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Finance Committee

Meeting Date:	10/26/2021
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to Conduct California Environmental Quality Act Review and Prepare Environmental Assessment for General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes for Development Sites in Housing Element

RECOMMENDATION

Proceed to City Council for approval of Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to conduct California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) consulting services in the amount not-to-exceed $65,795.00. Authorize City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

On September 21, 2021, the City Council adopted General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01 for the update of the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element (2021-2029). The adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01 resulted in the requirement for the City to initiate General Plan Amendments/Zone Changes to accommodate the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) as it relates to the opportunity sites identified in the Housing Element. The RHNA is mandated by State Housing Law and quantifies the need for housing within each jurisdiction during specified planning periods. The General Plan Amendments/Zone Changes would require an environmental analysis under CEQA.

On August 19, 2021, City staff posted a solicitation notification of the City’s Purchasing webpage and sent a solicitation notification email to pre-qualified firms who might be interested in submitting a proposal. A total of three (3) proposals were submitted for the scope of services outlined in the request for proposals. Upon review of the proposals, staff selected Michael Baker International.

At this time, staff is seeking Council approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to conduct CEQA consulting services in the amount not-to-exceed $65,795.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.

SUMMARY/FISCAL IMPACT

The Finance Committee is requested to recommend the Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International proceed to City Council for approval and authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement.

On July 13, 2021, the Finance Committee recommended that City Council appropriate funds for the General Plan Amendments/Zone Changes from the General Plan Maintenance Fund (Fund 120). Subsequently, on July 20, 2021, City Council approved the appropriation request. This Professional Services Agreement would be funded by General Plan Maintenance Fund (Fund 120), thus creates no impact to the General Fund.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Jose Barriga, Associate Planner
Concurrence: Jason Killebrew, City Planner

Attachments
A. A. Request for Proposal Solicitation
B. Draft Professional Services Agreement