CC - Item 4B - Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan UpdateROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
SUBJECT: GARVEY AVENUE CORRIDOR SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
SUMMARY
The preparation of the Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan, which encompasses a
project area on Garvey Avenue from New Avenue to just east of San Gabriel Boulevard,
continues to advance forward. On Wednesday, September 10, 2014, City staff in
collaboration with MIG, Inc. conducted a public meeting with the Garvey Avenue
Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee. The purpose of the meeting was to present the
findings from several technical studies and community outreach surveys that were
conducted over the last several months for the purpose of obtaining a profile of the
existing characteristics, trends and forecasts, and issues that affect the existing Garvey
Avenue Corridor. The information gathered during the in depth background analysis
will assist the planning team and policymakers with making informed planning decisions
regarding the Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan.
The next Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee Meeting is scheduled to take
place on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 8:00 a.m. During this meeting the Ad Hoc
Committee will review and discuss a Concept Alternatives Summary Report which will
include land use, urban design, mobility, and policy options for the future.
No final actions will be taken on this agenda item. This item has been placed on the
agenda to update the City Council on the progress of this project.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council review and comment on this matter.
BACKGROUND /ANALYSIS
Over the last several months a series of technical studies were conducted and compiled
into a Technical Memoranda Compendium that provides specific information on land
use, urban design, transportation and circulation, and infrastructure (water, sewer, and
storm drainage). The planning team also conducted stakeholder interviews with
residents, representatives from community organizations, business owners, local
service providers, and the development community for their perspectives. The
information gathered during this in depth background analysis was presented to the
Garvey Avenue Ad Hoc Committee on September 10, 2014. The meeting materials are
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City Council Meeting
September 23. 2014
Garvey Avenue Corridor Specific Plan — Project Update
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still available for review on the City's website.
Building upon the findings presented in the Technical Memoranda Compendium and the
Community Outreach Survey results, MIG Inc. is now in the process of developing three
Concept Alternatives that will be used to show land use, urban design, mobility, and
policy options for the future. Once these Concept Alternatives are complete, they will
be evaluated by the MIG team in terms of implications of land use, mobility, economic
development, infrastructure, public facilities, and the natural environment. Based on the
evaluation, a Concept Alternatives Summary Report that includes text, graphics,
images, and maps will be prepared. Specific topics that will be addressed and analyzed
in the report include:
• Land uses and development potential
• Urban design criteria to promote future development that builds on current
desirable features and facilitates improvements
• Sustainability concepts to be incorporated
• Mobility, such as multi -modal access improvements
• Public infrastructure and service demands, including water, sanitary sewer, storm
drainage, flooding, recycled water, police, and fire
• Public safety
• Opportunities for plazas, parks, and public gathering amenities
The Concept Alternatives and Alternatives Summary Report will be presented and
discussed at the next scheduled Garvey Avenue Specific Plan Ad Hoc Committee
Meeting on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
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Submitted by:
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Michelle Ramirez
City Planner
Community Development Director