CC RES 2010-095 RESOLUTION NO. 2010-95
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AND ITS COOPERATION WITH THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG)
AS A 2% STRATEGY DEMONSTRATION COMMUNITY, AND
APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION THROUGH SCAG'S
"COMPASS BLUEPRINT DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS" PROGRAM.
WHEREAS the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is a member of the Southern
California Association of Governments; and,
WHEREAS the Southern California Association of Governments is providing
planning assistance to member agencies for "Compass Blueprint Demonstration
Projects" program that will serve as regional showcase projects; and,
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Southern California Association
of Governments require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the
Applicant's governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and,
WHEREAS the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is applying for Compass Blueprint
planning services to develop a Western Avenue Corridor Strategy to align with the goals
of the Compass Blueprint program by providing for:
• integration of land use and transportation planning and efficiency of
infrastructure use;
• emphasis on pedestrian infrastructure and other modes of transportation
including bicycling, bus, carpooling, etc.;
• inclusion of urban greening practices and eco-friendly streetscapes, to ensure
sustainability;
• cooperation with other local governments and transportation commissions,
including LA Metro, the City of Los Angeles, Caltrans, and the South Bay
Cities Council of Governments;
• coordination with project stakeholders through an existing or planned advisory
group;
• development planned within or adjacent to existing developed or underutilized
areas, with conservation of open space and agricultural lands, and
WHEREAS the Western Avenue Corridor Strategy will align with the goals of the
Compass Blueprint program and should reduce regional vehicle miles traveled and
result in reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while providing the "co-benefits" of
community livability, mobility, prosperity and sustainability.
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, if selected, will enter into an
agreement with the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG) to carry out
the development of the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO PALOS VERDES:
SECTION 1: Approves the filing of an application through the Southern California
Association of Governments' "Compass Blueprint Demonstration Projects" program for
the development of a comprehensive corridor and streetscape strategy for the Western
Avenue corridor
SECTION 2: Certifies the support of a Western Avenue Corridor Strategy to align
with the goals of the Compass Blueprint program.
SECTION 3: Supports cooperation between the City of Rancho Palos Verdes
and the Southern California Association of Government as a 2% Strategy
Demonstration Community.
SECTION 4: Appoints the City Manager, or designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to
applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the
completion of the aforementioned project(s).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October 2010.
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ATTEST:
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City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Carla Morreale, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the
above Resolution No. 2010-95 was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said
City Council at a regular meeting held on October 19, 2010.
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2010-95
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