AR 080106 Pellisier Ranch/La Loma Hills

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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF AUGUST 1, 2006 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Daryl Parrish, City Manager SUBJECT: Approve Contract with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Development of Specific Plan / EIR for Pellisier Ranch / La Loma Hills Area. DATE: August 1, 2006 BACKGROUND: The proposed La Loma Hills / Pellisier Ranch Area Specific Plan project area consists of approximately 1,448 acres of predominantly undeveloped land. The project area is bounded by the Santa Ana River to the north and west, existing single family neighborhoods to the east and the City limits to the southwest. Additionally, the site is bounded by the Colton Landfill to the north. The City of Colton is looking to develop planning and development standards to guide development of the area in the southeast corner of Colton as part of the La Loma Hills / Pellisier Ranch Area Specific Plan. On March 30, 2006, the City of Colton solicited consultant proposals from nineteen qualified planning consultants for the development of the Specific Plan and for the associated CEQA documentation. The consultants were required to provide alternative land use designations that compliment existing land uses and take into consideration the physical characteristics of the Specific Plan area. In addition, the consultants were required to review the existing industrial land uses and provide alternative land use designations and/or development standards encouraging redevelopment of any existing substandard uses. All proposals and accompanying Statement of Qualifications were reviewed by a five member Selection Committee, comprised of City staff. The selection was based on an evaluation of the consultant's understanding of the project, the approach to be undertaken and previously demonstrated ability to successfully complete similar services. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: Of the nineteen vendors that were contacted, three responded with proposals: Hogle Ireland and Associates, Michael Brandman and Associates, and David Evans and Associates, Inc. Only Michael Brandman and Associates and David Evans and Associates, Inc. were invited to make a presentation in greater detail to the Selection Committee. Some of the criteria that were utilized to evaluate proposals included: qualifications and relevant experiences; understanding of the project; ability of proposal to show consultant previously made deadlines, worked within contracted costs and completed all tasks successfully; approach to project, scope of work, and schedule; quality of work; and personnel. The Selection Committee chose David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA) on a unanimous motion based upon the vision of DEA for the project. DEA has clear competence in the Specific Plan development process, they focused resources early on in the Vision Development, and they have a solid track record bringing forward quality Specific Plans and environmental processing. They clearly documented their knowledge of the challenges that the site presents: landfill, existing light industrial, infrastructure needs, general plan designation, and topography.