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56 improvement recommendations (Ray Street extension and Railroad extension) and indicated that agreements had been made. The Design Review Board had reviewed the Task Force recommendations and agreed with the flexible concept. He stated that staff recommended a flexible zone in a more limited extent. He asked for Council's direction on a street design for Main Street so that it could be completed on schedule. Ms. Acosta added that there were several solutions to this revitalization and was aware of the difficulty in the decision to be made. Michael Freedman, Freedman, Tung & Bottomley, explained the research which had been done on the success and failure of various downtown revitalization plans. It was found that the physical organization of a main street can contribute in a significant way to that economic revitalization. He stated the organization of main street must serve the needs of the businesses that are directly located on the main street. He described other cities' main streets which were set up in a confusing manner. The needs of businesses in many cases, as it relates to the physical organization of the street, are as follows: visibility of shops, maximum curb side parking, a lot of slow moving traffic, people on display, pedestrian amenity and comfort, and finally the ability to accommodate change. He then referred to an overhead map of the recommendations B, C, and D listed in the staff report. Mr. Freedman then analyzed each option and how they related to each other. All three options would be an improvement as well as an asset to downtown. A chart was given to Council showing the cost difference between the old Option "A" and Options B, C and D. The current Capital Improvement Budget allocation was $2.15 million and none of the options were successful in coming in at this number. Ms. Mohr referred to Option B and asked how the roadway could be expanded as well as the sidewalks. Mr. Freedman referred to his overhead chart and pointed out the plan and how it was layed out. Mr. Tarver asked if there would be 16 foot sidewalks on both sides on Main Street in Option D. Mr. Freedman stated yes. He referred to the lay out on a map. Ms. Mohr asked where were the stop and start points on the twelve blocks of Main Street. Mr. Freedman stated that it started at the bridge and ended at Bernal Avenue and pointed out the twelve blocks were counted on both sides of the street. 6/2/92 2