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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-01-15; City Council; 10993; AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ASSISTANCE IN THE COMPLETION OF THE OPEN SPACE WORK PLAN1 CIT~F CARLSBAD - AGEND~ILL ." ? I AB # & DE TITLE: AGREEMENT FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN MTG. 1 /15/91 OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ASSISTANCE IN THE CIl DEPT. PLN RECOMMENDED ACTION: CI1 COMPLETION OF THE OPEN SPACE WORK PL2W That the City Council ADOPT Resolution No. 9/- i?3 , author the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the consulting fj Wallace Roberts & Todd to prepare an Open Space and Consen Resource Management Plan and assist in the completion of thc Space Work Plan. I ITEM EXPLANATION !3 B On September 12, 1989 the City Council accepted the repalrt ( Citizens Committee for review of Carlsbad's Open Space P1z Programs which contained recommendations for additional st and analysis regarding open space and growth manac standards; possible amendments to the Open Space Ordinancc fiscal and physical feasibility of a trails system; the fir acquisition, and maintenance of Open Space and trails systel development of an Open Space and Conservation Resource Mana! Plan: and, the creation of an Open Space Commission. On January 2, 1990 the City Council approved a two-phase plan to resolve these open space issues. Subcommittees formed to complete the Phase I tasks. In late spring Cc accepted the recommendations of staff and the subcommittc the Phase I tasks. Among other recommendations, on Jur 1990, Council created and made appointments to a nine-membe Space Advisory Committee. A principal charge of this com~ is to work with staff to complete certain unresolved issl Phase I and to complete all of Phase I1 of the original Plan. The preparation of a comprehensive Open Space and Conser Resource Management Plan will be a technically complex finance/funding, environmental and engineering const analysis, and planning. Consequently, the service of cons' professionals will be required to assist the Open Space Ad Committee and staff. requiring specialized expertise in a range of areas inc 1 Requests for proposals were sent to approximately thirty and six firms responded. Proposals included cost est ranging from $105,220 to $178,500. A selection COmmittc formed, consisting of staff from the Planning, Park Recreation, and Finance Departments and members of the Open z 0 Advisory Committee. After thorough review and analysis ' I- proposals, the selection Committee chose the top three fi 0 interview. 1 z - a G 6 0 c I a 0 PAGE 2 OF AGENDA BILL NO. A?, 773 Based on the interviews and further review of the proposals the proposed scope of work, the selection committee unanin recommends that a team headed by the firm of Wallace Rob€ Todd be selected to prepare the Open Space and Consen Resource Management Plan, and to assist in the completion c Open Space Work Plan. Wallace Roberts & Todd's bid of $1; was neither the highest nor the lowest received. However, proposal contained the strongest economic and fin: component, exhibited the strongest knowledge about Carlsbac the most comprehensive, and presented several innovative for inclusion in the management plan. FISCAL IMPACT In addition to dealing with the technical issues of open I the report prepared by Wallace Roberts & Todd will imcl~ analysis of the fiscal impacts of implementing the Open Spac Conservation Resource Management Plan. This fiscal revi particularly important for this project because of the wide of impacts related to obtaining and maintaining open spac trail systems. The open space program as currently envi: will challenge the City's .ability to provide funding existing sources. The Council should consider recommendations of this report only with a full understand: the fiscal impacts and the budget position of the City. $95,000 was set-aside by the Planning Department in its l! budget for the preparation of the Open Space and ConserT Resource Management Plan. The additional $31,774 requirc this contract can be obtained from salary savings from the ( Management Division, for a total contract amount of $126,7 EXHIBITS 1. City Council Resolution No. 9l-23 2. Agreement with Wallace Roberts & Todd 1 3 T 1 2 3 4 5 I I I W 0 RESOLUTION NO. 9 1-23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CARLSBAD AND WALLACE ROBERTS & TODD FOR PREPARATION OF AN OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ASSISTANCE IN THE COMPLETION OF THE OPEN SPACE WORK PLAN. The City Council of the City of Carlsbad, Calif 6 7 8 9 does hereby resolve as follows: 1. That certain agreement between the Ci. Carlsbad and Wallace Roberts & Todd for the preparation Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Pla: lo Assistance in the completion of the Open Space Work P1; 11 12 l3 authorized and directed to execute said agreement for E 14 15 3. An amount of $126,774 has been authorized f l6 preparation of the Open Space and Conservation Re I? Management Plan and Assistance in the completion of thc '8 Space Work Plan. $95,000 has been authorized within the P1 I' Department 1 s budget for this project and $31,774 has 2o authorized from salary savings from the 1990-91 Growth Manat 21 Division budget. 22 23 hereby approved. 2. The Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is behalf of the city of Carlsbad. ... ... 24 25 26 27 ... ... ... ... 28 I 1 t 7. 