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AGENDA MEMO
DATE:
October 12, 2010
TO:
Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Office of the City Manager
By: Brian Saeki, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT:SCAG Compass Blueprint Project Solicitation (Grant) –
Downey Civic Center and Transit Plan
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY SUPPORTING
AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE DOWNEY CIVIC CENTER AND
TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO THE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT SOLICITATION
FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
BACKGROUND
The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) developed the Compass
Blueprint plan to improve mobility throughout Southern California. It is also the
mechanism that will be used to achieve the 20% reduction in greenhouse gases
mandated by Assembly Bill 32 and enforced through Senate Bill 375.
DISCUSSION
To help Southern California agencies reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote
sustainability and livability principles, SCAG is offering, free of charge, consultant
services, staff time, financial resources and technical assistance to cities promoting a
Demonstration Project. The Downey Civic Center and Transit Plan, a project that will
develop a master plan for the Civic Center and evaluate alternative transportation
methods for accessing the Civic Center, will qualify for assistance under this program.
Support from a sponsoring organization, in the form of a resolution, is required for
submission of the assistance application.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. SCAG will provide the resources to
implement the project, and City Staff will assist with project management throughout the
course of normal duties.
Attachment: Resolution
CITY OF DOWNEY, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
SUPPORTING AND AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE DOWNEY
CIVIC CENTER AND TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO THE DEMONSTRATION
PROJECT SOLICITATION FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
WHEREAS
, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the regional
planning organization for the City of Downey;
WHEREAS
, SCAG is requesting proposals for Demonstration Projects that address
SCAG’s Compass Blueprint partnership principles and Sustainable Community Strategies;
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
. To support and approve the filing of an application for the Civic Center and
Transportation Plan;
SECTION 2.
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED
this ____day of ________, 2010.
______________________________
ANNE M. BAYER, MAYOR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss:
CITY OF DOWNEY )
ATTEST
:
________________________________
KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
HEREBY CERTIFY
I that the foregoing Ordinance No. _____ was approved and adopted at
a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Downey held on the ______ day
of ____________, 2010, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Member:
ABSENT: Council Member:
ABSTAIN: Council Member: