HomeMy WebLinkAboutCD Kaiser Medical Office Development Planning ServicesAGREEMENT WITH LAK ASSOCIATES, LLC, TO SERVE AS
PROJECT PLANNER AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING SERVICES
FOR LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS PROPOSED AT 1650 LOS GAMOS
This Agreement is made and entered into this qday of APRT L .-201&
by and between the CITY OF SAN RAFAEL (hereinafter "CITY"), and LAK ASSOCIATES,
LLC, a California Corporation. (hereinafter "CONTRACTOR").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Kaiser Permanente has recently purchased real property at 1650 Los
Gamos Dr and expressed interest in pursuing changes to the adopted Planned Development (PD
1590) Zoning District for the site to allow the conversion of the existing 150,000 sq R (approx)
office building to medical office use and construction of an associated parking structure; and
WHEREAS, amendment to the PD Zoning District for 1650 Los Gamos would require the
following planning entitlements including, but not limited to a Design Review Permit, Use Permit,
Planned Development Rezoning and potentially Sign Program amendment, and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would also require preparation of an Initial Study and an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and
WHEREAS, given the current workload of City staff, the CITY has determined that
professional planning and environmental planning services are needed to supplement the existing
staffing through assignment of this project to an experienced planning consultant with the capacity
and expertise to process a project of this nature.
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR has submitted its proposal for the performance of services,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein; and
WHEREAS, CONTRACTOR represents that it is qualified to perform such services and
is willing to perform such professional services as hereinafter defined.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. PROJECT COORDINATION.
A. CITY. The City Manager shall be the representative of the CITY for all purposes
under this Agreement. The Planning Manager is hereby designated the PROJECT MANAGER for
the CITY, and said PROJECT MANAGER shall supervise all aspects of the progress and execution
of this Agreement.
B. CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assign a single PROJECT DIRECTOR
to have overall responsibility for the progress and execution of this Agreement for
CONTRACTOR. Sean Kennings is hereby designated as the PROJECT DIRECTOR for
CONTRACTOR. Should circumstances or conditions subsequent to the execution of this
Agreement require a substitute PROJECT DIRECTOR, for any reason, the CONTRACTOR shall
Exhibit A
notify the CITY within ten (10) business days of the substitution.
2. DUTIES OF CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR shall perform the duties and/or provide professional services as Contract
Planner as well as Environmental Review planner, including r6view of plans and application
materials, correspondence with applicant and public and City staff, coordination and management of
City's review of project, preparation of staff reports, analysis of project for consistency with
adopted Plans and Ordinances and preparation of technical studies and an Initial Study consistent
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These services shall be performed under
the supervision of the Planning Manager, in conjuncOon With the CITY's procedures for processing
development entitlements and shall include the tasks described in Attachment "A", incorporated
herein.
3. DUTIES OF CITY.
CITY shall pay the compensation as provided in Paragraph 4, and perform the duties as
follows:
a) Provide work space for CONTRACTOR, and b) provide general direction and support
to CONTRACTOR.
4, COMPENSATION.
For the full performance of the services described herein by CONTRACTOR, CITY shall
pay CONTRACTOR an hourly rate of $132.00 per hour + costs of the sub contractors listed in the
scope of work. The total billing amounts authorized under this agreement shall be $70,000.00.
Payment will be made monthly upon receipt by PROJECT MANAGER of itemized
invoices submitted by CONTRACTOR.
5. TERM OF AGREEMENT.
The term of this Agreement shall be for 1 year, commencing on the date of the execution of
this agreement.
6. TERMINATION.
A. Discretionary. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon
thirty (30) days written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party.
B. Cause. Either party may terminate this Agreement for cause upon fifteen (15) days
written notice mailed or personally delivered to the other party, and the notified party's failure to
cure or correct the cause of the termination, to the reasonable satisfaction of the party giving such
notice, within such fifteen (15) day time period.
C. Effect of Termination. Upon receipt of notice of termination, neither party shall
incur additional obligations under any provision of this Agreement without the prior written consent
of the other.
D. Return of Documents. Upon termination, any and all CITY documents or
materials provided to CONTRACTOR and any and all of CONTRACTOR's documents and
materials prepared for or relating to the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be
delivered to CITY as soon as possible, but not later than thirty (30) days after termination.
7. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS.
The written documents and materials prepared by the CONTRACTOR in connection with
the performance of its duties under this Agreement, shall be the sole property of CITY. CITY may
use said property for any purpose, including projects not contemplated by this Agreement.
8. INSPECTION AND AUDIT.
Upon reasonable notice, CONTRACTOR shall make available to CITY, or its agent, for
inspection and audit, all documents and materials maintained by CONTRACTOR in connection
with its performance of its duties under this Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate
with CITY or its agent in any such audit or inspection.
9. ASSIGNABILITY.
The parties agree that they shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement nor the
performance of any of their respective obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of
the other party, and any attempt to so assign this Agreement or any rights, duties or obligations
arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.
