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AGENCY ACTION
AGENCY BOARD MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 3, 2005
TITLE:
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH
CLARK & GREEN ASSOCIATES FOR
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES
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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 $15,000 for a total contract amount of $65,000.
DISCUSSION
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 over $3.7 million
in annual sales tax revenue for the City's 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. To date, the
Agency has acquired properties totaling 4.23 acres along the Edinger
Avenue frontage (1941 -2009 E. Edinger Avenue) to accommodate the
expansion of Crevier BMW. The first phase of the expansion will include
conveyance of the parcel to Crevier for the parking structure.
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 was done so that any future development along the
Edinger Avenue frontage would be designed in a manner compatible with the
existing mall and to reinvigorate the mall's appearance with a fresh
look. In May 2004 the agreement was amended to include funds for
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Amendment to Agreement with
Clark & Green Associates for
Landscape Design Services
January 3, 2005
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evaluation of the mall's interior common area landscaping in conjunction
with the Dealers Association, to ensure a more cohesive approach to
upgrading the appearance of the mall. This work is nearing completion;
however, due to the complexity and time involved with working with the
Dealers Association and to accommodate future design work for the Auto
Mall entryways, additional funding is necessary.
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).
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Patricia C. Whitaker
Executive Director
Community Development Agency
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APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance & Management Services Agency
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