HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-05 Azusa and Fifth Parking LotCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVE AZUSA AVENUE AND FIFTH STREET PARKING LOT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 73017D
SUMMARY:
The demand for parking in Downtown Azusa has gradually increased over the years and will continue
due to planned developments. Staff proposes to convert the City-owned vacant lot located at the
southeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Fifth Street into a parking lot with a few improvements. The
proposed actions will approve the project plans and authorize Staff to solicit bids from qualified
contractors to convert the vacant lot into a parking lot, yielding 30 much needed parking spaces.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Approve the project plans; and
2) Authorize Staff to solicit a Notice of Inviting Bids for the Azusa Avenue and Fifth Street Parking
Lot Improvements Project.
DISCUSSION:
Downtown Azusa currently has limited parking to accommodate downtown patrons and its employees.
As a result of the limited parking, vehicles generally spill over into the local residential neighborhoods,
prompting complaints from residents about trash, noise, and limited parking for their own guests.
In an effort to resolve the parking problem, Staff proposes to convert the City-owned vacant lot located
at the southeast corner of Azusa Avenue and Fifth Street into a parking lot. With a few improvements,
this area can yield 30 parking spaces. The necessary improvements include an asphalt overlay, striping,
solar lighting, a drainage channel, and a new drive approach for an estimated cost of $69,207.
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
11/7/2016
Azusa Avenue and Fifth Street Parking Lot Improvements
November 7, 2016
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Once the project is complete, additional signage will be posted along streets adjacent to and near the
parking lot directing Downtown guests to the new parking lot. This should reduce the number of
vehicles parking in front of residential areas which has been a source of concern for a number of people
in the area. In addition, Staff will collaborate with downtown business owners to encourage their
employees to park in the new parking lot, freeing up parking spaces in the adjacent downtown parking
lots for customers.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Louie F. Lacasella
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Management Analyst
Reviewed and Approved:
Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
City Manager
Attachments:
1) Project Plans