To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW SERVICES OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 100-132 N. CATALINA AVENUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $79,137 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $179,058 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2021.
APPROVE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CATALINA FUND, LLC FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS RELATED TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW OF A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 100-132 N. CATALINA AVENUE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $105,097 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $224,783 FOR A TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2022.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City entered into an agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. on August 20, 2019 to prepare a CEQA Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for a proposed project to be located at 100-132 N. Catalina Avenue. During the review, a significant impact was found in the traffic analysis that will now require a full Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This contract amendment incorporates the additional cost and time needed for preparation of an EIR. The additional costs will be fully reimbursed by the project developer, subject to the associated amendment to the reimbursement agreement.
BACKGROUND
On August 20, 2019, the City Council approved a consulting services agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. and a reimbursement agreement with the project developer for CEQA environmental review of a proposed development project to be located at 100-132 N. Catalina Avenue. As part of the original scope of work, Rincon Consultants began preparing a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND). Additional time was need, and the original contract term was extended under the first contract amendment approved by City Council on June 16, 2020.
The IS/MND included a traffic analysis. The traffic ...
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