PUBLIC HEARING ON PLACEMENT OF BENCHES ON

WALKSTREETS AT THE STRAND

Recommendation:

That the City Council receive any input on the placement of bench on walkstreets at the Strand and direct staff as deemed appropriate.

Background:

The City Council received a report at its meeting of December 9, 1997 and directed staff to set a public hearing so that the City Council could receive any additional input.

The idea proposed was to place the benches between Beach Drive and the Strand. The actual placement might vary from side to side or distance from the Strand. It does appear that benches could be placed at most of the walkstreets at the Strand.

As you know, there is not a specific appropriation for this and, if the City Council wished to proceed with the program, it would have to be added to the budget. If the program is approved, it would be possible to accept donations for placement of the benches similar to what has been done in our parks.

It appears that there are 21 potential bench locations on the walkstreets. The following walkstreets would not be recommended due to lack of space due to Bike Path access: Herondo Avenue, 24th Street and 35th Street.

The bench used in the parks costs around $1500. This would result in a $31,500 expenditure if the same bench were used and placed at all potential locations. Considering the timing, it would be best to include this in the 1998-99 Budget and Work Program if the Council wishes to proceed.

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