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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
JUNE 19, 2006
TITLE:
AMEND AN AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACTED
ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN DESIGN
SERVICES WITH URBAN STUDIO
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CITY MANAGER
APPROVED
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 1 st Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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
archi tectural and urban design input for development proj ects. 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.
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Agreement Amendment with
Urban Studio
June 19, 2006
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $16,000 are available in the Planning and Building
Agency account for other contractual services (account no. 11-505-6291).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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tive Director
Planning and Building Agency
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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