To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CHEN RYAN ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA CR ASSOCIATES, FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RIVIERA VILLAGE PEDESTRIAN AND MULTI-MODAL ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT, JOB NO. 41470, FUNDED BY MEASURE M, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,694,885 AND THE TERM OCTOBER 6, 2026 TO OCTOBER 5, 2028
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Agreement would allow Chen Ryan Associates, Inc. dba CR Associates (CRA) to perform design engineering, project management, transportation planning, traffic engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental studies, and documentation, surveying, drainage and water quality, urban design, and sidewalk dining program, and community outreach and stakeholder engagement services related to the Riviera Village Pedestrian and Multi-Modal Enhancements Project, Job No. 41470 (Project).
The Project is funded by the South Bay Subregion Measure M Multi-Year Subregional Program. The Project proposes to upgrade pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, improve walkability and access to the area, and accommodate Complete Streets design elements along South Catalina Avenue through the Riviera Village. It anticipates modifications to parallel parking and other curb space uses on Catalina Avenue which will provide an opportunity to widen sidewalks, enhance walkability, and create bicycle lanes. A parking analysis is also included in order to develop new parking alternatives to offset the loss of parking if/where it occurs, including the feasibility for structured parking below the Riviera Village triangle lot. Once the final project scope is better understood and engineering estimates for implementation are available, staff will pursue additional Measure M grant funding for the construction phase of the Project.
California Government Code (Section 4526) requires local public agencies to select professional design and engineering services based on demonstrated com...
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