Title
Adopt a Resolution Approving and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Consulting Services Agreement with Good City Company in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,800,000 for Preparation of the Bay Fair TOD Development Plan, Specific Plan Update, and Related Environmental Documents; and to Appropriate Funding for Said Agreement (MTC Priority Development Area Grant Funded)
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Housing and Homelessness
* Infrastructure
* Sustainability & Resiliency
* Community & Business Development
SUMMARY
Staff recommends that a multi-disciplinary team led by Good City Company be awarded a contract to prepare the Bay Fair Transit-oriented Development (TOD) Plan, Specific Plan Update, and related environmental documents. The scope of work would advance the City's goals to transition the area around the Bay Fair BART station into a dynamic, mixed-use TOD and implement numerous policies and programs from the City's certified 2023-2031 Housing Element.
The CSA with Good City Company sets a not to exceed amount of $1,800,000, which is entirely funded through two competitive Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Priority Development Area (PDA) grants.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement and finalize the scope of work with Good City Company in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000 for the preparation of the Bay Fair transit-oriented Development (TOD) Plan, Specific Plan Update, and related environmental documents.
BACKGROUND
In 2014, the City received a highly competitive $440,000 Priority Development Area (PDA) planning grant from MTC to prepare the Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan and related Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The City also contributed local funds and in-kind contributions along with contributions from BART, Madison Marquette (prior owner of the Bayfair Center) and Alameda County. The Bay Fair TOD Specific Plan area covers 154 acres ...
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