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CC - (1) Discussion of Proposed Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consultant Services to Conduct a Visioning Study for the Culver City Transit Oriented Development District; (2) If Desired, Authorize the Release of the RFP; and (3) Direction to City Manager as Deemed Appropriate.
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Meeting Date: July 11, 2016
Contact Person/Dept: Sol Blumenfeld
Phone Number: (310) 253-5700
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: [X]
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/05/16)
Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld, Community Development Director (06/30/16)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council (1) discuss the proposed Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to conduct a visioning study for the Culver City Transit Oriented Development (TOD) District; (2) if desired, authorize the release of the RFP; and (3) provide direction to City Manager as deemed appropriate.
BACKGROUND
On May 9, 2016, the City Council discussed options for conducting a visioning study for the TOD District (Study), which include the preparation of recommendations that can be used to inform the planning, design and operation of future TOD projects and identify area mobility improvements. Further, the City Council directed staff to prepare an RFP for consultant services to conduct the study, as an initial step in the process.
DISCUSSION
TOD District
The City has been engaged in planning and implementing a TOD District for approximately 10 years. It has identified potential redevelopment sites, assembled property, rezoned land to accommodate transit oriented development uses, obtained development rights on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority right of way located within the District, establish...
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