10. INSURANCE.
A. Scope of Coverage. During the term of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall
maintain, at no expense to CITY, the following insurance policies:
1. A commercial general liability insurance policy in the minimum amount of
one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate, for
death, bodily injury, personal injury, or property damage.
2. An automobile liability (owned, non -owned, and hired vehicles) insurance
policy in the minimum amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence.
3. If it employs any person, CONTRACTOR shall maintain worker's
compensation and employer's liability insurance, as required by the State Labor Code and other
applicable laws and regulations, and as necessary to protect both CONTRACTOR and CITY
against all liability for injuries to CONTRACTOR's officers and employees. CONTRACTOR'S
worker's compensation insurance shall be specifically endorsed to waive any right of subrogation
against CITY.
B. Other Insurance Requirements. The insurance coverage required of the
CONTRACTOR in subparagraph A of this section above shall also meet the following
requirements:
1. The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to include the CITY, its
officers, agents, employees, and volunteers, as additionally named insureds under the policies.
2. The additional insured coverage under CONTRACTOR'S insurance
policies shall be primary with respect to any insurance or coverage maintained by CITY and shall
not call upon CITY's insurance or self-insurance coverage for any contribution. The "primary and
noncontributory" coverage in CONTRACTOR'S policies shall be at least as broad as ISO form
CG20 0104 13.
3. The insurance policies shall include, in their text or by endorsement,
coverage for contractual liability and personal injury.
4. The insurance policies shall be specifically endorsed to provide that the
insurance carrier shall not cancel, terminate or otherwise modify the terms and conditions of said
insurance policies except upon ten (10) days written notice to the PROJECT MANAGER.
5. If the insurance is written on a Claims Made Form, then, following
termination of this Agreement, said insurance coverage shall survive for a period of not less than
five years.
6. The insurance policies shall provide for a retroactive date of placement
coinciding with the effective date of this Agreement.
7. The limits of insurance required in this Agreement may be satisfied by a
combination of primary and umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance shall
contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such coverage shall also apply on a primary and
noncontributory basis for the benefit of CITY (if agreed to in a written contract or agreement)
before CITY'S own insurance or self-insurance shall be called upon to protect it as a named
insured.
8. It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance
proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage requirements
and/or limits shall be available to CITY or any other additional insured party. Furthermore, the
requirements for coverage and limits shall be: (1) the minimum coverage and limits specified in this
Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or
proceeds available to the named insured; whichever is greater.
C. Deductibles and SIR's. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in
CONTRACTOR's insurance policies must be declared to and approved by the PROJECT
MANAGER and City Attorney, and shall not reduce the limits of liability. Policies containing any
self-insured retention (SIR) provision shall provide or be endorsed to provide that the SIR may be
satisfied by either the named insured or CITY or other additional insured party. At CITY's option,
the deductibles or self-insured retentions with respect to CITY shall be reduced or eliminated to
CITY's satisfaction, or CONTRACTOR shall procure a bond guaranteeing payment of losses and
related investigations, claims administration, attorney's fees and defense expenses.
D. Proof of Insurance. CONTRACTOR shall provide to the PROJECT
MANAGER or CITY'S City Attorney all of the following: (1) Certificates of Insurance evidencing
the insurance coverage required in this Agreement; (2) a copy of the policy declaration page and/or
endorsement page listing all policy endorsements for the commercial general liability policy, and
(3) excerpts of policv language or. specific endorsepnents evidenciniz the other insurance
requirements set forth in this Agreement, CITY reserves the right to obtain a full certified copy of
any insurance policy and endorsements from CONTRACTOR. Failure to exercise this right shall
not constitute a waiver of the right to exercise it later. The insurance shall be approved as to form
and sufficiency by PROJECT MANAGER and the City Attorney.
11. INDEMNIFICATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph B., CONTRACTOR shall, to the
fullest extent permitted by law, indemnify, release, defend with counsel approved by CITY, and
hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers (collectively, the "City
Indemnitees"), from and against any claim, demand, suit, judgment, loss, liability or expense of
any kind, including but not limited to attorney's fees, expert fees and all other costs and fees of
litigation, (collectively "CLAIMS"), arising out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of its
obligations or conduct of its operations under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR's
obligations apply regardless of whether or not a liability is caused or contributed to by the active
or passive negligence of the City Indemnitees. However, to the extent that liability is caused by
the active negligence or willful misconduct of the City Indemnitees, the CONTRACTOR's
indemnification obligation shall be reduced in proportion to the City Indemnitees' share of
liability for the active negligence or willful misconduct. In addition, the acceptance or approval
of the CONTRACTOR's work or work product by the CITY or any of its directors, officers or
employees shall not relieve or reduce the CONTRACTOR's indemnification obligations. In the
event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial
proceeding arising from CONTRACTOR'S performance of or operations under this
Agreement, CONTRACTOR shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at CITY'S
option reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable attorneys'
fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
B. Where the services to be provided by CONTRACTOR under this Agreement are
design professional services to be performed by a design professional as that term is defined
under Civil Code Section 2782.8, CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law,
indemnify, release, defend and hold harmless the City Indemnitees from and against any
CLAIMS that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of CONTRACTOR in the performance of its duties and obligations under this
Agreement or its failure to comply with any of its obligations contained in this Agreement,
except such CLAIM which is caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of CITY.