1 0 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting 2 day of January , 1991 by the following vote, to wit 3 City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, on the 4 AYES : Council Members Lewis, Larson, Stanton and Nyga 5 6 NOES : None ABSENT : Council Members Kulchin 7 8 ABSTAIN : None 9 10 A.TTEST : 11 I1 jl 12 13 15 14 stant City Clerk 16 17 18 i (SEAL) 19 1 20 I 21 i 22 23 24 25 I 26 !I 27 28 * -2- ii 1 ) W. m AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into as of the day of " , 19-, by and between the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "CITY', and Wallace Roberts & Todd hereinafter referred to as "CONSULTANT". RECITALS CITY requires the services of Wallace Roberts & Todd a consultant to assist staff and the Open Space Advisory Committee in the preparation of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan and assist in the completion of the Open Space Work Plan; and CONSULTANT possesses the necessary skills and qualifications to provide the services required by the CITY; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, CITY and CONSULTANT agree as follows: 1 - CONSULTANT'S OBLIGATIONS The CONSULTANT shall assist CITY staff and the Open Space Advisory Committee in the preparation of an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan and assist in the completion of the Open Space Work Plan. Specific tasks shall include all items as outlined in Attachment A, attached and made a part hereof. .. . 1 I V e 2. CITY OBLIGATIONS The CITY shall make payment to the consultant as provided in paragraph 6, “Payment of Fees” of the Agreement. The CITY shall make available to the consultant all currently held plans, maps and background information. The CITY shall coordinate all meetings, including CITY hearings ;and associated noticing. The CITY shall provide the consultant with any goals, policies, standards, recommendations, or any other pertinent information deemed necessary for inclusion in the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan. 3. PROGRESS AND COMPLETION The work under this contract will begin within five (5) days after receipt of notification to proceed by the CITY and be completed as agreed upon by both parties following the establishment of a schedule for completion of all tasks as outlined in Attachment A. Upon completion, the schedule will be attached to and included herewith. The Planning Director will provide CONSULTANT with a Notice of Completion following the satisfactory completion of all tasks. Extensions of time may be granted if requested by the CONSULTANT and agreed to in writing by the Planning Director. The Planning Director will give allowance for documented and substantiated unforeseeable and unavoidable delays not caused by a lack of foresight on the part of the CONSULTANT, or delays caused by CITY inaction or other agencies’ lack of timely action. 2 1 1 0 4. FEES TO BE PAID TO CONSULTANT The total shall not exceed the fee payable according to Paragraph 6, "Payment of Fees," shall be $126,774. The fee shall be payable in accordance with Paragraph 6, "Payment 01 Fees". othcr compcnsation for scrviccs will be allowed except thosc items covered by supplcmc agrccments per Paragraph 8, "Changes in Work." 5. DURATION OF CONTRACT ~ This agreement shall extend for a period of 18 months from date thereof. The contract be extended for 6 additional months or parts thereof, based upon satisfactory performance and CITY'S needs. 6. PAYMENT OF FEES Payment of fees shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt and approval of a mor invoke submitted to CONSULTANT to CITY. The CONSULTANT shall be paid for up to ni percent of the compensable services for completion of the work as set forth in Paragrap "Consultant Obligations". The final ten percent shall be paid, not to exceed the maximum am( provided for in Paragraph 4, "Fees to be Paid to Consultant", to CONSULTANT within thirty days of the Planning Director issuing the Notice of Completion of the contract as outline Paragraph 3, "Progress and Completion". Monthly invoice shall bill CITY for each task complctcd and for thc pcrccntagc of cxh partially completed in the preceding month. All invoices shall be detailed and include a wri dcscription of the tasks completed and tasks partially complctcd, and the total amount 01: rcquc payment as set forth in the schedule of fees (Attachment B). 3 I 3 W e 7. FINAL SUBMISSIONS Within fifteen (15) days of completion and approval of the Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan the CONSULTANT shall deliver to the CITY all items as outlined in paragraph 1, "Consultant Obligation". 8. CHANGES IN WORK If, in the course of the contract, changes seem merited by the CONSULTANT or the CITY, and informal consultations with the other party indicate that a change in the conditions of the contract is warranted, the CONSULTANT or the CITY may request a change in contract. Such changes shall be processed by the CITY in the following manner: A letter outlining the required changes shall be forwarded to the CITY by CONSULTANT to inform them of the proposed changes along wi-th a statement of estimated changes in charges or time schedule. A supplemental agreement shall be prepared by the CITY and approved by the CITY according to the procedures described in Carlsbad Municipal Code Section 3.28.172. Such supplemental agreement shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of the agreement. 9. COVENANTS AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES The CONSULTANT warrants that their firm has not employed or retained any company or person, other a bona fide employee working for the CONSULTANT, to solicit or secure this agreement, and that CONSULTANT has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, other than a bona fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent upon, or resulting from, the award or making of this agreement. For breach or violation of 4 1 1 0 m this warranty, the CITY shall have the right to annul this agreement without liability, or, in its discretion, to deduct from the agreement price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fees, gift, or contingent fee. 10. NONDISCIUMINATION CLAUSE The CONSULTANT shall comply with the state and federal laws regarding nondiscrimination. 11. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT In the event of the CONSULTANT’S failure to prosecute, deliver, or perfmm the work as provided for in this contract, the CITY may terminate this contract for nonperformance by notifying the CONSULTANT by certified mail of the termination of the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT, thereupon, has five (5) working days to deliver said documents owned by the CITY and all work in progress to the Planning Director. The Planning Director shall make a determination of fact based upon the documents delivered to CITY of the percentage of work which the CONSULTANT has performed which is. usable and of worth to the CITY in having the contract completed. Based upon that finding as reported to the City Manager, the Manager shall determine the final payment of the contract. 12. DISPUTES If a dispute should arise regarding the performance of work under this agreement, the following procedure shall be used to resolve any question of fact or interpretation not otherwise settled by agreement between parties. Such questions, if they become identified as a part of a dispute among persons operating under the 5 1 e m provisions of this contract, shall be reduced to writing by the principal of the CONSULTANT or the Planning Director. A copy of such documented dispute shall be forwarded to both parties involved along with recommended methods of resolution which would be of benefit to both parties. The Planning Director or principal receiving the letter shall reply to the letter along with a recommended method of resolution within ten (10) days. If the resolution thus obtained is unsatisfactory to the aggrieved party, a letter outlining the dispute shall .be forwarded to the CITY Council for their resolution through the Office of the City Manager. The City Council may then opt to consider the directed solution to t'he problem. In such cases, the action of the City Council shall be binding upon the parties involved) although nothing in this procedure shall prohibit the parties seeking remedies available to them at law. 13. SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES This agreement may be terminated by either party upon tendering thirty (30) days written notice to the other party. In the event of such suspension or termination) upon request of the CITY, the CONSULTANT shall assemble the work product and put same in order for proper filing and closing and deliver said product to CITY. In the event of termination, the CONSULTANT shall be paid for work performed to the termination date; however, the total shall not exceed the lump sum fee payable under paragraph 4. The CITY shall make the final determination as to the portions of tasks completed and the compensation to be made. 6 m W 14. STATUS OF THE CONSULTANT The CONSULTANT shall perform the services provided for herein in CONSULTANT’S own way as an independent contractor and in pursuit of CONSULTANT’s independent calling, and not as an employee of the CIn. CONSULTANT shall be under control of the CITY only as to the result to be accomplished, but shall consult with the CITY as provided for in the request for proposal. The CONSULTANT is an independent contractor of the CITY. The payment made to the CONSULTANT pursuant to the contract shall be the full and complete compensation to which the CONSULTANT is entitled. The CITY shall not make any federal or state tax withholdings on behalf of the CONSULTANT. The CITY shall not be required to pay any workers’ compensation insurance on behalf of the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify the CITY for any t:ax, retirement contribution, social security, overtime payment, or workers’ compensation payment which the CITY may be required to make on behalf of the CONSULTANT or any employee of the CONSULTANT for work done under this agreement. The CONSULTANT shall be aware of the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and shall comply with those requirements, including, but not limited to, verifymg the eligibility for employment of all agents, employees, subcontractors and consultants that are included in this agreement. 15. CONFORMITY TO LEGAL, REQUIREMENTS The CONSULTANT shall cause all drawings and specifications to conform to 7 I 0 all applicable requirements of law: federal, state and local. CONSULTANT shall provide all necessary supporting documents, to be filed with any agencies whose approval is necessary. The CITY will provide copies of the approved plans to any other agencies. 16. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All plans, studies, sketches, drawings, reports, and specifications as hlerein required are the property of the CITY, whether the work for which they are made be executed or not. In the event this contract is terminated, all documents, plans, specifications, drawings, reports, and studies shall be delivered forthwith to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall have the right to make one (1) copy of the p1an.s for his/her records. 17. REPRODUCTION RIGHTS The CONSULTANT agrees that all copyrights which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this contract shall be vested in CITY and hereby agrees to relinquish all claims to such copyrights in favor of CITY. 18. HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT The CITY, its officers, and employees shall not be liable for any claims, liabilities, penalties, fines, or any damage to goods, properties, or effects of any person whatever, nor for personal injuries or death caused by, or resulting from, any intentional or negligent acts, errors or omissions of CONSULTANT or CONSULTANT’S agents, employees, or representatives. CONSULTANT agrees to defend, indemnify, and save free and harmless the CITY and its officers and 8 0 employees against any of the foregoing claims, liabilities, penalties of fines including liabilities or claims by reason of alleged defects in any plans and specifications, any cost, expense or attorney’s fees which are incurred by the CITY on account of any of the foregoing. 