Future of San Pedro Street
Matt Loesch
Acting Director
Department of Public Works
[email protected]
Blage Zelalich
Deputy Director
Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
James Dobson
Fire Marshall
San José Fire Department
[email protected]
San José City Council Item 8.1
May 23, 2023
Project Background
• In 2020, the SJ Al Fresco initiative allowed businesses throughout the City to conduct business operations outdoors in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. San Pedro Street was closed to non-emergency vehicular traffic.
• In June 2022, City Council and Mayor extended the street closure under Emergency Declaration until June 30, 2023, and directed Staff to explore the potential of leaving San Pedro Street closed to vehicular traffic.
• The GOAL: Continued vibrancy and a safe environment for visitors and residents on San Pedro Street
• City staff procured a design consultant to develop the initial concept. • Multiple meetings and 1-1 conversations with San Pedro Square business owners. • Feedback from business/property owners on the street through San Jose Downtown Association.
1 Consideration Factors
• Fire/Life Safety Access
• Service Access: Delivery & Garbage Access
• Parking Garage Ingress/Egress
• Equal Outdoor Seating for Businesses
2 Pre-Covid vs Proposed Street Layout
3 South End – Future Condition 4
San Pedro Street – South End - Pre-COVID-19
5 San Pedro Street – South End - Proposed
6 Mid Block – Future Condition 7
San Pedro Street – Mid Block - Proposed
8 City Investment:
• Demolish existing roadway, bring flush with current sidewalk. • Install colored concrete in the Pedestrian Walkway/EVA Lane. • Modify traffic signals to facilitate Pedestrian Walkway. • Relocate all necessary fire hydrants.
• Install hydraulic bollards at Santa Clara and St. John streets. • Install 26 additional street trees to enhance shade canopy. • Install metal grates at the base of existing street trees. • Install storm drainage system to meet C3 requirement. • Maintenance and replacement of elements in the public right-of- way.
Shared Responsibility
Business/ Property Owner Investment:
• Obtain Sidewalk Seating Permit to utilize new outdoor seating space from Department of Public Works.
• Design and installation of sidewalk seating to comply with requirements outlined in the most current City of San
Jose Parklet Program and Sidewalk Seating in the Public Right-of-Way Regulations.
• Initial application fee plus T&M for review and
inspection
• Annual permit renewal fees
• Furnish and maintain outdoor movable barriers
and furniture (i.e. tables, chairs, planters, etc.).
• Maintain all landscaping within their permitted sidewalk seating area.
• Maintaining Americans with Disabilities Act access.
9 Concept Plan Cost Estimate
Project Delivery Cost $3,380,000
Construction Cost $5,575,000
Contingency $557,000
TOTAL $9,512,000
Total estimated project costs do not include utility relocation, other utility- related expenses or the cost of conducting the Pedestrian Mall process as those costs are currently unknown.
10 Pedestrian Mall Act
City Council adoption of a Resolution of Intent to form the Pedestrian Mall.
Public notice process which must be completed at least 90 days before a public hearing at Council.
Public Hearing held at City Council.
City Council approval of an ordinance and rules and regulations governing the operation of the Pedestrian Mall.
11 Future of San Pedro Street
Matt Loesch
Acting Director
Department of Public Works
[email protected]
Blage Zelalich
Deputy Director
Office of Economic Development + Cultural Affairs
[email protected]
James Dobson
Fire Marshall
San José Fire Department
[email protected]
San José City Council Item 8.1
May 23, 2023