ITEM 5. 3
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
APRIL 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER OPTIONS TO INSTALL A
FENCE OR WALL ON MCKEE BOULEVARD FROM RIVER
ISLANDS PARKWAY TO TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION: Discuss and Consider Options to Install a Fence or Wall on McKee Boulevard from River Islands
Parkway to Towne Centre Drive
SUMMARY:
The Mossdale Landing community was built in 2004 with backyards fronting McKee Boulevard. The backyard wood fences are privately owned and are failing after 20 years of service. Residents are replacing fences sporadically, creating a mix of styles, quality and colors along a main collector road. Residents have requested a new fence or wall along McKee Boulevard from River Islands Parkway to Towne Centre Drive to maintain aesthetics and security.
Staff reviewed the street cross- section on McKee Boulevard and determined that there is sufficient space between the sidewalk and the property line to install a new fence or wall parallel to the existing fences. The proposed fence or wall will be offset from the existing backyard fences and constructed entirely within public right- of- way.
The following options are being presented to Council for review and consideration of a new fence or wall:
Option 1 —Install New Wood Fence
Approximate cost is $ 550, 00)
Recommended: Simplified scope of work; time cost effective Option 2 —Construct New Masonry Wall
Approximate cost is $ 2, 100, 000)
Not Recommended: High cost; requires structural design, footings, grading and rebar
Staff will pursue the option selected by Council and bring an item back for Council to create a Capital Improvement Project ( CIP) and approve a budget amendment to complete the corresponding design services.
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 2
APRIL 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER OPTIONS TO INSTALL A FENCE OR WALL ON
MCKEE BOULEVARD FROM RIVER ISLANDS PARKWAY TO TOWNE CENTRE
DRIVE FENCE
BACKGROUND:
The Mossdale Landing community is located west of Interstate 5 between Central Lathrop to the north and the San Joaquin River to the south. The community was built in 2004 with backyards fronting McKee Boulevard. The backyard wood fences are privately owned and are failing after 20 years of service. Residents are replacing fences sporadically, creating a mix of styles, quality and colors along a main collector road. Residents have requested a new fence or wall along McKee Boulevard from River Islands Parkway to Towne Centre Drive to maintain aesthetics and security.
Since the existing fences are owned and maintained by the residents, the only way for the City to maintain aesthetic consistency and security is to build and maintain another fence or wall within the public right of way that is parallel to the private fences.
Staff reviewed the street cross- section on McKee Boulevard and determined there is sufficient space between the sidewalk and the property line to install a new fence or wall parallel to the existing fences. The options listed above are being presented to Council for review and consideration of a new perimeter fence or wall within public right- of- way and parallel to the existing backyard fences.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
The backyard wood fences are privately owned and are failing after 20 years of service. Residents are replacing fences sporadically, creating a mix of styles, quality and colors along a main collector road. The only way for the City to maintain aesthetic consistency and security is to build and maintain another fence or wall within the public right of way that is parallel to the private fences.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff will pursue the option selected by Council and bring an item back for Council to create a Capital Improvement Project ( CIP) and approve a budget amendment to complete the design services.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 3
APRIL 8, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER OPTIONS TO INSTALL A FENCE OR WALL ON
MCKEE BOULEVARD FROM RIVER ISLANDS PARKWAY TO TOWNE CENTRE
DRIVE FENCE
APPROVALS:
Angel brca
Assistant Engineer
Brad Paylor
City Engineer
Cari Ja,n
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Direct dr of Finance
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Michael King Date
Assistant City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
Ste en J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
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