HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 127-13 GP Housing Element RESOLUTION NO. 127 - 13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM & ASSOCIATES
TO PREPARE THE 2014-2022 UPDATE TO THE
GENERAL PLAN HOUSING ELEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, periodically the State of California requires that local Housing Elements be
updated; and
WHEREAS, the existing Housing Element was certified by the State of California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in 2010; and
WHEREAS, in updating the Housing Element, State law requires that local jurisdictions
perform the following: 1) assess current and projected housing needs; 2) inventory land to determine
the City's ability to meet the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA); 3) analyze factors that may
constrain the development, improvement and preservation of housing; and 4) develop housing
programs based on the assessment of housing needs, constraints and resources; and
WHEREAS, a Scope of Services has been submitted by Veronica Tam & Associates to
prepare the 2014-2022 Housing Element update; and
WHEREAS, as reflected in the Scope of Services, Veronica Tam & Associates has a clear
understanding of the project scope including Housing Element Law and has demonstrated the ability
to prepare Housing Element updates that comply with State law in a timely and cost effective manner;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin approves a
Consulting Services Agreement with Veronica Tam & Associates to prepare the 2014-2022 update to
the Housing Element of the General Plan and authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreement
attached as Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Biddle, Gupta, Hart, Haubert, and Mayor Sbranti
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None „ /
Mayor
ATTEST:
at/P fict
City Clerk
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CONSULTING SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND VERONICA TAM&ASSOCIATES
FOR THE 2014-2022 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
THIS AGREEMENT for consulting services is made by and between the City of Dublin ("City") and Veronica
Tam&Associates("Consultant")as of July 16, 2013.
Section 1. SERVICES. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Consultant shall provide
• to City the services described in the Scope of Services attached as Exhibit A at the time and place and in the manner
specified therein. In the event of a conflict in or inconsistency between the terms of this Agreement and Exhibit A,the
Agreement shall prevail.
1.1 Term of Services. The term of this Agreement shall begin on July 16, 2013 and shall end on
January 31, 2015, and Consultant shall complete the work described in Exhibit A prior to that date,
unless the term of the Agreement is otherwise terminated or extended, as provided for in Section 8.
The time provided to Consultant to complete the services required by this Agreement shall not affect
the City's right to terminate the Agreement, as provided for in Section 8.
1.2 Standard of Performance. Consultant shall perform all services required pursuant to this
Agreement in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of
the profession in which Consultant is engaged in the geographical area in which Consultant
practices its profession. Consultant shall prepare all work products required by this Agreement in a
substantial, first-class manner and shall conform to the standards of quality normally observed by a
person practicing in Consultant's profession.
1.3 Assignment of Personnel. Consultant shall assign only competent personnel to perform services
pursuant to this Agreement. In the event that City, in its sole discretion, at any time during the term of
this Agreement, desires the reassignment of any such persons, Consultant shall, immediately upon
receiving notice from City of such desire of City, reassign such person or persons.
1.4 Time. Consultant shall devote such time to the performance of services pursuant to this Agreement
as may be reasonably necessary to meet the standard of performance provided in Section 1.2 above
and to satisfy Consultant's obligations hereunder.
Section 2. COMPENSATION. City hereby agrees to pay Consultant the hourly sum set forth in the
Compensation Schedule contained in Exhibit A, notwithstanding any contrary indications that may be contained in
Consultant's proposal, for services to be performed and reimbursable costs incurred under this Agreement. In the
event of a conflict between this Agreement and Consultant's proposal, attached as Exhibit A, regarding the amount of
compensation, the Agreement shall prevail. City shall pay Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement at the time and in the manner set forth herein. The payments specified below shall be the only payments
from City to Consultant for services rendered pursuant to this Agreement. Consultant shall submit all invoices to City
in the manner specified herein. Except as specifically authorized by City, Consultant shall not bill City for duplicate
services performed by more than one person.
Consultant and City acknowledge and agree that compensation paid by City to Consultant under this Agreement is
based upon Consultant's estimated costs of providing the services required hereunder, including salaries and
benefits of employees and subcontractors of Consultant. Consequently, the parties further agree that compensation
hereunder is intended to include the costs of contributions to any pensions and/or annuities to which Consultant and
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its employees, agents, and subcontractors may be eligible. City therefore has no responsibility for such contributions
beyond compensation required under this Agreement.
2.1 Invoices. Consultant shall submit invoices, not more often than once a month during the term of this
Agreement, based on the cost for services performed and reimbursable costs incurred prior to the
invoice date. Invoices shall contain the following information:
• Serial identifications of progress bills; i.e., Progress Bill No. 1 for the first invoice,etc.;
• The beginning and ending dates of the billing period;
• A Task Summary containing the original contract amount, the amount of prior billings, the
total due this period, the balance available under the Agreement, and the percentage of
completion;
• At City's option, for each work item in each task, a copy of the applicable time entries or time
sheets shall be submitted showing the name of the person doing the work, the hours spent
by each person, a brief description of the work,and each reimbursable expense;
• The total number of hours of work performed under the Agreement by Consultant and each
employee, agent, and subcontractor of Consultant performing services hereunder, as well as
a separate notice when the total number of hours of work by Consultant and any individual
employee,agent, or subcontractor of Consultant reaches or exceeds 800 hours;
• The Consultant's signature.
2.2 Monthly Payment. City shall make payments, based on invoices received,for services satisfactorily
performed, and for authorized reimbursable costs incurred. City shall have 30 days from the receipt
of an invoice that complies with all of the requirements above to pay Consultant.
2.3 'Reserved.'
2.4 Total Payment. City shall pay for the services to be rendered by Consultant pursuant to this
Agreement. City shall not pay any additional sum for any expense or cost whatsoever incurred by
Consultant in rendering services pursuant to this Agreement. City shall make no payment for any
extra,further,or additional service pursuant to this Agreement.
In no event shall Consultant submit any invoice for an amount in excess of the maximum amount of
compensation provided above either for a task or for the entire Agreement, unless the Agreement is
modified prior to the submission of such an invoice by a properly executed change order or
amendment.
2.5 Hourly Fees. Fees for work performed by Consultant on an hourly basis shall not exceed the
amounts shown on the Compensation Schedule contained in Exhibit A.
2.6 Reimbursable Expenses. Payment shall be limited to the hourly rates contained in Exhibit A. No
reimbursable expenses shall be paid.
2.7 Payment of Taxes. Consultant is solely responsible for the payment of employment taxes incurred
under this Agreement and any similar federal or state taxes.
