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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT Council Meeting of August 17,1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members APPROVAL: Henry T. Garcia, City Manage&, - FROM: Daryl J. Parrish, Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Approval of the Omnitrans Amenities Program in the City of Colton DATE: August 10, 1999 BACKGROUND: Recently Omnitrans released Requests for Proposals ("RFP") to address various issues related to passenger amenities throughout their service area including the City of Colton. Specifically the passenger amenities referred to in this report include bus shelters with advertising and bus stop benches with advertising and attachments thereto. Historically, Colton has had advertising shelters and advertising benches in the community under a contract with Metro Display Advertising and its successor Eller Advertising. The previous contract administered by Omnitrans expired in October 1996. DISCUSSIONIANALYSIS: Omnitrans believes and staff concurs that the current program offered by Eller can be improved upon and the Omnitrans proposed program as outlined in the RFP focuses on a strong maintenance program and improved amenities. Omnitrans has committed to the communities it serves by providing programs that reflect positively on neighborhoods, businesses, Omnitrans itself and its customers. Based on conversations between Omnitrans and Colton staffs the RFP addressed the following issues: • All current shelters will be replaced with newer, high quality shelters constructed under current ADA guidelines. Additionally, all advertising benches will be removed or replaced. • The Contractor will be responsible for pulling all required permits in the City when the amenity is constructed. The permitting process will include the City Traffic Engineer. • Colton may request approval of the shelter design and colors prior to installation. • Sign and advertising restrictions include the prohibition of alcohol or tobacco advertising along with other advertising that does not meet community standards. Additional advertising deemed objectionable by the city after installation would be forwarded to Omnitrans and the contractor would be required to remove it within a twenty-four hour period. • Lighting is addressed in the permitting process and would usually be provided from street light sources. All fees and usage charges will be applicable. • All shelters and benches will have a comprehensive maintenance schedule to include refuse receptacles at all installations. The maintenance standard requires the removal of all foreign matter within a 15 foot radius of the amenity and maintenance will be conducted at all shelter locations at a minimum of two times per week. item #19