C. The defense and indemnification obligations of this Agreement are undertaken in
addition to, and shall not in any way be limited by, the insurance obligations contained in this
Agreement, and shall survive the termination or completion of this Agreement for the full period
of time allowed by law.
12. NONDISCRIMINATION.
CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age,
sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin or disability in connection with or related to the
performance of its duties and obligations under this Agreement.
13. COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LAWS.
CONTRACTOR shall observe and comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, codes and regulations, in the performance of its duties and obligations under this
Agreement. CONTRACTOR shall perform all services under this Agreement in accordance with
these laws, ordinances, codes and regulations. CONTRACTOR shall release, defend, indemnify
and hold harmless CITY, its officers, agents and employees from any and all damages, liabilities,
penalties, fines and all other consequences from any noncompliance or violation of any laws,
ordinances, codes or regulations.
14. NO THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES.
CITY and CONTRACTOR do not intend, by any provision of this Agreement, to create in
any third party, any benefit or right owed by one party, under the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, to the other party
15. NOTICES.
All notices and other communications required or permitted to be given under this
Agreement, including any notice of change of address, shall be in writing and given by personal
delivery, or deposited with the United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed to the
parties intended to be notified. Notice shall be deemed given as of the date of personal delivery, or
if mailed, upon the date of deposit with the United States Postal Service. Notice shall be given as
follows:
TO CITY: Raffi Boloyan, Project Manager
City of San Rafael
Community Development Department, 3`d floor
1400 Fifth Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
TO CONTRACTOR: Sean Kennings
LAK Associates
PO Box 7043
Corte Madera, CA 94976
16. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
For the purposes, and for the duration, of this Agreement, CONTRACTOR, its officers,
agents and employees shall act in the capacity of an Independent Contractor, and not as employees
of the CITY. CONTRACTOR and CITY expressly intend and agree that the status of
CONTRACTOR, its officers, agents and employees be that of an Independent Contractor and not
that of an employee of CITY.
17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT -- AMENDMENTS.
A. The terms and conditions of this Agreement, all exhibits attached, and all documents
expressly incorporated by reference, represent the entire Agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter of this Agreement.
B. This written Agreement shall supersede any and all prior agreements, oral or written,
regarding the subject matter between the CONTRACTOR and the CITY.
C. No other agreement, promise or statement, written or oral, relating to the subject
matter of this Agreement, shall be valid or binding, except by way of a written amendment to this
Agreement.
D. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall not be altered or modified except
by a written amendment to this Agreement signed by the CONTRACTOR and the CITY.
E. If any conflicts arise between the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the
terms and conditions of the attached exhibits or the documents expressly incorporated by reference,
the terms and conditions of this Agreement shall control.
18. SET-OFF AGAINST DEBTS.
CONTRACTOR agrees that CITY may deduct from any payment due to
CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, any monies which CONTRACTOR owes CITY under
any ordinance, agreement, contract or resolution for any unpaid taxes, fees, licenses, assessments,
unpaid checks or other amounts.
19. WAIVERS.
The waiver by either party of any breach or violation of any term, covenant or condition of
this Agreement, or of any ordinance, law or regulation, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any
other tern, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation, or of any subsequent breach or
violation of the same or other term, covenant, condition, ordinance, law or regulation. The
subsequent acceptance by either party of any fee, performance, or other consideration which may
become due or owing under this Agreement, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding
breach or violation by the other party of any term, condition, covenant of this Agreement or any
applicable law, ordinance or regulation.
20. COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.
The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of this
Agreement, or arising out of the performance of this Agreement, may recover its reasonable costs
(including claims administration) and attorney's fees expended in connection with such action.
21. CITY BUSINESS LICENSE / OTHER TAXES.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain and maintain during the duration of this Agreement, a CITY
business license as required by the San Rafael Municipal Code CONTRACTOR shall pay any and
all state and federal taxes and any other applicable taxes. CITY shall not be required to pay for any
work performed under this Agreement, until CONTRACTOR has provided CITY with a
completed Internal Revenue Service Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification).
22. APPLICABLE LAW.
The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day, month
and year first above written.
