HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1988 0720 CC REG ITEM 11CITEM //* e.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REQUFST
CITY OF MOORPARK
The City of Moorpark is requesting proposals f,-om private consultants
to provide services which will update the city's Land Use and
Circulation Elements to it's General Plan and prepare the Environmental
Impact Report pursuant to Section 15166 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
1. The central focus of the updates will be to have the
Circulation Element act as the pri.mary factor- in determining
future land use changes.
2. To assure complete compliance with StltP law, case law, and
General Plan Guidelines.
3. To update, complete and synthesize planning documents into a
consistent, comprehensive usable document.
4. To propose growth and development policies for the hillside
areas within the General Plan.
5. To provide a comprehensive General Plar Update that is usable
in daily planned activities.
6. To recommend and develop specific and realist.i.c objectives,
policies, programs and standards for planning and physical
development of the City, and for cleating a viable economic
base and new revenue sources.
7. To graphically display each of the General. Plan Land Use and
Circulation Elements.
8. To created a computerized land use hires data system.
The Scope of Work Will Include:
A. Circulation Element
1. Identify the potential impacts of the 118/23 Freeway
connection, as quantified by street and intersection levels
of service. It is anticipated that '-he primary circulation
element scenario will be general plan built -out, with a
second scenario based on all devr >lopment proceeding the
freeway connection.
2. Estimate volumes of "pass through" traffic, i.e. that traffic
with both trip ends outside of the r-ity. Ideally, these
estimates should include the pass t_li,-ough r.raffic on Route
118 as well as the pass through traffic- on Route 23.
3. Provide an analysis of the effects of the extension of New
Los Angeles Avenue to Collins Driv lrr conjunction with
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this analysis, comments should be offered regarding the
justification of downgrading the Los Angeles Avenue width
requirements through the Virginia Colony area.
4. Analysis of the effect of the extension of High Street
westerly from its existing terminus tn GahhFr-t Road north of
the railroad.
5. Recommend a transportation corridor of a new Route 23 to
extend from the freeway connection northerly to Broadway.
The effects of this bypass construction should be analyzed.
6. Recommend a transportation corridor and analysis of the
effect of extending Spring Road northerly from High Street to
Broadway.
7. Recommend locations of future 118 Freeway ramps.
8. Recommend number of lanes required (including parking) and
street section recommendations (with graphics) for arterials,
secondaries, and collector streets.
9. Provide specific street plan recommendations for the area
bounded by Los Angeles Avenue, Arroyo Simi. Maureen Lane, and
Liberty Bell Road.
10. Recommend locations of all future traffic si.ynals.
11. Identify major intersections estimated level of service for
each of the following scenarios:
a. Existing
b. Cumulative
C. Ultimate
12. Recommend changes to bicycle /pedestr-i.ari /equestrian trail
plans, with detailed cross - sections and standards.
13. Recommend policies regarding driveway placement, stop sign
installation, parking restrictions, intersection sight
distance, meandering sidewalk, unobstr1irfed sidewalk, etc.
14. Revise County road plates to provide fnr bike lanes.
15. Revise standard intersection plates to show required
configuration for different types of intersections such as
primary - primary, primary- secondary, sProndary- collector, etc.
16. Provide analysis of the effects of a iraansportation corridor
for Route 118 Freeway west of the Route 23 Freeway.
17. Provide an analysis of the effects of , transportation
corridor south of Broadway and north of the Route 118
extension west of Princeton Avenue.
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18. Provide an analysis of city hall access;, including
visibility, potential secondary access etc.
19. Provide a specific street plan (circulation) layout for the
area bounded by the SPRR, Highway ]]A the SCR Substation and
DP -302.
20. Define future 118 and 23 Freeway right--of -way for land use
planning purposes.
21. Investigate and make recommendations relative to an E -W
arterial or collector from Broadway to the east city limits.
22. Recommend freeway corridor visual design standards.
23. Identify either one or more grade separations for railroad
crossings.
24. Provide re- alignment of 118 through Virginia Colony area.
25. Recommend design standards regarding - isual_ road impacts to
Los Angeles Avenue and other major thni-oughfares.
A. Land Use Element
1. Lot by lot land use inventory in a form For easy conversion
to a geotechnical base system.
2. Identify areas subject to Specific Plan approval plus list in
general terms land uses permitted within.
3. Identify Residential, Commercial, and Tndustrial reserve
areas in outlying areas.
4. Create goals and policies regardinq future hillside
development.
5. Create standards for recreation services.
6. Identify potential rental and senior hn„si.ng sites.
7. Create goals and policies related to the need to protect the
visual freeway corridor (118/23 Freeway Connector).
