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Council deadlocks on downtown Main Street sidewalk bid amid tree and underground-utility concerns
Summary
Council split 2-2 on authorizing the publication of bids for the Main Street pedestrian improvement project after residents and some council members raised concerns about tree species selection, likely utility conflicts, and whether private laterals should be addressed in the bid scope.
The council considered a staff recommendation to publish a bid announcement for the Main Street (between Adams and Pine) pedestrian improvement project, a comprehensive project that would replace curb, gutter and sidewalk, install conduit for street lights and future signals, and restore trees and irrigation. Staff said Caltrans approvals had been received and the project was prepared to go out to bid.
Public commenters, including longtime local contractor Anthony…
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