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City Council Meeting — November 6, 2007 PSA with Duane Morita Page 2of2 Department, the Consultant must provide a response to all comments received. The scope of services that will be provided by the Consultant allows Planning Staff the opportunity to respond to other projects that are time sensitive. Pursuant to Section 3.08.140 of the Colton Municipal Code, the City Manager has determined that it is in the best interest of the city and its administrative operations to dispense with public bidding for the following reasons: 1. As noted above, Mr. Morita has been providing environmental consulting services to the department since 2004 and has become well acquainted with the city processes for project delivery, claims processing, departmental operations, and other internal requirements; 2. Mr. Morita has accomplished prior assignments and services in a professional manner completely satisfactory to the city; 3. Mr. Morita has provided consulting services and assistance to other city endeavors beyond his original scope of work for the Community Development Department, such as (a) assistance in the city's annexation efforts, (b) preparation of CEQA documentation for other city departments, and (c) peer review of CEQA documents for projects where the City of Colton is not the Lead Agency. In addition to the above information, staff believes that the costs for services that will be provided by Mr. Morita are a bargain when compared to the costs that are charged by other environmental consulting firms. Based on a cursory review of environmental consultants that provide similar services, the rates on a per hour basis range from $120 per hour (Senior Project Manager) to $220.00 per hour (Principal). FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds in the Department's professional services budget to cover the additional work required by the consultant. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no environmental impact for the action requested by the Department. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Duane Morita Planning and Environmental President/Contact: Duane Morita RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) with Duane Morita for the Preparation of CEQA Documentation (Environmental Assessments/Initial Studies); and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City. Attachment: Professional Services Agreement with Duane Morita Prepared by: Andres Soto, Planning Manager REVIEW TEAM ONLY City Attorney: Finance Director: City Manager: OTHER: