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Council appoints two members to interview consultants for general plan update
Summary
The council directed a two-member subcommittee to interview three finalist firms for a comprehensive or focused general plan update. The general plan governs long-term development for the city and will involve extensive public outreach.
The San Gabriel City Council on July 15 appointed Vice Mayor Chan and Council Member Herrera Avila to serve on an ad hoc subcommittee to interview three consulting firms that responded to the city's request for proposals for a general plan update.
The general plan, as staff explained, is a state-required policy document that guides long-term growth, land use and development for a 15-to-20-year horizon. San Gabriel’s current general plan was last comprehensively updated in February 2004; staff said state law mandates certain elements such as land use, circulation, housing, conservation, open space, noise, safety and environmental justice, and that optional elements can include economic development, cultural resources, water and energy.
Nut graf: Council members said the next step is to select a consultant who will lead an extensive public-participation process, which may be a comprehensive update or a more focused effort depending on scope and funding. The council’s appointed subcommittee will interview three finalists and bring a recommendation back to the full council.
Acting Community Development Director Toussaint told the council the city issued the RFP on Oct. 21 and received seven proposals. Staff presented estimated ceiling costs for a comprehensive update; a more narrowly focused update could cost less. The recommendation before the council was to appoint two council members to interview three shortlisted firms and provide direction to finalize the consultant selection.
Council members discussed the difference between a liaison and an ad hoc subcommittee. City staff said the ad hoc subcommittee would interview finalists alongside staff and department representatives; the full council will make the final selection. No public speakers addressed the item, and the motion to appoint Vice Mayor Chan and Council Member Herrera Avila passed 5–0.
Ending: The subcommittee will schedule interviews with the three consulting firms and report back to the full council with a recommendation on which consultant to hire and whether to pursue a full or focused update.
