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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO APPROVED AND STAFF REPORT FORWARDED TO CITY COUNCIL DATE: October 4, 2010 - Stephen L. Hollister City Manager TO: Stephen L. Hollister, City Manager FROM: Michael Bakaldin, Public Works Director IA.? BY: Debbie Pollan, Facilities & Open Space Manager SUBJECT PROJECT/PROJECT DESCRIPTION: RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO AND ESA (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES) FOR PREPARATION OF A HARBOR BASIN ALTERNATIVES STUDY; AND TO INCREASE BUDGET FOR EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT 597 -57- 003 -5120 BY $22,000. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approve the Professional Services Agreement with ESA for a not -to- exceed sum of 570,361 to prepare a Harbor Basin Alternatives Study. BACKGROUND On July 30 2010, the Public Works Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for preparation of a Harbor Basin Alternatives Study to over 25 firms. Although staff received calls of interest from four firms, ultimately only one team of consultants, led by ESA, submitted a proposal. An interview panel comprised of the Shoreline Development CAC (Citizens Advisory Committee) Chair, the master developer, and City staff conducted an interview with ESA's team, concluding that they represented a highly qualified work proposal. In addition to ESA's lengthy involvement with the City's marshlands (since the early 1980s), one of the other firms teaming with ESA, Moffat & Nichol, has prepared reports for the Engineering and Transportation Department in the past. ESA's team has extensive and local experience in coastal planning, habitat restoration and design and financial feasibility. As envisioned by ESA, the mission of this study is to provide alternative configurations for the Harbor Basin which retain aquatic recreational opportunities, but will be in equilibrium with natural sedimentation processes; and to consider options for the DMMS as an expanded and improved habitat which can also be a City amenity. Coordinating with the consultant team, public outreach will be conducted by City staff, including a future Shoreline Development CAC meeting, a City Council work session, and two public town hall meetings. The study is anticipated to be completed by early February and is intended to mesh with the land -side design concepts currently put forth by the master developer. Current City Council Policy Not applicable.