19. ASSIGNMENT OF CONIIWCT The CONSULTANT shall not assign this contract or any part thereof or any monies due thereunder without the prior written consent of the CITY. 20. SUBCONTRACTING If the CONSULTANT shall subcontract any of the work to be perfolrmed under this contract by the CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible to the CITY for the negligent acts and omissions of CONSULTANT’S subcontractor and of the persons either directly or indirectly employed by the subcontractor, as CONSULTANT is for the negligent acts and omissions of persons directly employed by consultant. Nothing contained in this contract shall create any contractual relationship between any subcontractor of CONSULTANT and the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall bind every subcontractor and every subcontractor of a subcontractor by the terms of this contract applicable to CONSULTANT’S .work unless specifically noted to the contrary in the subcontract in question approved in writing by the CITY. 21. PROHIBITED INTEREST No official of the CITY who is authorized in such capacity on behalf of the CITY to negotiate, make, accept, or approve, or take part in negotiating, making, 9 w a accepting, or approving of this agreement, shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in this contract or in any part thereof. No officer or employee of the CITY who is authorized in such capacity and on behalf of the CITY to exercise any executive, supervisory, or similar functions in connection with the perform;ance of this contract shall become directly or indirectly interested personally in this contract or any part thereof. 22. VERBAL AGREEMENT OR CONVERSATION No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the CITY, either before, during or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained nor entitle the CONSULTANT to any additional payment whatsoever under the terms of this contract. 23. SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS Subject to the provisions of Paragraph 18, "Hold Harmless Agreement," all terms, conditions, and provisions hereof shall insure to and shall bind each of the parties hereto, and each of their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns. 24. EFFECTIVE DATE This agreement shall be effective on and from the day and year first above written. 25. CONFLIn OF INTEREST The CONSULTANT shall file a Conflict of Interest Statement with the City 10 I W 0 Clerk in accordance with the requirements of the City of Carlsbad Conflict of Interest Code. The CONSULTANT shall report investments or interests in real property. 26. INSURANCE The CONSULTANT shall obtain and maintain policies of general liabilitj insurance, automobile liability insurance, and a combined policy of worker's compensation and employers liability insurance from an insurance companq authorized to do business in the State of California which meets the requirement: of City Council Resolution No. 90-96 in an insurable amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) each, unless a lower amount is approved by the City Attorney or the City Manager. This insurance shall be in force during the life of this agreement and shall not be canceled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the CITY sent by certified mail. The CITY shall be named as an additional insured on the general liability and automobile liability policies. The CONSULTANT shall furnish certificates of insurance to the CITY before commencement of work. .... e... .... .... .... .... 11 e e Executed by CONSULTANT this day of 19” CONSULTANT: CITY OF CARLSBAD, a muricip, corporation of the State of Californi Imam Ka2W-5 t7/& (name of Consultant) h By: City Manager or Mayor By: (sign here) ATTEST: 6mmA WdGV (print name here) Ph+w ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ (title and organization of signatory) City Clerk (Proper notarial acknowledgment of execution by CONSULTANT must be attached. (President or vice-president and secretary or assistant secretary must sign fo corporations. If only one officer signs, the corporation must attach a resolutio: certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowerin, that officer to bind the corporation.) APPROVED AS TO FORM: VINCENT F. BIONDO, JR. City Attorney BY Deputy City Attorney 12 ,w m n, ."I 11.1 L PHASE 1: INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS Task 1.1 Project Initiation The consultant team will meet with the client in order to prepare a detailed work program. The objective of the first work task is to reach agreement on the format, as well as the data base to be employed. Discussion agenda to include: elements of the technical approach and work products, including presentation Further definition of goals and objectives for the total project, including immediate needs and long-range interests of the client; Communication procedures and responsibilities within the CITY and between consultants, CITY staff, other agencies, and the Open Space Advisory Committee; Other agency and jurisdiction participation; Public participation; Preliminary calendar of general events and milestones for the life of' the project; Basic data and map bases available from the CITY and other agencies; Presentation format and methodology to be used for various public and agency meetings. Product: The product of this work task will be a project memo stating the goals and objectives of the project, a refined, detailed work plan to serve as a clarification and extension of the contractual scope of work; schedule of events; list of basic data immediately available from or to be made available by the CITY. Task 1.2 Existing Planning Context WRT will update its existing understanding of the planning context for open space through a review of General Plan Elements (and any Draft Revised Elements), Zoning, and Growth Management programs. Additionally, review will be made of the adopted and draft Facility Management Zone Plans. The various mapping for the Facility Management Zones and other General Plan and Zoning mapping are all at different scales. This task will include compilation of all the relevant mapping and its reduction/enlargement to consistent and convenient scales to allow for ease of working through the planning process. 1 W Task 1.3 Regional Connections WRT will collect data and plans and meet with the Planning Departments in Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, and Encinitas to review their proposed open space planning as it impacts on the boundary with Carlsbad. The written findings of this research will be presented to staff and the Committee. Task 1.4 Base Map Preparation WRT will prepare a CITY wide base map for the planning process, utilizing CITY supplied topographic and land cover maps and other existing conditions mapping, at a scale and size to be agreed upon the CITY. Task 1.5 Trails: Engineering and Costs Review Dudek & Associates will perform the following engineering services: 1.5.1 Research, Coordination, and Project Management Research and review available documents and reports to extract pertinent engineering information relating to topography, site constraints, erosion control, cost estimate data, etc. Meet with Wallace Roberts & Todd's project manager and staff periodically throughout the project to share in research findings and determine that appropriate design decisions are consistent with the project's goals and objectives. 1.5.2 Site Visits and Value Engineering Preliminary review of the Carlsbad Trails Feasibility Study indicates that the following links warrant further evaluation from an engineering standpoint: Links 3,10,15,22,24,26,28,30,32,33, and 45 Engineering service shall entail a site review of each of the links with a focus on grading impacts, alignments (both vertical and horizontal), accessibility, erosion, public safety, constructability, etc. Of specific interest are primary and secondary staging areas located on Links 10 and 24, underpass feasibility on Link 32 and joint use with SDG&E on Links 22 and 45. These special use areas and constraints will be assessed from an engineering viewpoint and recommendations will be made. This same approach will also be incorporated with identified constraints on the remaining links. These constraints include but are not limited to: pedestrian bridge crossings, switchback areas, and modified staging areas. 2 w W This task will be summarized with recommendations and a brief outline of the areas requiring engineering solutions. This summary will be complimented with sketches and/or graphics to illustrate possible alternatives for mitigation/solutions. 1.5.3 Cost Estimates Based upon our research and findings obtained in Tasks 1 and 2, the engineering team will prepare revised cost estimates of the engineering solutions derived. Prior estimates generated by WRT on the remaining portions of the Trails Feasibility Study will be reviewed and recommendations for adjustment made where needed. The written findings will be presented to staff and the Committee. Task 1.6 Parks and Recreation WRT will review the Parks and Recreation Element and other park planning documents supplied by the CITY. WRT will meet with the Parks and Recreation Department to discuss issues pertaining to the integration of parks planning and the wider open space and trails context. One particular issue will be the potential for widening the application of Quimby to include trails. An issues report on this : subject will be prepared and presented to staff and the Open Space Advisory Committee. Task 1.7 Open Space Inventory The consultant team will prepare a graphic, textual, and tabular inventory of open space resources in the CITY. The open space inventory will be organized into an easily updated computer database program cross tabulating the various types of open space with goals for each open space category/facility type within each of the CITY'S twenty-five Local Facilities Management Zones. Categories of open space and facilities to be included in the inventory will include parks, special resource areas, constrained lands, growth management 15 percent dedications, other dedications, subdivision open space, trail corridors, and private recreation areas. Additionally, any of the types of open space listed in item Dl0 of the Framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan which the committee, staff, and the consultants agree can be usefully and cost-effectively measured and monitored will be included in the inventory. Allied to the database inventory will be appropriate mapping of open space resources at 1"=1,000' scale. The database will provide for a comprehensive system of up-to-date accounting for all categories of open space in the CITY. Task 1.8 Archaeological Review WRT will review maps of the distribution of archaeological and historical resources supplied by the CITY. No analysis of significance or abstraction from reports will be included in this task. 3 , W Task 1.9 Biological Resources Review and Analysis Advanced Sciences, Inc. (ASI) will: 1. Conduct a review of the maps available through the CITY of Carlsbad to include the biological zone maps and other maps showing the location of biologically sensitive areas. 