HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-08-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - SERVICES EIP ASSOC MC 96-072 (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
AGENDA REPORT
August 25, 1998
City
Item to be presented by:.
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH EIP ASSOCIATES TO PREPARE
AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE WES
THOMPSON RANCH PROJECT (MASTER CASE NO. 96-072)
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 EIP Associates to prepare the EIR for the Wes Thompson
Ranch development, for a total contract amount not to exceed $149,007.10 from account
#501-2386, subject to City Attorney approval.
BACKGROUND
City staff has selected EIP Associates to prepare the EIR for the Golden Valley Ranch
project, which proposes approximately 350 residential units on 176 acres. The project
site lies north of Soledad Canyon Road, east of Sand Canyon, within the unincorporated
portion of the County of Los Angeles and an annexation will be required. EIP Associates
was the highest rated firm of`the three firms interviewed by City staff for the
preparation of the EIR. Three firms were initially selected for the review of proposals;
however, only EIP Associates submitted a response to the City's Request For Proposal.
The cost for preparing the document will not exceed $149,007.10 and will be borne solely
by the applicant. The applicant will submit a check to the City and City staff will
administer the contract with the consultant. A draft document is expected by December.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
There are no alternative actions as identified by staff.
FISCAL IMPACT
The applicant has deposited funds into account 501-2386. Authorization to proceed with
the EIR. does not create a fiscal impact to the City's budget.
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ATTACHMENTS
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