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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST:: Select Aesthetic Treatment for the Portola Avenue
Bridge over the Whitewater Channel (Project 647-04)
SUBMITTED BY: Michael Errante, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: February 24, 2005
CONTENTS: Vicinity Map
Treatment Exhibits
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, Select the Aesthetic Treatment for the Portola
Avenue Bridge over the Whitewater Channel
(Project 647-04)
Discussion:
On October 14, 2004, City Council awarded the design contract for the Portola
Avenue Bridge over the Whitewater Channel to Moffatt and Nichol of Irvine,
California. Moffatt and Nichol has worked diligently with the various agencies
and utilities to fast track the construction of this bridge.
The project has moved forward and is now in a position that a decision regarding
the aesthetic treatment of the structure needs to be made.
Staff has been presented with the attached options from the architect and
seeking direction from the Council.
Staff Report
Designate Aesthetic Treatment for the Portola Avenue Bridge over the
Whitewater Channel
Page 2 of 2
February 24, 2005
Therefore, staff requests that City Council designate the aesthetic treatment for
the Portola Avenue Bridge over the Whitewater Channel.
Director of Public Works
Approval:
for De eent Services
City Manager
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