AgdaPkt 2016-01-11 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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8.A. - Page 26 Redwood City RFP El Camino Real Corridor Plan • The slow pace of redevelopment for private structures and businesses; • Adjacent, low density residential land uses that may conflict with policies that promote higher density along El Camino Real; • The interface of higher-intensity uses with existing adjacent low-density residential uses and zoning districts, as well as land uses involving sensitive receptors • Caltrans authority over the right-of-way The selected consultant team will be responsible for working with staff to conduct community outreach, research best practices, develop alternative approaches, consider appropriate amounts of retail, residential, and office and other uses based on market conditions, prepare reports and make presentations to community groups, the Planning Commission, and the City Council. Integration of the work effort with staff will be a critical factor for success. II. BACKGROUND El Camino Real in Redwood City is an existing state highway (Highway 82) and major north- south transportation corridor serving the Bay Area Peninsula. Currently, the corridor has inconsistent facilities for people walking and riding bicycles, and varies between four to six lanes for vehicles. Small portions of the El Camino Real right-of-way have been improved. Recent development along the corridor has been limited to 2580 El Camino Real (apartments described as "The Lane") , an assisted living facility at 2880 El Camino Real and a retail building at 2550 El Camino Real. The City would like to reexamine the policies and standards for the El Camino Real corridor and look for opportunities to encourage redevelopment in line with General Plan goals and the recent efforts of the Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) as well as the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide. Sections of the El Camino Real were recently rezoned to Mixed Use Commercial — El Camino Real (MUC-ECR), Mixed Use Live-Work (MULW), and Mixed Use Neighborhood (MUN). The Corridor Plan would evaluate and consolidate these standards into a cohesive plan for the entire corridor. III. SCOPE OF WORK The following scope of services should be addressed for the proposal: Task 1 — General Project Management Consultant, working with staff, shall prepare: • Regular communication on status updates regarding project schedule, budget, potential issues, and other items of interest or concern; • Outreach and other materials for the City's website or community communication; • Staff reports, technical memoranda, or other documents to support City staff at meetings with community/stakeholders, as well as City appointed advisory committees/commissions, and City Council, as requested by City. • Project Master Schedule. Task 2 - Collaboration with Staff The project will be a collaborative effort between the Consultant and City staff. A Redwood City Planning staff member will be assigned as the Project Manager for the overall effort. 2