HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-1409 - Transportation study, Phase IICITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CALIFORNIA
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City Hall
3300 W. N,e port Blvd.
Area Code 714
673 -2110
DATE December 27, 1972
TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Contract No. __C_k4;-7f
Authorized by Resolution Ado. 7817 , adopted on
Effective date of Contract T)pcenber 76, 1972
Contract with Alan M Voorhees & Associates, Inc.
Address 7r� n1, Avenue
Amount of Contract see nmtract
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December 27, 1972
Alan M. Voorhees 9 Associates, Inc.
5252 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, A 92117
Attention: Harold I. Millison, "anger, Contracts Administration
Subject: IM Ref.:956.002
Ptewport Beach Transportation Studv, 'rime II
C -1409
Enclosed is a fully executed cap1 of engineering services agreement
for subject study.
We have retained the original for our official record.
Laura Lagios
City Clerk, ".C.
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x: City Attorney
Treff:ic Department
AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
Newport Beach Transportation Study
PHASE II
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ;Z 1� 'ic day
of 0y�CL rig Ell 1972, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH,
a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY ", and
the firm of ALAN M. VOORHEES & ASSOCIATES, hereinafter referred to
as "ENGINEER ":
W I T N E S S E T H:
WHEREAS, CITY proposes to study and analyze the present
and future transportation needs of Newport Beach for the purpose
of identifying problems and developing an improvement program for
automotive and other transportation systems; and
WHEREAS, engineering services are necessary to carry out
the aforementioned study; and
WHEREAS, Engineer has submitted a proposal to perform
Phase II of the study;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES agree as follows:
I. GENERAL
City engages Engineer to furnish the services hereinafter
specified for the compensation herein stipulated, and Engineer agrees
to perform such services upon said terms.
II. DUTIES OF ENGINEER
Engineer shall:
A. Provide all necessary services to initiate and
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complete Phase II of the Transportation Study as defined in the
Study Design attached hereto, designated Exhibit "A ", and incorporated
herein by this reference;
B. Submit a written progress report to the Transporta-
tion Plan Citizens Advisory Committee within four (4) weeks after the
start of work and each month thereafter;
C. Be prepared to produce a complete Phase II report
including all information, data, tabulations, maps, illustrations and
other detailed material necessary to fully document and identify all
findings and conclusions;
D. Attend meetings of the Citizens Advisory Committee
as may be called by the Chairman;
E. Present one oral report to the Citizens Advisory
Committee upon completion of Phase II together with, either
(1) a summary written report of findings and
conclusions with a minimum of tabulated and diagrammatic
material; or
(2) a complete documented Phase II report if
requested in writing by City.
III. DUTIES OF CITY
City agrees to provide the following:
A. Access to all existing City files relating to the
traffic and transportation system;
B. Traffic volume count records;
C. Traffic accident records;
D. Existing improvement plans;
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E. Existing records and reports on City land use
data and plans;
data;
work.
F. Existing records and reports on City socio- economic
G. Staff consultation as needed to accomplish this
IV. COMPLETION OF SERVICES
Engineer agrees to complete all the services specified
herein on or before February 1, 1973. If the complete documented
Phase II report is required, six (6) additional weeks will be
allowed.
V. PAYMENT BY C
City agrees to pay Engineer for all services called
for under the provisions of this agreement on the basis of the rate
schedule attached hereto, marked Exhibit "B" and made a part herein
by this reference, but not to exceed the total sum of Thirty -One
Thousand Dollars ($31,000.00), which shall include actual cost
reimbursement for subprofessional and non - personnel items such as
travel, secretarial, drafting, telephone and related expenses.
The amount to paid Engineer shall be payable as
follows:
A. Monthly partial payments, each payment to be the
amount earned as determined by fee schedule. The sum of partial
payments shall not exceed ninety per cent (90 %) of the maximum
fee; or
B. Monthly partial payments, each payment to be
computed on the basis of percentage of completed work as can be
acceptably demonstrated; the sum of partial payments not be
exceed ninety per cent (90 %) of the maximum fee.
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C. The balance of the total amount to be paid upon
completion of the specified service;.
D. In the case that the complete documented Phase II
report is required, the City agrees to pay Engineer for
additional costs of preparation not to exceed four thousand
dollars ($4,000.00); the amount charged being determined by
the above fee schedule and the actual costs of supporting
services such as photo - litho, printing, typing, binding, etc.
In no case shall preparation of this complete form of the
Phase II report be a chargeable item without prior written
authorization from City.
VI. TERMINATION
This agreement may be terminated at any time by City
upon three (3) days' written notice to Engineer; notice shall be
deemed served upon placing a copy thereof in the United States mail,
postage prepaid, addressed to Engineer's business office. In the
event of terminat:irn due to the fault of Engineer, City shall be
relieved of any obligation to compensate Engineer. If this agreement
is terminated for any reason other than the fault of Engineer, City
agrees to compensate Engineer for the actual services performed up
to the effective date of the notice of termination on the basis of
the fee schedule contained in this agreement.
VII. AMENDMENT
The scope of the services to be furnished by Engineer
may be changed and the maximum fee and time period for completion
revised only upon prior written approval of the City.