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2.8 Payment upon Termination. In the event that the City or Consultant terminates this Agreement
pursuant to Section 8, the City shall compensate the Consultant for all outstanding costs and
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reimbursable expenses incurred for work satisfactorily completed as of the date of written notice of
termination, Consultant shall maintain adequate logs and timesheets in order to verify costs incurred
to that date.
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2.9 Authorization to Perform Services. The Consultant is not authorized to perform any services or
incur any costs whatsoever under the terms of this Agreement until receipt of authorization from the
Contract Administrator.
Section 3. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT. Except as set forth herein, Consultant shall, at its sole cost and
expense, provide all facilities and equipment that may be necessary to perform the services required by this
Agreement. City shall make available to Consultant only the facilities and equipment listed in this section, and only
under the terms and conditions set forth herein,
City may furnish physical facilities such as desks, telephone service, filing cabinets, and conference space, as may
be reasonably necessary for Consultants use while consulting with City employees and reviewing records and the
information in possession of the City. The location, quantity, and time of furnishing those facilities shall be in the sole
discretion of City.
Section 4. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant, at its
own cost and expense, shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims for injuries to persons or
damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the
Consultant and its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consultant shall provide proof
satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance
satisfactory in all respects to the City. Consultant shall maintain the insurance policies required by this section
throughout the term of this Agreement. The cost of such insurance shall be included in the Consultant's bid.
Consultant shall not allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until Consultant has obtained all
insurance required herein for the subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required
insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
4.1 Workers' Compensation. Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, maintain Statutory
Workers' Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance for any and all persons
employed directly or indirectly by Consultant. The Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance and
Employer's Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000.00) per accident. In the alternative, Consultant may rely on a self-insurance program to
meet those requirements, but only if the program of self-insurance complies fully with the provisions
of the California Labor Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the
standards of the Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of the Contract Administrator. The
insurer, if insurance is provided, or the Consultant, if a program of self-insurance is provided, shall
waive all rights of subrogation against the City and its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers
for loss arising from work performed under this Agreement.
An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by either party,
reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by certified mail,
return receipt requested, has been given to the City. Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of
notification from Consultant's insurer if such coverage is suspended, voided or reduced in coverage
or in limits.
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4.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
4.2.1 General requirements. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain commercial
general and automobile liability insurance for the term of this Agreement in an amount not
less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit
coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this Agreement. If a
Commercial General Liability Insurance or an Automobile Liability form or other form with a
general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to
the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at
least twice the required occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be limited
to, protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting
therefrom, and damage to property resulting from activities contemplated under this
. Agreement, including the use of owned and non-owned automobiles.
4.2.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general coverage shall be at least as broad as
Insurance Services Office Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office Automobile
Liability form CA 0001 Code 1 ("any auto"). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the
coverage.
4.2.3 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included in the insurance coverage
or added as an endorsement to the policy:
a. City and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers shall be covered as
insureds with respect to each of the following: liability arising out of activities
performed by or on behalf of Consultant, including the insured's general supervision
of Consultant; products and completed operations of Consultant; premises owned,
occupied, or used by Consultant; and automobiles owned, leased, or used by the
Consultant. The coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of
protection afforded to City or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.
b. The insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident basis, and not on a
claims-made basis.
c. An endorsement must state that coverage is primary insurance with respect to the
City and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers, and that no insurance or
self-insurance maintained by the City shall be called upon to contribute to a loss
under the coverage.
d. Any failure of CONSULTANT to comply with reporting provisions of the policy shall
not affect coverage provided to CITY and its officers, employees, agents, and
volunteers.
e. An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled
by either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty (30) days' prior
written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
Consultant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from Consultant's insurer if
such coverage is suspended,voided or reduced in coverage or in limits
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4.3 Professional Liability Insurance. Consultant, at its own cost and expense, shall maintain for the
period covered by this Agreement professional liability insurance for licensed professionals
performing work pursuant to this Agreement in an amount not less than ONE MILLION DOLLARS
($1,000,000)covering the licensed professionals'errors and omissions.
4.3.1 Any deductible or self-insured retention shall not exceed $150,000 per claim.
4.3.2 An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be suspended, voided, canceled by
either party, reduced in coverage or in limits, except after thirty(30)days'prior written notice
by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
4.3.3 The policy must contain a cross liability or severability of interest clause.
4.3.4 The following provisions shall apply if the professional liability coverages are written on a
• claims-made form:
a. The retroactive date of the policy must be shown and must be before the date of the
Agreement.
b. Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at
least five years after completion of the Agreement or the work, so long as
commercially available at reasonable rates.
c. If coverage is canceled or not renewed and it is not replaced with another claims-
made policy form with a retroactive date that precedes the date of this Agreement,
Consultant must provide extended reporting coverage for a minimum of five years
after completion of the Agreement or the work. The City shall have the right to
exercise, at the Consultant's sole cost and expense, any extended reporting
provisions of the policy, if the Consultant cancels or does not renew the coverage.
d. A copy of the claim reporting requirements must be submitted to the City prior to the
commencement of any work under this Agreement.
4.4 All Policies Requirements.
4.4.1 Acceptability of insurers. All insurance required by this section is to be placed with
insurers with a Bests'rating of no less than A:VII.
4.4.2 Verification of coverage. Prior to beginning any work under this Agreement, Consultant
shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting
coverage required herein. The certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are
to be signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The.City
reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, at
any time.
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4.4.3 Subcontractors.Consultant shall include all subcontractors as insureds under its policies or
shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each subcontractor. All coverages
for subcontractors shall be subject to all of the requirements stated herein.
4.4.4 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing insurance requirements, upon
a determination that the coverages,scope, limits, and forms of such insurance are either not
commercially available, or that the City's interests are otherwise fully protected.
4.4.5 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Consultant shall disclose to and obtain the
approval of City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning any of the
services or work called for by any term of this Agreement.
During the period covered by this Agreement, only upon the prior express written
authorization of Contract Administrator, Consultant may increase such deductibles or self-
insured retentions with respect to City, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers. The
Contract Administrator may condition approval of an increase in deductible or self-insured
retention levels with a requirement that Consultant procure a bond,guaranteeing payment of
losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses that is
satisfactory in all respects to each of them.
4.4.6 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any coverage required by this section
is reduced, limited, or materially affected in any other manner, Consultant shall provide
written notice to City at Consultant's earliest possible opportunity and in no case later than
five days after Consultant is notified of the change in coverage.
4.5 Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if Consultant fails to provide or maintain
any insurance policies or policy endorsements to the extent and within the time herein required, City
may, at its sole option exercise any of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other
remedies City may have and are not the exclusive remedy for Consultant's breach:
si Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the premiums for such insurance
from any sums due under the Agreement;
• Order Consultant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any payment that becomes due
to Consultant hereunder, or both stop work and withhold any payment, until Consultant
demonstrates compliance with the requirements hereof; and/or
ss Terminate this Agreement.
