REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
November 14, 2019
FROM: MIGUEL ANGEL ARIAS, Council Vice President
LUIS CHAVEZ, Councilmember for District 5
LEE BRAND, Mayor
City Council Offices
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the South Industrial Priority Area (SIPA):
1. Approve a First Amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental, Inc., regarding land use, planning, and environmental services for the South Industrial Priority Area (SIPA). (Council District 3)
2. ***RESOLUTION - In support of community engagement in the South Industrial Priority Area Specific Plan (Subject to Mayor's veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City proposes to add community engagement and planning charrettes to its contract with Ascent Environmental increasing the contract from $500,000 to $645,000.
BACKGROUND
The City and Ascent entered into an Agreement, dated November 29, 2018, for professional Environmental Consulting services for the South Industrial Priority Area (SIPA) Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The SIPA Specific Plan is a compilation of policies from land use planning for the past forty years. The purpose of the EIR is to assess the cumulative impact of complete build-out of these land uses and policies and to propose appropriate mitigation measures.
Prior to issuing a Notice of Preparation, the City conducted public outreach to those within the SIPA planning area. Since that time, the City has determined that additional outreach should be conducted including a broader conversation regarding planning goals, policies, and land use. The City proposes to obtain input from residents who live within and near the SIPA and other key stakeholders through a series of community meetings and planning charrettes.
The purpose of the contract amendment is to add additional scope which increases the budget by $145,000 and extends the term to accommodate the revisions.
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