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VIII. ASSIGNMENT
This agreement or any portion thereof shall not be
assigned without the written consent of City.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
agreement on the date first above written.
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APPRrD AS TO ZM:
Ci y Attorney
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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Mayor
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City Clerk
CITY
ALAN M. VOORHEES & ASSOCIATES
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ENGINEER
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NEWPORT BEACH TRAFFIC STUDY
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STUDY DESIGN f
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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The following broad study goals and objectives are considered to be
the basic products of the study. They are general, yet constitute a clear
basis for approaching the study. They are broken down further in the
Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process (Phase III), and in the very specific
locations and problems defined under Special Considerations..
1. From a series of alternative networks, utilize a Multi- Criteria
Evaluation Process to select and recommend the best street and
highway system to meet the present needs and the future needs
to 1990. Recommendations are to be divided into three time -
spans of priority and action: 1) Immediate, 2) Short -range to
1980, 3) Ilong -range to 1990. Primary study emphasis will be
concentrated on the first two.
2. Evaluate and recommend the role to be played by public transit.
3. Analyze the locations of current traffic congestion which are not
subject to improvement by the construction of additional traffic -
carrying or storage facilities. Recommend a method for re-
ducing such congestion.
4. Analyze a series of specific problem locations at which traffic,
parking, or safety problems are prevalent. Recommend indi-
vidual solutions.
5. Present an improvement program with projects in a priority
order. Include cost estimates, project phasing, and potential
funding resources.
EXHIBIT "A"
WORK PROGRAM
The traffic study will be carried out in three phases.
Phase I: Problem Identification
Phase II: Alternative Plan Development
Phase III: Plan Selection and Implementation Program
se I - Problem Identification
The problem identification Phase will include an inventory of
existing and planned facilities, conditions, policies and attitudes. It will
also include the developments of future travel demands in the Newport
Beach area. The result of this phase will be the identification of existing
and potential transportation problems. The following Tasks summarize
the inventories that will be made and describe the methodology for the
development of the traffic forecasts, and the problem identification.
The Study Area. Boundaries are, clockwise: The Pacific Ocean,
the Santa Ana River, the San Diego Freeway and as approximate north -
south line connecting the Jeffrey Road interchange and Morro Bay.
Task 1. Physical Conditions Inventory
Existing topography, drainage conditions, and facilities, tidal and
flood plain boundaries, natural landmarks and scenic vistas will be
identified and mapped.
2. Comrnunity Facilities Inventor
Existing and planned schools, libraries, hospitals, other public
buildings, historical buildings and sites, parks and other community
facilities will be identified and their importance determined.
Task 3. Land Use Inventory
Current land use patterns and use intensity will be determined
for residential, commercial and business areas. Neighborhood
development plans and community master plans will be obtained.
The source of such plans will be documented, and their probability
of implementation evaluated.
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Economic Conditions Inventor
Current information on property values (tax base), general
building conditions, residential vacancy levels and employment
locations and magnitude will be determined. Specific site develop-
ment plans will be obtained and mapped.
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Task 5. Demographic Conditions Inventor
Existing population statistics and resident characteristics such
as ethnic and racial composition, age distribution and family income
will be determined. Trends will be analyzed to determine the direc-
tion of any changing conditions.
Task 6. Socio- Political Characteristics
Through interviews with residents and public officials, neighbor-
hood boundaries will be identified both as defined for planning purposes
as well as those perceived by the community. Other boundaries such
as school districts, fire department service areas, and improvement
districts will also be identified.
Task 7. Utilities Inventory
The location of major existing and planned utilities such as high
voltage power lines, trunk water mains and sewer lines will be
identified.
Task S. Facilities Invento
Existing and committed street system capacities will be developed
and public transportation service levels and coverage determined.
Proposed street additions and freeway plans will be obtained. Existing
parking facilities will be determined.
Task 9• Public Attitudes
Through interviews of and meetings with, lay people and com-
munity leaders„ attitudes towards levels of future development, trans-
portation needs, additional transportation facilities, community identi-
fication, relocation possibilities, public transit, and related items will
be determined. Specific questions to be answered by the discussion/
interview process will be jointly determined by the Consultant /CAC team.
The consultant team will confer with the City Planning Department
to determine if' the survey can be adjusted to provide secondary
benefits to the development of the general plan.
Task 10. Development of Traffic Forecasts
Traffic forecasts will be developed from data available from the
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1980 Los Angeles Interim Transportation Study ( LAITS). This study
is being conducted by the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study
(LARTS) to develop a 1980 regionwide traffic forecast based on the
most recent 1980 forecast of land use.
To develop the 1980 forecasts for the Newport Beach Traffic
Study, LAITS traffic forecast (i. e. , traffic zone to traffic zone
trip movements) will be obtained from LARTS and all trips either
passing through or having one end in the Newport Beach Traffic
Study area will be extracted from the regionwide data. The LAITS
traffic zones within the Study Area will be subdivided as necessary
to get the desired level of detail, and then the LAITS 1980 forecast
will be reassigned to the expanded traffic zone system. The final
step in this procedure will be any adjustments necessary in the trip
generation to account for differences between the 1980 land use
forecast used in LAITS and the current 1980 land use forecast of
Newport Beach,
The 1990 traffic forecast for the Newport Beach Study Area
will be developed from the 1980 traffic forecasts through the
application of growth factors based on anticipated growth in popu-
lation and employment. Comparisons with forecasts made for the
Route I -55 Study, the North Orange Study (Route 57 Study) and for
Irvine will be made to obtain the most reasonable estimate of 1990
traffic.
