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TENTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES
This Tenth Amendment to Agreement for Consultant Services (the "Amendment") is made and entered into on this 24th day of November 2025, by and between THE CITY OF PACIFICA, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CITY") and Good City Company, a California Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2020, CITY and CONSULTANT entered into that certain agreement entitled “Agreement for Consultant Services” (“Agreement”) to provide on-call planning services and related services; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2022, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a First Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling and extend the Term under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on June 27, 2022, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Second Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling and extend the Term under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2022, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Third Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling and extend the Term under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2023, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Fourth Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2023, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Fifth Amendment to that Agreement to restate the Scope of Work and to increase the Cost Ceiling of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2024, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Sixth Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling; and WHEREAS, on June 10, 2024, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Seventh Amendment to that Agreement to extend the Term under the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2025, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into an Eighth Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling of the Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, on May 12, 2025, the City Council authorized CITY and CONSULTANT to enter into a Ninth Amendment to that Agreement to increase the Cost Ceiling of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS CITY and CONSULTANT now desire to enter into this Tenth Amendment to increase the Cost Ceiling in section 2.1 (“Compensation”) and extend the Term in section 3.1 (“Effective Date”) of the Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, for the considerations hereinafter set forth, the parties hereby amend the Agreement as follows:
1. Section 2.1 of the Agreement, "Compensation" is hereby amended to read as follows:
Compensation. Rates charged for Services shall be in accordance with Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The total compensation under this Agreement shall not exceed $1,632,351, which includes the additional $829,851 authorized under this Amendment, as reflected in Exhibit A.
2. Section 3.1 of the Agreement, “Effective Date” is hereby amended to read as follows:
Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon execution of the first signature and shall remain in full force and effect until the Services are completed (the “Term”). CONSULTANT agrees to complete all services by June 30, 2027.
3. Agreement in Effect. Except as amended by this Tenth Amendment, the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
4. Counterpart Signatures. This Tenth Amendment may be signed in multiple counterparts which, when signed by all parties, shall constitute a binding agreement. [signatures on next page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Tenth Amendment as of the date set forth above.
CITY OF PACIFICA
By: Date:
Kevin Woodhouse, City Manager
Approved As To Form
By:
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon, City Attorney
CONSULTANT
By: Date
Aaron Aknin, AICP
Principal Planner and Co-Owner
Good City Company
November 19, 2025
Samantha Updegrave
Director, Community Development Department
City of Pacifica
RE: Consultant Services Agreement Amendment Request
Dear Samantha,
Good City Company appreciates the opportunity to provide on-call planning services to the City of Pacifica for current planning, long-range planning, housing, and special projects support. We understand the City of Pacifica seeks assistance in review and coordination of active planning proposals, support for long-range planning initiatives including housing element implementation, and analysis and outreach support regarding zoning code and objective standards development.
Thank you very much for meeting with us in September and October to review your current projected needs and how Good City Company may be helpful in supporting you to meet your department’s objectives. To do so, we propose a scope of work covering the period September 2025 to June 2026 and a second scope of work for the period covering July 2026 to June 2027, both attached. We also propose a contract amendment to extend the overall cost ceiling and timeline of our current Consultant Services Agreement by $829,851 to cover projected expenses throughout Fiscal Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027.
The overall project manager and primary point of contact will be Nicholas Hamilton. Jacob Garcia will continue to serve as your point of contact for current planning projects. Good City Company Principal Aaron Aknin will serve as Principal-in-Charge. Additional Good City team members may be available on an as needed basis.
Estimated Fees
The estimated monthly hours and fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 are detailed below. The estimate below is based on 2025 billing rates, which are generally increased on January 1st of each year in accordance with the Consultant Services Agreement (CSA). A copy of our 2025 billing rates is attached. A 15% contingency is also included.
A proposed scope of work and cost estimate for 2025-2026 are attached. The cost estimate assumes staffing levels as indicated in the attachment for approximately ten months. The total estimated cost throughout FY 2025-2026 is up to $340,478. Including an additional task of engaging an architectural firm as described below would increase the total estimated cost throughout FY 2025-2026 by an estimated $50,000 to $390,478.
EXHIBIT A
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A proposed scope of work and cost estimate for 2026-2027 are also attached. The cost estimate assumes staffing levels as indicated in the attachment for approximately twelve months. The total estimated cost throughout FY 2026-2027 is up to $389,373. Including an additional task of engaging an architectural firm as described below would increase the total estimated cost throughout FY 2026-2027 by an estimated $50,000 to $439,373.
