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Staff Report for a Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., for the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update in the Amount of $77,038.00 and Authorization for Cumulative Amendments of CSA up to 25% or $19,259.50 of the Original Agreement and Appropriating $40,000.00 of Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian Funds for the Project, Project No. 141-36-351
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SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Consulting Services Agreement (CSA) with Alta Planning + Design, Inc. in the amount of $77,038.00. The consultant will assist the City in updating the adopted Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, consistent with the Transportation Element of the 2035 General Plan.
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and approve amendments to the CSA up to 25% ($19,259.50) of the agreement amount.
Staff also recommends an appropriation from Measure B Bicycle and Pedestrian funds of $40,000.00 to supplement previously appropriated funds for Project 141-36-351 of $70,000.00 to completely fund the work.
BACKGROUND
In 1997, the City adopted a Bikeway Plan as part of the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan. A Pedestrian Element was added to the Bikeway Plan update in 2004. This plan is now titled "Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan," which is discussed in the Transportation Element of the 2035 General Plan. The last update to the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan was adopted by City Council in January 2011.
The Plan includes policies and programs that guide the planning and development of bikeways and pedestrian facilities throughout the City. The Plan also includes information required by grant programs that contribute funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Many grant programs, such as the State of California's Active Transportation Program (ATP), require that the City update its ...
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