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CONSIDERATION OF
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
MAY 17, 2022
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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• The Scout House was built in 1952 on City-owned
property.
• It has been used by Scout troops and seniors for
nearly seven decades.
• The structure is outdated and lacks the physical
capacity needed for the Scout and senior uses.
• The City and Friends of Senior and Scout House
Community Center propose to demolish the existing
structure and build a larger and more modern facility.
• The project requires environmental review, for which
a consultant is needed.
BACKGROUND
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SERVICES FOR SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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QUALIFICATIONS
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AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
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The consultant team selected for the Scout House
Project is expected to:
• Produce parking, historic and other technical
studies
• Prepare legally-defensible CEQA documents
• Implement outreach efforts that engage a variety
of community stakeholders and effectively
communicates ideas in various forums and
platforms
• Have experience working on similar projects
involving potentially historic resources
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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Six consulting firms were considered for the
project’s environmental consultant role:
1. Eyestone Environmental
2. Environmental Services Associates
3. Galvin Preservation Associates (GPA)
4. Michael Baker International (MBA)
5. Moreau
6. Vandermost Consulting Services (VCS)
Environmental
CONSIDERED CONSULTANTS
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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Michael Baker International was selected because
they demonstrated:
1. The best combination of qualified and available
staff.
2. A proven track record in Manhattan Beach and
nearby cities.
3. A clear understanding of the project and
needed consulting services.
4. A well-developed strategy for navigating the
environmental review process and managing
stakeholder engagement.
SELECTED CONSULTANT
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SERVICES FOR SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
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• Public outreach was not required for awarding the
contract.
• The planning activities supported by this award will
include public outreach, such as:
PUBLIC OUTREACH
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Community Meetings
Public Meetings and Hearings
Printed, posted, and advertised public
notices
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Awarding this contract has been determined to be
exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), which states:
“CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment.
Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in
question may have a significant effect on the
environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA”
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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SERVICES FOR SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
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MANHATTAN BEACH
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Adopt Resolution No. 22-0057 approving an
agreement for environmental consulting services
for the Scout House Project, located at 1617 North
Valley Drive, with a not-to-exceed amount of
$153,254.00.
RECOMMENDATION
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR
SCOUT HOUSE PROJECT
MAY 17, 2022