Task 11. Problem Identification
A general determination of current movement demands will be
made by summarizing the results of the 1967 Origin - Destination
Survey conducted by LARTS. This will result in a portrayal of the
current movement patterns within the Newport Beach area, and will
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include external- external, internal - external, and internal-internal
traffic movements. A more specific determination of current problems
will result from a capacity analysis of the existing street system and
from an analysis of the transportation movement demands which are
being indadequately met as determined from the community surveys.
Particular attention will be directed toward identifying Iroblems
resulting from the high volumes of beach oriented traffic during the
summer.
Both the 1950 and 1990 traffic forecasts will be compared with
the capacity available in the existing plus firmly committed street
system. The results of this comparison will indicate the location and
magnitude of potential traffic deficiencies and will be used to
assist in the development of possible solution alternatives during
the second phase of the study.
Previously proposed transportation improvement plans will be
analyzed based. on information determined from the inventory of
existing and planned facilities and conditions and from public attitudes
and opinions. The results of this analysis will be a description of
negative as well as positive impacts the proposed plans would have
on the community. The results of the capacity and impact analysis
will be the essential input elements for the development of alternative
solutions during the second phase of the traffic study.
Phase II - Alternative Plan Development
The development of alternative transportation plans will be performed
with close support from the Citizens Advisory Committee, and the City
technical staff. The primary purpose of this phase is to determine a
series of preliminary solutions for evaluating and testing. While a
dozen or more concepts might be considered, it's expected that those
falling into the reasonable category will number four or less. A reason-
able solution, at this point, will be one which can accommodate present
and future traffic demands, create minimum environmental distrubance,
and have an anticipated public acceptance.
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Task 12. Determination of Networks
Based on the problem identification, numerous transportation
networks will be devised, including some with public transit
emphasis. The: Citizens Advisory Committee, previous traffic
studies, the City technical staff, and citizen response to the
attitudinal surveys will all provide major input. 3
13. Network Evaluation
Based on traffic accommodation, environmental impact and
community acceptance, the alternative systems to be "tested"
will be narrowed to four or less. The Citizens Advisory Committee
will play a major role in this process.
Task 14. Traffic Assignment
This is the essential process in which internal - internal, internal -
external, and external- external future traffic movements are assigned
to the alternative networks to determine their operational feasibility.
A computer assignment technique is planned which will proceed
through a determination of individual zonal attraction /generation
characteristics. Then, zone to zone traffic distribution (the amount
of traffic moving from each zone to every other zone), and finally to
traffic volumes on the network based on travel time through links of
logically predicted speed.
Phase III - Plan Selection and Implementation Program
From the "narrowed" alternative list, a final plan will be selected
as the most suitable. Such a plan may well be a combination of earlier
alternatives, and may also utilize a combination of travel modes such
as auto - bus -walls. Although a single plan will be presented and recom-
mended, the other alternatives will be thoroughly discussed, and their
evaluation documented. It will be made clear why the final plan emerged
as most suitable. Finally, a program will be presented which lists the
recommended transportation improvements in a priority order, including
cost estimates.
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ask 15. Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process
The evaluation process will consider a series of criteria in
which satisfaction of each criterion shall consist of the most positive,
or least negative impact. For example (strictly), a criterion may be
assigned a weighted value, and points earned for a "solution" on the
basis of the degree to which that criterion is satisfied. ''The point
total for all criteria would then constitute the relative desirability
of that solution. The Citizens Advisory Committee shall share in the
method of determining weighted values for the various criteria.
The following 13 criteria, each forming a portion of the Study
Goals and Objectives, shall be the basis for evaluation:
1. Best general freeway and /or major street network to meet
the transportation demands. While regional traffic demands
will be considered, primary emphasis will be placed on
serving internal traffic needs.
2. Best provision of additional traffic capacity across Newport
Bay.
3. Best provision for handling through traffic in the total east-
west (coastal) corridor.
4. Best integration and balance between automobile usage and
public transit.
5. Best utilization of freeway systems through local connection
and access.
6. Best method of providing "people access" to the Balboa
Peninsula and other concentrated areas.
7. Best method of reducing or eliminating present congestion,
accident, and parking problems.
8. Most workable method of traffic problem solution.
9. Most possible plan to fund and build.
10. Best plan for community and environmental protection
and enhancement.
11. Plan most likely to obtain public acceptance and support.
12. Best plan for handling major "seasonal" traffic surges.
13. Conformance to the California Coastal Highway Planning
Policy.
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Task 16. Plan Selection
Based on the Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process, a final plan
will be selected and recommended. Other alternatives will be
discussed and their evaluation documented.
