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Council reviews 30% design for First Avenue pedestrian improvements
Summary
HLA staff presented 30% designs for First Avenue, showing bulb‑outs, sidewalks and streetscape changes; council asked for emergency vehicle access, preferred drought‑tolerant, non‑irrigated plantings and asked staff for feedback within two weeks.
HLA staff presented a 30% progress report on the First Avenue Pedestrian Improvement project during the March 17 study session, tying the work to the Downtown Revitalization Plan that the council previously adopted. The design package under review includes additional bulb‑outs, sidewalk upgrades and beautification elements. Councilmembers discussed revised curb and bulb‑out dimensions to ensure emergency vehicles can navigate the intersections.
Councilmembers signaled a preference for drought‑tolerant vegetation (no trees) without irrigation to reduce costs, limited electrification to save money, and larger, full‑scale bulb‑outs with more amenities on the business side of the street. Staff asked councilmembers to provide feedback within the next two weeks so that design work can proceed. The minutes record the discussion as directional guidance rather than a formal approval of final design or funding.
Why it matters: The project alters street geometry and pedestrian circulation in downtown Zillah and will guide future construction funding and coordination with the Transportation Improvement Board.
