City of Gonzales
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor Rios and City Council
DATE: January 9, 2023
FROM: Taven Kinison Brown, Community Development Director THROUGH: Carmen Gil, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2023-01 Master Services Agreement with Brent Slama Consulting
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Non-Exclusive Master Services Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Brent Slama Consulting for Contract Planning Services.
BACKGROUND
As the number of major development applications has increased over the last six months, staff thought it would be prudent to seek the services of a consultant to support the Community Development Department’s efforts in reviewing and processing the submitted materials, environmental studies, LAFCO annexation applications, and related efforts.
On October 10, 2022, the City of Gonzales Community Development Director issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Advanced Planning Services for the preparation of LAFCO annexation applications and other Planning Services as may be needed to support and process several development applications. The deadline for submittal of Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) was November 7, 2022 and SOQs were submitted from the following firms:
• Brent Slama Consulting
• EMC Planning Group
• Interwest Consulting Group
REVIEW AND ANALYSIS
AGENDA
ITEM
6 After review of the SOQs, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the execution of an agreement with Brent Slama Consulting (“BSC”) for the planning services described in the next paragraph. Brent Slama’s professional resume is attached to this staff report. Slama recently served as the City Manager of the City of Soledad. He previously served as Community Development Director for Soledad and prior to that Community Development Director for the City of Greenfield.
Planning Services under the proposed Agreement are expected to include:
1. Review, preparation, and submission of annexation application materials to LAFCO;
2. Preparation of reports and documents for use by the CITY, for the annexation submission to LAFCO;
3. Review, preparation, and submission of any agreements with the County of Monterey or other entities with jurisdiction over the subject projects or Sphere of Influence land areas; and
4. Processing development applications.
The City has executed Reimbursement Agreements with the following applicants to process their proposed projects within the City’s Sphere of Influence
1. Cielo Grande Ranch, LLC (AKA; Pembrook Development for the Vista Lucia Specific Plan Proposal); and
2. Rianda Family Limited Partnership for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Project.
The costs for the above-referenced planning efforts by BSC will be funded through the developer accounts for the two above-mentioned projects. A task order for these services is attached to the proposed Consulting Services Agreement with BSC.
Additionally, based on anticipated Community Development Department needs and BSC’s skillset, Staff is recommending that the agreement with BSC be in the form of a “Master Services Agreement” that would allow work to be assigned to BSC via additional tasks orders. Such action would add BSC to a number of other pre-approved planning service providers available to the City. Further work would be performed subject to task order, and each task order would come before the City Council for consideration and approval. (Some of this work might be subject to reimbursement agreement, other work would need to come from available City funds.)
Explain Recommendation and How it Supports the Vision
Gonzales will continue to be a safe, clean, family-friendly community, diverse in its heritage, and committed to working collaboratively to preserve and retain its small-town charm.
Explain: Preparation of the LAFCO annexation applications will facilitate the development of properties in the City’s Sphere of Influence and will provide broad housing opportunities, economic development, employment, and increased property tax returns to the City of Gonzales.
Retention of BSC for future needs also provides the City with planning options it may wish to consider for future projects.
Explain how the Recommendation Directly Implements the Mission The City Council and Staff of the City of Gonzales will realize our Vision by providing the leadership, commitment, and resources necessary to provide excellent services that enhance the quality of life of our diverse community.
Explain: See Vision Explanation above.
City services will be delivered in a cost-effective, respectful, and friendly manner to insure the safety and well-being of the residents and the promotion of business, recreational, housing, and employment opportunities in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Explain: See Vision Explanation above
Strong fiscal policies allow us to provide appropriate infrastructure for:
• Public Safety X Yes No N/A
• Housing X Yes No N/A
• Recreation X Yes No N/A
• Environment X Yes No N/A
• Education X Yes No N/A
ALTERNATIVES
Amend or modify staff recommendation.
BUDGET IMPACT
Initial work under Task Order #1 should not result in any impact on the City Budget as Reimbursement Agreements are in place from the two development interests that would benefit from annexation and development approvals. Subsequent work pursuant to additional task orders, if any, might need to be approved and budgeted if not covered by reimbursement agreement.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Council Adopt Resolution No. 2023-01, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Gonzales Authorizing Execution of a Non-Exclusive Master Services Agreement and Task Order No. 1 with Brent Slama Consulting for Contract Planning Services.
Attachments:
1. Brent Slama's Professional Resume
2. Resol 23-01
3. Non-Exclusive Master Services Agreement w/ Brent Slama Consulting