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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JIM C TZ, Ulty M ag r
ATTEST:
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ROBERT F. EPSTE , City omey
CONTRACTOR
By:
Name:
Title: Ml N (A iP,AILI
Exhibit A: Letter from Sean Kennings of LAK Associates Re Approach and Scope of Work for
Kaiser Permanente Planned Development Rezoning at 1605 Los Gamos - Project
Planner and CEQA services
City of San Rafael
March 3, 2016
Approach and Scope of Work for Kaiser Permanente Planned
Development Rezoning at 1605 Los Gamos - Project Planner and
CEQA services
LAK Associates, LLC is pleased to submit this Scope of Work for the management and oversight
of the Kaiser Permanente's (Kaiser) 1650 Los Gamos Medical Office Building (MOB)
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). As planners we are sensitive to our clients' objectives for
creating and maintaining a superior and legally defensible document. Our focus is to make the
environmental analysis and report preparation run as smoothly and timely as possible. We will
work with representatives of Kaiser and the City of San Rafael to comprehensively and
expeditiously prepare the EIR for the Los Gamos MOB project. LAK will provide expert analysis
and review while achieving the primary objective for Kaiser: a defensible EIR.
We will review the available background information, including all materials on file, plans and
supporting data as well as reports prepared by City staff. If there are any critical gaps in the
data, we will identify the methodologies required to obtain the necessary materials. We will
then identify the necessary steps to achieve project approval and schedules required to gain
these approvals. Working with the city staff, we will strive to create an efficient and
appropriate work plan to satisfy both the applicant and the greater San Rafael community.
LAK Associates will work with Raffi Boloyan of the City of San Rafael to achieve the EIR timeline
and submittal deadlines. Working with the appropriate members of City staff, LAK will
coordinate review and approval efforts to ensure a streamlined permitting process. LAK will
also help coordinate with local community leaders to receive input and support during the
preparation of the EIR. Where needed, LAK will contract with various sub -consultants to
prepare specific portions of the EIR, as agreed upon with the City of San Rafael and the Kaiser
Permanent Project Team.
For the Kaiser MOB EIR project, LAK Associates would perform the following general services:
• Review of the City's General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, PD, reports and other background
materials relevant to the proposed development site, including relevant existing or
proposed projects within the City and Marin County.
• Review of proposed development plans and application materials prepared by
applicant.
• Meetings with the Kaiser Project Team, as directed by the City of San Rafael, to review
administrative drafts for CEQA and other environmental documents prior to public
notice and comment periods.
• Meetings with the Kaiser design team, as directed by City of San Rafael.
Exhibit A
City of San Rafael
March 3, 2016
• Meetings, as directed by the City of San Rafael, from time to time, with City and County
staff, federal, state and local agency staff,' interested stakeholders, including special
interest groups and individuals to further the objectives of the applicant.
• . Telephone and electronic communication, as necessary, to facilitate the project
application process.
• Assistance in the identification, selection and management of technical environmental
consultants, as directed by City of San Rafael and applicant.
• Written staff reports, memoranda, letters, and other documentation, as requested by
the City of San Rafael.
• Oral presentations, as required.
• Other, unspecified services, as requested by City of San Rafael.
The EIR process is the set of procedures used to accurately identify the project's potential
impacts, develop ways to reduce those impacts, and clearly report the results of the analysis to
the public. A successful EIR will provide valuable information while also facilitating the decision
making process. Furthermore, a successful EIR is one that cannot be legally challenged in a
court of law.
Phase I — Preliminary Application Processing and Initial Study
The Task items below highlight what Kaiser can anticipate from LAK Associates over the first
phase of the project review, which would be planning application processing and Preparation of
an Initial Study:
Task 1.0 — Provide Planning and CEQA Review Assistance
1.1 Assist applicant to revise and refine 'application based on City of San Rafael's
development standards and design guidelines, staff recommendations and community
input. Schedule, prepare and help facilitate public hearings or meetings for draft
project review and determination.
Products: Project Description: 20 - 40 hours
Schedule: Weeks One to Four
1.2 Provide overall planning review and management of application. Conduct application
review, prepare internal City referrals, staff report preparation and noticing and
presentations to the Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council, as
needed.
Products: Staff Reports, Noticing, Public Hearings: 80-100 hours
Schedule: Ongoing
Task 2.0 - Preparation of Draft Initial Study
City of San Rafael
March 3, 2016
2.1 Prepare Draft Initial Study based on application submittal and review of environmental
studies. Prepare initial study in accordance with the City of Marin's viewpoint on the
final design of the project. Schedule, prepare public notices and help facilitate public
hearing for project determination.
Products: Draft Initial Study: 60 hours
Schedule: End of Month Three
2.2 Coordinate and manage technical sub -consultants in accordance with the draft project
description as defined by the applicant. These sub -consultants include but are not
limited to: aesthetics (visual simulations), air and noise (project construction and long
term operations), arborist (tree survey, tree removals), and biologist (creeks, wetlands,
habitat). Kaiser will be responsible for coordinating technical consultants needed for
traffic, hydrology and drainage, geotechnical and geology, and hazardous materials
(Applicant to prepare traffic study and traffic counts based on final improvement plan.
