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Commissioner Backous agreed the streetscape should not have been installed, but it was. He stated he has no problem with the suggested policy but this situation should have been anticipated by the Development Manager. Commissioner Elvig stated the City is responsible for building infrastructure and some residents have thanked the City for installing the streetscape because it gives a sense of completeness. He clarified the costs to make repairs are covered from contractors and the issue is whether the streetscape should be repaired or replaced. Commissioner Tossey stated streetscape damage was anticipated because a policy is in place that requires Flaherty & Collins to make repairs. He stated if colored concrete is an option, it should be considered because it may be the cheapest alternative to address appearance. The consensus of the HRA was to direct staff to draft a policy, as discussed, to hold a preconstruction evaluation to review the project and potential streetscape impacts. Following construction, a second evaluation of the portions damaged during construction will occur to determine the contractor's obligation to restore and the Development Team will make recommendations to the HRA on a case -by -case basis. 5.05: Review Sign Package and Design Framework Modifications Commissioner Wise stated he will not participate in this discussion or vote as he is the owner of one of the properties under discussion Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report and explained that one sign panel would be designated to the three lots. If there are multi- tenants, Mr. Wise would have to allocate use of the panel. He explained the intent of this agenda item is to approve a contribution to the planning budget so staff can start the effort of looking at locations throughout The COR, costs, scale, etc. The intent is not to develop a master sign appendix but to refine that information and solve the issues for these three lots. It is proposed that the users of the three lots each pay one- third of the capital costs and maintain their sign box. The HRA will maintain the streetscape and plantings. It was noted the capital purchase is incorporated into the real estate purchase. The HRA discussed the proposal and asked questions of Development Manager Lazan. Development Manager Lazan stated there is about $8,000 to address all sign issues but he is requesting $10,000 so funds are available for Development Services Manager Gladhill to collaborate as well. Commissioner Elvig stated his intent to abstain on this item as he is ambivalent to this right now. Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Backous to approve the contribution of $10,000 to the Professional Services Budget and direct staff to prepare necessary amendments to the Design Framework. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / August 28, 2012 Page 5 of 7