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Resolution approving a Consultant Services Agreement with Hassell Group for the planning studies and community engagement for the Colma Creek Restoration and Adaptation Project and approving budget amendment number 22.007.
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WHEREAS, On June 18, 2021, the San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Governing Board authorized a grant of up to five hundred and ninety-five thousand dollars ($595,000) to the City of South San Francisco to prepare technical studies, undertake community engagement, perform design and engineering work, and develop a permitting plan that identifies required permits and anticipated CEQA determination for the Colma Creek Restoration and Adaptation Project ("the project"). The restoration and sea level rise adaptation actions are expected to expand marsh habitat, increase flood protection, and provide public access at the mouth of Colma Creek in South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project consists only of planning and design, with a significant focus on community engagement in the design process. In addition, to plan for community involvement in the future restoration work, the project includes creation of a test plant nursery and community education on restoration planting using that nursery; and
WHEREAS, this design work builds upon the planning and community engagement of the Resilient South City project of 2017-2018, which was a part of the Resilient by Design Challenge that brought together local residents, public officials and local, national and international expert teams to develop innovative community- based solutions to sea level rise, severe storms, flooding and earthquakes throughout the bay area; and
WHEREAS, as discussed in the staff report that accompanied this resolution at the City Council's meeting on July 14, 2021, the City Attorney's Office viewed this as substantially similar to a "sole source" circumstance; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council approve a consultant service...
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