Section 5. INDEMNIFICATION AND CONSULTANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. Consultant shall indemnify,
defend with counsel selected by the City, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, agents,
and volunteers from and against any and all losses, liability, claims, suits, actions, damages, and causes of action
arising out of any personal injury, bodily injury, loss of life, or damage to property, or any violation of any federal,
state, or municipal law or ordinance, to the extent caused, in whole or in part, by the willful misconduct or negligent
acts or omissions of Consultant or its employees, subcontractors, or agents, by acts for which they could be held
strictly liable, or by the quality or character of their work. The foregoing obligation of Consultant shall not apply when
(1) the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or violation of law arises wholly from the negligence or willful
misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers and (2) the actions of Consultant or its
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employees, subcontractor, or agents have contributed in no part to the injury, loss of life, damage to property, or
violation of law. It is understood that the duty of Consultant to indemnify and hold harmless includes the duty to
defend as set forth in Section 2778 of the California Civil Code. Acceptance by City of insurance certificates and
endorsements required under this Agreement does not relieve Consultant from liability under this indemnification and
hold harmless clause. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply to any damages or claims for
damages whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to apply. By execution of this
Agreement, Consultant acknowledges and agrees to the provisions of this Section and that it is a material element of
consideration.
In the event that Consultant or any employee, agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this
Agreement is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of City, Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of
Consultant or its employees, agents, or subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on
such contributions,which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Section 6. STATUS OF CONSULTANT.
6.1 Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Agreement, Consultant shall be an
independent contractor and shall not be an employee of City. City shall have the right to control
Consultant only insofar as the results of Consultant's services rendered pursuant to this Agreement
and assignment of personnel pursuant to Subparagraph 1.3; however, otherwise City shall not have
the right to control the means by which Consultant accomplishes services rendered pursuant to this
Agreement.
6.2 Waiver of Employee Benefits. Notwithstanding any other City, state, or federal policy, rule,
regulation, law, or ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and
subcontractors providing services under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to,
and hereby agree to waive any and all claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of
employment by City, including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in the California Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS)as an employee of City and entitlement to any contribution to be paid by
City for employer contributions and/or employee contributions for PERS benefits.
6.3 Consultant No Agent. Except as City may specify in writing, Consultant shall have no authority,
express or implied, to act on behalf of City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. Consultant shall
have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Agreement to bind City to any obligation
whatsoever.
Section 7. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
7.1 Governing Law.The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement.
7.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with all laws
applicable to the performance of the work hereunder,
7.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement may be funded by fiscal
assistance from another governmental entity, Consultant and any subcontractors shall comply with
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all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of such fiscal assistance
program.
7.4 Licenses and Permits. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its
employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses, permits, qualifications, and approvals
of whatsoever nature that are legally required to practice their respective professions. Consultant
represents and warrants to City that Consultant and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall,
at their sole cost and expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any
licenses, permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions. In
addition to the foregoing, Consultant and any subcontractors shall obtain and maintain during the
term of this Agreement valid Business Licenses from City.
7.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Consultant shall not discriminate, on the basis of a
person's race, religion, color, national origin, age, physical or mental handicap or disability, medical
condition, marital status, sex, or sexual orientation, against any employee, applicant for employment,
subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for any services or
programs provided by Consultant under this Agreement. Consultant shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, policies, rules, and requirements related to equal opportunity and
nondiscrimination in employment, contracting, and the provision of any services that are the subject
of this Agreement, including but not limited to the satisfaction of any positive obligations required of
Consultant thereby.
Consultant shall include the provisions of this Subsection in any subcontract approved by the
Contract Administrator or this Agreement.
Section 8. TERMINATION AND MODIFICATION.
8.1 Termination. City may cancel this Agreement at any time and without cause upon written
notification to Consultant.
Consultant may cancel this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' written notice to City and shall include
in such notice the reasons for cancellation.
In the event of termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed to
the effective date of termination; City, however, may condition payment of such compensation upon
Consultant delivering to City any or all documents, photographs, computer software,video and audio
tapes, and other materials provided to Consultant or prepared by or for Consultant or the City in
connection with this Agreement.
8.2 Extension. City may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, extend the end date of this Agreement
beyond that provided for in Subsection 1.1. Any such extension shall require a written amendment to
this Agreement, as provided for herein. Consultant understands and agrees that, if City grants such
an extension, City shall have no obligation to provide Consultant with compensation beyond the
maximum amount provided for in this Agreement. Similarly, unless authorized by the Contract
Administrator, City shall have no obligation to reimburse Consultant for any otherwise reimbursable
expenses incurred during the extension period. •
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8.3 Amendments.The parties may amend this Agreement only by a writing signed by all the parties,
8.4 Assignment and Subcontracting. City and Consultant recognize and agree that this Agreement
contemplates personal performance by Consultant and is based upon a determination of
Consultant's unique personal competence, experience, and specialized personal knowledge.
Moreover, a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement was and is the
professional reputation and competence of Consultant. Consultant may not assign this Agreement or
any interest therein without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. Consultant shall
not subcontract any portion of the performance contemplated and provided for herein, other than to
the subcontractors noted in the proposal,without prior written approval of the Contract Administrator:
8.5 Survival. All obligations arising prior to the termination of this Agreement and all provisions of this
Agreement allocating liability between City and Consultant shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
8.6 Options upon Breach by Consultant. If Consultant materially breaches any of the terms of this
Agreement, City's remedies shall included, but not be limited to, the following:
8.6.1 Immediately terminate the Agreement;
8.6.2 Retain the plans, specifications, drawings, reports, design documents, and any other work
product prepared by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement;
8.6.3 Retain a different consultant to complete the work described in Exhibit A not finished by
Consultant; or
8.6.4 Charge Consultant the difference between the cost to complete the work described in Exhibit
A that is unfinished at the time of breach and the amount that City would have paid
Consultant pursuant to Section 2 if Consultant had completed the work.
Section 9. KEEPING AND STATUS OF RECORDS.
9.1 Records Created as Part of Consultants Performance. All reports, data, maps, models, charts,
studies, surveys, photographs, memoranda, plans, studies,specifications, records,files,or any other
documents or materials, in electronic or any other form, that Consultant prepares or obtains pursuant
to this Agreement and that relate to the matters covered hereunder shall be the property of the City.