City DPW will peer review for appropriate mitigation and conclusions).
Products: Technical Documents: $2,500 - $7,500 per report (estimate)
Schedule: End of Month Three
2.3 Prepare Final Staff Initial Study outlining potential significant impacts and issues
required for EIR review.
Product: Final Initial Study and public notices: 15 hours
Schedule: Month Three and Four
Weekly status reports, in electronic mail format, will be submitted to the contact planner for
review and discussion. Monthly status reports, using the format developed by the City of San
Rafael, will submitted to the appropriate staff contact for review and discussion. Action items,
with responsibilities and schedules will be included with both types of reports.
Draft and final documents will be submitted to City Staff in Microsoft Word format, Adobe PDF,
or compatible files as determined by the City. In addition, all printed materials will be prepared
in the most appropriate format to permit ease of photocopying, as defined by the Planning
Department.
BUDGET AND HOURLY BILLING RATES
The current billing rates for LAK Associates are listed below. The rates shown include all
individual costs, including administrative time and time spent in hearings, workshops and
meetings. Extra Services, as requested and/or authorized by the Planning Manager, will be
charged at the rates shown below. Travel expenses will comply with the schedule developed by
City of San Rafael
March 3, 2016
the City of San Rafael. Only out-of-pocket travel related expenses, including fuel and pre -diem
costs, will be charged to this project.
Team Member Billing Rate/Hour
Sean Kennings $132
Estimated Cost: (The fee for this scope of services is based on an assumed estimate of hours
and an understanding of the applicant's initial improvement plan. Final estimate for Initial
Study or EIR to be determined after submittal of final project description by applicant.)
Project Planner - Review and Coordination: 80-100 hours — not to exceed $15,000
Kaiser Medical Offices Initial Study: 115 hours - not to exceed $55,000
(including the following sub consultant
technical studies)
• Air / Noise Assessment (Illingworth & Rodkin) : $15,240
•
Biology/ Habitat /Cultural/Archeological (Garcia and Associates): $12,705
• Arborist /Tree Protection (Urban Forestry Associates): $5,000
City of San Rafael March 3, 2016
Phase II - Formal Application Processing and EIR
Once more developed project plans are submitted by Kaiser and the Initial study is completed,
a more precise scope and budget for the EIR preparation and application processing through
hearing body and city review will be presented as an amendment to this scope and budget and
will generally include tasks such as
Task 3.0 — Provide Project Planner Services for final application
3.1 Assist applicant to revise and refine application based on City of San Rafael's
development standards and design guidelines, staff recommendations and community
input. Schedule, prepare and help facilitate public hearings or meetings for draft
project review and determination.
Products: Project Description: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
3.2 Provide overall planning review and management of application. Conduct application
review, prepare internal City referrals, staff report preparation and noticing and
presentations to the Design Review Board, Planning Commission and City Council, as
needed.
Products: Staff Reports, Noticing, Public Hearings: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
The EIR process could take between 8 to 12 months and LAK will work with City staff to oversee
deliverables. The scope and budget for these tasks will be dependent on the Initial Study. A
update to the timelines, scope and budget will be presented at a later date:
Task: 4.0 - Preparation of Draft EIR — 5 to 8 months
4.1 Prepare Notice of Preparation (NOP) - sent to the Office of Planning and Research
(OPR) and responsible agencies to determine key issues, and therefore the Scope of
the EIR. LAK would prepare the NOP, distribute, review and catalog comments.
4.2 Coordinate with subconsultants to prepare additional environmental reports as
needed. Ensure finished reports are circulated within City of San Rafael departments
for review and comment. LAK would oversee and manage sub -consultant
environmental analysis. Update Project Description as needed. LAK would facilitate
periodic meetings to review status of EIR.
Product: Environmental studies, staff reports, updates: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
Meeting: Meetings as needed to review schedule and deliverables
City of San Rafael
March 3, 2016
4.3 Preparation of the Administrative Draft EIR. Based on the determination of the Initial
Study and subsequent changes to the project description, the Administrative Draft EIR
will focus on environmental areas of concern. Prepare comments and review final
Admin Draft EIR. Coordinate with City of San Rafael agencies to review and provide
comments.
Product: Admin Draft EIR: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
Meeting: Kaiser/San Rafael comment review meeting
4.4 Review screen -check Draft EIR and provide feedback prior to Draft EIR release.
Schedule and facilitate public comment hearing for Draft EIR comments.
Product: Public Comments: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
Meeting: Public Comment Hearing
4.5 Manage printing and distribution of Public Review Draft EIR including to (State Clearing
House, mailing list). Prepare/send out Notice of Completion (NOC) and prepare/post
notice of availability of Public Review Draft EIR.
