Council Meeting
July 19, 2022
Hunt Library Construction Project Update
Background
City obtained two grants (2019 & 2022) from the California State Library in the sum of $5.25 million. Approximately $250k is set aside for future programming; allocating $5 million for design and construction of renovations to the building and surrounding site. Security is not eligible use of grant funds.
On April 11, 2022 Parks & Recreation Commission approved recommendation to close park land during evening hours, which allows for a perimeter security fence/gates around the Hunt Library site.
On June 8, 2022 Landmarks Commission approved the building repair plans, security fencing location, and site improvement concept. 1 Phased Approach
Phase I – Roof Replacement: includes rehabilitation of the building roof, new insulated foam, communication conduits/pathways, flashing, drainage inlets, and required finishings.
Phase II – Sewer & Water Line Replacement: includes installation of new water line, water meter, backflow preventer, fire hydrant, and sewer line.
Phase III – Building Repairs: includes all proposed building renovations, minus the roof. Interior improvements proposed include enhancements to bring the site in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), finish and structural repairs, mechanical, electrical, lighting, communication, security, and plumbing upgrades, and measures to mitigate hazardous materials.
Phase IV - Security fencing/gates
Phase V – Site Improvements: includes modification and restriping of the parking lot to accommodate Fire ingress/egress, modification to parking lot lighting, improved accessibility to/from the building, a new trash enclosure, minor irrigation/landscape modifications, and perimeter fencing/gates. 2 Phase I - Roof Improvements
3 Phase II – Water & Sewer Improvements
4 Phase III – Building Repairs
5 Phase IV – Security Fence/Gates
8-foo steel square frame/pickets
Automatic vehicular gates at Basque Avenue
Pedestrian gates at Basque Avenue and Pacific Park
6 Phase V – Site Improvements
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Schedule
Status
Phase I – Roof Construction July 18th – Sept. 21st
Phase II – Water/Sewer Complete
Phase III – Building Out to bid; construction Sept. 26th – May 2023 Phase IV – Fence Out to bid; construction Sept. 19th – Nov. 30th Phase V – Site In design; construction May 2023 – July 2023 9 Interim Security Measures
Maintain, monitor, and respond to alarm system
Installed temporary fencing at Commonwealth pump station.
Installed barriers from Pacific Park to Hunt parking lot Painted the wood (installed in place of broken windows) black.
Installed vehicular chain gates at Basque Avenue and northerly rail access location.
Removed all contents from the building.
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