Consultant hereby agrees to deliver those documents to the City upon termination of the Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that the documents and other materials, including but not limited to
those described above, prepared pursuant to this Agreement are prepared specifically for the City
and are not necessarily suitable for any future or other use, City and Consultant agree that, until final
approval by City, all data, plans, specifications,reports and other documents are confidential and will
not be released to third parties without prior written consent of both parties.
9.2 Consultant's Books and Records. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account,
invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to
charges for services or expenditures and disbursements charged to the City under this Agreement
• for a minimum of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final
payment to the Consultant to this Agreement.
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9.3 Inspection and Audit of Records. Any records or documents that Section 9.2 of this Agreement
requires Consultant to maintain shall be made available for inspection, audit, and/or copying at any
time during regular business hours, upon oral or written request of the City. Under California
Government Code Section 8546.7, if the amount of public funds expended under this Agreement
exceeds TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000.00), the Agreement shall be subject to the
examination and audit of the State Auditor, at the request of City or as part of any audit of the City,
for a period of three(3)years after final payment under the Agreement.
Section 10 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
10.1 Attorneys' Fees. If a party to this Agreement brings any action, including an action for declaratory
relief, to enforce or interpret the provision of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorneys' fees in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled. The
court may set such fees in the same action or in a separate action brought for that purpose.
10.2 Venue. In the event that either party brings any action against the other under this Agreement, the
parties agree that trial of such action shall be vested exclusively in the state courts of California in
the County of Alameda or in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
10.3 Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction finds or rules that any provision of this Agreement is
invalid, void, or unenforceable, the provisions of this Agreement not so adjudged shall remain in full
force and effect. The invalidity in whole or in part of any provision of this Agreement shall not void or
affect the validity of any other provision of this Agreement.
10.4 No Implied Waiver of Breach. The waiver of any breach of a specific provision of this Agreement
does not constitute a waiver of any other breach of that term or any other term of this Agreement.
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10.5 Successors and Assigns. The provisions of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall
apply to and bind the successors and assigns of the parties.
10.6 Use of Recycled Products. Consultant shall prepare and submit all reports, written studies and
other printed material on recycled paper to the extent it is available at equal or less cost than virgin
paper.
10.7 Conflict of Interest. Consultant may serve other clients, but none whose activities within the
corporate limits of City or whose business, regardless of location, would place Consultant in a
"conflict of interest," as that term is defined in the Political Reform Act, codified at California '
Government Code Section 81000 et seq.
Consultant shall not employ any City official in the work performed pursuant to this Agreement. No
officer or employee of City shall have any financial interest in this Agreement that would violate
California Government Code Sections 1090 et seq.
Consultant hereby warrants that it is not now, nor has it been in the previous twelve (12) months, an •
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employee, agent, appointee, or official of the City. If Consultant was an employee, agent, appointee,
or official of the City in the previous twelve months, Consultant warrants that it did not participate in
any manner in the forming of this Agreement. Consultant understands that, if this Agreement is
Consulting Services Agreement between July 16,2013
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made in violation of Government Code §1090 et.seq., the entire Agreement is void and Consultant
will not be entitled to any compensation for services performed pursuant to this Agreement, including
reimbursement of expenses, and Consultant will be required to reimburse the City for any sums paid
to the Consultant. Consultant understands that, in addition to the foregoing, it may be subject to
criminal prosecution for a violation of Government Code§ 1090 and, if applicable, will be disqualified
from holding public office in the State of California.
10.8 Solicitation. Consultant agrees not to solicit business at any meeting, focus group, or interview
related to this Agreement, either orally or through any written materials.
10.9 Contract Administration. This Agreement shall be administered by the Community Development
Director ("Contract Administrator"). All correspondence shall be directed to or through the Contract
Administrator or his or her designee.
10.10 Notices.Any written notice to Consultant shall be sent to:
Veronica Tam
Veronica Tam &Associates
107 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Suite 212
Pasadena, CA 91105
Any written notice to City shall be sent to:
City of Dublin
Attn:Community Development Director
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Dublin, CA 94568
10.11 Professional Seal. Where applicable in the determination of the contract administrator, the first
page of a technical report, first page of design specifications, and each page of construction
drawings shall be stamped/sealed and signed by the licensed professional responsible for the
report/design preparation. The stamp/seal shall be in a block entitled "Seal and Signature of
Registered Professional with report/design responsibility," as in the following example.
Seal and Signature of Registered Professional with
report/design responsibility.
10.12 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto and incorporated herein
as Exhibit A, represents the entire and integrated agreement between City and Consultant and
supersedes all prior negotiations, representations,or agreements, either written or oral.
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CITY OF DUBLIN CON ULTA
Joni Pattillo,City Manager Veronica Tam, Principal
Attest:
Caroline Soto, City Clerk
Approved as to Form:
John Bakker, City Attorney
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SCOPE OF SERVICES
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VERONICA TAM ANO ASSOCIATES
May 9, 2013
Marnie Delgado
Senior Planner
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin,CA 94568
Subject Proposal for the City of Dublin Housing Element Update
Dear Ms Delgado;
Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. (VTA) is pleased to submit the attached proposal to prepare
the City of Dublin Housing Element Update for the fifth update.cycle due January 31;2015. We
have already successfully completed eight Housing Elements in the San Diego region pursuant
to the fifth update cycle requirements and are familiar with HCD's current standards for review.
We look forward to working with the City again. Please call me if you have questions or need
additional information.
Respectf fly,
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. Company Information
Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc. (VIA) is a California corporation with its office in Pasadena,
California. VTA was established in November 2005 and has since been providing housing and
community development consulting to local jurisdictions throughout California. Our clients range
from small communities (such as the cities of Del Mar and Avalon) to-large metropolitan areas
(such as the City and County of Los Angeles).
We focus our services In housing-related planning:
o Housing Element updates •
° Zoning revisions for housing-related issues -
o Environmental clearance for housing-related plans and projects
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▪ HUD Grants administration and technical assistance
O Special housing studies
The person authorized to negotiate contract conditions for the company is
Veronica Tam,AICP, Principal
Veronica Tam and Associates, Inc..
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Housing Element Process
In December 2012, HCD released the final guideline for the Streamlined Review process.
Jurisdictions meeting the following may be eligible to take advantage of this process:
o Housing Element for fourth review cycle is deemed in compliance with State law by
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The Jurisdiction has fulfilled commitments of key implementation programs, including:
a) Rezoning required to meet adequate sites for NINA;
b) Zoning revisions to address SB 2(Housing for the Homeless);
c) Zoning revisions to address reasonable accommodation procedures;and
d) Adopted a density bonus ordinance in compliance with State law.