Product: Distribution list, NOC: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
4.6 Manage collection of public/agency comments on Draft EIR and facilitate
review/evaluation of comments. Coordinate/facilitate consultants' meeting to
receive/review comments. Maintain schedule for preparation of responses to
comments and review draft responses to comments.
Product: Administrative Draft Final EIR: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
Task 5.0 — Final EIR and Certification — 3 to 4 months
5.1 Review the Administrative Draft Final EIR and prepare draft comments for internal
review. Coordinate with inter -City, County and State agencies to review and provide
comments. Manage preparation and printing/distribution of Draft Final EIR.
Coordinate/facilitate public hearing(s) on Draft Final EIR.
Product: Review Kaiser/City Comments: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
5.2 Review screen -check Final EIR and provide feedback prior to Final EIR release.
City of San Rafael Nlarch 3, 2016
Product: Screen Check Comments: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD
5.3 Manage preparation of Final EIR. Manage distribution of Final EIR. Manage certification
of Final EIR and manage/prepare findings. Manage approval process for Final EIR.
Prepare/distribute Notice of Determination (NOD). If required, LAK would manage
Mitigation Monitoring or reporting as defined by the County.
Product: Printed Final EIR, NOD: TBD hours
Schedule: TBD hours
Meeting: Planning Commission / City Council Hearing
Kaiser Medical Offices EIR: (estimate: based on final scope of improvements and will be
submitted after completion of Initial Study and submittal of formal plans)
LAK Associates already carries the level of insurance required by the City of San Rafael.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT (Agreement) is entered into this -i /-7 / UP
("Effective Date"), between KAISER PERMANENTE ("Developer"), and the CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of California
("the City").
RECITALS
A. Developer is preparing to submit an application for approval of an amendment to the current
Planned Development (PD) District for 1600 and 1650 Los Gamos Ave, in order to create a
separate PD Zoning District for 1650 Los Gamos, separating it from the current PD which
covers both sites. In addition, the application will request a PD Rezoning to allow the
conversion of the existing general office building into use as a medical office building.
Lastly, Developer is preparing application for Environmental and Design Review Permit for
the construction of anew multi-level parking structure on the adjacent surface parking lot for
use by Kaiser Permanente ("the proposed project").
B. Pursuant to the City's comprehensive planning and environmental review process, the City
has tentatively determined that the proposed project will require the following permits and
land use entitlements [mark those applicable]:
[X] Environmental and Design Review
[ ] Variance
[X] Use Permit
[ ] Major Subdivision/Tentative Map
[ ] Minor Subdivision/Tentative Map
[ ] Sign Review/ Sign Program/Amendment
[X] Zoning Change/Planned Development
[X] Environmental Impact Report
C. Due to the current work load of the City's Community Development Department and the
aggressive timeline requested by the Developer, the City must hire a Contract Planner to
serve as "Project Planner" for this project and facilitate the review of the proposed project on
the condition that Developer reimburse the City for its costs incurred in connection with
these outside vendors ("Contract Planner").
D. In addition, due to the complexity of the environmental review process and the expertise
required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City must
hire an Environmental Consulting firm to provide CEQA guidance and prepare an Initial
Study in accordance with CEQA on the condition that Developer reimburse the City for its
costs incurred in connection with these outside vendors ("Contract CEQA Consultant").
D. California Public Resource Code Section 21082.1 authorizes the City to employ a Contract
Planner and Contract CEQA Consultant to provide planning and environmental review
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services, including preparation of the environmental documents required by the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the proposed project.
E. California Government Code Section 66014, California Public Resource Code Section
21089, and San Rafael Municipal Code Section 3.34.40 entitle the City to recover its costs of
processing the applications for the land use entitlements required for the proposed project,
including but not limited to the cost of the City's preparation and review of all required
environmental documents. Accordingly, the City is entitled to recover its Contract Planner
and Contract CEQA Consultant costs from Developer.
F. This Agreement is intended to set forth procedures and a funding mechanism for Developer's
payment of all planning and environmental consulting costs that will be incurred in
connection with the proposed project.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises set forth herein, the parties hereby
agree as follows:
TERMS OF REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
1. Recitals Incomorated. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into this Agreement.
2. Reimbursement. The City will contract directly with Contract Planner to provide planning
and environmental consulting services for the proposed project. Developer agrees to
reimburse the City for all Contract Planner costs that the City incurs which are related to the
proposed project. The Contract Planner costs may include charges for various independent
contractors working under Contract Planner's supervision (for example, traffic engineering
consultants, biological study consultants, etc.). Developer agrees that the Contract Planner
and reimbursement charges will be separate and are in addition to the City's other processing
and development fees to be charged to and paid by Developer pursuant to San Rafael
Municipal Code Section 3.34.40.
3. Proiect Reimbursement Account. The contract amount of the proposed project includes one
contract, for serving as contract planner and preparation of the CEQA documentation
required for the project. The budget and billing will be separated by the two tasks, project
planner and CEQA planner.
