HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-05-27 - AGENDA REPORTS - CONTR WITH THE PLANNING CENTER (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
Jeff Lambert
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 27, 1997
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH THE PLANNING. CENTER CONSULTANTS TO
COMPLETE THE FIRST PHASE OF THE CITY CENTER PROJECT,
A JOINT PROJECT WITH THE VALENCIA COMPANY AND CASTAIC
LAKE WATER AGENCY
DEPARTMENT: _ Community Development
BACKGROUND
Earlier this year, staff conducted interviews with several consultants to prepare the specific
plan for the Center City project, which consists of 1,325 acres of land located south of
Bouquet Canyon Road and north of Soledad Canyon Road. The project encompasses the
Castaic Lake Water Agency's Rio Vista treatment plant and surrounding property and the
Valencia Company's "Panhandle" site. The project area also includes the City Center Park
and Santa Clarita Parkway.
The consulting firm of The Planning Center was selected to prepare the specific plan. Staff,
the Valencia Company, and Castaic Lake Water Agency have negotiated with the consultant
a scope for the fust phase of the project. The cost of the first phase is $75,000 with a $25,000
contingency based on the amount of additional technical review required. The cost of this
project will be split by the three entities.
RECOMMENDATION
Upon City Attorney approval, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with The
Planning Center. Funds are to be placed'in Account Number 501-2375.
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