8. Create goals and policies which will ensure that site
planning and design of development respects the predominantly
low profile suburban environment of Moorpark and enhances and
respects the surrounding natural features.
9. Identify the natural features within -nd adjacent to
community that need to be protected.
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10. Create an urban limit line considering both the non - growth
areas of the Countywide Planning Program (CPP) and the city's
need to provide buffers or transitional zones.
11. Establish city gateways and identify land uses to promote
an identity.
12. Create a document(s) that can be used as an effective tool
to update the City's Zoning Ordinance
13. Prepare studies of the existing or future population density
patterns within the city. Emphasis must be places on those
areas either designated for redevelopment or high- growth
potential.
14. Prepare a report which will provide projections of those
elements, such as population, income and employment which
will forecast the land required, public facilities needed and
future distribution of land uses through the year 2000.
15. Create goals and policies which promote the reduction of
residential densities in outlying canyon area;.
16. Create goals and policies regarding the extension of public
services in areas which provide significant natural
constraints to development.
17. The design of commercial areas should 7omplement the area in
which it is located. Create design overlay areas with
specific goals and policies related t.o development.
18. Create goals and policies related to obtaining an overall
85,/15% single family /multifamily mix based on housing units.
19. Create goals and policies related to minimum parcel sizes in
open space and areas over 20% slope (Siirh as 40 acres).
20. Create goals and policies which promoi— agricultural uses
in those areas over 20% slope.
21. Identify major ridge lines within the - ommuni.ty.
22. Create goals and policies to preserve and protect features
of cultural and historical significancA to the community.
23. Create goals and policies to save and protect. mature trees
within the community.
24. Create goals and policies related to the need to adopt
guidelines to mitigate the impact of exterior lighting and
noise on and from adjoining parcel: and adjacent public
right -of -way.
25. Review land use designations in light of service capacity of
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various infrastructure systems (sewer waste. streets, storm
drains, flood control, etc.).
26. Review and incorporate applicable and appropriate sections
of the County of Ventura's General Plan.
27. Consider maintenance of the document after adoption, such as
computer applications.
28. That the Land Use and Circulation amendments shall be
internally consistent with all other elements of the General
Plan.
29. Incorporate any Measure F requirements
criteria, standards, etc.
30. Identify current infrastructure limitations as to how
development would be limited by infrastructure expansion
capability.
31. Incorporate, land use issues, goals, design standards,
parking in downtown area - in Lieu fee concept -
identification of potential parking areas.
32. Make certain that Moorpark Land Use Flement) make certain
that Moorpark Land Use Element is consistent with and takes
into account any other applicable County Plans.
33. Individual Areas of Concern
a. South of Los Angeles Avenue from Moorpark Road to
Liberty Bell Road.
b. Multiple family residential sout}, of Majestic Court.
C. Commercial office designation fnr- southwest corner of
Los Angeles Avenue and Spring Roarl. 7s it still valid?
d. Stratthern Ranch property.
e. Freeway Business Center (Scienc(, Drive). Some of the
text and maps in the current Land Use Element show this
area as either open space, or "non- growth ". Make sure
this area is appropriately indicated in the new Land Use
Element.
f. Happy Camp Canyon Park - show precise boundaries on map.
34. Provide analysis of all present Genera +1 Plan amendment
requests and make recommendaitons regarding each.
35. Land Use Element, page 41, Neighborhood Commercial Center
change to eliminate - "Convenience Market ".
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36. Land Use Element, page 42 - revise section on Commercial
Industrial mix.
37. Land Use Element, page 42 - revise Growth Table population
projections.
38. Land Use Element, page 57 - Table 9 rp�rise Zoning
Comparability Matrix.
Specific Land Use Amendment Requests
Along with the above listing of work task the city has allowed the
following property owners the opportunity to he considered as part of
the overall update to the land Use Element. The following are to be
specifically evaluated with recommendations for land use change or
maintain status quo:
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Amendments for
Consideration
Current
Proposed
Name
Acreage
GP
GP
1.
Latunsky
4.12
RL
RH
2.
Scaroni
1.75
ML
CO
3.
Union Oil
297
OS2
Medium
4.
Newton
3.86
VH
Gen.Comm.
5.
Newton
4.32
M
Gen.Comm.
6.
Newton
29.93
RH
Light Ind.
7.
Levy
289.4
AG 1
Industiial
Medium Res.
Rural High
Rural Low
8.
Moorpark
Ranch
35.4
ML
High
Very High
General
Comm.
9.
Lieb
49.5
M & RL
Medium Res.
10.
Oakridge
120
RL
Low Res.
11.
Walnut Cyn.
227
RL
Low Res.
12.
Westoaks
393
RL
Rural High
13.
Newton
34.53
AG
High Res.
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Mobilehome
14.
