Title
Approval to Restore the Percival West Public Restroom to Seasonal Operating Hours and Close the Olympia/Franklin Portable Restroom
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
The Land Use and Environment Committee recommends the restoration of seasonal operating hours of the Percival West public restroom and the closure of Olympia/Franklin portable restroom located at the corner of Olympia Ave and Franklin Street
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the restoration of seasonal operating hours of the Percival West public restroom and the closure of Olympia/Franklin portable restroom located at the corner of Olympia Ave and Franklin Street
Report
Issue:
Whether to authorize staff to proceed with the reinstatement of seasonal operating hours at the Percival West public restroom and the removal of the Olympia/Franklin portable restroom located at the corner of Olympia St and Franklin Avenue
Staff Contact:
Mark Rentfrow, Downtown Liaison, CP&D, 360.570.3798
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
In 2016, the City Council embarked on a public restroom pilot program to address the impacts of human waste on city streets. The pilot intended to study the potential for reduction of human waste and consider restrooms for all, specifically for people who are street dependent as well as visitors. The pilot project was to test the viability of 24-hour public restrooms in five locations (See attached map). The 24-hour restroom conversion at Percival West, as well as the portable restroom located in the Olympia/Franklin lot near the corner of Olympia St and Franklin Ave, are part of the City's Downtown Restrooms pilot program.
On February 15, 2018, City staff updated the Land Use and Environment Committee on the results of the restroom pilots and status of a Sanitation Master Plan that will make recommendations for the future siting of permanent restrooms. The plan is still being drafted with help from a consultant, and Cou...
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