A. The initial contract amount of the Contract Planner is $70,000 ("the contract amount").
Developer shall pay 50% of the Contract Amount ($35,000.00) to the City within 15
days of receiving the City's request, for deposit to a non-interest-bearing
Reimbursement Account that will be created by the City's Finance Department for the
proposed project. This amount does not include the planning application submittal fees
that would be required for this project and are required to cover City staff time
associated with oversight and supervision of the Contract Planner. The application fees
will be based on the scope of the project, once finalized by the Developer, but may
include Planned Development Rezoning, Design Review Permit, Use Permit
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Amendment, and Sign Program amendment. These application fees shall be paid at the
time of submittal of the formal applications and shall be paid by a separate check.
The City will hold Contract Amount funds in the Reimbursement Account and charge
invoices received from Contract Planner against the Reimbursement Account. The
City will provide Developer with copies of all such invoices, however, Developer
agrees that the City may redact portions of the Contract Law Firm invoices to protect
the City's attorney-client privilege. Developer agrees to continue making such
payments until the City is reimbursed for all the Contract Planner costs related to the
proposed project. The City will hold any funds remaining in the Reimbursement
Account until the City's processing of the proposed project is completed. Although the
Reimbursement Account is primarily intended to fund the costs related to Contract
Planner, Developer agrees that the City may collect any unpaid development fees and
charges related to the proposed project from the funds in the Reimbursement Account.
Any remaining funds in the Reimbursement Account after payment of all fees and
costs related to the proposed project shall be refunded to Developer.
B. The City will hold Contract Amount funds in the Reimbursement Account and charge
invoices received from Contract Planner against the Reimbursement Account. The
City will provide Developer with copies of all such invoices, however, Developer
agrees that the City may redact portions of the invoices to protect the City's attorney-
client privilege. Within 15 days of Developer's receipt of the City's written notice that
the Reimbursement Account has been reduced to a balance of less than $5,000.00,
Developer agrees to pay the remaining 50% of the Contract Amount ($35,000.00) to
the City to replenish the Reimbursement Account. Developer agrees to continue
making such payments until tie City is reimbursed for all the Contract Planner costs
related to the proposed project. The City will hold any funds remaining in the
Reimbursement Account until the City's processing of the proposed project is
completed. Although the Reimbursement Account is primarily intended to fund the
costs related to the Contract Planner, Developer agrees that the City may collect any
unpaid development fees and charges related to the proposed project from the funds in
the Reimbursement Account. Any remaining funds in the Reimbursement Account
after payment of all fees and costs related to the proposed project shall be refunded to
Developer.
C. Once the scope and extent of the environmental conditions are identified through the
Initial Study, a revised contract with Contract planner for the preparation of the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) will be prepared and this agreement will be
revised. Once the scope of the EIR is identified and the contract with the
contract/environmental planner, there will be a 25% Initial Study/EIR administrative
required to cover City staff time associated with review of EIR and administration of
contract. This 25% administrative fee will be based on the eventual budget for the
preparation of the EIR and shall be paid at the time of submittal of the fund for the
EIR contract and shall be by a separate check.
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4. Automatic Withdrawal of Application. Developer's failure to make the payments required by
the provisions of Section 3 of this Agreement shall result in an automatic withdrawal of the
application for the proposed project. Notwithstanding such automatic withdrawal, Developer
shall remain responsible for all amounts due pursuant to this Agreement and shall submit the
same for payment to the City within 30 days of the City's demand for payment. After
automatic withdrawal of the application pursuant to this Section, should Developer desire to
re -apply for approval of the proposed project, City will require that Developer pay all regular
City fees then applicable to initiate processing of a new application. Should Developer fail to
make the payments required under this Agreement, or otherwise breach this Agreement, the
City will not be obligated to complete any environmental review that has been initiated with
respect to the proposed project.
5. Bindina Effect of Aareement. This Agreement inures to the benefit of and binds the parties to
this Agreement and their respective agents, employees, successors, and assigns.
6. Relationship of Parties.
Contract Planner (and their agents and employees) are not employees of the City but
instead are independent contractors.
b. Contract Planner shall act solely on behalf of the City and shall not be consultants to,
representatives of, or agents of Developer. Developer agrees not to communicate with or
contact Contract Planner (or any of their respective consultants, agents, or employees)
without prior written authorization from the City.
c. Developer agrees that this Agreement and any document executed in connection herewith
shall not cause Developer and the City to become joint venturers or partners.
d. This Agreement is made and entered into for the sole protection and benefit of the parties
and their successors and assigns and does not, nor is it intended to, create any rights in
favor of or obligation owing to any third parties.
