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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW Third-Cijos Parking Lot Impr.; Plans and Specs11 CITY OF aft M Agenda Item No: 3.o Meeting Date: August 19, 2013 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Department: Public Works Prepared by: City Manager Approval, Director of Public Works (LB) SUBJECT: Adopt plans and specifications for the 3rd Street and CiJos Street Parking Lot Improvements, Project No. 11200, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Plans and Specifications. BACKGROUND: This parking lot, located at the comer of 3rd Street and CiJos Street, is one of the oldest parking lots in the City. In researching the development of this lot we found documentation that this lot was originally improved over 100 years ago; no doubt utilized by horses and carriages prior to the automobile. The current parking lot was constructed in 1959 and is striped to accommodate a total of 58 parking spaces. However, due to the time in which the construction occurred, these existing spaces have substandard widths and the aisle back out space is also narrow, making it difficult to maneuver within the lot. This particular parking lot was identified in 2004 by the Federal Department of Justice (DOJ) for lacking compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The existing accessible parking space does not allow compliant access to the sidewalk. Reconstruction of thi's parking lot will incorporate all improvements required by the DOJ settlement and will provide compliance with current accessibility regulations. The reconstructed parking lot will incorporate the following: • Upgrade the parking space dimensions to meet current city standards • Resurface the entire lot • Install ADA compliant parking spaces including van accessible spaces and access aisles ■ Install electric vehicle charging stations ■ Install LED safety lighting ■ Install landscaping ■ Install bicycle parking racks ■ Close the access driveway on Third Street (all vehicles will enter and exit the parking lot from CiJos Street) Closure of the Third Street access driveway will increase pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular safety along Third Street as well as within the parking lot itself by reducing all conflict points at this location. Closure Council Meeting: Disposition: FOR CITY CLERK ONLY i 0 0 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 of the 3rd Street access point will also allow for additional parking spaces to be included within the lot and safe circulation without adversely affecting traffic on Third Street. On July 25h, Public Works, Parking Services and Economic Development staff met with the Chamber of Commerce and the property owners immediately adjacent to this parking lot to discuss the proposed improvements. In general, they were supportive of the project but objected to the removal of the Palm trees. Staff evaluated the existing three palm trees and determined that one large Palm could remain. This change has been incorporated into the design. The plans, which were prepared by Public Works staff, have been approved by the City Engineer and are available for review in the City Clerk's office. ANALYSIS: Adoption of project plans and specifications is necessary to bid the project and begin construction. FISCAL IMPACT: The engineer's estimate for construction of the project is $340,000. The exact cost for construction cannot be determined until bids have been received. The following is a summary of the budget for this project: HMM:� , I d g . .... ... .. �Av r Parking Services Fund $39000 Total Available Funds $3909000 Topographic Survey $3p0 Geotechnical Analysis $6!00o Design Subtotal $9.4800 Engineer's Estimate $3401000 Construction Contingency (Approximately 11 %) $375200 Document Reproduction (estimated) $31000 Construction Sub Total $380,200 Total Project Cost $390,000 ACTION R]EQUIRIFD: Adopt Plans and Specifications for the 3rd Street and Clios Street Parking Lot Improvements, City Project No. 112.00 on file with the City Clerk, and authorize the City Clerk to call for bids.