Guny
64.3
OS 2
Low Res.
15.
Newton
443
OS & RT.
Low Res.
16.
LDS
260
RL
Low Res.
17.
Clement
.30
M
General
Comm.
18.
Moorpark Sch.
District
21.26
School
High
Medium
General
Comm.
Industrial
Project Summary
The project shall consist of all professional services necessary to
update and revise the existing Circulation and Land Use Elements, the
Environmental Impact Report and other plans and developments pertinent
to the establishment of policies for future growth and development.
The project shall include service necessary to effect full compliance
between the city's General Plan and applicable State laws, including
CEQA. The update is expected to comprise an integrated, internally
consistent, and compatible statement of policie,
The city would like completion and adoption of these updated elements
as soon as possible. A draft update to these elements would be
expected to be presented to the city by March 1, 1989.
The existing format of the General Plan is not oxpectpd to be retained.
It is the city's desire to segregate the technical elements from the
update. A summary of goals, policies, and actions for the technical
elements shall be included with the plan.
Innovative and creative approaches are oticouraged to provide
consistency between the policies in the General Plan.
The consultant will be expected to be available for all public hearing
reviews of the draft document. It is expected that there will be at
least six public participation meetings in addition to the mandatory
review process set forth in the Government Code. It is also expected
that the Planning Commission and City Council will be periodically
updated during the process at least twice each.
It is expected that the updated elements will reflect all State
requirements and all recent case law applicabl.n to the project. The
consultant will be required to provide legal review of the document
prior to submission of the final update.
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The city is also interested in methods that. will insure adequate
maintenance of the document after adoption. Computer- applications of
the base data collection for this update should be promoted as a means
for this maintenance to be achieved.
In addition to developing a computerized base data system, the
consultant will be expected to develop goals, policies and actions for
inclusion in the text that will provide a mean-, for the consideration
of future General Plan amendment requests.
Services Provided
The following products are expected to be prepared by the successful
consulting firm:
1. Text materials shall be developed for all worl� done with
text material adequately illustrat -rl to achieve maximum
graphic communication.
2. Land use filing system that would be compatible for storage
in a personal computer in a format useable with a spreadsheet
program; i.e., D Base III, Multi Plan, r,otus 1. -2 -3.
3. A summary to accompany the text that capsules the General
Plan policies. This may be combined in map/text form. (750
copies of the final document).
4. Four final colored General Plan maps, that after adopted, are
to be mounted for presentation purposes (scale 1" = 5001).
These maps should be easily amendable.
5. 5 copies of 1" = 500' land use maps.
6. The scope of the work shall include all presentations on
materials up to and including the puhli_c hearing stage and
throughout the completion of the final work after the public
hearing process, including all final maps and text.
7. Legal review of the draft update pri.ot to submission to the
city.
8. All base maps shall be reproducible.
9. 100 copies of the draft General Plan Update.
10. 100 copies of the General Plan document (text and maps) in
final form shall be delivered to the city after adoption.
11. 750 copies of the summary described pr— iousl.y.
12. All data, information materials and work produced, including
final camera -ready text, graphics and maps, shall become the
sole property of the city.
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FORMAT FOR RFP RESPONSES
The firms are required to adhere to the following format in their
proposals:
1. Letter of Transmittal
2. Executive Summary
3. Qualifications of persons to be assigned to Moorpark
4. List of References
5. Proposal Price Sheet (Attachment A)
6. A description of the firms understanding of the City's needs
7. Limits of General Liability and Professional Liability
Insurance and Indemnification.
8. If any subcontractors are to be used h) the performance of
this project, they must be identified.
9. General Company information:
Company Headquarters & Branches
Number of years in business
Organization and Staff (number and types)
State qualifications for the contract.
Proposers are required to follow this format in preparing the proposals.
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DATE AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
One (1) original and ten (10) copies of all proposals must be
received by the City Clerk, City of Moorpark, no later than:
5:00 p.m. - -- - - - - -_ --- -..._. ., 1988
Address all proposals to:
Maureen W. Wall, City Clerk
799 Moorpark Avenue
Moorpark, CA 93021
No amendments, additions or alternates will. bp lr-rept,-d after the above
submission date.
CONTENT OF PROPOSALS
1. The firm's understanding of the issuer rcnfrnnting the city.
2. Planned approach to the project.
3. Methods of base data storage and manipiil.ation.
4. Work program with tasks and task description.
5. Utilization of graphics.
6. Cost, by task and cumulative, on "not to- exceed" basis.
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7. Outline of public participation program.
8. Schedule of activities.
9. Personnel who would be assigned to the project, with their
qualifications and previous experience
10. Firm's experience in similar projects.
11. Number of meetings and visits to the project area and cost
of additional meetings, if requested by the city.