As the project evolves, we suggest checking in monthly to review the current expenses and projections.
Estimated Total Fees (FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027)*
FY25-26 FY26-27
Task Description Hours Est. Cost Hours Est. Cost
1 Current Planning On Call 330 $60,300 396 $72,360
15% contingency $9,045 $10,854
TASK 1 SUBTOTAL $69,345 $83,214
2 Long-Range Planning Initiatives:
Housing Element Implementation 323 $46,890 600 $119,640 Zoning Modernization and ODS Outreach
and Analysis 464
$79,200
0 $0
Annual Progress Report (2025 APR) 80 $14,775 80 $14,775 Public Sites Planning and Outreach 504 $92,729 708 $129,636 15% contingency $35,039 $39,608
Materials $2,500 $2,500
Optional Tasks $50,000 $50,000
TASK 2 SUBTOTAL $271,133 $306,159
TASK 2 TOTAL INCLUDING OPTIONAL TASKS $321,133 $356,159
TOTAL $340,478 $389,373
TOTAL INCLUDING OPTIONAL TASKS $390,478 $439,373
GRAND TOTAL FOR BOTH FISCAL YEARS $729,851
GRAND TOTAL FOR BOTH FISCAL YEARS
(INCLUDING OPTIONAL TASKS)
$829,851
*Calculated using 2025 rates, rates subject to change in January of each year in accordance with the CSA
Optional Services
We propose engaging the services of an architectural firm such as Van Meter Williams Pollack to support the planning and outreach activities for the public sites work. Depending on the final scope of work determined, this expense could range from $35,000 to $70,000 per year.
Should you have any questions regarding this task outline, please do not hesitate to contact me at Good City Company | www.goodcityco.com
(415) 845 or [email protected]. Thank you for -8344 your consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to work with the City of Pacifica.
Sincerely,
Aaron Aknin, Principal and Co-Owner
Good City Company
Attachments:
Proposed Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for July 2025-June 2026 Proposed Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for July 2026-June 2027 Good City Company 2025 Billing Rates
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Proposed Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for
Planning Services for July 2025-June 2026
City of Pacifica
November 19, 2025
The scope of work proposed below outlines our understanding of the services desired by the City of Pacifica throughout FY 2025-2026. The services are grouped into two proposed tasks.
Estimated Monthly Fees (FY 2025-2026)*
Team Member Role Hourly Rate Monthly Hours Monthly Fees Aaron Aknin Principal $ 270 9 $ 2,376
Nicholas Hamilton Public Policy Lead $ 195 41 $ 7,956
Kevin Gardiner Planning Director $ 240 14 $ 3,312
Sabina Mora Econ Dev Lead $ 195 9 $ 1,755
Jacob Garcia Senior Planner $ 176 30 $ 5,280
Sandy Council Housing Specialist $ 176 15 $ 2,710
As Assigned Associate Planner $ 150 19 $ 2,880
As Assigned Assistant Planner $ 135 19 $ 2,700
As Assigned Graphic Designer $ 105 4 $ 420
Subtotal 161 $ 29,389
Contingency (15%) $ 4,408
Materials $ 250
Estimated total monthly fees $ 34,048
*Calculated using 2025 rates, rates subject to change in January of each year in accordance with the CSA
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Estimated Costs for FY 2025-2026 (September 2025 through June 2026) by Task* Task Description Hours
(2025-2026)
Estimated Cost
(2025-2026)
1 Current Planning On Call 330 $ 60,300
2-A Housing Element Implementation 232 $ 46,890
2-B Zoning Modernization and ODS Outreach and Analysis 464 $ 79,200 2-C Annual Progress Report (2025 APR) 80 $ 14,775
2-D Public Sites Planning and Outreach 504 $ 92,729
Subtotal 1,610 $ 293,894
15% Contingency $ 44,084
Materials $ 2,500
Total $ 340,478
Optional Tasks $ 50,000
Total Including Optional Tasks $ 390,478
*Calculated using 2025 rates, rates subject to change in January of each year in accordance with the CSA
Task 1: Current Planning On Call Services
Provide on-call staff to review development proposals through in-person or remote means. This support may include providing front-counter support, responding to public inquiries, processing a range of planning applications, design review, zoning clearances, coastal development permits, etc.
Jacob Garcia, Senior Planner, will serve as project manager for this task. Project applications will be evaluated against the City’s Zoning Code, General Plan, and applicable design guidelines, specific plans, and state law. This support may also include coordinating interdepartmental reviews, preparation of completeness or compliance letters, preparation of staff reports and presentation of projects to decision makers at public meetings and hearings.