2. Review ElR and biological reports which describe the setting and which characterize the biological resources within subdivision and other open space areas. 3. Ground-truth habitat delineation and CITY of Carlsbad maps not to exceed 5 percent of the study areas. 4. Develop a constraints map showing habitat/vegetation type, sensitive habitats, and known or suspected locations of threatened and endangered species as they relate to the proposed trail network. 5. Prepare a report which will explain the constraints map and will contain basic descriptions of various habitats/vegetation types, and threatened and endangered species. This report will describe the means by which biological resources within the open space area and trails can be preserved. Task 1.10 Trails: Environmental Review Given the information generated during environmental review the consultant team will recommend revisions to trail alignments contained in the Trails Feasibility Study so as to avoid wherever possible any negative impacts by the proposed trails. Task 1.1 1 Benef;ciary/Payee Review For each various Open Space Element under consideration, ERA and WRT will evaluate more specifically the following characteristics which will help determine who pays for each Open Space Element. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. Potential Ownership Scenarios: Private, Public Fee Ownership, Public Easement, Nonprofit. Potential Levels of Public Access: Visual, Physical. 4 7 W Potential User Groups: Private (Neighborhood, Community, CITY, Regional); Public (Neighborhood, Community, CITY, Regional). Task 1.12 Finance Meetings ERA will meet with the CITY Finance Department staff, CITY Parks and Recreation staff, CITY Planning Department staff, and Utilities and Maintenance Department staff to evaluate specific alternative funding methods for acquisition, ;mprovements, and maintenance, and the questions related to each method. Task 1.13 Agency Funding Opportunities Review ERA will meet with SANDAG, the Coastal Conservancy, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, Fish and Game, Army Corps of Engineers, and other regional, state, and federal agencies from which funding may be available for open space acquisition and improvements. The findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. Task 1.14 Nonprofit Organizations Review ERA will interview state representatives of nonprofit organizations active in open space acquisition, as the Nature Conservancy, to determine the potentia.1 for nonprofit participation in open space acquisition in Carlsbad. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. PHASE 2: POLICIES, STANDARDS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS Task 2.1. Trust for Public Land: Land Trust Services WRT will present a session on public trusts and conservancies to the Open Space Committee. A representative from the Trust for Public Lands will be invited to make this presentation and to educate the Committee on how community-level public land trusts work with government and property owners to secure public open space. WRT will coordinate with the CITY and the Trust for Public Land an initial evaluation of the potential in Carlsbad for both the Trust as a national entity and the role which may be played in future by a local land trust. Note: The Trust for Public Land's Land Trust Services are operated on a time and matm'als reimbursement bmis. UTI' will beplcased 10 discus il~epoinriial benefits of the Ttust's irn.olvcmcnt with the CnY 17ze CI7Y would, howewr, fonn u comxl dircclb wirh rhe lius! 10 Secure [heir ilwohwwf. Task 2.2 Greenbelt Review WRT will review the open space resources distribution in Carlsbad and compare it with open space planning objectives of adjacent communities in a review 5 1 I w W of the potential for creation of a viable contiguous greenbelt. Recommendations will be made regarding opportunities for creation of a greenbelt and the impacts of pursuing such a policy on other open space provision and on acquisition. Task 2.3 Standards The consultant team will work with the committee and staff in defining open space standards for the CITY. A number of different standards will have to 'be addressed including: 0 Population based standards for facilities such as active parkland; Performance standards for environmental resources; Facility based standards for specifying for example the minimum improvements required at a neighborhood park, a community park, or a trail staging area; Peripheral standards for open space areas such as golf courses and utility corridors. To what extent will these open spaces Le considered as counting 100 percent as open space for various dedication purposes; The 15 percent growth management open space provision in the CITY to determine the adequacy/shortfalls of current service levels. 0 0 0 0 Task 2.5 Regulatory Control of Open Space WRT will work with CITY staff and the committee in identifymg existing zoning and other regulations which may require modification in the light of new goals, objectives, and standards. Additionally, the potential for new zoning and other regulations will be explored and recommendations will be given for types of ordinance which may assist the CITY in open space protection. Task 2.6 Goals, Objectives and Policies The consultant team will prepare a draft policy framework comprising goals, objectives, and policies for open space planning in the future. The consultant team will also prepare a series of recommendations regarding completion of the project, structuring of the implementation program, and future open space action programs. The policy framework and recommendations will be presented to staff and the Open Space Advisory Committee for discussion and review. The team will also recommend a program to coordinate the CITY'S open space efforts with those of other affected agencies. 