(13)AR 070709 David Evans and Associates, Inc.

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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF July 7, 2009 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mark Nuaimi, Assistant City M geQQ� ITEM #13 SUBJECT: Approve Contract Amendment #3 with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Completion of Technical Studies Associated With the Development of Specific Plan / EIR for Pellissier Ranch / La Loma Hills Area and Extension of Term of Contract to Allow for Completion of Technical Studies from March 27, 2009 to June 30, 2010. DATE: June 29, 2009 BACKGROUND: The proposed project area for La Loma Hills / Pellissier Ranch Area Specific Plan consists of approximately 1,428 acres of undeveloped land. The project is bounded by the Santa Ana River to the north and west, single family homes to the east and the City limits to the southwest. In addition, the Colton Landfill bounds the site to the north. The City of Colton is developing standards for planning and development to guide growth in the subject vicinity of Colton as part of the Pellissier Ranch Area Specific Plan. At the City Council meeting of June 19, 2007, City Council awarded a contract to David Evans and Associates to complete Phase I of the Specific Plan development. In order to ensure progressive communication with the City Council, the professional services agreement was broken into two phases. Phase I encompassed the Visioning/Planning activities that included Initial Project Meeting, Community Outreach/Project Programming, and Preliminary Land Planning (research existing and proposed utility, Prepare Master Plan, Market Analysis, etc). Phase I has been completed. On February 5, 2008 Council approved a first amendment with David Evans and Associate, thereby permitting the commencement of Phase II activities. Phase II had two unique components running simultaneously: The Specific Plan and EIR/CEQA Compliance. The Specific Plan component included Fiscal Analysis; Summary of Land use; Preliminary Engineering Studies; Entitlements Processing; and Project team meetings. On August 5, 2008 Council approved a second amendment with David Evans and Associate, to cover additional work items performed under the EIR/CEQA activity (in the areas of Cultural Resources, Traffic Analysis, and Project Management) and to extend the term of the contract through March 27, 2009.