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6.2.B. - Page 1 RE PO RT To the Honorable Mayor and City Council From the Cit Mana er May 6, 2013 SUBJECT Resolution in support of Community Development Department's submission of a Proposal to Caltrans for a Gateway Monument Project RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution in support of the Proposal by the Community Development Department to Caltrans for approval of the replacement of two monuments used to display service club and civic organization emblems. BACKGROUND There are two existing structures adjacent to EI Camino Real, (State Route 82) one at Chestnut Street and one at Claremont Avenue, that serve as Gateway Monument Signs upon which emblems of service clubs and other civic organizations are displayed. The structures are very dated, in poor condition, and should be replaced. ANALYSIS The monuments are adjacent to EI Camino Real; consequently, approval must be obtained from Caltrans to proceed with any project. As part of the application to replace the monuments, a Resolution of Support from the Local Entity is required by Caltrans. Staff attended the February 10, 2013 meeting of the Inter-service Club Coordinating Council (ISCCC) to explain and discuss the City's proposal to replace the existing monuments. The proposed new monuments consist of steel mesh panels, and the overall dimensions of the structures are approximately 17 feet wide by 16 feet tall. The conceptual design, which is attached to this report, is a much more durable and modern structure that better represents the guiding principles of the Grand Boulevard Initiative and Redwood City as a place of innovation. Broad support was given to the new monument design from all service club representatives present at the meeting. Additionally, the ISCCC's President signed an Agreement indicating ISCCC's agreement to removal and replacement of the existing monuments. ALTERNATIVES Do not approve the Resolution which would preclude the City from submitting the proposal for replacement of the monuments.