6 $ # 0 0 Task 2.7 Open Space Protection Requirements Given the survey and analysis, the establishment of standards and the standards deficiency analysis, and the draft policy framework, the consultant team will identify all types and areas of open space requiring protection and/or management and will assess shortfalls in the ability of current planning strategies staff and the Committee. to meet these needs. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY Task 2.8 Trails System Segment Revisions WRT will prepare a revised breakdown of the entire trails system into logical segments forming major trails, implementable as common phases. Task 2.9 Trails System Development Schedule WRT will prepare a development schedule for implementation of the trails system. PHASE 3: IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM Task 3.1 Open Space Boundaries Adjustment Procedure WRT will work with CITY staff and the Committee in defining a procedure for and the responsibilities/authority for negotiations of designated open space boundaries adjustments. The written findings of this work will be presented to staff and the Committee. Task 3.2 Monitoring Procedure The consultant team will work with CITY staff and the committee in defining responsibilities for ongoing monitoring of open space provision and the achievement of open space goals. WRT will develop a database inventory to be the basis of continual updating of open space provision and monitoring. Task 3.3 Open Space Mapping WRT will prepare mapping of the various open space elements reviewed during the planning process. Part of the mapping process will include a revised mapping of the entire trails system. Task 3.4 Ownership Review ERA will review ownership patterns of mapped open space elements and, working with CITY staff, determine which elements will be privately funded, which 7 I I W m elements will Le dedicated through the subdivision approval process, which elements participation. The written findings of this work will be presented to CITY staff ;and the Committee. will be protected by ordinance, and which elements will require public financial Task 3.5 Acquisition Cost Estimates EM will review the current assessed value, the existing and proposed entitlements, and surrounding comparable sales transactions for parcels which will require public purchase to acquire. Based on this research, ERA will estimate total acquisition costs. The written findings of this research will be presented to C[TY staff and the Committee. Task 3.6 Improvement Cost Estimates WRT will provlde wdtten improvement cost estimates for components of the open space system including but not limited to parks, trails, and special resource areas. These estimates will be based upon typical improvement costs experienced by the CITY in the past, typical costs experienced by other communities in improving various open space resources, and typical industry construction costs. Trail costs will be based upon the refined review of trails engineering conducted earlier in the planning process by Dudek Associates. Task 3.7 Maintenance Responsibilities and Cost Estimates WRT and ERA will work with CITY staff and the committee in defining maintenance and operations requirements and responsibilities. ERA will estimate maintenance costs for the total open space system from a budget building approach, by identifying line item staff, equipment, supplies, insurance, police and fire, overhead, and general consistency costs for the open space system. Those open space elements which will be maintained privately or by an existing department budget will be identified. The total cost per acre maintenance estimate based on this buildup cost approach will be compared to general cost per acre budgets of other larger open space agencies in California. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. Task 3.8 Phasing Plan Working with CITY staff and the Committee, WRT and ERA will prepare a phasing schedule for the open space implementation plan and will present projected public acquisition, improvement, and maintenance costs for each element, by phase. 8 1 ” w W Task 3.9 Bond and Assessment Financing Review Given anticipated total public acquisition, improvement, and maintenance costs by phase for the open space system, ERA and Fieldman Rolapp will review the potential for using General Obligation, Mello-Roos, Assessment, or other public finance techniques for financing all or a portion of public open space lots, The approximate size of the bond issue, the estimated phasing of debt issues, financing costs, and the approximate tax or assessment burden on individual taxpayers or categories of taxpayers will be evaluated. This analysis is for planning purposes and could not be of sufficient detail to structure bond issues or be included in a disclosure document. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. Task 3.10 Open Space Administration The consultant team will assist the CITY and committee in defining and parts of the CITY bureaucracy with regard to open space planning, design, review and monitoring, improvements, operations and maintenance. The written findings of this research will be presented to CITY staff and the Committee. preparing recommendations regarding various roles and responsibilities for different Task 3.1 1 Financing and Implementation Plan Based on the above research, survey, cost analysis, CITY staff consultations, and Committee input, EM will prepare a specific financing and implementation plan as major elements for input into the Open Space Resource Management Plan. This plan document will specify what proportion of each open space element will be funded by private and public sources. This strategy will be prepared for acquisition, improvements, and maintenance. The plan will specify what sources and methods will be pursued to meet the public funding commitment for each element. This plan will present a textual description of the funding strategy for each element but will also be presented in a series of detailed and separate summary accounting matrices. A separate detailed matrix will be presented for each open space element which will identify private, nonprofit, and public methods for funding acquisition, improvements, and maintenance/administration costs, by location. A related cross-tabulation will be presented which aggregates the total open space funding responsibility by method. A single review of this Financing and Implementation Plan will be made by the committee and staff. The CITY will compile all responses and supply these in a single edited draft to the consultants. 9 I " w w Task 4.1 Draft Plan WRT will prepare and deliver to the CITY twenty-five (25) bound copiles of a Draft Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan for staff and committee review. Task 4.2 Open Space Advisory Committee Meeting The consultant team will present the Draft Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan to staff and the Open Space Advisory Committele for discussion and review. Task 4.3 Draft Plan Addendum The CITY will prepare a response to the draft plan incorporating staff and committee responses. WRT will prepare an addendum to the Draft Plan to accompany its presentation and forwarding to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. Task 4.4 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting The consultant team will present the Draft Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan to the Parks and Recreation Commission for discussion and review. Task 4.5 Plandng Codss;on Meeting The consultant team will present the Draft Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan to the Planning Commission for discussion and review. Task 4.6 Revised Draft Plan The CITY will prepare and supply to WRT responses from the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission. In the light of these responses and discussion with staff, WRT will prepare a Revised Draft Plan fox presentation to Council. WRT will supply twenty-five (25) copies of the Revised Draft Plan to the CITY for distribution. Task 4.7 Council Meeting The consultant team will present the conclusions to the planning study to the City Council. 10 1 4’ I Y u Uallace Roberts 8 Todd Carlsbad Open Space Fee Schedule 02-N( Fieldman Task URT ERA AS I Dudek Rolapp TO1 Phase 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1 .I 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 Project Initiation Existing Planning Context Regional Connections Base Map Preparation Trails: Engineering and Costs Revieu Parks and Recreation Open Space Inventory Archaeological Revieu Biological Resources Review and Analysis Trails: Envirormental Revieu Benef i ci ary/Payee Revi w Finance Meetings Agency Funding Opportunities Revieu Nonprofit Organization Revieu Subtotal $900 1,800 1,200 2 , 400 1,500 1,200 6,000 300 300 1,200 1,800 300 300 $19,200 16,220 15,180 1,661 1 ,248 2,496 832 $6,240 $15,180 $16,220 1 1 4 1; 1 t 15 1 ? 1 6 so f5t - Phase 2 2.1 Trust for Public Land: Land Trust Services $1,200 $208 2.2 Greenbelt Review 1.200 S’ Task 4.8 Revisions Staff will supply to the consultant any responses of Council to the Revised Draft Plan and any other editorial changes required by staff or the Open Space Advisory Committee. WRT will effect changes as necessary. Task 4.9 Final Plan WRT will prepare and supply to the CITY fifty (50) copies of the final plan to include one (1) camera-ready master for black and white copies. The plan will contain at least the following sections: executive summary and those sections as outlined in Section IV of the proposed Open Space and Conservation Element; Framework for an Open Space and Conservation Resource Management Plan; and maps and figures at appropriate scales. One (1) ink on mylar original of each large- scale final open space map will also be prepared and supplied to the CITY. Task 4.10 Reproduction No staff or direct costs have been included in this proposal for the reproduction of maps and plans in the final reports. 4 s' * W U Uallace Roberts 8 Tdd Carlsbad Open Space Fee Schedule Fieldma Task URT ERA AS1 Dudek Rolapp Phase 3 3.1 3.2 3 -3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 Open Space Boundaries Adjustment Procedure Monitoring Procedure Open Space Happing Ownership Review Acquisition Cost Estimates Improvmt Cost Estimates Phasing Plan Bond and Assessment Financing Review Open Space Ahinistration Financing and lmplementation Plan Maintenance Responsibilities and Cost Estimates $450 450 3,000 150 3,200 150 6,600 2,400 1,200 3,200 1,800 2,496 600 a32 900 300 4,660 t,S( Subtotat $11,400 $20,988 so SO 52,51 " Phase 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 Draft Plan Open Space Advisory Cunnittcc Meeting Draft Plan Addendun Parks and Recreation Cmission Meeting Planning Cmission Meeting Revised Draft Plan Colpxit Meeting Revi si ons Final Plan Reproduction Meetings %, 000 600 1,200 600 600 1,500 600 1,200 1,800 4,050 szoa 416 416 416 416 416 TO BE DETERflINED 2.400 Subtotal $18,150 SI688 SO so Grand Total $60,750 532,124 $15,180 $16,220 S2,5 =====11== ========= =I====== ==x====== x===== There is a 10 percmt edrainistrativc fee on all reimkrrsables. . Invoices are & within 30 days fran the date of the invoice. Interest of 1.5 percent per month (18 percent aML charged on any overdue invoices. 2354FE