REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Amend an Existing Contract with Ascent Environmental Inc. for Professional Services Assistance for the Preparation of the City of Sunnyvale's Housing Element for 2023-2031 (6th RHNA Cycle) (F21-112)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to amend an existing agreement with Ascent Environmental Inc. of Sacramento for professional support in the preparation of the City of Sunnyvale Housing Element for 2023-2031, increasing the not-to-exceed contract amount from $239,980 to a new not-to-exceed contract amount of $292,930. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to modify the scope of work and not-to-exceed amount for this agreement, subject to available budget and if pricing and service remain acceptable to the City.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 2.08.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code, Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services greater than $250,000 in any one transaction.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The Housing Element is part of Sunnyvale's General Plan and identifies the policies, programs, and sites to meet the housing needs of the City's current and future residents. California Government Code Sections 65300-65303.4 require every city and county to adopt a General Plan to guide physical development. General Plans must include certain mandatory elements, such as land use, circulation, and housing. Housing elements are the only mandatory element that must be reviewed and certified by the state on a regular basis, which occurs on an eight-year cycle. Housing elements are written and adopted by local governments ...
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