7. No Entitlements Granted. This Agreement provides no legal or vested right to Developer to
secure approval of any development plan, any particular environmental determination under
CEQA, or any particular permit or land use entitlement. Accordingly, Developer understands
and agrees that in the performance of their services, including the preparation and review of
all necessary environmental documents, Contract Planner will be as accurate and objective as
reasonably possible. The City may determine during the course of processing of the
proposed project application that final approval will require issuance of other permits in
addition to those listed in Recital B of this Agreement, due to changes in the applicable state
law, City Municipal Code, changes to the proposed project, or otherwise. Due to the nature
of the required environmental and planning review, the City cannot predict with accuracy the
total costs that the City will incur and charge to Developer concerning the proposed project.
Developer agrees that it has not relied (and will not rely) on any estimates that the City may
provide in this regard.
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8. Notices. All notices required or provided by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered
in person or sent by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the principal
offices of the City and Developer. Notice shall be effective on the date it is delivered in
person, or the date when the postal authorities indicate the mailing was delivered to the
address of the receiving party indicated below:
Notice to the City:
Raffi Boloyan, Planning Manager
City of San Rafael — Community
Development Department
1400 5t Ave, 3`d Floor
San Rafael, CA 94901
Notice to Developer:
Catherine Reilly, Senior Land Use Manager
National Facilities Services - Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
1950 Franklin Street - 12th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
9. Indemnification. Defense and Hold Harmless. With respect to any claim, action, or
proceeding arising from this Agreement, Developer agrees to defend and indemnify the City
and hold it harmless against all damages, costs and fees that may be incurred by the City
10. Amendments. No amendment of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless made in
writing, signed, and duly authorized on behalf of both parties.
11. Administrator. The City employee with responsibility for administering this Agreement is
Raffi Boloyan, Planning Manager, or other employee as may be designated by the City's
Community Development Director.
12. Integration Clause. This Agreement constitutes the full, final, complete and entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement, and there are no
other terms, obligations, covenants, representations, statements, or conditions except as set
forth in this Agreement. No change or amendment to this Agreement will be effective unless
in writing and signed by the parties to this Agreement. Failure to insist upon strict
compliance with any term or provision of this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver
of any rights under a subsequent act or failure to act. This Agreement specifically supersedes
all prior agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
13. Severabilitv Clause. Should any portion of this Agreement be declared void or
unenforceable, such portion(s) shall be considered independent and severable from the
remainder, and the validity of the remainder shall remain unaffected.
14. Headings. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted for convenience
only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
15. Public Record. This Agreement and all non -privileged documents prepared pursuant to this
Agreement shall be maintained as public records.
16. Representation of Comprehension. In entering into this Agreement, the parties represent that
they have read the Agreement, that they have had the opportunity to review the terms of the
Agreement with counsel of their choosing, and that the terms of the Agreement are
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understood and voluntarily accepted by them. If any dispute or ambiguity should arise in the
future over the terms of this agreement, neither party will be deemed the drafter of this
document.
17. Governine Law. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the
laws of the State of California. Any, action arising out of or connected with this Agreement
shall be instituted and maintained in the Marin County Superior Court.
18. Attorneys' Fees. In any action arising out of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be
entitled to costs (including non -statutory costs) and reasonable attorneys' fees from the non -
prevailing party or parties.
19. Countemarts. The parties may execute this Agreement in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall be deemed one and the
same instrument.
20. Authoritv. The person signing this Agreement for Developer hereby represents and warrants
that he/she is fully authorized to sign this Agreement on behalf of Developer.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Agreement has been executed by the parties on the day and year
first above written,
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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ATTEST:
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DEVELOPER
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/CONTRACT
COMPLETION CHECKLIST AND ROUTING SLIP
Below is the process for getting your professional services agreements/contracts finalized and
executed. Please attach this "Completion Checklist and Routing Slip" to the front of your
contract as you circulate it for review and signatures. Please use this form for all professional
services agreements/contracts (not just those requiring City Council approval).
This process should occur in the order presented below.
Step
Responsible
Description
Completion
Department
Date
1
City Attorney
Review, revise, and comment on draft
3/16/16
agreement.
2
Contracting Department
Forward final agreement to contractor for
3/16/16
their signature. Obtain at least two signed
originals from contractor.
3
Contracting Department
Agendize contractor -signed agreement for
4/4/16—
Council approval, if Council approval
Approved
necessary (as defined by City Attorney/City
Ordinance*).
4
City Attorney
Review and approve form of agreement;
On file
bonds, and insurance certificates and
endorsements.
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5
City Manager / Mayor / or
Agreement executed by Council authorized
Department Head
official.
6
City Clerk
City Clerk attests signatures, retains original
,
agreement and forwards copies to the
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contracting department.
To be completed by Contracting Department:
Project Manager: Raffi Bolovan Project Name: Kaiser at 1605 Los Gamos Planninp,
and Environmental Review Services ,,/4 to
Agendized for City Council Meeting of (if necessary): 3/21. 16 FPPC: ❑ , check if required
If you have questions on this process, please contact the City Attorney's Office at 485-3080.
* Council approval is required if contract is over $20,000 on a cumulative basis.