Throughout the project review Good City staff will provide project management services, organize regular check-in meetings, track time and costs, and document project timeline and milestones.
If applicable, we will also manage the projects compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including engaging and selecting CEQA consultants to identify the appropriate level of environmental review via an RFP process or the city’s on-call environmental bench, coordinating data needs among the CEQA consultant and applicant, reviewing CEQA documents, and facilitating project alternatives development.
Task 1 Deliverables:
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1.1 Project documentation may include staff reports, determination letters, and presentations Task 2-A: Housing Element Implementation
Good City Company will support the City in developing a Housing Element Implementation Plan. Good City will also conduct quarterly updates on the Housing Element Implementation Plan as the City’s progress, needs, resources, and priorities evolve over time. Good City will also support the City in developing and implementing content revisions to the current Plan Pacifica and Community Development Department websites and other public-facing external communication materials. Good City will also support additional Housing Element Implementation tasks as assigned. Nicholas Hamilton, Public Policy Lead, will serve as project manager for this task.
Task 2-A Deliverables:
2-A.1 Quarterly updates of the Housing Element Implementation Plan Task 2-B: Zoning Modernization and ODS Outreach and Analysis The City wishes to modernize its existing zoning code and implement residential and residential-mixed use objective design standards to align with and implement the General Plan 2040, the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and applicable state laws. As an initial “set-up phase” Good City proposes steps to begin this process including conducting initial community outreach activities and preparing an existing conditions report that audits the existing zoning code and summarizes the results of initial community outreach. Nicholas Hamilton, Public Policy Lead, will serve as project manager for this task. Good City will develop a project timeline with key milestones for the overall process and organize and facilitate twice monthly project meetings to share progress, address issues promptly, and ensure clear communication among the ODS Project Team. Good City will maintain a project dashboard accessible to City staff and organize biweekly project progress meetings.
Good City will Conduct an analysis of the current zoning code, general plan, housing element, design guidelines, objective design standards, and state laws. Good City will also evaluate current zoning districts and their alignment with the General Plan. Good City will also assess the effectiveness and clarity of key existing regulations through analysis of the documents and interviews with staff and applicants.
Good City will work with City staff and key partners such as HEART of San Mateo to design the community engagement strategy. Good City will work with City staff to conduct community engagement activities with a focus on gathering insights from key stakeholders with experience with the City’s development and entitlement processes.
Good City will prepare and existing conditions report. Good City recommends holding a study session of the City Council to discuss the results of the existing conditions analysis and consider Good City Company | www.goodcityco.com
possible next steps in a zoning modernization and objective design standards development project.
Task 2-B Deliverables:
2-B.1 Detailed project timeline
2-B.2 Meeting agendas and notes
2-B.3 Draft existing conditions report
2-B.4 Final existing conditions report
2-B.5 Provide support to two community engagement activities for the general public 2-B.6 Conduct structured interviews with five recent developers and architects or organize one focus group with developers and architects and draft summary of key findings 2-B.7 City Council Study Session: Participate in one meeting, develop staff report, and create slide deck Task 2-C: Annual Progress Report (2025 Housing Element APR) Good City will support the City in developing its 2025 Housing Element APR. This task will involve compiling a final update on progress of all Implementation Actions of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
It will also include gathering required statistics on permits and development prepared by City staff. The task will also include preparation of materials and presentation to the City Council. Sabina Mora, Economic Development Lead, will serve as project manager for this task.
