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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 19, 2006 TITLE: AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTED ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN SERVICES WITH URBAN STUDIO CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1 S` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with Urban Studio for contract urban design services in an amount not to exceed $76,000. DISCUSSION John Kaliski of Urban Studio is currently under contract to provide architectural and urban design input for development projects. The Planning Division is currently reviewing an overlay zone for Metro East as well as development projects that will have long range architectural and urban design impacts on the city. To enhance the streetscape and public spaces, a public realm improvement plan will be developed. This firm has expertise in developing such plans as well as a unique understanding of the City of Santa Ana. An agreement was approved in March 2003 for $10,000 and amended in November 2004 for an additional $50,000 for the contracted services of Urban Studio. The contract was later extended to a time period through December 2006. Approval of this amendment would increase the contract amount by $16,000. Staff is recommending a sole source agreement with Urban Studio due to the firm's technical expertise, ability to meet tight deadlines and unique familiarity with the City. Environmental Impact The amendment of a contract for architectural and urban design services and consultation is statutorily exempt from CEQA. 25D-1