CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2016
PREPARED BY: Edith Ramirez, Economic Development Director/Community Development
APPROVED BY: City Manager
TITLE
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH DAVID J. POWERS & ASSOCIATES
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt resolution approving:
1. First Amendment to Agreement with David J. Powers & Associates for up to $107,660 for technical support services related to environmental review of the High Speed Rail project; and
2. Appropriating $42,850 in General Fund expenditures for estimated consulting costs.
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COUNCIL PRIORITIES, GOALS & STRATEGIES:
Ongoing Priorities
Protecting the environment
Maintaining fiscal responsibility
Preserving and cultivating public trust
2016 Focus Areas
Planning Our Community
Developing Our Community
Participate in Regional Issues
REPORT NARRATIVE:
On June 1, 2016, the City Council approved a contract for $64,810 with David J. Powers & Associates (DJP&A) for technical support services related to environmental review of the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. The High Speed Rail project is a State of California transportation system that will connect the San Francisco Bay Area to Los Angeles (eventually from Sacramento to San Diego) with a train system that will run at speeds of over 200 miles per hour. The California HSR is currently considering the following alternatives through Morgan Hill:
1. At grade, on a berm, along Monterey Road or adjacent (on the east side) of the Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR) tracks
2. Elevated, in a viaduct, along Monterey Road or adjacent (on the east side) of the Union Pacific Rail Road (UPRR)
3. Elevated in a viaduct alongside the west side of Highway 101
4. Elevated in a viaduct alongside the east side of Highway 101
DJP&A's scope was to provide technical support associated with the analysis of the San Jose to Merced Project Section review that will be included within the Draft Environmental Impact Report/Draft Environme...
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