To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: BRANDY FORBES, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR CONSULTING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND THE PREPARATION OF AN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT OF $10,440 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $172,390 AND TO EXTEND THE TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2022
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Redondo Beach is in the process of updating its Housing Element for the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 planning period, as mandated by State Law. Additionally, the City Council has requested preparation of an Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
A contract with Veronica Tam & Associates (VTA) was approved on October 20, 2020 for both tasks, with a term through June 30, 2022. Additional time is needed to revise the Housing Element for California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) approval and to adopt the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Therefore, the Community Development Department requests that the contract term be extended to December 31, 2022.
Additionally, there have been multiple revisions to the City's Housing Element, due to a number of new HCD requirements, needed to achieve certification. In order for VTA to assist in completing the next draft, coordinate the public hearing process, and submit the document for HCD certification, her contract needs to be increased by $10,440 for a new not to exceed amount of $172,390.
BACKGROUND
On October 20, 2020, the City Council approved a contract with Veronica Tam & Associates to begin work on the 6th Cycle Housing Element update and Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. Veronica Tam & Associates (VTA) has substantial experience in assisting municipalities in preparing Housing Element Updates and in preparing Inclusionary Housing Ordinances. Subconsultants for the contract include Environmental Science Associates (ESA), to prepare the CEQA ana...
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