The Streamlined Review process applies only to specific sections of the Housing Element, If the
City is eligible, HCD will review only the changes that have occurred since adoption of the last
Housing Element. Based on our experience working on Housing Element updates In the San •
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Scope of Work
. Task 1: Housing Element Assessment•
Task 1.1 Eda/uate the Cufent Hous/nq Element
We.will evaluate the effectiveness'and appropriateness of the housing programs contained in
the 2009 Housing Element and identify any barriers to Implementation. This section will
Compare Identified goals from the adopted Housing Element to actual accomplishments
• during the planning period;
.0 Evaluate the existing Housing Element's compliance with applicable statutes and current
State housing laws and identify any omissions or deficiencies;and
® Include a discussion of the effectiveness Of the City's housing programs and policies.
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Task 2: Prepare Housing Element Components
Task 2.1: Needs Analysts
We will prepare.'a complete.housing assessment and needs analysis consistent with State
Housing Element law and HCD's new Completeness Review Checklist. The Housing Needs
Assessment will contain the following topics to satisfy Government Code Section 65583(a) and
meet SB 375 requirements:
e Demographics, Income, and Employment Trends: This section will also include an
accompanying analysis of the existing and projected share of regional housing needs for
all income levels.
u Household Characteristics: This section will also discuss housing cost, affordability and
market conditions(including overcrowding and overpayment).
Housing Stock Characteristics: An analysis of the condition of the existing housing stock
as well as existing assisted housing developments which are eligible to change from low
income housing uses during the next ten years (i.e. at-risk housing). This analysis will
cover housing units deed-restricted as low income housing as a result of public
assistance and density bonus requirements.
a Analysis of Special Housing Needs Special housing needs of seniors, large households,
female-headed households, persons with disabilities (including persons with �
developmental disabilities per SB 812), the homeless, farmworkers, and extremely-low F
income households. '
a Energy Conservation:An analysis of opportunities for energy conservation.
Data Sources
The 2010 Census contains only limited data on population and housing characteristics. Detailed
race, household, and other housing characteristics will be updated with the American
Community Surveys (ACS) and other available data sources such as ABAG/Bay Area Census;
HUD's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) ABAG forecasts; dataguick;
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data; and data from the State Departments of
Employment Development,finance and Social Services:
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Task 22: Housing Resources and Opportunities
VTA will identify housing resources in the City and prepare an "adequate sites analysis"showing
the relationship between the City's RHNA allocation and the dwelling unit capacity and
availability of potential housing sites based on zoning and General Plan policies, requirements,
and limitations.
According to the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) prepared by ABAG, the City of
Dublin has been assigned a housing production goal of 2,285 units: 796 very low income units;
446 low income units; 425 moderate income units;and 618 above moderate income units The
RHNA'covers a planning period of January 1, 2014 through December 31,2022. Housing units
built and permits Issued since January 1, 2014 can be credited toward the.RHNA.
Inventory of Vacant and Underdeveloped Land
The City's vacant and underutilized sites inventory in the 2009-2014 Housing Element is the
starting point but may not be adequate to accommodate the RHNA of 2,275 units given the
current development trends. We will work with staff to address the adequate sites issues.
Financial end Administratiye Resources •
VTA will summarize the City's financial and administrative resources available in the delivery of
affordable housing programs,_
Oppon'unities for Energy Conservation
Pursuant to the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32), the Housing Element will review of
•opportunities for energy conservation and green building initiatives. '.
Task 23' housing Constraints
VIA will identify potential and actual governmental and non-governmental constraints to
housing production.This analysis must contain a review of factors that may potentially constrain
the development, improvement and preservation of housing in the City. Factors to be reviewed
include market, governmental, environmental, and infrastructural constraints. Specifically, VTA
will assess the City's code requirements, permitting fees and processes, and existing design
and development standards from the Zoning Ordinance.VTA will recommend housing programs
to remove or mitigate :identified constraints where appropriate, legally possible, and In
accordance with State law and HCD best practices. Given that no significant legislative
changes have occurred since adoption of the 2009-2014 Dublin Housing Element,we anticipate
the update to this section to be relatively limited In scope.
Task 2.4: Houslna Policy Protean,and Quantified Objectives
Based on the assessment of housing needs, constraints, and resources, as well as past
accomplishments, the housing policy program will be comprehensively revised. We will update
this section to include appropriate housing goals, policies, and realistic quantified objectives
regarding the production, conservation, maintenance, preservation, and improvement of
housing. For each program included in the Housing Element,we will establish the time frame
for implementation,'specific objectives, funding sources, and responsible agencies. A summary
of quantified objectives by 'income group will ,'be provided. The programs will satisfy
requirements of Government Code Sections 65583(b) and (c). We will adjust the quantified•objectives to reflect current market conditions and funding availability.
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Task 3: Prepare and Finalize Housing Element
Task 3.1: Draft Housing Element
We will prepare a Draft Housing Element for review and comment by City staff. The Draft will be
a complete draft and include all of the required components of a Housing Element as described
in Task 2, and will include all tables, maps,and graphics:
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The Draft will be revised to address comments from staff to formulate the Public Review Draft
Housing'Element,which will be presented before the Planning Commission prior to submitting to
HOD for review.
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Deliverables:
° Staff Review Draft Housing Element(electronic copy)
' Public Review Draft Housing Element(electronic copy)
° HCD Review Draft Housing Element(1 hard copy) •
HCD Completeness Review Checklist(one hard copy)
Task 32 Public Meetings •
Housing Element law requires that the City demonstrate outreach efforts In developing the draft
Housing Element. HCD interpretation of this requirement is that special efforts are needed to
outreach to lower and moderate income households and persons with special needs.
We have included in our scope and budget up to eight public workshops and public hearings
before the Planning Commission and City Council. Special invitations should be sent to service
providers, community stakeholders, and other relevant parties. We will work with City staff to
develop a schedule and objectives for the public meetings.'However, the following meetings are
anticipated:
o Kick-off meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss the scope of 2014 Housing
Element update,changes in State law since the last update, and potential challenges;
o Public workshops to discuss strategies for meeting the adequate sites requirements;
° Meetings with the Planning Commission and City Council to review the Draft Housing
Element prior to submittal to HCD for review;and
o .Public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption of the
Housing Element.
For the 2009-2014 Housing Element, 10 public meetings were budgeted but only seven were
conducted. For this round,we have budgeted for eight meetings but anticipate that the Housing
Element update can be completed with fewer meetings.
Task 3.3: Final Housing Element
VTA will prepare,a Final Housing Element that will incorporate the changes to the Draft Housing
Element as required by HCD and City staff and officials.
