HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2021-019 N.C.S. 2/01/2021 DocuSign Envelope ID:AB20BB71-ODE 1-4775-9AFF-OF233A709631
Resolution No. 2021-019 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEEMENT WITH RAIMI+ASSOCIATES
FOR THE GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is required by the State of California to adopt and periodically update a
General Plan, the guidelines for which were updated in 2017 to include an Environmental Justice Element; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is further required by the State of California to update its Housing Element
in concert with the update of the regional plan for development, Plan Bay Area, as well as legislation adopted
since 2017 requiring additional housing-related planning efforts and environmental documentation than have
previously been required to update the Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, the current General Plan 2025 was adopted in 2008; and
WHEREAS, initiation of a General Plan Update is workplan item#126 of the Citywide Goals and Priorities
for 2020/2021; and
WHEREAS, at their meeting on July 7, 2020 the City Council directed staff to initiate preliminary outreach
and development of a Request for Proposal to begin the General Plan update; and
WHEREAS, due to the scope and deadline associated with the required sixth cycle Housing Element the City
Council opted to work on the General Plan and Housing Element Updates in tandem; and
WHEREAS,in response to recommendation by the Climate Action Commission and consistent with the goals
of the Climate Emergency Framework, the City has also included development of a Climate Action Plan in the
scope of work for the General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma issued a Request for Proposals on November 5, 2020, for the required
consulting services; and
WHEREAS, three consulting firms submitted proposals and were interviewed by the City's Selection
Committee; and
WHEREAS, Raimi + Associates was the unanimous recommendation from the Selection Committee based
on their technical expertise as demonstrated by the composition of their overall consultant team, their
responsiveness to the City's robust Request for Proposals, and their experience with similar types of projects; and
WHEREAS, the City's general plan implementation fee is charged on all building permits to generate funds
for a General Plan update; and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded State LEAP grant funds of$275,000 as funding for the preparation
of the City's sixth cycle Housing Element and associated environmental review; and
WHEREAS, City staff is actively pursuing additional grant opportunities to provide additional funding for
the project; and
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WHEREAS, approval of a professional services agreement with Raimi +Associates for the City's General
Plan and Housing Element update is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately; and is not
subject to CEQA under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing
a significant effect on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action
will have a significant impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as
findings of the City Council.
2. Approval of a professional services agreement with Raimi +Associates for the City's General Plan and
Housing Element update is not a project within the meaning of Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or ultimately; and is
not subject to CEQA under the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility
that this action will have a significant impact on the environment.
3. The City Manager is authorized and directed to finalize and execute on behalf of the City a Professional
Services Agreement with Raimi+Associates for the General Plan Update including the following:
a. The final scope of work shall be substantially similar to that included as Attachment 3 to the February 1,
2021 City Council staff report.
b. The overall project budget shall not exceed $2,774,195.
c. The project budget shall include a 10% contingency.
4. The City Manager may modify the final scope of work, budget allocation, and terms and conditions of the
City's standard Professional Services agreement in her discretion as appropriate to best meet the City's
requirements. Any modifications to the City's standard Professional Services Agreement shall be negotiated
with the consultant at the discretion of the City Manager prior to execution of the contract.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 11'day of February DocuSigned f6rm:
2021,by the following vote: Ei otney
AYES: Mayor Barrett;Vice Mayor Barnacle;Fischer;Healy;King;McDonnell;Pocekay
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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