HomeMy WebLinkAboutLSA AGREEMENT 07-21-86DATE:
JULY 21, 1986
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SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR & HEHBERS OF *I~IE CITY COUNCIL
HILLIAH A. HUSTON, CITY HANAGER
PLANNING CONSULTANT
RECOHlqENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with the
firm of LSA for planning services subject to the City Attorney's approval of
the form of the agreement.
BACKGROUND:
As the City Council is aware, the City's Senior Planner, Ed Knight, has
resigned to accept the position of Director of Development Services for the
City of Seal Beach. Because of the importance of this position it is
necessary to retain a consultant with the experience and expertise required
to fill the void created by Mr. Knight's departure.
LSA has provided engineering services to the City in the past and is
currently the City's consultant project manager for the Tustin Ranch Road
interchange project.
Mr. Robert Balen, a Project Manager with LSA, would spend 20-25 hours a week
coordinating and directing the day-to-day affairs of the Community
Development Department. He would also attend Planning Commission and City
Council meetings. Mr. Lamm will continue as Acting Director and provide
administrative advice and direction for any large-scale or complicated
development projects.
At this point, LSA would provide planning services until the new Director is
appointed at which time recruitment would commence for the vacant Senior
Planner and City Planner positions. LSA's rate is $60.00 per hour which is a
standard rate for professional planning services. Staff did consider other
consultants but feels LSA is best able to provide the services the City needs
under the present circumstances.
William A. Huston
Ci t,y Manager
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