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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 1990 0404 CC REG ITEM 11BMOORPARK ITEM I I e.. PAUL W. LAWRASON, Jr. Mayor SCOTT MONTGOMERY Mayor Pro Tern ELOISE BROWN Councilmember CLINT HARPER, Ph.D. Councilmember BERNARDO M. PEREZ Councilmember LILLIAN KELLERMAN City Clerk TO: FROM: DATE: STEVEN KUENY City Manager CHERYLJ.KANE City Attorney PATRICK RICHARDS, A.I.C.P. Director of Community Development R. DENNIS DELZEIT City Engineer JOHN V. GILLESPIE Chief of Police RICHARD T. HARE City Treasurer M E M O R A N D U M The Honorable City Council Patrick J. Richards, Director of Community Development March 29, 1990 (CC meeting of 4/4/90) SUBJECT: SCOPE OF WORK - SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY Background The City council at their March 7, 1990 meeting directed staff to study an expanded sphere of influence that would roughly match the boundaries of Waterworks District No. 1 plus those areas easily identifiable by staff adjacent to existing dwellings in the south and west portions of the City. Council was interested in having the results of the study presented to them no later than 90 days from March 7, 1990 (June 5, 1990). Discussion Pursuant to Council's direction staff has begun the work necessary to accomplish a sphere of influence study. Staff is intending to use contract planning services for this task. In order that the request for proposal include all of the Council's intentions; staff has created a draft scope of work for review. The draft scope of work is in two(2) parts. First, is the creation of the "Plan for Services" and overall findings to support a future request to amend the sphere of influence boundary. Second, is the work involved in providing an application to LAFCO and accomplishing it's related efforts. Attached is the scope of work only. The Request for Proposals will need to be finalized prior to sending it out. 1 799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021 (805) 529-6864 Staff Recommendation That the City Council approve the draft scope of work and direct staff to send the Request for Proposal out for consultant review. Attachment: DORPARK, CALIFORMA City Council Meeting Waterworks District No. 1 Map of .� 19g.,C? Scope of Work - Sphere of Influence ACTION: SCOPE OF WORK SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY PURPOSE To review the feasibility of having the City of Moorpark expand it's existing Sphere of Influence boundary so as to be generally coterminous with Waterworks District No. 1 boundaries. To consider an urban density of no greater than one (1) dwelling unit per acre within an expanded Sphere of Influence boundary. - To consider an expanded Sphere of Influence boundary which is sensitive to constraints of topography and delivery of public services. The Consultant's Scope of Work relative to the proposal is outlined in two parts as follows: PART I 1. A "Plan for Services" shall be completed. This plan shall include the following: A. A master plan for the provision of public and private districts or agencies services including: - Description of site study areas. - Description of the services to be provided. - Level and range of services. - When services will be available. - Location of present services. - Present population and projected population for the study area. - General plan designations for the area (City and County). - Identify constraints to urban type development, such as topography, sewer flow, etc. that may preclude an area from meeting typical urban standards, but the area may process certain qualities which lends itself a reasonable relationship to be considered for inclusion within a Moorpark Sphere of Influence boundary. - Major roadway connections. 3 B. A map, or maps, showing the area to be included within the sphere which clearly show(s) the following: - Topography. - Urban areas. - Open space and agricultural areas including zoning and related uses. - Industrial uses (including but not limited to oil and mineral extraction. - Major highways and freeways. - Existing Boundaries of the involved city or district. - Boundaries of contiguous cities and all districts. - Public ownership and easements. 2. Provide clear and concise findings/conclusions/recommendations of a Sphere of Influence for the City. Creation shall include a time frame for possible annexation(s) plus a proposed capital improvement program needed for the area to provide urban type services. 3. The consultant shall coordinate all efforts and proposals regarding this Sphere Study adjustment with the City's current update to it's General Plan Land Use and Circulation elements. 4. The consultant shall consider this Sphere study request in conjunction with the Countywide Planning Program and the Ventura County Guidelines for Orderly Development. 5. This sphere amendment request is to consider roughly the area between the current sphere line and the boundaries of Water Works District #1 plus those areas identified by City staff adjacent to existing dwellings in the South and West portions of the City. PART II 1. Complete and submit an application to the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission to amend the Sphere of Influence. The application shall include and is not limited to the following: - Description of the site. - Relationship to Existing plans. - Environmental Assessment that meets CEQA Guidelines. - Justification or reason for the sphere adjustment request. 2. Complete all aspects of Environmental evaluation for the sphere adjustment request including but not limited to the following: - Preparation of the Initial Study. 4 Make recommendation to Director of Community. Development regarding environmental impacts as they relate to Negative Declaration or EIR CEQA criteria. Prepare all CEQA documents related to a Negative Declaration if such is the determination of the City or prepare an Environmental Impact Report if such is the determination of the City. If an EIR is required it shall meet all requirements of CEQA and be certifiable as determined by the City. Consultant to prepare the Notice of Determination. If it is the determination of the consultant that a categorical exemption is appropriate, provide detailed supporting statements and documents in accordance with CEQA. Respond to all written public review comments. 3. File all necessary documents with LAFCO on behalf of the City and appear and present City's request before LAFCO on all meetings related to the City's sphere amendment request. 4. Provide LAFCO with all modified or amended documents or reports as requested by LAFCO. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INGREDIENTS 1. Consultant to provide as separate Exhibit the following: A. Task Outline B. Budget C. Schedule 2. All written text provided to the City shall be transmitted with a 3 inch disk version in Word Perfect 5.0 version. 3. All written text material shall be adequately illustrated to achieve maximum graphic communication. All originals shall be reduced to 8-1/2 x 11 or 11 x 17 size reproducible on a standard office copier. 4. All data, information materials, and work provided, including final camera - ready text, graphics and maps, shall become the sole property of the City. 5. Consultant shall provide monthly written reports to the City regarding status of progress and billing to date with specifics. 5 6. Consultant shall separate Labor costs from direct costs and total contract shall reflect total costs not to exceed a specific amount. 7. All subcontractors and any replacements of such shall be approved by the City in writing. Revised 3/29/90 PJR/90316B R