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RESOLUTION NO. XX – 2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO
AMMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J. POWERS
TO COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of East Palo Alto (“City”) is advancing two key initiatives that may require environmental review of properties that are either controlled by or may be developed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City utilizes several firms to conduct environmental review services and ensure compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), but not for the type of work contemplated by the initiatives; and WHEREAS, David J. Powers is uniquely qualified to provide the desired environmental review services, having conducted several similar processes in East Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, on July 27, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement in the amount of $90,000 with David J.
Powers to complete environmental services; and
WHEREAS, completion of a Phase II Environmental Assessment Report is needed for a property the City is considering purchasing but the cost of the Phase II Environmental Assessment Report was not included in the original contract because it was not known if such a report would be required; and
WHEREAS, David J. Powers estimates the cost of the Phase II Environmental Assessment Report to be $14,937 and staff is requesting an additional $5,000 for unforeseen costs that may arise, bringing the total contract amount to $109,937;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST PALO ALTO HEREBY authorizes the City Manager to execute an amended agreement with David J. Powers, in a form approved by the City Attorney, to complete environmental review services on behalf of the City subject to the following terms:
a. Total Contract Amount: $109,937
b. Term: Two Years
c. Extension Provisions: Two six-month extensions at the discretion of the City Manager
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ruben Abrica, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
James Colin, Acting City Clerk Valerie J. Armento, Interim City Attorney