The city’s Public Works Department is setting sights ahead to establish the first north-to-south pedestrian bike corridor and other improvements to Table Mountain Boulevard and Washington Avenue in an estimated $17 million plan.
The city is seeking to gather public input in a series of public meetings in order to put together a grant application to pay for $15,660,000 of the project with the remainder to be paid by local impact fees. According to a city staff report, if the grant is successful, then construction could be complete by 2028
The project’s boundary includes Washington Avenue from Oroville Dam Boulevard to the Montgomery Street roundabout; and Table Mountain Boulevard from the roundabout to County Center Drive.
Washington Avenue is cited by staff with issues of its pavement, narrow sections and unprotected bike lanes. Table Mountain Boulevard is also noted with issues including undeveloped sections, limited pedestrian and biking facilities; and high speeds among many.
Proposed improvements include pavement replacement, a 10-foot protected shared pedestrian bike path, full gap closure for sidewalks, ADA curb compliance, new cross walks, bulb outs, street lighting, landscaping, bus stops and drainage improvements.
Public meetings have been scheduled 5 p.m. on Feb. 27 and March 12 at the Oroville City Council Chambers.
Other business
The city’s policy and procedure manual is now freshly updated after 12 months of work to review redundant policies and make new policies when none existed. Utilizing the software Lexipol, the council will consider an annual subscription for the tool for $6,854.65. According to a staff report, the software will provide online training for credential renewal.
A grant opportunity that would fund a microgrid project up to $18 million will be considered by the council to help mitigate blackouts in the event of a disaster. A request of $20,000 by the company Our Hands seeks to fund a preliminary study for the grant application.
Goat grazing is on the table for the council in a consideration to contract Blue Tent Farms for vegetation management of 15 city owned locations to cost $111,716.50 annually for three years.
Councilors may also approve reimbursement to Gonzalo “Peewee” Curiel for his efforts organizing the city’s annual Fly In event.
The Oroville City Council meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. at the Oroville City Council Chambers at 1735 Montgomery St. Closed session starts at 4. Meetings are free, open to the public and are also streamed on Zoom and YouTube. The council agenda and links to live feeds can be found at cityoforoville.org.
