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The building's structural systems, storage areas, stand-by power generator, and telephone/data network have been enhanced to permit the facility to serve as the City's Emergency Operations Center in the event of an emergency. The design has also included "green" building principles and will receive L.E.E.D. Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Analysis The building was designed as an "Essential Services" structure. The California Health and Safety Code require the owner to provide for the services of an independent project inspector. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was circulated to four inspection firms. Proposals were received from two firms: Cliff Hammond Construction Inspection and Consolidated Engineering. After City staff reviewed the proposals and interviewed both firms, Cliff Hammond Construction Inspection was selected as the more suitable consultant to provide these inspection services. Current City Council Policy The proposed Senior Center Project is consistent with the criteria of California Redevelopment Law at Health and Safety Code Section 33445 for the use of RDA funding. Previous City Council Action(s) • On September 3, 2002, by Resolution No. 2002-120, the City Council approved a Contractual Services Agreement (CSA) with Group 4 Architecture for a needs assessment and conceptual design • On May 3, 2004, by Resolution No. 2004-065, the City Council approved the FY 2004-OS HUD Consolidated Action Plan, which included $1,750,000 for land acquisition, design development, and improvements for the Senior Center • On December 6, 2004, by Resolution No. 2004-23, the RDA adopted the 2004-2009 Implementation Plan for the Project Area, which identifies the Senior Center Phase 1 Improvements, Project No. 06-210-18-116, and similar public improvements as being of the highest priority in implementing the objectives of the RDA to eliminate or reduce blight and blighted conditions presently existing in the Project Area • On December 19, 2005, by Resolution No. 2005-163, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into negotiations to purchase property for a new Senior Center • On February 6, 2006, the City Council referred the design contract to the Facilities Committee • On March 6, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006-022, the City Council approved a CSA with Group 4 Architecture for completion of construction documents • On July 2, 2007, by Resolution No. 2007-091, the City Council authorized the use of RDA funds, approved the plans and specifications, and called for bids on Phase 1 of the project • On September 4, 2007, by Resolution No. 2007-117, the City Council awarded the Phase 1 construction contract to O. C. Jones • On April 7, 2008, by Resolution No. 2008-034, the City Council approved a grant of easement with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the placement of signal equipment on the Senior Center parcel located at 13909 East 14t~ Street