The proposed contract scope includes construction of an amphitheater, fencing, seating and picnic tables, repair of the grand staircase and other historical elements, a drinking fountain, lighting, irrigation and civil site improvements, according to the staff report.
Both properties have been red-tagged since the storm last January and access to the buildings has been extremely limited until recent repair work allowed officials to come in for more in-depth assessments.
According to the staff report, the project includes a reduction in lanes at Bay Avenue approaches to simplify driver navigation, creation of bulb outs also known as sidewalk extensions that seek to shorten pedestrian crossing distances along with additional striping and a wider buffer area for bicycles.
California s iconic piers - cherished remnants of the state s coastal history since the Gold Rush era - now face being wiped out by wild storms and rising seas.
Rising seas and frequent storms are taking their toll on California s iconic public piers and raising questions about the future of the landmarks. Repairs have climbed into the millions in recent years for many communities, and more storms are expected to bring more damage to the piers this year with an El Nino season. City engineers are looking at redesigning some piers so they can withstand higher, more powerful waves. But the need for taller and stronger pilings could make historic piers look more industrial. Others say several need to be relocated or taken down altogether.