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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by: Paul Brotzman
DATE: July 14, 2009
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTNER WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS
PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT PROGRAM FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES,
PROVIDED BY SCAG, FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council and Redevelopment Agency authorize City Manager and Agency Executive
Director to partner with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), as part of
the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program, to select consultants to prepare a land
use plan and to provide other consultant services for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area not
owned by Casden Properties, LLC. All associated consultant costs will be borne by SCAG.
BACKGROUND
SCA Gs Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program
SCAG sponsors a planning program, called Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project, to
municipalities throughout Southern California which offers a collection of innovative tools,
software, and planning applications, free of charge. The Compass Blueprint Demonstration
Project Program offers the opportunity for a planning effort in communities to be showcase
Demonstration Projects—ones that exemplify the principles shared by the Compass Blueprint
Program and a community's vision. Projects that feature creative and forward -thinking
development solutions benefit, free of charge, from a customized program of consultant services,
SCAG staff time, financial resources and technical assistance. Compass Blueprint's innovative
tools and services allow cities and counties to, evaluate planning options and stimulate
sustainable development opportunities.
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Proposal for a Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project and Approval
On May 15, 2009, City staff submitted a proposal to SCAG for a Compass Blueprint
Demonstration Project for the 118 acres of the North Newhall area that is not owned by Casden
Properties, LLC. SCAG received 27 applications from various cities throughout Southern
California and granted awards to eight of the highest ranking proposals.
On July 2, 2009, staff received notification from SCAG that the City of Santa Clarita's proposal
was approved. The eight jurisdictions granted the award include the cities of Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Corona, Redlands, Fontana, Cathedral City and Santa Clarita and the community of
Tarzana.
SCAG informed -the City that they will be conducting interviews with various consultants and
receive their scope of work in August 2009. Services provided by the chosen consultants will
range in costs between $120,000 and $150,000, which would be paid for in full by SCAG. City
staff will work with SCAG in the development of the overall scope of work and process to create
the land plan.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as directed by the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Authorization to partner with SCAG in the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program
will not create a negative fiscal impact to the City's General Fund. Consultant services to be
provided by SCAG would be free of charge to the City. Estimated actual cost for requested
services would range between $120,000 and $150,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 09-: City Council Resolution Supporting a Partnership with SCAG
Resolution No. RDA 09-_ — Redevelopment Agency Resolution
Approval Letter from SCAG
RESOLUTION NO. 09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SUPPORTING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT PROGRAM, TO SELECT A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A LAND PLAN AND
PROVIDE OTHER CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA
WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments offers a planning
program, called Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project, to municipalities throughout Southern
California and the program serves as a resource for local governments to utilize a collection of
innovative tools, software, and planning applications, free of charge;
WHEREAS, the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project is a SCAG planning program
that offers free consultant services to projects that demonstrate creative and forward -thinking
development solutions and exemplify the program's principles of mobility, livability, prosperity,
and sustainability;
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2009, the City of Santa Clarita submitted an application to SCAG
for consultant services that would be provided free of charge, as part of the Compass Blueprint
Demonstration Project Program; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2009, the City of Santa Clarita was notified by SCAG that its
proposal for a Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project was granted approval and awarded
consultant services for the North Newhall Specific Plan project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager or designee to partner
with SCAG as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program in the selection of a
consultant to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services for the North Newhall
project area.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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PASSED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 20
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a
regular meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2009, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that this is a true and
correct copy of the original Resolution No. 09- , adopted by the City Council of the City of
Santa Clarita, California on , 2009, which is now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the City of Santa Clarita, California, this day of
20
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
City Clerk
By
Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. RDA 09-
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA SUPPORTING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SCAG), AS PART OF THE COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT PROGRAM, TO SELECT A CONSULTANT TO PREPARE A LAND PLAN AND
PROVIDE OTHER CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE NORTH NEWHALL AREA
WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments offers a planning
program, called Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project, to municipalities throughout Southern
California and the program serves as a resource for local governments to utilize a collection of
innovative tools, software, and planning applications, free of charge;
WHEREAS, the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project is a SCAG planning program
that offers free consultant services to projects that demonstrate creative and forward -thinking
development solutions and exemplify the program's principles of mobility, livability, prosperity,
and sustainability;
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2009, the City of Santa Clarita submitted an application to SCAG
for consultant services that would be provided free of charge, as part of the Compass Blueprint
Demonstration Project Program; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2009, the City of Santa Clarita was notified by SCAG that its
proposal for a Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project was granted approval and awarded
consultant services for the North Newhall Specific Plan project.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA
CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, does resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct.