Task 17. Implementation Program
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For the selected plan, a program will be presented which lists
the recommended additions and improvements to the transportation
system in a priority order. Cost estimates, project phasing where
necessary, and. potential funding sources will be included.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The study, where such st)ecifics have not been previously included
in the evaluation of alternatives, will provide analysis, discussion, con-
clusions, and recommendations concerning the following specific items:
1) Feasibility of transportation modes other than the private
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automobile in the Newport Beach area.
2) Long range effects of transportation modes other than
automobiles.
3) Alternatives to a coastal freeway in Newport Beach.
4) Advantages and disadvantages of a coastal freeway in Newport
Beach.
5) Traffic irnpact if no major improvements are made to the
existing transportation system.
6) Changes to arterial street system necessary to meet projected
traffic demands without freeways.
7) Community and neighborhood impacts of any recommended
changes in. the arterial street system. - without freeways.
8) Preliminary cost estimates of any recommended changes in
the arterial street system - without freeways.
9) Responsibilities for costs of changes (state, county, city,
developers).
10) Impact of coastal freeway on city street system traffic.
11) Impact of coastal freeway on community and neighborhood
amenities.
12) Increase in local street traffic resulting from freeway
construction.
13) Changes to arterial street system necessary to meet projected
traffic demands - with freeways.
14) Preliminary cost estimates of any recommended changes in
arterial street system - with freeways.
15) Possible alternative routes for coastal freeway.
16) Community and neighborhood impacts of alternate routes.
17) Possible use of a shallow draft automobile ferry crossing near
the upper bay narrows, together with consideration of capital
and operating costs.
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18) Traffic needs for a mid -bay arterial street (bridge) crossing,
(a) without a coastal freeway and (b) with a coastal freeway.
19) Possible need for more than one crossing of mid -bay.
20) Community and neighborhood impacts of mid -bay bridge or
bridges.
21) Costs of mid -bay crossing. g
22) Assignment of costs for mid -bay crossing.
23) Effects on upper bay as an estuary if narrows bridge were
constructed.
24) Effects on recreational characteristics of upper bay if mid -bay
crossing is constructed.
25) ' Use of tunnels for upper bay crossings and other highways.
26) Traffic and. community impacts if Corona del Mar Freeway
terminated, (a) at San Joaquin Hills Road, (b) at Coast
Highway with no coastal freeway.
27) Traffic and. community impacts if Newport Freeway terminated,
(a) at city limits, (b) at Coast Highway with no coastal freeway.
28) Effects of routing Corona del Mar Freeway northerly of San
Joaquin Hills Road in its downcoast reach through Corona del
Mar. (Bonita /Coyote Canyon Route)
29) Significance of fog in alternative coastal freeway and Corona
del Mar Freeway Iocations.
30) Effects of peripheral freeway improvements intended to carry
through traffic completely around the area rather than through
the coastal corridor.
32) Transportation by other modes such as bicycles, minibuses,
walking or special pedestrian paths, etc.
33) Use of school buses in summer for transportation to beach areas.
34) Future technological and operational changes involving small
cars, express bus lanes, car pools, people movers, etc.
35) Future legal restrictions on smog, trucks, noise, engine type
and size, etc.
36) Encouragement of greater use of bicycles and motor - driven
cycles (quiet ones).
37) Construction of sidewalks throughout city.
38) Creation of one -way streets.
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39) Providing out of city parking with tram service to beach.
40) Providing gram service throughout community.
41) Establishing higher- priced beach parking.
42) Providing a bicycle lane on Coast Highway.
43) Allowing free ferry passage for bike riders.
44) Allowing only Newport Beach residents cars south. of highway
during certain periods.
45) Eliminating sidewalks across Bay Bridge on Coast Highway and
create emergency lane. Placing pedestrians on outside with
proper rails.
46) Creating one -way streets in grid section of Corona del Mar.
47) Building a :Bridge across the bay from 17th Street to Jamboree
Road.
48) Building a bridge from the soon dead end of Bayside Drive to
the point of Balboa Island.
49) Short and long range effects of possible bay crossings on
water quality, recreation, marine environment, ecology.
50) The impact of non - transportation uses now being exacted from the
street system such as parades, special events, youth "beach
cruising, " etc.
51) Feasibility of a multi -laned high bridge over the bay.
REPORTS AND MEETINGS
Monthly progress reports shall be submitted which shall give a brief
description of project progress, adherence to schedules and financial status
Additionally, the consultant proposes to prepare summary reports at
the conclusion of Phase I and II with provision for expanding such reports
to full documentation of study efforts completed, should the City elect to
discontinue the study- at the conclusion of Phases I or II.
A modest final report, with single color narrative and graphics will
document the study and its methodology. One hundred copies will be
furnished.
In addition to monthly meetings with the Citizens Advisory Committee,
a formal presentation to the Council will be scheduled at the conclusion of
each study phase. A. public presentation concerning the final report will
also be scheduled.
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Alan M. Voorhees & Associates
Labor Rate Schedule
Effective July 1, 1972
Principal Engineer, Planner Grade I
Principal Engineer, Planner Grade 1I
Senior Associate Engineer, Planner
Associate Engineer, Planner
Senior Engineer, Planner, Systems Analyst,
Programmer
Engineer Planner, Svstems Analyst, Programmer
Senior Technical Support
Technical Support
Project, Research Assistants
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Hourlv Rate
$ 49.84
40.39
33.08
27.79
23.40
19.13
14.96
11.48
10.80
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ALAN M. VOORHEES
& ASSOCIATES. INC.