Deliverables:
° Final Housing Element(36 hard copies and electronic copy)
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Task 3.4: Liaison to Department of Housing and Community Development
HCD review of the Housing Element Is divided into two stages -;review of the Draft Housing
Element (60 1day review period) and review of the Final Adopted Housing Element (90-day
review period). Our approach to the Housing Element update is to seek HCD certification of the
Draft Housing Element prior to adoption by the City. This way, we can avoid the need to amend
the Housing Element should the level of commitment contained in the adopted Element not be
acceptable to the State. The updated Housing Element will be submitted for HCD review for the
mandatory 60-day review. We will work with staff to address HCD comments. All revisions will
be prepared in "track changes" mode to focus HCD reviews on changed text. , Our goal is to
obtain a"Finding of Substantial Compliance on the Draft Housing Element, as revised per HCD
comments. '
VTA will serve as the City's representative and liaison to HCD during the review of the Draft
Housing Element. We will be the primary contact for HCD and corrlmunicate with HCD staff as
necessary to answer any questions about the document and resolve any issues,
'Cost P ®posal _ vi
Below Is our best estimate for the fee to complete the Housing Element update for Dublin for the
fifth update cycle. ,.
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11 Evaluate the Current Housing Element 1D .8.0 4.0 $ 1215
Subtotal , ';10 . 8.0 4.0 $ r:L2i5
2.0 Prepare Housing Element Components -
2.1 Needs Analysis :4.0 8.0 36.0 $ 3860
22 Housing Resources and Opportunities
24D 24.0 16.0 $ 6,760
23 Housing Constraints -6.0 20.0 $ 2,810
24 Housing Policy Program and Quantified Objectives 8.0 6.0 $ 1,680
' Subtotal 42,0 58.0 52.0 $ 15,110
3.0 Public Review Draft Housing Element -
31 Draft Housing Element 8.0 16.0 4.0 $ 2,960
3.2 PublicMeetings(8) 64.0 16.0 ` $ 10,240
3.3 Final Housing Element 2.0 -1.0 $ 340
3.4 Liaison to Department of Housing and Community Development 24.0 20.0 2.0 $ 5,380
" Subtotal: - 98.0 52.0 7.0 $ 18,920
Public Review Draft Housing Element(1 copy) - • $ 25
HCD Review Draft Housing Element(1 copy) $ 25
Final Housing Element(36 copies) $ 900
Miscellaneous(mileage,postage) '.
.Total All Tasks - ( 141.0 °-118.0 63.0 $42,595
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Timeline t r C®m ,etion 0 _i -
ABAG anticipates adopting the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)in the summer of 2013. SB
375 ties the Housing Element update schedule to 18 months upon the adoption of the RTP.
Given ABAG's RTP adoption schedule, the Housing Element for jurisdictions in the ABAG
region must be adopted by January'31, 2015. Below is,our proposed schedule for the Dublin
Housing Element update.
Tasks,'
Timeline
Project Initiation/Contract Approval July 2013
Kickoff and Startup July 2013
Data Collection and Element Update P August-December 2013 ,
Public Workshop§ September-November 2013
Administrative Draft Element . January 2014
Draft Element Februi i 2014
PC Hearing to Authorize Submittal of Draft HE March 2014
HCD Review(1 round of 60-day review). March-May 2014
CEQA Document(not included in this scope) February May 2014
Planning Commission/Cit Y'Council Adoption Hearings
' June-July 2014 ".
Note:Should a second round of HCD review be required, the overall timeline may extended
by two to three months but still allowing the City to adopt the Housing Element prior to the
January 31,2015 deadline.
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Pro,ecttPe, rsonnel' an 0 Mana a ern a int s or-4
Ms. Tarn-
am, AICP,will be the Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager for the Dublin Housing
Element and will oversee preparation of the Draft Housing Element, the Public Participation
- Program, and HCD Review. Veronica Tam has expertise in the areas of housing policy
development and community development planning. She has 20 years of experience preparing
a range of housing and community development plans and studies. Specifically, she has
prepared more than 100 Housing Elements for communities throughout California. Most
recently, she completed the Housing Element for the cities of Coronado, La Mesa, Escondido,
Imperial Beach, Santee, San Marcos, and Vista, which achieved HCD certification for the fifth
Housing Element cycle.
Jessica Suimanjaya,AICP will be the primary staff working with Ms.Tam on the Dublin Housing
Element update. She has assisted with Housing Element updates for Hayward, Hercules,
Hesperia, Irvine,Redondo Beach, Simi Valley, and Monterey County, among others. She is
currently completing work on the Corona and West Hollywood Housing Element updates.'Ms.
Suimanjaya has been Involved in all aspects of the Housing Element update and is familiar with
the use of 2010 Census, American Community Surveys, HUD Comprehensive Housing
Affordability Strategy, and Home Mortgage Disclosure data in analyzing housing market
conditions in a community.
Andrew Pasillas will assist in the preparation of the Dublin Housing Element. Since joining VTA
In February 2012, Mr. Pasillas has participated in various housing'projects, including the
Analysis of Impediments (Al) to Fair Housing Choice and Consolidated Plan for the Apple
ValleyNictorville Consortium, and Housing Element updates for the cities of El Cajon and West
Hollywood.
Bill Trimble has experience as a public sector planner for more than 20 years. His work has
focused on community-based planning. In the City of Pasadena, he was responsible for
updates of the City's Housing and Land Use Elements,as well as for various major development
projects and housing-related zoning code amendments.
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Ms. Tam has expertise in the areas of housing policy
EDUCATION
MA,urban Planning,University of development and communi tY development planning. She has
California,Los Angeles ' over 20 years' experience preparing a range of housing and
BES,Urban.and Regional Planning
(Economics Minor),University of Community development plans and Studies for jurisdictions
Waterloo,Canada throughout California.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS RELATED PROJECT EXPERIENCE
American Institute of Certified Planners
American Planning Association Housing Elements
Arcadia Hayward Rocklin . ..
