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RESOLUTION NO.____________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $280,812 WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS INC. FOR AN AMENDMENT OF THE CITY OF FOSTER CITY’S GENERAL PLAN PARKS AND OPEN
SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENTS AND APPROVE A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $280,812 IN ACCOUNT NUMBER 128-0838- 419-4251
CITY OF FOSTER CITY
WHEREAS, California law requires General Plans to be periodically updated; and WHEREAS, during the 2021-2022 legislative session, Senate Bill (SB) 1425 was passed, requiring an update to the Open Space Element by January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the update must address expanded requirements, including integrating climate resilience strategies in coordination with the Safety Element and "rewilding opportunities," focusing on creating and preserving open space networks for biological and recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill (AB) 1889, signed into law on September 10, 2024, introduces new requirements for the Conservation Element; and WHEREAS, AB 1889, which goes into effect for updates made on or after January 1, 2028, requires cities and counties to address the impacts of development on wildlife movement and habitat connectivity within the Conservation Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) at its October 7, 2024, meeting for an Amendment to the Foster City General Plan Parks and Open Space Element and the General Plan Conservation Element to meet the requirements of SB 1425 and AB 1889, respectively; and
WHEREAS, three (3) responses were received by the November 8, 2024, due date, including proposals from Michael Baker International, Urban Planning Partners, and Rincon Consultants, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, upon review of the proposals, the City staff found that all the firms were qualified and recommends the selection of Rincon Consultants, Inc. based on their familiarity with Open Space and Conservation Element Amendments, references, project approach, and alignment with the Parks Master Plan Project; and 2 8
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WHEREAS, a supplemental appropriation for $280,812 is requested in account number 128-0838-419-425; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foster City does hereby authorize the mayor to execute an Agreement for Professional Services in the amount of $280,812 with Rincon Consulting, Inc. for an Amendment of the City of Foster City’s General Plan Parks and Open Space and Conservation Elements and approve a supplemental appropriation of $280,812 in account number 128-0838-419- 4251.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City of Foster City at the regular meeting held on the 2nd day of December, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PATRICK SULLIVAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PRISCILLA SCHAUS, CITY CLERK