AgdaPkt 2016-08-08 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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considered as an alternative in the IHSP Draft EIR. Council members provided individual comments regarding the IHSP and the Draft EIR. Staff preparation of the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) is ongoing. The extended public review period and the numerous comments received, in addition to additional technical environmental analysis and public engagement requires a third amendment to the ESA agreement. This amendment includes out of budget tasks already performed by ESA during Fiscal Year 2015-2016 in the amount of $44,373. Tasks in Fiscal Year 2016-2017 include preparation of Draft EIR responses, additional cultural resources review on the water tank adjacent to Docktown, and anticipated transportation and traffic analysis performed by Fehr & Peers, a sub-consultant to ESA. The Final EIR will be prepared and completed in November 2016. The cost for these activities is $96,767, which includes a $15,000 contingency for unanticipated work. The total amendment request is $141,140. The HVP project applicant will be responsible for a portion of this amendment. For example, ESA has held technical meetings with the HVP applicant team and their sub- consultants. In addition, some comments received during the Draft EIR public review period are directly applicable to the HVP project. Costs associated with these activities would be reimbursed by the HVP applicant. ESA estimates that approximately $33,000 of the $141,140amendment would be attributed to the HVP project. The applicant is also responsible for approximately $100,000 of the previous work completed as well. ESA’s total scope of work and budget for preparation of the Draft and Final EIRs $653,475. This includes the original $59,995 agreement, $316,860 for Amendment Number 1, $135,480 for Amendment Number 2, and $141,140 for the additional scope described in this report. Approximately $133,000 of this amount will be paid for by the Harbor View Place applicant. The Council held a study session related to the Inner Harbor Specific Plan and Draft EIR in May 2016 and provided individual comments and feedback. The next step in the process in Planning Commission review of the Draft Specific Plan and EIR. The Planning Commission’s first review (multiple meetings are planned) is tentatively scheduled for August 30, 2016. ALTERNATIVES Council could reject the recommendation and direct staff to return with an alternative solution. FISCAL IMPACT Funding for the activities covered in this amendment is available in the FY 2015-16 adopted budget, as amended by the FY 2015-16 mid-year budget request. Staff may request a FY 2016-17 mid-year amendment for any costs not covered by previous budget requests or applicant contributions. Costs associated with the project level alternative will be reimbursed by the applicant. 6.1.C. - Page 3