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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2006 0719 CC REG ITEM 10STO: FROM: DIA 111 4 D'I'EM 10 • S • ;i � OF MOOR PARK, C:ALIFOi?.MA `7,, nci! iUeetinq O '/ o'DD ACTION: MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT Honorable City Council Deborah S. Traff enstedt, Administrative Services Director /City Clerk *-P5T July 13, 2006 (CC Meeting of July 19, 2006) SUBJECT: Consider Resolution in Support of the Ventura County Civic Alliance/Ventura Council of Governments "Compact for Sustainable Ventura County" Proposal to the Southern California Association of Governments BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION The City received the attached request for City Council adoption of a resolution supporting a "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County." This is a joint proposal of the Ventura County Civic Alliance and the Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG). Since the City is a member of VCOG, we are placing this item on the agenda for the City Council's consideration. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2006- Attachments: 1. Letter dated June 5, 2006 2. Draft City Resolution 000304 C O M %4 u n i T x r 0 U n 0 A T 1 0 N June 5, 2006 F� Ventura County Civic Alliance EngaggJng the Community for our.Fuhlre ATTACHMENT 1 RE: City Support for a "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County" The Ventura County Civic Alliance and the Ventura Council of Governments are working on a joint proposal to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to conduct the first phase of a project to engage communities across Ventura. County in developing a shared vision for the region's future and a blueprint and roadmap for achieving that vision.. We have been calling this project the Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County. It is a direct outgrowth of work that was presented at last year's Road Ahead conference at CSUCI, and is described in greater detail in. the enclosed draft; proposal. SCAG has indicated a strong interest in receiving and funding this proposal. under their "Compass 2% Strategy Demonstration Project" program. Their initial support will come in the form of technical advisors and consultants to the project from pregonese Calthorpe Associates, recognized experts and national leaders in new urbanism. and innovative approaches to regional growth planning. Substantial financial support for later phases of the project may be available through. SCAG's regular work program during the coming fiscal year. SCAG's required 20% local match for this phase wi 1.1 be met through financial and in- kind support from the Civic Alliance, which will provide staffing and coordination for the effort. Neither VCOG nor the cities are required to provide financial support to the project, though of course such support would be welcome. A modest amount of in -kind support will be needed from some combination of VCOG members and/or city planning staff in the form of participation in periodic steering committee and technical. advisory committee meetings and provision of data. Active involvement by the cities will be vital to this endeavor's ultimate success, though participation is of course voluntary and non - binding. In the near term, a good demonstration of local support :for the project will increase both the probability and the potential magnitude of SCAG's support for the first phase of work. At this time, we are seeking only a resolution in support of this proposal to SCAG from each of the cities in the county. (over) The Venture Cc'nurty Civic Alliance is an lnitWivo ul the Venture County Coryurrunity Foundation 1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 150 - Camarillo, CA 93010 • 805.988.0196 - www.voof.org /civicalliance 000305 Pt. Hueneme councilmember and recent SCAG president Toni Young has endorsed this effort, and at its May 11, 2006 meeting, VCOG voted their provisional approval of the proposal. We will seek final approval from VCOG on July 13, and submit the proposal to SCAG shottly thereafter. Once SCAG approves the .request, we and representatives of VCOG and other partners will meet with SCAG and, their consultants in the early fall to agree on detailed scope, work plan, roles and responsibilities for the project. A draft resolution in support of the proposal is enclosed .for the city council's consideration. We would like to make a brief presentation on this proposal to you at an upcoming city council meeting, and would also welcome the opportunity to meet with you. or other council members in advance of the presentation if needed to discuss the proposal in greater detail. We will contact your office in the next few days to follow up. Meanwhile, please don't hesitate to contact Alliance members EJ Remson at 626.403.9755 or Bernardo Perez at 805.659.3791 if you have any questions. Sincerely, David Maron Chair., VCCA Ron Bottorff Co- Chair, VCCA Compact Working Group On behalf of the members of the Ventura County Civic Alliance: David Moron, Moron Computer Services, Chair Ron Bottorff, Friends of the Santa Clara River, Cc- chair, Compact Working Group E.J. Remson, The Nature Conservancy, Co- chair, Compact