AWARDS • Buena Park - Imperial Beach San Ramon
2009 APACA Carlsbad Irvine Seaside
Comprehensive Planning,Large Corona La Canada e Fhntrid • Simi Valle
Jurisdiction.2008-2014 Los Angeles g Y-
County Housing Element ' .' Coronado La Mesa Tracy
" - Del Mar Lawndale - .Vista
.- 2009 Los Angeles Section APACA Dublin Loivta - Walnut
Comprehensive Planning,Large El Cajon Modesto Jurisdlctioir 2008-2014 Los Angeles j M d desto
West Hollywood
County Housing Element Escondido Porterville Los Angeles County
2002 Northern Section,APACA Glendora' Port Hueneme Monterey County
Focused Issues:Contra Costa County Hawthorne Redondo Beach San Diego County
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing
2001 Northern Section,APACA Consolidated Plans -
Advocacy Planning East Palo Alto Apple Valley/Victorville La Mesa Simi Valley
Housing Element El Cajon - Long Beach Orange County
Glendora San Bernardino Ventiiia County
2000 APACA Huntington Beach. Santee
Outstanding Planning:El Cajon .-
' Integrated Housing Element and
Consolidated Plan Fair Housing Studies
Apple ValleyNictorville Long Beach Simi Valley
2000 San Diego section,APACA Chino Los Angeles San Diego County . I
Outstanding Planning:El Caton -
Integrated Housing Element and Lake Forest San Bernardino Ventura County I
Consolidated Plan - -
Redevelopment Housing Implementation Plans
Costa Mesa Hawthorne 'Port Hueneme
Glendora Portetville
Special Studies
I. Regional Housing Needs Allocation Assistance for the cities of Arcadia,
Lawndale,and Indian Wells
Marina Affordable - 1
r. Port Hueneme Zoning revisions for 5B2,AB 2634,and SB 520
• San Jose Just Cause for Eviction
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EDUCATION Ms. Suimanjaya is dedicated to working in the field of
MA Urban Planning,university of - affordable housing lannin She graduated with a Masters in
California,Los Angeles g p g• g. : .
Urban Planning from the University of California,Los Angeles.
BA communication Studies, - Her coursework focused on physical planning, community. comunity
University of California,Los Angeles
development and housing. Her undergraduate background
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS was in Cominunrcation Studies. -
Americantnslitule of Certified Planners
American Plantinga
Association,Member VERONICA TAM B ASSOCIATES
SKILLLS As a planner, Ms. Suimanjaya has contributed to the
GeograpMcFnformationSystems preparation of the following reports: -,
AutoCAD
Photo @bd'p . •
Microsoft Office Housing Elements
Windows and MAC Arcadia Avalon
Coronado Del Mar
Encinitas Escondido
Glendora - : - Hayward
Hesperia Irvine , '
La Mesa Redondo Beach - '-
Tracy Upland
Vista West Hollywood
Redevelopment Housing Implementation Plans
Costa Mesa Glendora
Fair Housing Studies
Apple Valley Los Angeles
Long Beach Glendale
San Diego County Pasadena
Victorville Ventura County
Consolidated Plans and Annual Reports
Alhambra Camarillo
San Bernardino Ventura County
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
At KWA,Ms.Suimanjaya assisted in the preparation of housing
elements for the cities of Agoura Hills, Brea, Burbank,
Calabasas, Huntington Beach, Huntington Park, and San
Fernando. .
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EDUCATION Mr. Pasillas has an undergraduate background in Sociology
6ASocioiogy;. with a minor in Envirorunental Systems arid Society.
Minor Environntentai Systems and Society, y �''
University of California,Los Angeles
SKILLS VERONICA TAM&ASSOCIATES
Geobraplec InfornlationSystems As a planner, Mr.Paslllas has contributed to the preparation of
Microsoft Office - the following reports:
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Housing Elements
Bell Gardens _ Corona
Coronado Del Mae
El Cajon Vista
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Fair Housing Studies
Apple Valley • Los Angeles • . •
Victorbille
Consolidated Plans and Annual Reports
Apple Valley Long Beach •
Vectorville
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
While working as a Research Intern for the Task Force on
Homelessness & Mental Health at the City of Fullerton, Mr.
Pasillas assisted in the research of best practices as well as
participated in multiple public outreach campaigns.
As an intern for the Los Angeles River Project Office at the City
of Los Angeles, Mr. Pasillas researched project and funding I
proposals and mapped the features of the LA River. He also
contributed to public outreadt efforts.
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EDUCATION Bill Trimble's professional background includes more than 22
BA Humanities,University of California, ---
Berkeley ' years of local government planning for land use and housing.
His work has focused on community-based planning, with an i
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS emphasis on public participation. In the City Of Pasadena, he
American Planning Association
Los Angeles Region Planning History was responsible for updates of the City's Housing and Land Use
croup Elements,as well as for various major development projects and
housing-related zoning code amendments. Representing both
his own and other jurisdictions, he analyzed land use and
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housing need projections with regional and subcregional
technical advisory committees.
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Prior Experience •
Mr. Trimble Served with the City of Pasadena planning staff
from 1990 to 2012,including seven years as a senior planner. He
managed the two most recent updates of the City's Housing
Element and the 2004 update of the Land Use Element. Other
housing related activities included zoning code amendments,
demography, and projections. His responsibilities ranged in
• scale from a fence on a single-family property to the Southern i
California region as a whole. IF
Long participation in sub-regional and regional organizations,
including the SCAG Plans and Programs Technical Advisory
Committee, encouraged appreciation of the relationships
between local and regional priorities.
Before becoming a local government planner, Mr. Trimble
worked 16 years with college students and faculty in campus
ministry at universities in Los Angeles, New Haven, and
Albuquerque,
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Housing Qualifications
VTA is a consulting firrn with the primary focus of providing housing services to local
jurisdictions. Our services include;
la Housing Element
o Zoning Code revisions to comply with housing laws
° Consolidated Plan and related reports
• Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
u Housing and community development grants administration
U Environmental clearance for housing-related projects
n Community outreach and education
' 'Inclusionary and affordable housing policies -
o Special housing studies
Our clients have Included rural towns/communities, suburban and urban cities, metropolitan
areas,and counties. Below is a sample list of our projects within the last few years.
Housing Elements
U Alhambra o Hawthorne u Redondo Beach
o Arcadia a Hayward Rocklin
o Bell Gardens ^ Hercules u San Diego County
▪ Buena Park ^ Hesperia A San Marcos
Y Camarillo n Irvine a San Ramon
Carlsbad G La Canada Flintridge 0 Santee
▪ Chino = La Mesa a Seaside
a Corona a Lawndale a Simi Valley
• Costa Mesa 0 Lomita a South Gate
2 Dublin 0 Long Beach u Tracy
• El Cajon ^ Los Angeles County o Upland
▪ Escondido n Modesto o Vista
o Garden Grove " Monterey County o Walnut
n Glendora C Port Hueneme .a West Hollywood
Consolidated Plans •
▪ Alhambra a Huntington Beach o Monterey County
• Apple ValleyNictorville u Lake Forest n Sacramento City
a Buena Park u La Mesa 2 Sacramento County
• El Cajon n Long Beach o San Bernardino
• Garden Grove a National City 2 Simi Valley
▪ Glendora a Orange County o Ventura County
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Housing Ordinances
▪ Carlsbad Zoning Code-Technical Assistance
• Hayward Zoning Code-.Technical Assistance
• Lomita Density Bonus Ordinance
• Marina Inclusionary Housing and Affordable Housing Ordinances
• Port Hueneme Zoning Code Amendments •
• South Gate Zoning Code-Technical Assistance
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice
• Alhambra • Los Angeles • San Bernardino
• Apple ValleyNictorville • Long Beach • San Diego County
▪ Chino a Pasadena it Simi Valley
• Glendale o Monterey County • Ventura County
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• Alhambra a Glendora
• Camarillo • Huntington Beach
Our strengths are
o • Excellent reputation in the area of housing policy planning in terms of the quality of our
products and our client-oriented attitude. We are often praised by our clients for our
prompt and knowledgeable responses.
