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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - PSA for Environmental Services for the Towers at Koll Center Newport Project located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2015-024)11-1 NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report COUNCIL STAFF REPORT CITY OF February 23, 2016 Agenda Item No. 11 ABSTRACT: Consideration and approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for environmental consulting services for the preparation of necessary environmental studies including a traffic study for a proposed mixed-use development. RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Professional Services Agreement, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item. The consulting service cost of $193,884 will be reimbursed to the City by the applicant (Shopoff Land Fund II, LP). DISCUSSION: In 2006, the comprehensive update of the General Plan provides for new residential and mixed-use development in the Airport Area generally north of State Route 73 and between Campus Drive and Jamboree Road. On September 28, 2010, the Newport Beach City Council approved the Integrated Conceptual Development Plan (Plan) to guide the redevelopment of the 25-acre Uptown Newport site and the inclusion of a mixed-use development within Koll Center Newport. TO:HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM:Kimberly Brandt, Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY:Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner PHONE:(949) 644-3208 TITLE:Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Environmental Services for the Towers at Koll Center Newport Project located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue (PA2015- 024) Environmental Services for the Towers at Koll Center Newport Project located at 4400 Von Karman Avenue February 23, 2016 Page 2 11-2 The Uptown Newport site has been entitled by the Shopoff Group and is presently under construction. On February 10, 2015, the Shopoff Land Fund II, LP submitted an entitlement application to allow project development on a 12.70-acre portion of the Koll Center Newport office park between Birch Street and Von Karman Avenue. The project includes 260 residential units, 3,019 square feet of retail space, and a 1-acre neighborhood park. The new development is proposed on the parking lots for the existing office uses; therefore, replacement parking will be provided. After many months of planning, the project is now ready to proceed and requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and a traffic study pursuant to the Traffic Phasing Ordinance. Consistent with Council Policy F-14 and the City Manager’s Administrative Procedures Manual, a request for proposals for the preparation of an EIR was sent to six environmental consultant firms and three proposals were received. Staff selected Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. based on their qualifications, experience, and competitive cost. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Retention of consultants is not a project as defined by California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A – Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Attachment B – Project Site Exhibit Attachment A Professional Service Agreement With Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. 11-3 11-4 11-5 11-6 11-7 11-8 11-9 11-10 11-11 11-12 11-13 11-14 11-15 11-16 11-17 11-18 11-19 11-20 11-21 11-22 11-23 11-24 11-25 11-26 11-27 11-28 11-29 11-30 11-31 11-32 11-33 11-34 11-35 11-36 11-37 11-38 11-39 11-40 11-41 11-42 Attachment B Project Site Exhibit 11-43 PROJECT SITE EXHIBIT Towers at Koll Center Newport Project 4400 Von Karman Avenue Project Site 11-44