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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 1, 2016 C-05TM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM C- 5 AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project MEETING DATE: June 1, 2016 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve specifications and authorize advertisement for bids for 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project consists of removing Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accessibility barriers at 12 locations along Cherokee Lane. The improvements consist of constructing 10 curb ramps and constructing sidewalk at four "gap" locations. The proposed locations of the improvements are listed below and shown on Exhibit A. 1) Northwest corner of Railroad Avenue and Cherokee Lane, extending up to Lockeford Street (ramp and sidewalk) 2) Southwest corner of Oak Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 3a) Northwest corner of Walnut Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 3b) Southwest corner of Walnut Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 4a) Northwest corner of Eden Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 4b) Southwest corner of Eden Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 5a) Northwest corner of Harold Street and Cherokee Lane, extending up to the alley (ramp and sidewalk) 5b) Southwest corner of Harold Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 6) 815 South Cherokee Lane (sidewalk) 7a) Northwest corner of Vine Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 7b) Southwest corner of Vine Street and Cherokee Lane (ramp) 8) 917 South Cherokee Lane (sidewalk) These locations were selected based on discussions with the Lodi Improvement Committee and a field survey conducted by staff along the Cherokee Lane corridor. Location 5a is notable since it includes the removal of two City -owned London plane trees that are approximately 32 inches in diameter (see Exhibit B), and are currently located 30 inches from an adjacent front yard fence. The tree removals are necessary to obtain the minimum -required ADA sidewalk width of 48 inches. Inspection of both trees by a certified arborist determined that various deformities and infectious diseases are present in the trees. Abnormal branch growth is present due to many years of utility line clearance pruning. SO Alp APPROVED: eiday *`� ephen Schwa :"'-City Manager K:\WP\PROJECTS\STREETS\Cherokee Lane ADA Assessment\2016 Improvement Project\CPSA.doc 5/23/16 Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for 2016 Cherokee Lane Accessibility Improvement Project June 1, 2016 Page 2 An alternative to removing the trees would be to eliminate this portion of the sidewalk from the scope of work, however, an accessibility barrier along this portion of Cherokee Lane would remain. This area is undesirable for replanting because there is no irrigation present and the trees are located directly under the utility lines. The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department. The planned bid opening date is June 29, 2016. FISCAL IMPACT: The project will have a minimal impact on total maintenance cost but will reduce the City's liability associated with accessibility barriers and continue our effort to increase accessibility citywide. FUNDING AVAILABLE: Funding will be identified at project award. Charles E. Swimley, Jr. Public Works Director Prepared by Sean Nathan, Associate Civil Engineer CES/SN/tdb Attachments cc: Neighborhood Services Manager K:\WP\PROJECTS\STREETS\Cherokee Lane ADA Assessment\2016 Improvement Project\CPSA.doc 5/11/16 1 Railroad AV—o r Ill 1 Locust St cD J l i n i i i i i l l 1211EI111111m St. 1Piiinid 1 1111111 El 0 I 1, J ExhibitA 2016 Cherokee Lane ADA Improvement Project Lockeford St. Victor Rd.(HWy12) Pine`St H _Oak= r-iul` "Wa nut_St I` iiNIIIU HilbornTSi. Ent. Flora it. I EdelnIlI _SIIt. Tokay St; Harold TTTT St. Harold St. Maple St. I HaIerSt. II MI y — — =Woodrow _1PI •oaqffln ��A St. co Ana o3 -0 ESt.71a Legend • Ramp A Sidewalk s 0 250 500 1,000 Feet Exhibit B NWC of Harold and Cherokee (Trees)