O Excellent relationship with HCD staff. We collaborate closely with HCD In designing
innovative approaches to address specific issues.
Breadth of experience in our housing services. In addition to Housing Elements, we also
have experience in preparing other state and federal housing reports, such as Housing
Element annual HCD reports, Consolidated Plans, Fair Housing studies, grants
applications, and environmental clearance. We also provide grants administration
services and are familiar with the regulations governing various housing funds.
▪ Diversity and expertise of our staff. We have seasoned housing planners with
experience In both the private and public sectors. We also have'a licensed realtor on
staff.
Relevant Projects and References
City of La Mesa Housing Element(2013-2021)-HCD Certified
The City of La Mesa is largely built out. Future residential development is expected to focus in
the Mixed Use Overlay areas. The Housing Element update demonstrates the City's recent land
use strategies and ability to meet the RHNA In targeted sites.
The La Mesa Housing Element was the first in the San Diego region to receive"certification"for
the fifth Housing Element update cycle. The Draft La Mesa Housing Element received
certification status from HCD with only one round of review. The Element is now posted on the
HCD wehsit e as a model Housing Element
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• Contact: Bill cheeky, Community Development Director
8130 Allies:in Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
(619)667-1187 ' •
bchomtk(@ci.la-mesa.ea.us
City of Escondido Housing Elethent(2013-2021 -HCD Certified
The City of Escondido is a community of 144,020 located in the north central portion of San
Diego County. The City prepared the 2013-2020 Housing Element as part of its comprehensive
• update Mille General Plan. With a significant fiHNIA of 4,175 units, the City must balance its
obligation to accommodate this growth, the need to promote Jobs housing balance and
sustainable deVelopMent, and the community's desire to manage broWth. The City Is especially
constrained by Proposition S which requires voters approval of increasing residential densitiee,
changing or increasing the residential land use categories, or changing any residential property
to commercial or Industrial designation To work with Proposition B, the Rousing Element
devises a sites strategy to utilize only sites with residential or mixed use designations to
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meet the FiHNA. The City received a Finding of Substantial Compliance from HCD on Its Draft
Housing Element
http://Www.escondido.cimiData/Sites/1/media/odfs/Housirio/DraftHousinqElernent.pdf
Contact: Jay Petrek, Principal Planner
• 201N. Broadway Aventie, Escondido, CA 92025
(760)839-4556
Jpetrek(@ci.escOndido.ca.us
City of Imperial Beach Housing Element(2013-2021) I-ICD certified
The City of Imperial Beach is a largely built out community, with much of its future residential
growth relying on the mixed use corridor recently adopted by the CitY. As a small community
and without redevelopment as a tool, the City has limited ability to facilitate affordable hbusing.
The Housing Element acknowledges the City's obligation under the State Rousing Element law,
but also recognizes the limited resources available to the City. Programs In the 2013-2020
Housing Element focuses on incentives offered by the new Mixed Use zoning, but significantly
scale back commitments to facilitate new construction or rehabilitation of hoUeing.
http://www.cityofib.com/verticalisites/%7B6283CA4C-E2BD-4DFA-A7F7-
8D4ECD543E0P/07D/uploads/071912 Draft IB Housing Element 2013-2020. 1f
Contact: Greg Wade,CoMmUnity Development Director
825 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach,CA 91932
(619)62871354
owede(@cityofib.orq
City Of Coronado 72013-2021 Rousing Element(HCD certified) '
The City of Coronado is one of the most exclusive communities in California. It Is a balancing
act to meet the Housing Element requirements, while acknowledging community's desire to
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Maintain Its Character. Furthermore, with the loss of redevelopment funds, the City has limited
ability ici.deVelop,rieni affordable hetising. The Housing Element focuses on the City's need to
Maintain and preserve its current affordable housing Inventory with limited resourcee.
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Contact: Rachel Hurst, Community Development Director
1825 Strand Way, Coronado, CA 92118
(619)522-7338 .
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City of Avalon°Dual Track"Housing Element(2008-2013 and 2013-2021)`HCD Certified•The City of Avalon is in the process of updating its General Plan. Due to the schedule of the
General Plan update, the City has delayed in also preparing its 2008-2013 Housing Element.
VTA was retained by the City of Avalon to prepare the 2008-2013 Housing Element as part of
the General Plan consultant team. In assessing the timing of this update and the City's
budgetary constraints, VTA.preposed an innovative approach to prepare`a "dual-track" Housing
Element that meets the requirements of two planning cycles a 2008-2013.and 2013-2021. 'VTA
worked with HCD to design the structure for this Housing Element.
Contact: Amanda Cook, Planning Director
410 Avalon Canyon Road,Avalon, CA 90704
(310)510-0220
planning(o)citycfavalori.com
City of La Canada Flintridge Housing Element(2008-2013)-.HCD Certified
VIA was retained by ICF Jones and Stokes, lead General Plan consultant for the City of La
Canada Flintrldge,.to take over the Housing Element preparation from another consultant. •
Housing prices in this foothill community in Los Angeles County are among the highest In the
region. The City Is highly constrained by Its topography, sewage capacity, and lack of funding
for affordable housing development. As an older, exclusive community, public support for
affordable housing is also limited. We worked closely with City staff, General Plan consultant,
and the City Council to prepare a Housing Element that would give the City the best chance of
receiving certification. To date, we received verbal confirmation from HCD that the La Canada
Flintridge Draft Housing Element Is In substantial compliance with State law when adopted as
revised. The Element is currently posted on the City's website
http://www.lacenadaflintridge.com/city/city hall/planninq/dots/generalplan/2010/draftgeneralpla
n/LCF GP Chat 9 Housinq.pdf
Contact: Patricia Bluman, Senior Planner.
ICF Jones& Stokes •
• 9775 Businesspark Avenue, San Diego,CA 92131
(951)852-5643
pbluman(aicfi.com .
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