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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-04-2015 REOC Memo Memorandum May 1, 2015 TO: Revenue Enhancement Oversight Commission (REOC) FROM: James David, Principal Analyst SUBJECT: Agenda Correspondence May 4 Hearing The following questions were received from a REOC Commissioner regarding the May 4 agenda. Staff response is included in italics after each question. 1. Bike Lanes and Sidewalks: Monterey & Osos Traffic Signal Safety Upgrade: Reconstruct traffic signal. What are the bike/ped improvements ($250,000)? Staff response: The project budget is actually $225,000. The intersection of Monterey and Osos streets has been identified as a top ranking collision location. The traffic signal was originally constructed in 1962 well before contemporary design standards were established. A new traffic signal will increase visibility, reduce collisions, and enhance safety for all modes of travel using the intersection. Pedestrian crossings will also get refreshed including new pedestrian signals indicating when it is safe to cross. 2. Foothill and Ferrini $45,000 - is this to complete a crosswalk or to do a study? Staff response: This is a Safe Routes to School project identified in the Bicycle Transportation Plan. The costs are for developing a plan to improve access and seed money for constructing improvements based on staff’s initial findings. 3. Marsh St. Bridge replacement - $734,000. With such a large bridge replacement on a major road leading to downtown, would it be possible to add a protected bike lane project along Marsh from the 101 to Santa Rosa into the scope of the project? Something that 6-year-olds and grandmas can ride downtown on without feeling threatened by cars? Something like that would be a major asset in getting people downtown by bike. Staff response: This is a great idea but unfortunately is not feasible. The bridge is not long enough in length, it is a one-way street, and necessary changes would wipe out a portion of Cheng Park. Furthermore, the $734,000 from the General Fund is the required local match for federal funding via the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program ($5.7M), which are funds restricted to structural and functional replacements of existing infrastructure. 4. Lighted crosswalk at Higuera street - which crosswalk? Staff response: The existing lighted crosswalk on Higuera at the Downtown Center is proposed for replacement. City of San Luis Obispo, Title, Subtitle 5. Bob Jones Octagon Barn $50,000: what is this for? Staff response: Currently the County’s conceptual plan for the Bob Jones City-to-Sea Trail terminates at the Octagon Barn and the City’s plan begins at Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR). This funding will go towards planning for the section between the Octagon Barn and LOVR to ensure a continuous trail is developed. A joint City/County grant application is also proposed to fund the planning effort. 6. Laguna Lake dredging: has it been determined whether dredging while the lake is dry or full is better? I remember this question being raised at a community forum awhile back and Bob Hill didn't have an answer at that point. Staff response: The prospect of initiating a maintenance dredging project for Laguna Lake has been discussed at various times going back to the late 1970’s, and was evaluated in detail in the years leading up 2009. The completion of the Laguna Lake Conservation Plan combined with drought-induced dry conditions in the lake have galvanized the community around Laguna Lake, leading to strong support and a unique and timely opportunity to initiate this project. 7. What is the $45,000 Police Facility Site Assessment? Staff response: The 2003 Police Facilities Master Plan recommends construction of a new Police Department facility. This project contains the following initial steps in working towards that goal: (1) macro space needs assessment, (2) determine how much of the existing site may be used for redevelopment, (3) prepare a “test-fit” sketch, and (4) prepare a preliminary project budget. 8. What kind of restroom/dorms privacy modifications are proposed at fire station 2 for $160,000? Staff response: Fire Station 2 was built in 1953 and is the oldest facility in the four station system. The station only has one bathroom that is non-ADA compliant, and does not offer a separate female bathroom facility or stall. Most of the fixtures in the bathroom are original and do not conserve water. The toilet stalls are open (no doors) and offer no privacy. One person cannot shower while another uses the toilet with any expectation of modesty or seclusion. The remodel of the bathroom will fix these issues. The dorm accommodations are similarly deficient for would-be female firefighters and the project will correct this as well. 9. Restroom replacement and remodeling $400,000 - which buildings? Staff response: Replacing the Golf Course restroom will cost $400,000 for construction and construction management in 2015-16. Mission Plaza restroom will cost $80,000 for design in 2016-17. Please contact James David, jdavid@slocity.org or 781-7151, for follow-up questions.