Working Group Jerry Beckerman, Segue Program for Career Literacy Bill Buratto, Ventura County Economic Development Association Mario de los Cobos, California State University, Channel Islands Dao Doan, Malnstteet Architects and Planners Inc. Steven Greenwood, Loeb, Kosacz & Sundberg, LLP Claudia Harrison, First 5 Ventura County Julie C.T. Hernandez, Management Partners Inc. Kim Hocking, Ventura County Planning Mary King, MK Business solutions Associates Susan Lacey, Community Volunteer Rex Laird, Ventura County Farm Bureau Florence LaManno, Entre Computer Services Charles Maxey, California Lutheran University Nancy Mayerson, Mayerson Marketing & Public Relations, Inc. Enclosures cc: Ton Sharkey Robert Hunt Sister Lisa Megaffln, Sisters of Notre Dame Lisa Myers, Patagonia, Inc. Teresa Norris, Child Development, Inc. Bernardo Perez, Cabrillo Economic Development Corporation Hugh Ralston, Ventura County Community Foundation Carmen Ramirez, Ventura County Superior Court Stacy Roscoe, Community volunteer Norman Rosenblum, The Rosenblum Company Mary Schwabauer, Ventura County Community Foundation Marilyn Scott, Public Resource Consultants, Inc. Larry Segal, KB Home Mike Silaeci, AT &T David Smith, United Way of Ventura County Nancy S. Stehle, Community Volunteer Carol Taylor, Accurate Engineering Margaret Travers, Ventura County Arts Council Charles T. Watson, Interface Children Family Services Celina Zacarias, GMAC Mortgage 000306 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE VENTURA COUNTY CIVIC ALLIANCEIVENTURA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMEN'T'S "COMPACT FOR A SUSTAINABLE VENTURA COUNTY" PROPOSAL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS the Council of the City of finds as .follows: A. The Ventura County Civic Alliance, an initiative of the Ventura County Community Foundation, was founded in 2001 to bring together business and community leaders from all parts of the county to promote a healthy and sustainable ftiturc for our region. B. The Civic Alliance is committed to bringing the economic, environmental, and social equity interests (the "3Es') of the region together .for the purpose of identifying, prioritizing, and addressing complex, cross - boundary regional problems through education, civic engagement and carefully developed strrategies that reflect all 3Es. C_ The Civic Alliance is respected across the county and throughout the state as a credible, balanced, and non - partisan source of information, fact-based analysis, and policy recommendations, from its 2002 State of the Region report to its 2004 -2005 Connecting the ,Dots on Growth and Sustainability reports and white papers. D. Based on extensive research, community workshops and focus groups, two major regional Road Ahead conferences hosted at California State University Channel Islands, and more than 500 written surveys of county residents and leaders, the Civic Alliance identified critical trends in city and county growth plans and developed key strategies to create a better future for our region, including Building a Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County and Promoting Livable Community Models. E. The "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County" will be a two to three year project that engages communities, public and private institutions, businesses, and Iocal governments across the county in building a common vision and blueprint for the county's future. F. The project will build on current and past efforts to address growth and sustainability issues in the region, including city and county visioning and planning efforts and numerous studies supported by SCAG, VCOG, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission, as well as lessons learned from 1 of 2 000307 similar efforts in other regions, including the Sacramento Blueprint, the Compact of a Sustainable Bay Area, Envision Utah, and others. G. Support from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2% Demonstration Project fund will enable the Civic Alliance and VCOG to launch the first phase of the project, which will involve data collection, updating of the 2002 Ventura County Vacant Land Study, identification of goals and policy options, and development and analysis of a range of alternative scenarios for Ventura County's future_ 11i. Active pwtnersbip and pa?ticipation fxom city and county governments will be critical to the success of this project, along with the involvement and support of regional governing bodies and special districts, businesses, and civic institutions. J. The Ventura Council of Govem meats (VCOG), as a member jurisdiction of SCAG and the leading regional governing body in the county, will be a lead sponsor of the proposal to SCAG and will partner with the Civic Alliance and other project spomrs in its implementation [pending final VCOG approval July 13, 2006]. J. The Civic Alliance, VCOG, and their partners will jointly oversee the project and will determine the leadership and decision - making structures and procedures for the project in consultation with experts provided by SCAG through the 2% Demonstration Project fund. K. SCAG's required 20% local match for the first phase of this project will be met through financial and in -kind contributions from the Civic Alliance and its supporters, which will provide staffing, coordination, and member support for the effort. In-kind support will also be provided by VCOG and other partners through member and/or staff participation in periodic steering com i nittee and technical advisory committee meetings and provision of data. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of supports the submission to SCAG of a proposal for the first phase of the "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County" project. PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 2006. 2 of 2 000308 ATTACHMENT 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2006- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE VENTURA COUNTY CIVIC ALLIANCE/VENTURA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS "COMPACT FOR SUSTAINABLE VENTURA COUNTY" PROPOSAL TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Moorpark finds as follows: A. The Ventura County Civic Alliance, an initiative of the Ventura County Community Foundation, was founded in 2001 to bring together business and community leaders from all parts of the country to promote a healthy and sustainable future for our region. B. The Civic Alliance is committed to bringing the economic, environmental, and social equity interest (the "3Es ") of the region together for the purpose of identifying, prioritizing, and addressing complex, cross - boundary regional problems through education, civic engagement and carefully developed strategies that reflect all 3Es. C. The Civic Alliance is respected across the county and throughout the state as a credible, balanced, and non - partisan source of information, fact -based analysis, and policy recommendations, from its 2002 State of the Region report to its 2004 -2005 Connecting the Dots on Growth and Sustainability reports and white papers. D. Based on extensive research, community workshops and focus groups, two major regional Road Ahead conferences hosted at California State University Channel Islands, and more than 500 written surveys of county residents and leaders, the Civic Alliance identified critical trends in city and county growth plans and developed key strategies to create a better future for our region, including Building a Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County and Promoting Livable Community Models. E. The "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County" will be a two to three year project that engages communities, public and private institutions, businesses, and local governments across the county in building a common vision and blueprint for the county's future. 000309 Resolution No. 2006 - Page 2 F. The project will build on current and past efforts to address growth and sustainability issues in the region, including city and county visioning and planning efforts and numerous studies supported by SCAG, VCOG, and the Ventura County Transportation Commission, as well as lessons learned from similar efforts in other regions, including the Sacramento Blueprint, the Compact of a Sustainable Bay Area, Envision Utah, and others. G. Support from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) 2% Demonstration Project fund will enable the Civic Alliance and VCOG to launch the first phase of the project, which will involve data collection, updating of the 2002 Ventura County Vacant Land Study, identification of goals and policy options, and development and analysis of a range of alternative scenarios for Ventura County's future. H. Active partnership and participation from city and county governments will be critical to the success of this project, along with the involvement and support of regional governing bodies and special districts, businesses, and civic institutions. I. The Ventura Council of Government (VCOG), as a member jurisdiction of SCAG and the leading regional governing body in the county, will be a lead sponsor of the proposal to SCAG and will partner with the Civic Alliance and other project sponsors in its implementation. J. The Civic Alliance, VCOG, and their partners will jointly oversee the project and will determine the leadership and decision - making structures and procedures for the project in consultation with experts provided by SCAG through the 2% Demonstration Project fund. K. SCAG's required 20% local match for the first phase of this project will be met through financial and in -kind contributions from the Civic Alliance and its supporters, which will provide staffing, coordination, and member support for the effort. In -kind support will also be provided by VCOG and other partners through member and /or staff participation in periodic steering committee and technical advisory committee meetings and provision of data. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the Council of the City of Moorpark supports the submission to SCAG of a proposal for the first phase of the "Compact for a Sustainable Ventura County" project. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the book of original resolutions. (x00310 Resolution No. 2006 - Page 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of July, 2006. Patrick Hunter, Mayor ATTEST: Deborah S. Traffenstedt, City Clerk 000311