December 5, 1972
Mr. Dennis O'Neil AMV Ref.: 956.002
City Attorney
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92660
RE: Newport Beach Transportation Study Phase II'
Dear Mr. O'Neil:
Enclosed are three (3) signed copies of the contract on the above
referenced project.
We would appreciate receiving a fully executed copy of this document
at your earliest convenience.
Yours very truly,
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Harold I. Millison
Manager, Contracts Administration
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cc: A. Krier
RESOLUTION NO. 7817
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION G?
AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEWPORT PEACH AND ALAN M. VOORHEES AND
ASSOCIATES FOR PHASE II OF THE NEWPORT BEACP-.
TRANSPORTATION STUDY
WHEREAS, on September 20, 1971, the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach adopted Resolution No. 7535, authorizing
the execution of an engineering services agreement between the
City of Newport Beach and Alan M. Voorhees and Associates for
Phase I of the Newport Beach Transportation Study; and
WHEREAS, Alan M. Voorhees and Associates have performed
and completed the engineering services as required pursuant to
said agreement for Phase I of said Transportation Study; and
WHEREAS, Alan M. Voorhees and Associates now propose to
commence Phase II of the Newport Beach Transportation Study, and
the City Council has determined that it would be in the best
interests of the City to enter into an agreement with Ala: M.
Voorhees and Associates for said Phase I:L engineering services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESO_.VED by the City Council of
the City of Newport Beach that the Mayor and City Clerk are
authorized and directed to execute an agreement, on behalf of
the City of Newport Beach, with Alan M. Voorhees and Associates
for engineering services in connection with Phase II of i.e.
Newport Beach Transportation Study, at such time as said agreement
is approved by the City Attorney as to form and content.
ADOPTED this 11th day of September, 1972.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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TO: FINANCE DIRECTOR
FROM: City Clerk
SUBJECT: Contract No. , 1409
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CALIFORNIA
City Hall
3300 W. Newport Blvd.
Area Code 714
673 -2110
Description of Contract Transportation Stuciv
Authorized by Resolution No. 7535 , adopted on Spptpr+or 9n, 1a71
Effective date of Contract Spptpmhpr 91, 1971
Contract with Alan 14. VoOrIlppC F Acpnoiatpc
Address
San Diego, CA_
Amount of Contract jourly rata mt to Pxcrpd 8.1 000.00.
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AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
2:i (Phase I o t e ewport Beach Transportation Study)
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4:i THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this a.# ,r T day
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5 jof SkATEMd��R 1971, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT
6 BEACH, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City ", and the
71lfirm of ALAN M. VOORHEES & ASSOCIATES, hereinafter referred to as "Engineer ":
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91 WHEREAS, City proposes to study and analyze the present and future
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10 itransportation needs of Newport Beach for the purpose of identifying problems
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ll!land developing an improvement program for automotive and ot'ner transportation
12isystems, and
13 i WHEREAS, engineering services are necessary to carry out the
141aforementioned study, and
15, WHEREAS, Engineer has submitted a proposal to perform Phase I of the
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171 NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
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191' I. City engages Engineer to furnish the services hereinafter specified
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20 :for the compensation herein stipulated, and Engineer agrees to perform such
21services upon said terms.
22 . II. DUTIES OF ENGINEER
23 The Engineer shall:
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(A) Provide all necessary services to initiate and complete Phase I
25 of the Transportation Study as defined in the Study Design attached to this
26,:agreement, designated Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference.
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(B) Submit: a written progress report to the Transportation Plan
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;;Citizens Advisory Committee within 4 weeks after the start of work and each
29!month thereafter,
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(C) Be prepared to produce a complete Phase I report including all
31 information, data, tabulations, maps, illustrations and other detailed material
32 ;necessary to fully document and identify all findings and cc-clu_,ions.
Iii (D) Attend neetings of the Citizens Advisory Committee as may be
21called by the chairman.
3'i (E) Present one oral report to the Citizens Advisory Committee upon
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Phase I together with, either
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1, a summary written report of findings and conclusions
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with a minimum of tabulated and diagrammatic material,
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2, or a complete documented Phase I report if requested
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in writing by City.
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DUTIES Of= CITY
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City agrees to provide the following:
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Access to all existing City files relating to the traffic
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and transportation system.
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Traffic volume count records.
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Traffic accident records.
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Existing improvement plans.
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Existing records and reports on City land use data and plans.
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Existing records and reports on City socio- economic data.
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Staff consultation as needed to accomplish this work.
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COMPLETION OF SERVICES
201 Engineer agrees to complete all the services specified 'herein within
21 four (4) months following written authorization to proceed. If the complete
22'documented Phase I report is required, six (6) additional weeks will be allowed.
23 V. PAYMENT BY CITY
24 City agrees to pay
25 ';provisions of this agreement
26 ;below, but not to exceed the
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($32,000.00) which shall inc
281and non - personnel items such
29 land related expenses.