12. Minimum number of products, with description of form and
reproduction capabilities.
13. Requirements from city and city staff involvement in the
project.
14. Other pertinent information deemed appropriate by the
consultant.
15. Separate costs for each of the Elements
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to select a qualified
firm(s) to provide the specified services for the city of Moorpark.
The City recognizes there may be questions or items requiring
discussion prior to the firm preparing its proposal. If questions
arise, please contact Patrick J. Richards, Director- of Community
Development. If it appears a formal session with candidate is
required, such will be scheduled by the city. The city retains the
right to meet with individual candidates prior to proposed submission
to answer questions concerning the RFP and related matters.
COST OF PROPOSAL PREPARATION
The firm is responsible for any costs incurred by the firm or their
subcontractors, in responding to this request for proposal.
All proposals and documents submitted will become the property of the
City of Moorpark. Anything considered to be proprietary shall be so
designated by the proposer.
Schedule of Events: (Approximate Date q)
Interview of Consultants
Selection of Consultant
Contract Execution
Implementation
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PROPOSAL PRICE SHEETS
Firms are required to submit the proposal costs on the attached RFP
Response Sheet. (Attachment "A" of this RFP)
CLIENT REFERENCES
Consultants are required to list all client references, a minimum of
three (3) references for each category should be included in the
Appendix of the proposal. State what was done, for who, contact phone
number, and /or address. A description of similar work performed by the
vendor, preferable in California, is desirable.
LEGAL & INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The following are the legal and insurance requirements of the City of
Moorpark.
1. This RFP and the firms response will. be a part of contract.
2. Documents to be construed together. The RFP, the vendor's
proposal, and all documents referred to in the specifications
and contract to be entered into between the firm and the
City, and all the modifications of said documents, shall be
construed together as one document.
3. Assignment or Transfer of Contract. The firm shall not
assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of his
contract, or his rights, title or interest in or to the same
without previous written consent of the City.
4. Indemnity. The firm must agree to indemnify, hold harmless
and defend the City, from any and -ill liability or loss,
resulting from any suits, claims or actions brought against
the City, which result directly ni indirectly from the
wrongful or negligent actions of the firm in the performance
of the contract.
5. Insurance. At the time of execution of' the contract the
firm will be required to carry at least $2 million of General
Liability and Professional Liability insurance and to name
the City as additional insured. Submittals of less than $2
million insurance limits are permitted, however, you must
specify the actual insurance limits you propose to provide.
You must also state whether or not you can provide a $2
million limit if required to do so and at what cost. If less
than $2 million is specified, please indicate what
component(s) of your proposal, in ymir opinion, offsets or
mitigates the lower insurance limit.
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6. Compliance with Labor Laws. Firm will be required to comply
with all existing State and Federal Tabor Laws including but
not limited to workers compensation.
7. Disadvantaged and Equal Opportunity Employment Provisions.
Firm will be required to meet all State and Federal Laws
applicable to Disadvantaged and EEO.
8. Firm shall agree not to provide services for any other public
agencies for projects located within the City limits or
private parties that currently have or may submit development
applications to the City.
Other_City Requirements
1. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals
without qualifications. Proposals will be considered only in
their entirety.
2. The City reserves the right to negotiate the specific
requirements and cost using the selected proposal as a basis.
3. The City also reserves the right to reject all proposals if
they are deemed unsuitable to the ri.ty's needs. Late or
incomplete proposals will not be considered, and the City
reserves the right to determine flip completeness of all
request for proposals.
4. Each proposal shall be considered valid and binding on the
proposer for a period of ninety (90) days after the proposal
due date.
General Information
The City of Moorpark is a new community situated
of Ventura County. It is adjacent to the citir-
Simi Valley. It's current population is 22,000)
The City is characterized by rapid growth, in
addition, the 23 and 118 Freeways will eventually
Research and development companies as well a-
under construction in the City at this time.
in the eastern portion
s of 'thousand Oaks and
rural setting. In
connect in the City.
offire buildings are
Moorpark was incorporated in July 1983 as a general law city, and
operates under the Council /Manager form of government. The five (5)
City Council members are elected at large by the residents, for
staggered four year terms, and serve as the City's legislative, policy
making body. The Mayor is selected from among the Council members. The
City Council holds bimonthly public meetings at which views of
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interested residents may be expressed. The City Manager is responsible
for directing City affairs as prescribed by the ri.t.y council. Moorpark
is considered a contract city.
On November 4, 1986 by initiative action the voters of Moorpark adopted
Measure F which is a residential growth limitation regulation. Under
Measure F the City may issue only 250 residential building permits in a
calendar year with certain exceptions.
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ATTACHMENT A
Proposal Price Sheet
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