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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
OCTOBER 2, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVED
AGREEMENT WITH ANN CHRISTOPH FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING
DESIGN SERVICES
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
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FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager and
the Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Ann Christoph for
archi tectural and landscaping design services for the Tierra de las
Pampas Exhibit at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in an amount not to
exceed $92,000.
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park Master Development Plan was adopted by
City Council in 1990. The plan's Statement of Purpose is to provide a
public zoological garden dedicated to wildlife, environmental education
and conservation of endangered species. The Neotropical zoogeographic
region, which includes the southern most tip of Mexico, and all of
Central and South America, was chosen to serve as the main theme because
of it's diversity in habitat and wildlife.
The "Tierra de las Pampas" exhibit will be a 2-acre site occupying the
Zoo's northwestern corner. It will represent the Grasslands biome, one of
four major biomes (forests, wetlands, grasslands and deserts) to be
represented at the Zoo, in alignment with the Master Plan's vision. Phase
I of the "Tierra de Las Pampas" will include two new multi-species
exhibit areas. The exhibit will house the existing Greater Rheas (large
flightless birds native to South America) and existing Guanacos (an
Andean camelaid and wild relative of the llama), and a new exhibit to
house a Giant Anteater. It will also include walkways with raised viewing
outlooks equipped with telescopes, education nodes for school groups and
organized classes, interpretive graphics and interactive elements.
Design of
architect.
preparation of
has solicited
this exhibit will require the services of a qualified
These services include planning of the facilities,
construction documents, and construction support. Staff
proposals for these services. Qualified firms were
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Agreement with Ann Christoph for Design Services
October 2, 2006
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contacted and two firms submi t ted proposals. Staff members from the
Public Works Agency and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency evaluated the proposals. Each firm was rated according to its
qualifications, past experience and capacity to perform the required
work. Based on the proposals submitted, the ratings for the firms are as
follows:
FIRM
RATING
1. Ann Christoph
2. RJM Design Group
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The fee rate schedules for these firms were compared. The rates are
consistent, reasonable and in line with staff's estimate. Because of the
experience of key personnel, client satisfaction and competitive rates,
it is recommended that the firm of Ann Christoph be retained for the
required services.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
project has been determined to be adequately evaluated in previously
prepared Negative Declaration No. 2002-304.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Recreation Special Fees and Donations account
(account no. 22-231-6631) and the General Fund Recreation Facilities
Maintenance account (account no.11-260-6631).
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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Gerardo Mouet
Executive Directo
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