1	Riverside Renaissance Main Street Pedestrian Mall Rehabilitation Project City Council Presentation
2	Pedestrian Mall History Conceived in the late 1950s and early 1960s The mall was to be anchored by the civic center and the convention center / hotel complex, both built following completion of the project Main Street was closed to vehicular traffic from 6th to 10th Work began in 1965 and the mall was dedicated on November 23, 1966
3	Pedestrian Mall History Since opening in 1966, the pedestrian mall has not undergone any major renovations Repairs and modifications have been intermittent and have not been consistent with the original design The proposed project will retain certain familiar elements including the clock tower and various monuments Care has been taken by the designers to be respectful of the pedestrian mall’s history
4	Reasons for the Project Critical Electric, Sewer, and Water Infrastructure Located Under the Pedestrian Mall has not been Updated, Expanded, or Replaced in Over 40 Years Uneven Surfaces and Pooling Water
5	Reasons for the Project The Pedestrian Mall Paving, Lighting, and Landscaping are Over 40 Years Old and are in Disrepair
6	Reasons for the Project Downtown Riverside Deserves a New and Improved Main Street Pedestrian Mall that Conveys the Spirit of Riverside’s Renaissance
7	Project Scope Critical Infrastructure Upgrades Including: Replacement of a 100 Year Old Water Line (separate contract) Upgrade and Expand Insufficient Electrical Service
8	Project Scope Reopening of Ninth Street
9	Project Scope Mall Enhancements, Including: Numerous Public Art Installations Enhanced Lighting and Sound System Gathering Areas for Performances and Special Events Crosswalk Enhancements New Benches, Trash Cans, and Flower Pots Bike Racks
10	Project Scope Mall Enhancements, Including (continued): Net Gain of Approximately 20 Trees with Limited Tree Removal Enhanced Landscaping
11	Project Phasing
12	Phase I 10^th Street to 9^th Street
13	Phase I 9^th Street to University Ave.
14	Phase II University Ave. to Mission Inn Ave.
15	Phase II Mission Inn Ave. to 6^th Street
16	Phase II 6^th Street to 5^th Street
17	Project Schedule Phase I – To Begin Several Weeks After Bid Award Phase II – To Begin Immediately Following the Festival of Lights in January 2009 Construction Complete by the 4^th Quarter of 2009
18	Project Budget $10,000,000 Budgeted from the 2007 Riverside Renaissance Certificates of Participation Today’s Recommendations are for Appropriations Totaling $9,888,000 Including: $6,900,000 for Construction $690,000 for Construction Engineering and Inspection $650,000 for the Shade Structure for the Civic Plaza and Various Art Elements $1,648,000 Project Contingency (20%)
19	Recommendations Appropriate $9,888,000 to the Mall Rehabilitation Project Account No. 9801400-463406 from Proceeds of the 2007 Certificate of Participation Issuance to fund construction, additions, engineering, inspections, and 20% project contingency for the Main Street Pedestrian Mall rehabilitation improvements. Award a contract for construction services to Elite Bobcat Services for $6,900,000 (Bid No. 6521). Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City, including making minor, non-substantive changes necessary to award this contract and complete the project.