HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-07-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - ELSMERE CANYON RFP CONSULTAN (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approva�14
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR John E. Medina
DATE: July 24, 1990
SUBJECT: ELSMERE CANYON — RFP CONSULTANT AUTHORIZATION
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
In response to Council's direction given at the Study Session held on July 12,
1990, staff is proceeding with a Request for Proposal to select a consulting
firm to review the Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Elsmere,Canyon
Solid Waste Management facility (landfill).
The consultant will perform all necessary preparatory work during the
development stages of the EIR/EIS and will provide an overall analysis and
comment on the Draft Document which is scheduled to be complete by August 1991.
The consultant is required to have the following minimum qualifications:
• A staff of credible environmental experts, particularly in the physical and
cultural sciences.
• A working knowledge and understanding of government processing procedures and
public policy issues on the Federal, State and Local level.
• Research skills to identify and substantiate the issues of concern.
The consultant is anticipated to be on board by January, 1990.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to have a Request for Proposal developed to retain a
consultant to review and comment on the Draft Environmental Document.
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