HomeMy WebLinkAbout050304 Amend Agmt Clark and Green Assoc-LandscapeREQUEST FOR
AGENCY ACTION
AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE:
MAY 3, 2004
TITLE:
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
CLARK & GREEN ASSOCIATES FOR
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
RECOMMENDED ACTION
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AGENCY SECRETARY USE ONLY:
APPROVED
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As Recommended
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As Amended
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Ordinance on 1" Reading
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Ordinance on 2nd Reading
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Implementing Resolution
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Set Public Hearing For
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Direct the Agency General Counsel to prepare and authorize the Executive
Director to execute an amendment to the agreement with Clark & Green
Associates for landscape architectural design services for an additional
amount of $27,890 for a total contract amount of $50,000.
The Community Redevelopment Agency has embarked on a business retention
and expansion effort for the Santa Ana Auto Mall. There are
currently nine new car dealers in the mall generating well over $3
million in annual sales tax revenue for the General Fund. Given industry
trends over the past several years favoring new car dealer
consolidations, it has become necessary to provide larger lots to
accommodate increased car inventories for dealerships. Last year, a tax
allocation bond was issued for land acquisition, relocation and site
preparation costs. The Agency is proceeding with property acquisitions
along the Edinger Avenue frontage and is currently working with two
dealers to facilitate their expansions.
In August 2002, the Agency entered into an agreement with Clark & Green
Associates to assist with developing a landscape design concept
(including signage and fencing color scheme) for the Auto Mall frontage
and entries. This will help ensure that any future development along the
Edinger Avenue frontage is designed in a manner compatible with the
existing mall as well as provide the opportunity to reinvigorate the
mall's appearance with a fresh look. In addition to the frontage and
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Amendment to Agreement with
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:andscape Design Services
May 3, 2004
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entries, it has become necessary to evaluate the mall's interior common
area landscaping in conjunction with the existing dealers. This will
result in a more cohesive approach to upgrading the appearance of the
mall.
It is recommended that the Agency amend the agreement with Clark & Green
Associates to allow additional work to be performed for the Auto Mall and
for other Agency projects, should the need arise. Clark & Green,
represented by Mike Green, is a very experienced landscape architecture
firm. In fact, Mr. Green was directly involved in the initial landscape
design and development of the Santa Ana Auto Mall.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed
request is not considered a project; therefore, no further action is
required.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the South Main Redevelopment Capital Project
account (account no. 552- 936 -6291, project no. 9257).
JoVa P. Reekstin
Executive Director
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
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Rod R. Coloma lov
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency