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File ID: 2024-00387 2/27/2024 Consent Item 2.
Agreement: River District Specific Plan (I22000007)
File ID: 2024-00387
Location: District 4, Represented by Councilmember Valenzuela Recommendation: Pass a Motion authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a professional services agreement with Cooper Robertson in an amount of $799,831 for professional services pertaining to the River District Specific Plan.
Contact: Amy Yang, Associate Planner, [email protected], Community Development Department; Elizabeth Boyd, AICP, Senior Planner, [email protected], Community Development Department
Presenter: None.
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Exhibit A - River District Boundary and Selected Landmarks 3-Exhibit B - Professional Services Agreement
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff is requesting authorization to execute a professional service agreement with Cooper Robertson in the amount of $799,831 with a time of performance from the date it is fully executed by the duly authorized parties to June 30, 2026. Cooper Robertson will provide consulting service for the River District Specific Plan Update.
The River District Specific Plan area (River District) lies north of the Downtown core (see Attachment 3) and covers approximately 773 acres of land that is divided into approximately 400 separate parcels held by over 200 property owners. It is generally defined on the north by the American River, on the west by the Sacramento River, and on the south by the Railyards Specific Plan area. Several major developments are currently underway in the River District, including but not limited to the State office complex, Township 9, and Mirasol Village.
The River District Specific Plan, adopted in 2011, was meant to catalyze development and included a comprehensive circulation diagram and a Finance Plan that intended to incentivize new
File ID: 2024-00387 2/27/2024 Consent Item 2.
development and pay for infrastructure improvements (including a reconfigured circulation system).
However, development activity has been much lower than anticipated since its adoption, leading to lower fee collection for necessary infrastructure improvements. The purpose of the River District Specific Plan Update (Update) is to evaluate the plan against a shared vision for the future of the River District, to be developed as part of the update process. The Update aims to evaluate the goals, policies, actions, and diagrams, as well as consider how to realistically finance infrastructure improvements needed for anticipated development.
Policy Considerations: City Code Section 3.64.020 requires City Council approval for all agreements in the amount of $250,000 or more.
Additionally, the proposed project will be consistent with and guided by the City’s goals and policies as established in the 2035 General Plan and 2021-2029 Housing Element, including the following:
· Policy LU 1.1.4 Leading Infill Growth
· Policy LU 1.1.5 Infill Development
· Policy LU 2.2.1 World-Class Rivers
· Policy LU 2.2.3 Improving River Development and Access · Policy ED 3.1.7 Infrastructure and Public Facilities
· Policy ED 3.1.8 Streamline Development Process
· Policy H-1.5 Facilitate Development Through Specific Plans and Commercial Corridor Action Plans
o Program H9 Facilitate Appropriate Development through Specific Plans and Commercial Corridor Action Plans
· Policy H-1.6 Support Infrastructure Improvements in Targeted Infill Areas · Policy H-8.3 Encourage Accessible Housing Near Transit and Amenities Economic Impacts: The River District Specific Plan Update aims to support increased housing development and economic activity in and around the project area. In addition, any proposed circulation and mobility improvements would aim to improve access to and from the area, while also increasing local foot traffic, which could support and bolster new local businesses in the area. Finally, potential improvements to river accessibility could generate more activity in the area as residents and visitors begin to associate the River District as a place to visit the American and Sacramento Rivers.
Environmental Considerations: This report concerns administrative activities and government fiscal activities-the execution of a professional services agreement to prepare a specific plan and related documents-that do not constitute a “project” as defined by the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b) (2) and 15378(b)(4) and are not subject to the provisions of CEQA (CEQA Guidelines15060(c)(3)).
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City Council will consider the environmental impacts of the specific plan, if any, at the time it considers the adoption of the specific plan.
Sustainability: The preparation of a specific plan for the project area will facilitate infill development, reuse, and reinvestment in an existing urbanized area. Increased housing opportunities near the urban core will reduce long commutes and dependence on the use of the private automobile, reduce the use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions, and help meet air quality standards.
Improvements to allow better pedestrian and bicycle access, circulation, and safety will also support decreased dependence on the use of automobiles in the area.
Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.
Rationale for Recommendation: Consultant services are required to support the preparation of the River District Specific Plan Update. The contract was competitively solicited through RFP NO.
P232100122201. On March 22, 2023, the Community Development Department released a Request for Proposals, inviting interested firms to submit proposals. A selection committee comprised of City staff across different departments reviewed the proposals and interviewed three of the four firms.
Cooper Robertson was ultimately selected to lead the River District Specific Plan.
Financial Considerations: There is sufficient funding in the River District Specific Plan Update project budget (I22000007) to award the contract in the amount of $799,831.
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Cooper Robertson is not an LBE, but they satisfy the LBE requirements by subcontracting a minimum of 5% of the contract with the subconsultants.
ATTACHMENT 2: Exhibit A-River District Boundary and Selected Landmarks
Appendix ADescriptionKeyThe following (working) schedule outlines periods for task/subtask development (blue), target windows for community partner and City TAC (Technical Advisory Group) engagement (gold), and ongoing project coordination (green)The timeline and duration of tasks is subject to review and revision based on conversations and approval by the City project manager City HolidaysDates and times for TAC Meetings and other coordinating events to be confirmed as part of Task 0.1Project Start-up Questionaire/Project CharterConfirm graphics standards/initial list of diagrams/viewportsBi-weekly coordination (46)Quarterly Team Check-ins (4)TAC Meetings (5)Community Partner Engagement ActivitiesBoard/Commission/Council Briefings (4)Task 1: Specific PlanData requestsBasemap developmentConditions analysisTAC questionaire/Confirm date/agendaTAC Work Session 01Confirm outstanding data needs/agendaTAC Work Session 02Summary Memos (3)Vision statement, goals, and initial conceptsTAC Work Session #3Concept plan developmentSummary Memo (1)Preferred plan contentsTAC Work Session #4TAC Work Session #5 (Optional)Summary Memo (1)Administrative Draft (Word)Screencheck Public Review Draft (InDesign/PDF)Final Public Review Draft (InDesign/PDF)Administrative Draft Final Specific Plan Update (PDF)Specific Plan AppendiciesScreencheck Draft Final Specific Plan Update (PDF)Hearing Draft Final Specific Plan Update (PDF)Final Specific Plan Document (InDesign/PDF)Draft public participation planCommunity partner databaseProject flyer, info. brochure, fact sheet, and FAQ dev.Community partner focus groupMeeting summary (1)Community partner roundtable discussionMeeting summary (1)Community Workshop #1Community Workshop #1 meeting summary (1)(Online) Community Open HouseFinancing plan data reviewImprovement costs strategyRoadway cost estimates (30)Financing mechanisms strategy research summary (1) and feasibility challenges/recommendations summary (1)Administrative Draft Financing Plan (1)Public Review Draft Financing Plan (1)Draft response to comments memorandum (1)Final Draft Financing Plan (1)Specific Plan report review and supportFinancing Plan public hearing (1)Task 4: Environmental Review/CEQAProject Mobilization, Document Review & Kickoff Meeting (1)Project Description (1)City Review of Project DescriptionDraft Initial Study checklist (1)Draft NOPCity Review of NOPCirculate NOP for minimum 30-day comment periodTransportation AnalysisAdministrative Draft SEIR and ISCity Review of Admin Draft SEIR and ISScreencheck Draft SEIRCity Review of Screencheck Draft SEIRPublic Review Draft SEIRPublic Draft SEIR comment period (min. 45 days)Final EIR/Response to CommentsCity Review of FEIR/RTCFindings and NODCity Review of CEQA Findings and NODHearing Date(s) TBA 2025Blue = Contractor Task (est.)Green = internal Contractor/City coordinationGold = TAC, Community Partner EngagementLight Gold = period for potential Board/Commission briefings/hearings, potential TAC meetingOrange = Required Comment PeriodPurple = City SEIR Review PeriodSacramento River District Specfic Plan Update Schedule (Updated 02/13/2024) Subtask 3.1 Compile Financing Plan DataSubtask 3.2 Allocate Improvement Costs 1 2 3 4Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jul5
Subtask 3.3 Identify Financing Mechanisms and Strategy
2024 2026Subtask 1.4 Final Plan PreparationSubtask 2.1 Public Participation PlanSubtask 2.2 Communication Collateral and Website ContentSubtask 2.3 Community Partner MeetingsSubtask 2.4 Community WorkshopsSubtask 0.1 Project KickoffSubtask 0.2 Project CoordinationSubtask 1.1 Analysis and DiscoverySubtask 1.2 Vision and Initial ConceptsSubtask 1.3 Preferred Plan DevelopmentJun0 0 Subtask 4.4 Administrative Draft Supplemental EIRSubtask 4.5 Public Review Draft SEIRSubtask 4.6 Final SEIR/Responses to CommentsSubtask 4.7 MMRP and CEQA FindingsSubtask 4.8 Public HearingsSubtask 4.1 Project Mobilization, Document Review & Kickoff MeetingSubtask 4.3 Draft Initial Study ChecklistSubtask 4.2 Project DescriptionSubtask 3.4 Analyze Cost Burdens and Financial FeasibilitySubtask 3.5 Prepare Financing PlanSubtask 3.6 Response to Comments Memo and Final Financing PlanSubtask 3.7 Assist in Specific Plan PreparationSubtask 3.8 Meetings/Public Presentations/Project Management Aug7 13Oct8Nov9Dec10
Task 3: Finance Plan
Nov19 20 21Jul17Aug18Sep OctApr14May Feb24Task 0: Project AdministrationTask 2: Engagement and OutreachDec Jan22 2315Jun16Jan11Feb12Mar6Sep
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