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Engineer for all services called for under the
on the basis of the rate schedule set forth
total sum of thiri:y -two thousand dollars
lude actual cost reimbursement for sub - professional
as travel, secretarial, drafting, telephone
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Classification Hourly Rate
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Principal Engineers,
Planners - Grade I 44.67
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1 Principal Engineers,
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Planners - Grade II 37.28
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Senior Associate
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j Engineers, Planners 32.27
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Associate Enaineers,
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Planners; 27.36
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Senior Engineers, Planners,
Systems Analysts 22.46
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Engineers, Planners,
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23 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
24 Mayor
25 PPR0V` AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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27 cting City Attorney City Clerk
CITY
28 ALAN J. VOORHEES & ASSOCIATES
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32 ENGINEER
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August 5, 1971
NEWPORT BEACH TRAFFIC STUDY
STUDY DESIGN
UDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
The following broad study goals and objectives are considered to be
the basic products of the study. They are general, yet constitute a clear
basis for approaching the study. They are broken down further in the
Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process (Phase III), and in the very specific
locations and problems defined under Special Considerations.
1. From a series of alternative networks, utilize a Multi- Criteria
Evaluation Process to select and recommend the best street and
highway system to meet the present needs and the future needs
to 1990. Recommendations are to be divided into three time -
spans of priority and action: 1) Immediate, 2) Short -range to
1980, 3) Long -range to 1990. Primary study emphasis will be
concentrated on the first two.
Z. Evaluate and recommend the role to be played by public transit.
3. Analyze the locations of current traffic congestion which are not
subject to improvement by the construction of additional traffic -
carrying or storage facilities. Recommend a method for re-
ducing such congestion.
4. Analyze a series of specific problem locations at which traffic,
parking, or safety problems are prevalent. Recommend indi-
vidual solutions.
5. Present an improvement program with projects in a priority
order. Include cost estimates, project phasing, and potential
funding resources.
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WORK PROGRAM
The traffic study will be carried out in three phases.
Phase I: Problem Identification
Phase II: Alternative Plan Development
Phase III: Plan Selection and Implementation Program
se I - Problem Identification
The problem identification Phase will include an inventory of
existing and planned facilities, conditions, policies and attitudes. It will
also include the developments of future travel demands in the Newport
Beach area. The :result of this phase will be the identification of existing
and potential transportation problems. The following Tasks summarize
the inventories that will be made and describe the methodology for the
development of the traffic forecasts, and the problem identification.
The Study Area Boundaries are, clockwise: The Pacific Ocean,
the Santa Ana River, the San Diego Freeway and as approximate north -
south line connecting the Jeffrey Road interchange and Morro Bay.
ask 1. Physical Conditions Inventor
Existing topography, drainage conditions, and facilities, tidal and
flood plain boundaries, natural landmarks and scenic vistas will be
identified and mapped.
Task 2. Community Facilities Inventory
Existing and planned schools, libraries, hospitals, other public
buildings, historical buildings and sites, parks and other community
facilities will be identified and their importance determined.
Task 3. Land Use Inventor
Current land use patterns and use intensity will be determined
for residential, commercial and business areas. Neighborhood
development plans and community master plans will be obtained.
The source of such plans will be documented, and their probability
of implementation evaluated.
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sk 4. Economic Conditions Inventor
Current information on property values (tax base), general
building conditions, residential vacancy levels and employment
locations and magnitude will be determined. Specific site develop-
ment plans will be obtained and mapped.
Task 5. Demographic Conditions Inventory
Existing population statistics and resident characteristics such
as ethnic and racial composition, age distribution and family income
will be determined. Trends will be analyzed to determine the direc-
tion of any changing conditions.
Task 6. Socio- Political Characteristics
Through interviews with residents and public officials, neighbor-
hood boundaries will be identified both as defined for planning purposes
as well as those perceived by the community. Other boundaries such
as school districts, fire department service areas, and improvement
districts will also be identified.
Task 7. Utilities Inventor
The location of major existing and planned utilities such as high
voltage power lines, trunk water mains and sewer lines will be
identified.
Task 8. Transportation Facilities Inventory
Existing and committed street system capacities will be developed
and public transportation service levels and coverage determined.
Proposed street additions and freeway plans will be obtained. Existing
parking facilities will be determined.
Task 9. Public Attitudes
Through interviews of and meetings with, lay people and com-
munity leaders, attitudes towards levels of future development, trans-
portation needs, additional transportation facilities, community identi-
fication, relocation possibilities, public transit, and related items will
be determined.. Specific questions to be answered by the discussion/
interview process will be jointly determined by the Consultant /CAC team.
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The consultant team will confer with the City Planning Department
to determine if the survey can be adjusted to provide secondary
benefits to the development of the general plan.
Task 10. Development of Traffic Forecasts
Traffic forecasts will be developed from data available from the
1980 Los Angeles Interim Transportation Study ( LAITS). This study
is being conducted by the Los Angeles Regional Transportation Study
(LARTS) to develop a 1980 regionwide traffic forecast based on the
most recent 1980 forecast of land use.
