HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - CIVIC CENTER DESIGN CONSULTANT (2)NEW BUSINESS
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September 25, 1990
Design Compe
City
Consultant
Ken Pulskamp
On June 12, 1990, the City Council authorized staff to proceed with a design
competition in.order to select an architect for the Civic Center project. This
method of architectural selection has the greatest potential for community
involvement, as well as the capability to provide the City with a highly
qualified architect. Since June 12, a.Civic Center Committee comprised.of two
Council members, a Planning Commissioner, City staff, three citizens, and
consultants, has been formed to aid in the selection of a design competition
consultant and other items. As was described to the City Council previously,
this competition consultant would be instrumental in orchestrating the entire
competition.
In order to select this consultant, staff developed a short list of three
firms. These firms were selected on the basis of recommendations from cities
which had recently conducted civic center design competitions. In order to get
a detailed representation of the individual firm's capabilities, cost and
suggested competition format, requests for proposals were sent to each firm.
The Civic Center Committee then interviewed each firm. The pros and cons of
each firm were discussed by the Committee. As a result, the Committee -selected
Mr. William H. Liskamm (AIA) to serve as design competition consultant. Staff
concurs with this selection. Background reference checks were then conducted.
All references rated Mr. Liskamm as excellent.
Mr. Liskamm has over 25 years of architectural experience and has conducted over
20 design competitions. Most prominent among these are the Escondido and
Oceanside competitions. The Escondido competition has been used as a model on
which to base future competitions. Mr. Liskamm has demonstrated the ability to
effectively orchestrate a competition which will allow significant citizen
involvement. The cost to retain Mr. Liskamm is approximately $20,000. All
items associated with the design competition are budgeted items.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize staff to negotiate a contract with Mr. William
H. Liskamm (AIA) to act as design competition consultant for -the Civic -Center.
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