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DATE: JUNE 7, 2012
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: GREG LARSON, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: PPW JOB NO. 12 -02 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (FROM LARK AVENUE TO THE CREEKSIDE SPORTS PARK
DRIVEWAY) 813 -0210
APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE UNIVERSITY
AVENUE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION PROJECT (FROM LARK AVENUE
TO THE CREEKSIDE SPORTS PARK DRIVEWAY) AND AUTHORIZE
STAFF TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve plans and specifications for the University Avenue Sidewalk Construction Project
(from Lark Avenue to the Creekside Sports Park driveway) and authorize staff to advertise the
project for bid.
BACKGROUND
The construction of the Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park is underway and proceeding on
schedule. During the Creekside Sports Park design process, safe and convenient pedestrian
access to the site was identified as a priority. Current access is made difficult by the fact that the
sidewalk on University Avenue exists only on the west side of the street. During the Master Plan
approval process, the Town Council recommended that staff explore a way to ensure that
pedestrians can safely access the Creekside Sports Park from Lark Avenue.
DISCUSSION
This project will construct a new sidewalk from the driveway entrance to the sports park to Lark
Avenue, along the east side of the street.
PREPARED BY : TODD CAPURSO
Director of Parks and Public Works
Reviewed by: Assistant Town Manager Town Attorney . Finance
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JUNE 7, 2012
MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
SUBJECT: PPW JOB NO. 12 -02 UNIVERSITY AVENUE SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION
PROJECT (FROM LARK AVENUE TO THE CREEKSIDE SPORTS PARK
DRIVEWAY) 813 -0210
DISCUSSION (cont'd.)
The new sidewalk along the east side of University Avenue will be similar to the existing
sidewalk on the west side of University Avenue. The neighboring commercial properties are all
in support of this project and look forward to the construction. This work is scheduled to be
completed in advance of the opening of the Los Gatos Creekside Sports Park in October 2012.
Plans and Specifications for this project are complete and will be available for review in the
Clerk's Department on June 15, 2012. Pending approval, and in order to keep the project on
time, this project will be advertised and an agreement will be presented for execution under the
Town Manager's authority during the July, 2012 Council recess.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the Town Council approve the plans and specifications for the University
Avenue Sidewalk Project (from Lark Avenue to the Creekside Sports Park driveway) and
authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
This is a project as defined under CEQA but is Categorically Exempt (Section 15301c). A
Notice of Exemption will not be filed.
FISCAL IMPACT
The construction cost estimate for this project is $110,000. There are sufficient funds available
for this project through the adopted FY 2012/13 — 2016/17 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Budget.