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Item #11 CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David R. Zamora, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Michael Brandman Associates (MBA) to Provide Professional Environmental Services/CEQA Processing for the Proposed Iron Horse Hills Residential Development Project, Tentative Tract Map No. 16798. DATE: May 26, 2005 BACKGROUND: On August 16, 2004, Colton Land Investments, LLC, submitted a development application requesting approval of an environmental assessment, a Specific Plan Amendment to the Reche Canyon Specific Plan, and approval of Tentative Tract Map Number 16798, a proposal to subdivide approximately 119.6 acres of vacant land to provide for 247 dwelling units on approximately 36 acres, open space on 72 acres, and 11 acres of streets and other public improvements. The project site is located east of Barton Road and south of Hilltop Drive, located within the Reche Canyon Specific Plan area. The proposed project requires the City to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by assessing any potential environmental impacts. Based on the results of an Initial Study that was prepared by Tom Dodson Associates, staff determined that an Environmental Impact Report is required for the proposed project in order to address potential environmental impacts and to determine appropriate mitigation measures. ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION: The proposed project will be located on a site encompassing approximately 119.6 acres of vacant land located within the Reche Canyon Specific Plan area. It includes the proposed development of 247 residential dwelling units, streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, parks, and open space. An Initial Study that was prepared by Tom Dodson Associates determined that an EIR is required in order to address potential environmental impacts. Staff prepared and issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed project. The RFP was mailed to environmental consultants locally and throughout the state. Staff received four proposals for the proposed project. After staffs review of the four proposals and in consultation with the references listed by the consultants, the firm of Michael Brandman Associates was found to best meet the needs of the City. The applicant (Colton Land Investments LLC) is required to pay for the Environmental Impact Report and any subsequent environmental services in order to comply with CEQA. Thus execution of this agreement is contingent upon the applicant entering into a reimbursement agreement with the City. ALTERNATIVES: Reject staffs recommendation and direct staff to re -solicit request for proposals for professional