Club is on the upstream traffic side of the crosswalk and is high enough to obstruct a drivers view of children that approach the street. This is similar to the design on Monterey Street but was not changed to reflect the needs of a one-way street. It is unthinkable to think of construction continuing on into the Christmas season. To do that would likely spell the end for some business's. It is also not justifiable to accept a low standard from such a major and important defining project in our downtown. Sincerely, Richard Stephens MEET AGENDA DATE ITEM #=_ COUNCIL 13 CDD DIR November 13, 1995 ErCAO WAN DIR Iff 0%CAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF WATTORNEY fa'FW DIR MEMORANDUM CQOLERKARIG ❑ POLICE CHF .:...k:.:.y:::.::::::.:i:.x.i::.r: .::.n>.:,..:.: i:.;:.i::::::::::::::i:.:::::::::.::i:.;'..;'::::::::::.�::::::.::::::.i::.;:;'::i:: ii::.i;:ni.,:::::::::.::,::::. .. .AEC.DIR unw:iiS:K:::::::: ::: i::::i:::%:i:::;::::::i::ii%j:::::!:::i::::i:ii:::::: iiii:ii:i':i'::ii:ii'i:::i::i:i i:i:i:: :i•i::ii: . .... .... ><>E�>#lFlt DIR TO: Council Colleagues �- ❑ PERS DIR FROM: Bill Roalma1�/ , SUBJECT: MARSH STREET( CONTRACT I am unable to be in attendance Tuesday, but am giving you the.courtesy of a letter so you will know where I stand on the Marsh Street contract, which has been added to the agenda. First, I believe it has been inappropriately added to the agenda, as the addition is not in adherence to the City Council's own Policies and Procedures. Therefore, I would ask the Mayor and the Vice Mayor to remove the item from the agenda. Secondly, on the substance of the matter, I believe the Marsh Street Improvement Contract was fully and appropriately considered by the City Council in our several past discussions of it. I believe the incised concrete crosswalks will add to pedestrian safety and the aesthetics of the downtown, and that the present contract must be upheld. Third, I believe that the matter of an individual Council Member being able to place an item on the agenda, currently scheduled for November 21st, is important enough to be discussed by the full Council. I respectfully request your continuance of this matter to the meeting of December 5th. Thank you for your consideration. /ss RL elVeD Nov I ? 1995 CITY CLERK SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA �. LL •OVJ rol �o�r Nov 1U 95 11 12 No .007 P .01 FETINGGENDr1 DATE - ITEM # `7 dd&,h LE IT-COUNCIL ❑ CDD DIR WtAO B"!RN DIR 10 November .1995 Q-ROAO ❑ FIRE CHIEF �TrORNEY B••rW DIR To: Mayor Allen S ttl and Cit Council .Membe �° ❑ PEC DIR HF City [7 C O REC DIR LE E ❑ UTIL DIR From: Peter Tcrhune resident BIA Board of Dirc 2� ° PERS DIR. Re: Modification to Marsh Street Contract We have recently become aware of a proposed contract modification that would eliminate the installation of 17 stamped concrete crosswalks as part of the Marsh Street Improvement Project. Our board would like to go on record as strenuously opposing this modification for the following reasons: • The change would diminish the overall beauty, quality, integrity and unique appearance of the finished- project. • Any change in the project at this time would infuriate the Downtown merchants as well as other members of the community. • The changes would not be consistent with the intent of the Downtown Conceptual Plan. • The stamped crosswalks were designed to increase the safety and comfort level of pedestrians and provide for an overall traffic calming effect. • if properly installed, stamped crosswalks should easily accommodate handicapped travelers. • Issues which now appear to be special considerations .should have been incorporated into the design aspect of the project and not be presented near the completion of the project. • As more structured parking is developed outside the Downtown "loop," well-delineated pedestrian connections to the business core .n -C become more critical. wo M C. W m Although we acknowledge the need to resurface many of the U. y adjacent cross streets, we feel strongly that any such improvements 3 should be administered as separate contracts and not detract from the completion of the Marsh Street project as originally conceived and designed. Further, all additional paving/repaving projects&—,i-Lk—its should include a stamped concrete element. �uIl !'b.Aar too?.Soa L•u ULimn•Cii.Mann.8ofiii l•u28f