To develop the 1980 forecasts for the Newport Beach Traffic
Study, LAITS traffic forecast (i. e. , traffic zone to traffic zone
trip movements) will be obtained from LARTS and all trips either
passing through or having one end in the Newport Beach Traffic
Study area will be extracted from the regionwide data. The LAITS
traffic zones within the Study Area will be subdivided as necessary
to get the desired level of detail, and then the LAITS 1980 forecast
will be reassigned to the expanded traffic zone system. The final
step in this procedure will be any adjustments necessary in the trip
generation to account for differences between the 1980 land use
forecast used in LAITS and the current 1980 land use forecast of
Newport Beach,
The 1990 traffic forecast for the Newport Beach Study Area
will be developed from the 1980 traffic forecasts through the
application of growth factors based on anticipated growth in popu-
lation and employment. Comparisons with forecasts made for the
Route I -55 Study, the North Orange Study (Route 57 Study) and for
Irvine will be made to obtain the most reasonable estimate of 1990
traffic.
Task 11. Problem Identification
A general determination of current movement demands will be
made by summarizing the results of the 1967 Origin- Destination
Survey conducted by LARTS. This will result in a portrayal of the
current movement patterns within the Newport Beach area, and will
include external - external, internal - external, andinternal - internal
traffic movements. A more specific determination of current problems
will result from a capacity analysis of the existing street system and
from an analysis of the transportation movement demands which are
being indadequately met as determined from the community surveys.
Particular attention will be directed toward identifying problems
resulting from the high volumes of beach oriented traffic during the
summer.
Both the 1.980 and 1990 traffic forecasts will be compared with
the capacity available in the existing plus firmly committed street
system. The results of this comparison will indicate the location and
magnitude of potential traffic deficiencies and will be used to
assist in the development of possible solution alternatives during
the second phase of the study.
Previously proposed transportation improvement plans will be
analyzed based on information determined from the inventory of
existing and planned facilities and conditions and from public attitudes
and opinions. The results of this analysis will be a description of
negative as well as positive impacts the proposed plans would have
on the community. The results of the capacity and impact analysis
will be the essential input elements for the development of alternative
solutions during the second phase of the traffic study.
Phase II - Alternative Plan Development
The development of alternative transportation plans will be performed
with close support from the Citizens Advisory Committee, and the City
technical staff. The primary purpose of this phase is to determine a
series of preliminary solutions for evaluating and testing. While a
dozen or more concepts might be considered, it's expected that those
falling into the reasonable category will number four or less. A reason-
able solution, at this point, will be one which can accommodate present
and future traffic demands, create minimum environmental distrubance,
and have an anticipated public acceptance.
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Task 12. Determination of Networks
Based on the problem identification, numerous transportation
networks will be devised, including some with public transit
emphasis. The Citizens Advisory Committee, previous traffic
studies, the City technical staff, and citizen response to the
attitudinal surveys will all provide major input.
Task 13. Network Evaluation
Based on traffic accommodation, environmental impact and
community acceptance, the alternative systems to be "tested"
will be narrowed to four or less. The Citizens Advisory Committee
will play a major role in this process.
Task 14. Traffic Assignment
This is the essential process in which internal - internal, internal -
external, and external- external future traffic movements are assigned
to the alternative networks to determine their operational feasibility.
A computer assignment technique is planned which will proceed
through a determination of individual zonal attraction /generation
characteristics. Then, zone to zone traffic distribution (the amount
of traffic moving from each zone to every other zone), and finally to
traffic volumes on the network based on travel time through links of
logically predicted speed.
Phase III - Plan Selection and Implementation Prosram
From the "narrowed" alternative list, a final plan will be selected
as the most suitable. Such a plan may well be a combination of earlier
alternatives, and may also utilize a combination of travel modes such
as auto -bus -walk. Although a single plan will be presented and recom-
mended,' the other alternatives will be thoroughly discussed, and their
evaluation documented. It will be made clear why the final plan emerged
as most suitable. Finally, a program will be presented which lists the
recommended transportation improvements in a priority order, including
cost estimates.
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Task 15. Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process
The evaluation process will consider a series of criteria in
which satisfaction of each criterion shall consist of the most positive,
or least negative impact. For example (strictly), a criterion may be
assigned a weighted value, and points earned for a "solution" on the
basis of the degree to which that criterion is satisfied. The point
total for all criteria would then constitute the relative desirability
of that solution. The Citizens Advisory Committee shall share in the
method of determining weighted values for the various criteria.
The following 13 criteria, each forming a portion of the Study
Goals and Objectives, shall be the basis for evaluation:
1. Best general freeway and /or major street network to meet
the transportation demands. While regional traffic demands
will be considered, primary emphasis will be placed on
serving internal traffic needs.
2. Best provision of additional traffic capacity across Newport
Bay..
3. Best provision for handling through traffic in the total east -
west (coastal) corridor.
4. Best integration and balance between automobile usage and
public transit.
5. Best: utilization of freeway systems through local connection
and access.
6. Best: method of providing "people access" to the Balboa
Peninsula and other concentrated areas.
7. Best. method of reducing or eliminating present congestion,
accident, and parking problems.
8. Most workable method of traffic problem solution.
9. Most possible plan to fund and build.
10. Best: plan for community and environmental protection
and enhancement.
