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Cloverdale moves ahead with sidewalk, paving and traffic‑calming projects and seeks federal/state matches
Summary
The subcommittee reviewed the CDBG-funded 1st Street sidewalk bid process and an expanded traffic-calming scope-change to add signal work and an overlay on Boulevard; staff detailed mix of Measure/LSR, DD and local funds proposed for matches.
Public Works Director Montani told the subcommittee the CDBG sidewalk project on 1st Street (between Boulevard and Maine) is out to formal bid with a May 14 date for openings; staff said the work will include ADA improvements and should proceed quickly once a contractor is selected.
Montani also described a request to change the scope of a previously awarded traffic‑calming grant (GoSonoma/LSR) to fund a full rebuild of the Citrus Fair/Boulevard signal and a 2‑inch overlay on Boulevard (Railroad Avenue to Franklin). He said the change would draw on a $700,000 grant entitlement and combine Measure LSR, regular street funds and DD money for local match—approximately $340,000 from major LSR funds, $100,000 from regular streets funds and $168,000 from DD funds in the current plan.
Council members and staff discussed lead times for street‑lighting and developer responsibilities for installing lights in new subdivisions; staff said they will not grant final occupancy until required lighting and other infrastructure are installed or contractually guaranteed. The subcommittee also previewed smaller informal bids to complete patchwork paving in town.
Why it matters: Sidewalk and paving work is tied to grant deadlines and local match requirements; securing and sequencing match funds will determine whether planned projects move forward this construction season.
Next steps: Staff will return to the full council with project updates and proposed budget allocations, continue bid administration for the CDBG sidewalk contract and finalize the scope‑change request for the traffic signal and overlay.
