To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH RANEY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT, INC. TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATION SERVICES FOR MEASURE FP PROJECTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,000 AND THE TERM MARCH 18, 2026 TO DECEMBER 31, 2026
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
As part of the implementation of Measure FP, the City's public safety general obligation bond measure approved by voters during the November 5, 2024 General Election, the City has begun due diligence activities, including the investigation of physical conditions of each of the Project sites. This includes environmental documentation required under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the redevelopment and/or expansion of additional facilities on existing City properties.
The City solicited three firms to carryout this work, and received two responses, with Raney Planning & Management, Inc. (Raney) distinguishing itself as a qualified partner capable of conducting the Project-related work at multiple critical public safety facilities, including Fire Station No. 1, Fire Station No. 2, Police Headquarters/Main Station, and the Police Annex. As such, staff is recommending the City Council approve a consulting services agreement with Raney to complete CEQA analysis and reporting for all sites related to Measure FP implementation.
BACKGROUND
Preliminary site analysis and initial due diligence activities conducted by the City's Owner's Representative, Griffin Structures, identified anticipated CEQA pathways for each of the City's public safety facilities. These preliminary findings indicate that the replacement of Fire Stations 1 and 2 are expected to qualify for CEQA categorical exemptions, while the Police Department facility improvements may require additional environmental review depending on the final Project scope.
In order to confirm the appropriate environmental clearance pathways and prepare the necessary d...
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