Title
Downtown Sanitation Plan Recommendation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to recommend approval of funding for a Downtown Sanitation Master Plan Proposal and forward on the City Council.
Report
Issue:
Whether to recommend moving forward with a contract proposal to scope and create a Downtown Sanitation plan for Olympia
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development: 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, Community Planning and Development: 360.570.3798
Background and Analysis:
At its retreat in January 2017, the City Council made a commitment to implement a Downtown Sanitation Plan as the next logical step before taking any more actions regarding public restrooms beyond the currently approved Portable Restroom pilot project. The City anticipates developing a plan that helps to address public sanitation in our downtown and includes recommendations on location, siting, type of facility and hours of operation for public restrooms. A preliminary cost estimate for each recommended site would also be part of the work. Recommendations should include best practices around facility operations and including use of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
This project would require at least two public meetings to gather information, a least two meetings with key stakeholders, at least two meetings with City Staff to gather information and get feedback and two meetings with City Council including a presentation of preliminary recommendations and final recommendation.
Staff research revealed that Adam Young, an architect from Seattle has done extensive work with the City of Seattle parks department in assessing restroom use and design to minimize conflicts. Staff contacted Mr. Young and requested a preliminary proposal to develop a public sanitation master plan for Downtown Olympia. His proposal and a ...
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