ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 8.4
TO: Mayor and Town Council October 6, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 78-2026, Appropriating Funds and Authorizing Execution of a Contract for Third-Party Review of the Stormwater Control Plan and hydrology and hydraulics analyses for the Martin Hills Ranch Development Project (PUD 24-0002 and SD 9679)
BACKGROUND
The applicant for the Martin Hills Ranch Development Project has submitted improvement plans, a Stormwater Control Plan, hydrology and hydraulics analyses, and supporting technical documents associated with PUD 24-0002 and Major Subdivision SD 9679. The project proposes development of 21 single-family residential lots on an approximately 100- acre site and incorporates stormwater treatment and hydrograph modification management measures, including bioretention facilities.
DISCUSSION
The applicant is required to have a third-party engineering review of the Stormwater Control Plan, hydrology and hydraulics analyses, and overall C.3 compliance. The Town will manage the consultant expenses associated with the work, which will be borne by the project applicant. The applicant will submit funds to the Town equivalent to the consultant contract amount plus an administrative fee, and the Town will disburse funds consistent with the terms of the contract. Any unused consultant balance remaining following completion of the review will be refunded or credited to the applicant.
The Town selected Terraphase Engineering, Inc. of Oakland, California as the third-party consultant for the project. The contracted scope of work budgets $ 6,372 for review of the Stormwater Control Plan and supporting analyses, $ 5,983 for preparation of the technical memorandum, $ 3,575 for meetings and project management, and $ 1,690 for additional consultation, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $17,620.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Posting of the meeting agenda serves as notice to the general public.
Appropriating Funds & Authorizing 2 October 6, 2026
Contract Third Party Review – Martin Hills
FISCAL IMPACT
The project applicant will deposit funds with the Town to fully reimburse all costs associated with the third-party review, including administrative costs. Staff recommends appropriation of $ 17,620 from the Engineering Division Fund for third-party review consultant services. Appropriation of these funds will not result in a fiscal impact to the Town.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 78-2026 appropriating funds and authorizing execution of a contract with Terraphase Engineering, Inc. for third-party review of the Stormwater Control Plan and hydrology and hydraulics analyses for the Martin Hills Ranch Development Project PUD 24-0002 and SD 9679).
Prepared by:
Elisabeth Fox, P.E.
Associate Civil Engineer
Reviewed by:
Diane J. Friedmann
Development Services Director
Attachment: Resolution No. 78-2026
RESOLUTION NO. 78-2026
APPROPRIATING FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
FOR THIRD-PARTY REVIEW OF THE STORMWATER CONTROL PLAN AND
HYDROLOGY AND HYDRAULICS ANALYSES FOR THE MARTIN HILLS
RANCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT (PUD 24-0002 AND SD 9679)
WHEREAS, the Town of Danville has received improvement plans, a Stormwater Control Plan, hydrology and hydraulics analyses, and supporting technical documents for the Martin Hills Ranch Development Project; and
WHEREAS, the services of a third-party consultant are needed for the Town to review the Stormwater Control Plan, hydrology and hydraulics analyses, and overall C.3 compliance for the project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is required to pay plan check fees associated with the thirdparty review services; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to enter into a contract for professional third-party review services with Terraphase Engineering, Inc.; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the Danville Town Council authorizes the Town Manager to execute an agreement with Terraphase Engineering, Inc. for third-party review services; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that $17,620 is appropriated from the Engineering Division Fund to pay for third-party review services; and, be it further
RESOLVED, that the total consultant review budget includes $ 6,372 for review of the Stormwater Control Plan and supporting analyses, $5,983 for preparation of the technical memorandum, $ 3,575 for meetings and project management, and $1,690 for additional consultation, for a total consultant contract amount of $17,620.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a regular meeting on October 6, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
CITY ATTORNEY CITY CLERK
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