Approve Resolution No. 17-20 adopting the Streetscape Policy.

In 2011, City Council adopted the Streetscape Policy, which establishes uniform standards for the existing beautification, lighting, landscaping and maintenance of City rights-of-way (ROW). This policy serves as a guide as the City’s street network continues to grow to ensure minimum ROW standards for landscaping, street lighting, entryways, tree management, irrigation management, screening, traffic signals and poles, beautification, and maintenance. The policy also establishes street classifications, including Imperial, State Highway 6, Signature, and Classic.

The revisions to the Streetscape Policy include both formatting and content changes. The current policy lists standards by topic (i.e. Landscaping, Street Lighting, Tree Trimming, etc.), whereas the revised policy lists standards by roadway type (i.e. Imperial, Signature, Classic, etc.). The policy also includes the following content revisions:

• Clarification of the definitions of Imperial Routes and Signature Routes, including specifying the boundaries of US 90A from US 59 to SH 6 as Imperial Route, and adding the roadways within New Territory and Greatwood that meet the definition of a Signature Route as a result of annexation;

• Adding language to the Landscape Cost-Share Program to help identify the annual reimbursement rate for Signature Routes to the HOAs or Council-approved entities; and

• Adding language to the Streetlight Reimbursement Program to help identify the annual reimbursement rate for streetlights to HOAs or a Council-approved entity.

Staff recommends Council repealing Resolutions No. 11-30 and 12-14 and approve Resolution No. 17-20, adopting the Streetscape Policy establishing beautification, street lighting, and maintenance standards for the public rights-of-way.