Task 2-C Deliverables:
2-C.1 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2025 (final) 2-C.2 Participation in one City Council meeting
Task 2-D: Public Sites Planning and Outreach
Good City Company will serve as a project manager to explore the potential for housing development on publicly owned sites and facilitate the development of housing on those sites. The activities below are intended to implement many of the implementation actions within Housing Element Program HE-I3. Nicholas Hamilton, Public Policy lead, will serve as project manager for this task. City-owned sites: Good City Company will serve as a project manager to evaluate the potential of City-owned site (Sanchez Library) and seek affordable housing developer interest in conformance with any applicable Surplus Land Act requirements. Good City will design and support City staff in facilitating a community engagement process to identify community vision and priorities for the site. This task may include engaging an architectural firm such as Van Meter Williams Pollack to as a subconsultant to provide additional site-specific analysis as part of a fit study. This process would also include a study session with the City Council. Good City will also support the City in determining the process under the SLA by which the City will propose to transfer each site, which may include a declaration that a site is exempt under the SLA or that the City plans to issue a Notice of Availability to transfer a site and, if appropriate, support the City in developing an RFP for City-owned sites. (Reference HE-I-1.6 and HE-I-3.1.c) Good City Company | www.goodcityco.com
District-owned sites: Serve as a project manager to facilitate proactive engagement with school districts on district-owned sites; provide early-development support including SLA and RFP development, explore if City would take on being lead agency for CEQA, etc. (Reference HE-I3.1.a) State-owned sites (Caltrans and Skyline Water Tank): Serve as a project manager to facilitate proactive engagement with Caltrans on State-owned sites; provide early-development support including SLA and RFP development, explore if City would take on being lead agency for CEQA, etc. (Reference HE-I-3.1.b)
Corp Yard: Serve as project manager to pursue a partnership with Pacifica School District to explore implementation requirements of an interagency partnership to use the City's current corporation yard for district offices, ideally including housing above, and consolidate City and Pacifica School District corporation yard functions at the existing Pacifica School District corporation yard at 375 Reina del Mar (Reference HE-I-3.1.d) Other City-owned sites: Collaborate with staff to draft a memo summarizing all City-owned land and indicating site location, size, current use, key adjacencies, and a general indication of the site’s potential for housing development. A detailed market analysis would be beyond the scope of this inventory. (Reference HE-I-3.2)
Task 2-D Deliverables:
2-D.1 Meetings with external stakeholders
2-D.2 Staff report and presentation materials in support of recommended approaches 2-D.3 Community engagement plan
2-D.4 Participate in community engagement activities
2-D.5 Sanchez Library site fit study
2-D.6 City-owned sites inventory (memo)
2-D.7 City Council Study Session (one)
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Project Schedule
This scope of work is anticipated to be initiated in September 2025 and conclude in June 2026, with an option to extend or amend with written mutual agreement by the City and Good City Company. 2025 2026
Description J A S O N D J F M A M J
1 Current Planning On Call
2-A Housing Element Implementation
2-B
Zoning Modernization and ODS
Outreach and Analysis
2-C Annual Progress Report (2025 APR)
2-D Public Sites Planning and Outreach
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Proposed Scope of Work and Cost Estimate for
Planning Services for July 2026-June 2027
City of Pacifica
November 19, 2025
The scope of work proposed below outlines our understanding of the services desired by the City of Pacifica throughout FY 2026-2027. The services are grouped into two proposed tasks.
Estimated Monthly Fees (2026-2027)*
Team Member Role Hourly Rate Monthly Hours Monthly Fees Aaron Aknin Principal $ 270 13 $ 3,623
Nicholas Hamilton Public Policy Lead $ 195 33 $ 6,403
Kevin Gardiner Planning Director $ 240 10 $ 2,400
Sabina Mora Econ Dev Lead $ 195 6 $ 1,121
Jacob Garcia Senior Planner $ 176 30 $ 5,280
Sandy Council Housing Specialist $ 176 38 $ 6,688
As Assigned Associate Planner $ 150 ** **
As Assigned Assistant Planner $ 135 19 $ 2,520
As Assigned Graphic Designer $ 105 ** **
Subtotal 142 $ 28,034
Contingency (15%) $ 4,205
Materials $ 208
Estimated total monthly fees $ 32,448
*Calculated using 2025 rates, rates subject to change in January of each year in accordance with the CSA
**Additional staff can be assigned if required
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Estimated Costs for FY 2026-2027 by Task*
Task Description Hours
(2025-2026)
Estimated Cost
(2025-2026)
1 Current Planning On Call 396 $ 72,360
2-A Housing Element Implementation 600 $ 119,640
2-B Zoning Modernization and ODS Outreach and Analysis - - 2-C Annual Progress Report (2025 APR) 80 $ 14,775
2-D Public Sites Planning and Outreach 708 $129,636
Subtotal 1,698 $ 336,411
15% Contingency $ 50,462
Materials $ 2,500
Total $ 389,373
Optional Tasks $50,000
Total Including Optional Tasks $ 439,373
*Calculated using 2025 rates, rates subject to change in January of each year in accordance with the CSA
Task 1: Current Planning On Call Services
Provide on-call staff to review development proposals through in-person or remote means. This support may include providing front-counter support, responding to public inquiries, processing a range of planning applications, design review, zoning clearances, coastal development permits, etc.