SECTION 2. The Redevelopment Agency hereby authorizes the Agency Executive. Director
or designee to partner with SCAG as part of the Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project Program
in the selection of a consultant to prepare a land use plan and to provide other consultant services
for the North Newhall project area.
SECTION 3. The Agency Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS day of , 20
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ATTEST:
SECRETARY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Sharon L. Dawson, MMC, Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency,
do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of , 2009, by
the following vote:
AYES: AGENCY MEMBERS:
NOES: AGENCY MEMBERS:
ABSENT: AGENCY MEMBERS:
SECRETARY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
CERTIFICATION OF
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RESOLUTION
I, Sharon L. Dawson, Secretary of the City of Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency, do hereby
certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution No. RDA 09- , adopted by
the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, California on , 2009, which is
now on file in my office.
Witness my hand and seal of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Santa Clarita, California,
this day of , 20_.
Sharon L. Dawson, MMC
Secretary
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Susan Caputo, CMC
Deputy Secretary
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
June 29, 2009
Paul Brotzman, Director of Community Development
City of Santa Clarita
23920 Valencia Blvd, Suite 300
ASSOCIATION of Santa Clarita, CA 91355
GOVERNMENTS
Main Office
Dear Mr. Brotzman:
818 west Seventh Street
expect to conduct consultant interviews, in coordination with a representative
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Congratulations! Your proposal for a Compass Blueprint Demonstration Project
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n the City of Santa Clarita has been approved. The North Newhall Specific Plan
Los Angeles, California
has been favorably reviewed by staff at the Southern California Association of
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Governments (SCAG) and by the local elected officials from around the region
appointed to SCAG's Regional Council. Your project is consistent with the
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regionally -shared goals of improving livability, mobility, prosperity and
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sustainability and we look forward to partnering with you to make the City of
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Santa Clarita and the Southern California region a better place.
www.scag.ca.gov
Exec Jon Ed Adminitration
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CommiChair
Jon Edney, EI Cenntro
Policy Committee Chairs
Community, Economic and Mark Butala
Human Development
CarlMoreho„se,venwa Manager, Comprehensive Planning
Energy & Environment
Keith Hanks, Azusa
Transportation
Mike Ten, South Pasadena
The Regional Council is comprised of 83 elected officials representing 189 cities, six counties, five County Transportation Commissions, .
Imperial Valley Association of Governments and a Tribal Government representative within Southern California. ✓.°
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We will be releasing the Request for Proposals for this project next week, and
expect to conduct consultant interviews, in coordination with a representative
officers
from your office, during the week of August 17th. We will be in touch to schedule
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these interview dates. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact
Jon Edney, EI Centro
Pria Hidisyan, Senior Regional Planner, at (213) 236-1953 or by email at
First Vice President
Larry McCallon Highland
hidis an sca .ca. ov. Thank you again for our interest in partnering with
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SCAG to plan for the future of your community and our region.
Second Vice President
Pam O'Connor. Santa Monica
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Sincerely,
Richard Dixon, Lake Forest
Exec Jon Ed Adminitration
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CommiChair
Jon Edney, EI Cenntro
Policy Committee Chairs
Community, Economic and Mark Butala
Human Development
CarlMoreho„se,venwa Manager, Comprehensive Planning
Energy & Environment
Keith Hanks, Azusa
Transportation
Mike Ten, South Pasadena
The Regional Council is comprised of 83 elected officials representing 189 cities, six counties, five County Transportation Commissions, .
Imperial Valley Association of Governments and a Tribal Government representative within Southern California. ✓.°
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