Revitalization Commission Agenda and Packet 2021 11 10

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Revitalization Commission Minutes October 13, 2021 Page 4 of 6 • Discussion/ Direction — Phase I Wayfinding Signage Program Director Pierce said Phase 1 and Phase 2 programs have been consolidated into a "District Wayfinding Signage Program" which will create efficiencies and save mobilization costs. She provided an update on the internal staff process as well as work with e3 Signs to help revise the existing sign specifications. Staff also reviewed some sign location changes, additional signs, and changes to sign designs that are suggested to be incorporated into the program. Council member Leh asked about the size of lettering on signs. He also asked about other signs that will be designed and whether they were similar. Director Pierce said that only the one alternative presented as been designed as an addition. He also asked about potential vandalism and maintenance concerns with two sign components. Director Pierce said that those concerns should be considered. Responding to Council member Leh, she also outlined that part of the current process is to gain internal consensus that the revisions address prior concerns about visibility and legibility. This can be challenging with size of signs related to speed of traffic in particular locations. The sign specifications need to take into account location as well as best practices. Commissioners inquired about how the process would proceed with City Council. Director Pierce suggested that staff needs to come back to LRC in November with more information and certainty about the sign design. Staff then suggests a cooperation agreement may be helpful in communicating to Council the structure of a bid process as well as the update on the work to revise sign specifications. Commissioner Smith suggested the cooperation agreement contain an approval flow diagram and that specifications should be well established before the information is shared with Council. He also inquired about e3 Signs' status as a bidder. Director Pierce stated that they have been informed that there is an intended public bid process, but that they will likely have some advantage in having a more detailed understanding of the specifications and labor required. Commissioner Smith suggests making sure the signs are structurally engineered. Commissioners reviewed that there is currently no funding or plan to implement wayfinding signage in other parts of the community. Agenda Packet P. 5