DATE:
June 18, 2024
TO:
Mayor and Council Members
FROM:
Rachel Molina, City Manager
BY:
Cassandra Sanchez, Director of Public Works, City Engineer Bethany Hudson, Assistant Project Manager
SUBJECT:
Gibson Land Consulting Contract Amendment
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to approve an amendment of $261,000 to the existing contract with Gibson Land Consulting for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $310,500 and approve a two-year contract extension for Planning services for the Silverwood Development Project.
BACKGROUND
Due to the complexity of the Silverwood Development Project, the city entered into an agreement with Gibson Land Consulting to provide high-level planning expertise and guidance. The Silverwood Development Project must implement a multitude of conditions from within the adopted Tapestry Specific Plan and approved Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Compliance with the Specific Plan and EIR as well as the Silverwood Development Agreement, project conditions of approval, the development code, and the subdivision map act creates a challenging dynamic.
ISSUES/ANALYSIS
In the near future, the Silverwood Development Project will begin the entitlement and environmental process for subsequent phases within the project. Continuing to partner with Gibson Land Consulting to provide planning services will benefit the city and the development by providing the expertise needed to navigate through the entitlement process. Gibson Land Consulting provides specific expertise in Master Planned Developments and partners with the city to mitigate any potential risk. The Development Agreement under Section 3.18(c) provides the city with the latitude to bring on outside contracting firms to assist with the processing of project approvals at a cost borne by the developer. This contract amendment will provide the city with the services needed to get the project functioning and operating during the early part of the entitlement phase while the in-house planning staff continues to support the builders through normal city processes and procedures.
CITY GOAL SUPPORTED BY THIS ITEM
Future Development: Facilitate balanced growth to ensure cohesive community development and pursue economic development.
Financial Health: Maintain a balanced budget and adequate reserves.
FISCAL IMPACT
The city has a reimbursement agreement with the developer of Silverwood for City costs associated with the project. The services provided by Gibson Land Consulting is an eligible cost per the agreement and will be reimbursed by the Developer. Additionally, the FY 2024-25 adopted operating budget includes $129,000 for this service, along with a reimbursement revenue of $129,000.
ALTERNATIVE(S)
Provide alternative direction to staff.
ATTACHMENT(S)
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Gibson Land Consulting Contract Amendment
June 18, 2024