Jacob Garcia, Senior Planner, will serve as project manager for this task. Project applications will be evaluated against the City’s Zoning Code, General Plan, and applicable design guidelines, specific plans, and state law. This support may also include coordinating interdepartmental reviews, preparation of completeness or compliance letters, preparation of staff reports and presentation of projects to decision makers at public meetings and hearings.
Throughout the project review Good City staff will provide project management services, organize regular check-in meetings, track time and costs, and document project timeline and milestones.
If applicable, we will also manage the projects compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), including engaging and selecting CEQA consultants to identify the appropriate level of environmental review via an RFP process or the city’s on-call environmental bench, coordinating data needs among the CEQA consultant and applicant, reviewing CEQA documents, and facilitating project alternatives development.
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Task 1 Deliverables:
1.1 Project documentation may include staff reports, determination letters, and presentations Task 2-A: Housing Element Implementation
Good City Company will support the City in developing a Housing Element Implementation Plan. Good City will also conduct quarterly updates on the Housing Element Implementation Plan as the City’s progress, needs, resources, and priorities evolve over time. Good City will also support the City in developing and implementing content revisions to the current Plan Pacifica and Community Development Department websites and other public-facing external communication materials. Good City will also support additional Housing Element Implementation tasks as assigned. Nicholas Hamilton, Public Policy Lead, will serve as project manager for this task.
Task 2-A Deliverables:
2-A.1 Quarterly updates of the Housing Element Implementation Plan 2-A.2 Other Housing Element implementation tasks as assigned Task 2-B: N/A
Task 2-C: Annual Progress Report (2026 Housing Element APR) Good City will support the City in developing its 2026 Housing Element APR. This task will involve compiling a final update on progress of all Implementation Actions of the 2023-2031 Housing Element.
It will also include gathering required statistics on permits and development prepared by City staff. The task will also include preparation of materials and presentation to the City Council. Sabina Mora, Economic Development Lead, will serve as project manager for this task.
Task 2-C Deliverables:
2-C.1 Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2026 (final) 2-C.2 Participation in one City Council meeting
Task 2-D: Public Sites Planning and Outreach
Good City Company will serve as a project manager to explore the potential for housing development on publicly owned sites and facilitate the development of housing on those sites. The activities below are intended to implement many of the implementation actions within Housing Element Program HE-I3. Nicholas Hamilton, Public Policy lead, will serve as project manager for this task. City-owned sites: Good City Company will serve as a project manager and support the City in determining the process under the SLA by which the City will propose to transfer each site, which may include a declaration that a site is exempt under the SLA or that the City plans to issue a Notice of Availability to transfer a site and, if appropriate, support the City in developing Good City Company | www.goodcityco.com
an RFP for City-owned sites and support associated implementation activities. (Reference HE-I1.6 and HE-I-3.1.c) District-owned sites: Serve as a project manager to facilitate proactive engagement with school districts on district-owned sites; provide early-development support including SLA and RFP development, explore if City would take on being lead agency for CEQA, etc. and support associated implementation activities. (Reference HE-I-3.1.a) State-owned sites (Caltrans and Skyline Water Tank): Serve as a project manager to facilitate proactive engagement with Caltrans on State-owned sites; provide early-development support including SLA and RFP development, explore if City would take on being lead agency for CEQA, etc. and support associated implementation activities (Reference HE-I-3.1.b) Corp Yard: Serve as project manager to pursue a partnership with Pacifica School District to explore implementation requirements of an interagency partnership to use the City's current corporation yard for district offices, ideally including housing above, and consolidate City and Pacifica School District corporation yard functions at the existing Pacifica School District corporation yard at 375 Reina del Mar (Reference HE-I-3.1.d) Other City-owned sites: Support City staff to implement additional actions on other City-owned sites to be defined during FY 2025-2026 (Reference HE-I-3.2) Task 2-D Deliverables:
2-D.1 Meetings with external stakeholders
2-D.2 Staff report and presentation materials in support of recommended approaches 2-D.4 Participate in community engagement activities
2-D.5 Sanchez Library site fit study
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Project Schedule
This scope of work is anticipated to be initiated in July 2026 and conclude in June 2027, with an option to extend or amend with written mutual agreement by the City and Good City Company. 2026 2027
Description J A S O N D J F M A M J
1 Current Planning On Call
2-A Housing Element Implementation
2-B N/A
2-C Annual Progress Report (2025 APR)
2-D Public Sites Planning and Outreach