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Subject: Award of a consultant agreement with PlaceWorks, not to exceed $468,450, to prepare a Housing Element update (and internal consistency updates to the General Plan), related rezoning, and all necessary environmental review as required under State law, and associated budget modification in the amount of $660,00, to address requirements of Government Code Section 65863 (No Net Loss) and authorize no-cost contract change.
Recommended Action
That the City Council:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 26-041 (Attachment A) to approve Budget Modification #2526-436 to increase appropriations in 100-71-702 750-101 (Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget) by $660,000 for the fiscal year 2025-26 for the project; and
2. Award a consultant agreement with PlaceWorks for an amount not to exceed $468,450 for a Housing Element update, internal consistency updates to the General Plan, related rezoning, and all necessary environmental review as required under State law (Attachment B) and authorize execution thereof by the City Manager; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve contract amendments with PlaceWorks, up to an amount not to exceed $515,425 for additional unanticipated work that is related to the scope of the agreement.