11. Plan. most likely to obtain public acceptance and support.
12. Best plan for handling major "seasonal" traffic surges.
13. Conformance to the California Coastal Highway Planning
Policy.
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Task 16. Plan Selection
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Based on the Multi- Criteria Evaluation Process, a final plan
will be selected and recommended. Other alternatives will be
discussed and their evaluation documented.
Task 17. Implementation Program
For the selected plan, a program will be presented which lists
the recommended additions and improvements to the transportation
system in a priority order. Cost estimates, project phasing where
necessary, and potential funding sources will be included.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
The study, where such specifics have not been previously included
in the evaluation of alternatives, will provide analysis, discussion, con-
clusions, and recommendations concerning the following specific items:
1) Feasibility of transportation modes other than the private
automobile in the Newport Beach area.
2) Long range effects of transportation modes other than
automobiles.
3) Alternatives to a coastal freeway in Newport Beach.
4) Advantages and disadvantages of a coastal freeway in Newport
Beach.
5) Traffic impact if no major improvements are made to the
existing transportation system.
6) Changes to arterial street system necessary to meet projected
traffic demands without freeways.
7) Community and neighborhood impacts of any recommended
changes in the arterial street system - without freeways.
8) Preliminary cost estimates of any recommended changes in
the arterial street system - without freeways.
9) Responsibilities for costs of changes (state, county, city,
developers).
10) Impact of coastal freeway on city street system traffic.
11) Impact of coastal freeway on community and neighborhood
amenities.
12) Increase in local street traffic resulting from freeway
construction.
13) Changes to arterial street system necessary to meet projected
traffic demands - with freeways.
14) Preliminary cost estimates of any recommended changes in
arterial street system - with freeways.
15) Possible alternative routes for coastal freeway.
16) Community and neighborhood impacts of alternate routes.
17) Possible use of a shallow draft automobile ferry crossing near
the upper bay narrows, together with consideration of capital
and operating costs.
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18) Traffic needs for a mid -bay arterial street (bridge) crossing,
(a) without a coastal freeway and (b) with a coastal freeway.
19) Possible need for more than one crossing of mid -bay.
20) Community and neighborhood impacts of mid -bay bridge or
bridges.
21) Costs of mid-bay crossing.
22) Assignment of costs for mid -bay crossing.
23) Effects on. upper bay as an estuary if narrows bridge were
constructed.
24) Effects or, recreational characteristics of upper bay if mid -bay
crossing is constructed.
25) Use of tunnels for upper bay crossings and other highways.
26) Traffic and community impacts if Corona del Mar Freeway
terminated, (a) at San Joaquin Hills Road, (b) at Coast
Highway with no coastal freeway.
27) Traffic and community impacts if Newport Freeway terminated,
(a) at city limits, (b) at Coast Highway with no coastal freeway.
28) Effects of routing Corona del Mar Freeway northerly of San
Joaquin Hills Road in its downcoast reach through Corona del
Mar. (Bonita/Coyote Canyon Route)
29) Significance of fog in alternative coastal freeway and Corona
del Mar Freeway locations.
30) Effects of peripheral freeway improvements intended to carry
through traffic completely around the area rather than through
the coastal corridor.
32) Transportation by other modes such as bicycles, minibuses,
walking or special pedestrian paths, etc.
33) Use of school buses in summer for transportation to beach areas.
34) Future technological and operational changes involving small
cars, express bus lanes, car pools, people movers, etc.
35) Future legal restrictions on smog, trucks, noise, engine type
and size, etc.
36) Encouragement of greater use of bicycles and motor - driven
cycles (quiet ones).
37) Construction of sidewalks throughout city.
38) Creation of one -way streets.
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39) Providing out of city parking with tram service to beach.
40) Providing tram service throughout conununity.
41) Establishing higher - priced beach parking.
42) Providing a bicycle lane on Coast Highway.
43) Alloying free ferry passage for bike riders.
44) Allowing only Newport Beach residents cars south of highway
during certain periods.
45) Eliminating sidewalks across Bay Bridge on Coast Highway and
create emergency lane. Placing pedestrians on outside with
proper rails.
46) Creating one -way streets in grid section of Corona del Mar.
47) Building a Bridge across the bay from 17th Street to Jamboree
Road.
48) Building a bridge from the soon dead end of Bayside Drive to
the point of Balboa Island.
49) Short and long range effects of possible bay crossings on
water quality, recreation, marine environment, ecology.
50) The impact of non - transportation uses now being exacted from the
street system such as parades, special events, youth "beach
cruising, " etc.
51) Feasibility of a multi -laved high bridge over the bay.
REPORTS AND MEETNGS
Monthly progress reports shall be submitted which shall give a brief
description of project progress, adherence to schedules and financial status.
Additionally, the consultant proposes to prepare summary reports at
the conclusion of Phase I and II with provision for expanding such reports
to full documentation of study efforts completed, should the City elect to
discontinue the study at the conclusion of Phases 1 or II.
A modest final report, with single color narrative and graphics will
document the study and its methodology. One hundred copies will be
furnished.
In addition to monthly meetings with the C:Ltizens Advisory Committee,
a formal presentation to the Council will be scheduled at the conclusion of
each study phase. A public presentation concerning the final report will
also be scheduled.
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