HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-02-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - EIR GVRANCH PROJ 97 212 (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
AGENDA REPORT
February 10, 1998
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by,
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS TO
PREPARE AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR
THE GOLDEN VALLEY RANCH PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO.
97-212)
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Building Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a professional services
contract between the City and Rincon Consultants to prepare the EIR for the Golden
Valley Ranch development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $89,540.00 from
account #501-2380, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
City staff has selected Rincon Consultants to prepare the EIR for the Golden Valley
Ranch project, which proposes approximately 866 residential units and 100 acres of
commercial development on 1,300 acres. The project site lies on the east side of State
Route 14, north of Placerita Canyon Road, within the unincorporated portion of the
County of Los Angeles and an annexation will be required. Rincon Consultants was the
highest rated firm of the three firms interviewed by City staff for the preparation of the
EIR. Six firms were initially selected for the review of proposals. Three out of the six
firms contacted submitted a response to the City's Request For Proposal.
The cost for preparing the document will not exceed $89,540.00. The applicant has
submitted a check to the City in this amount. City staff will administer the contract
with the consultant. A draft document is expected by June.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
There are no alternative actions as identified by staff.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds have been deposited by the applicant into account 501-2380. Authorization to
proceed with the EIR does not create a fiscal impact to the City's budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
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