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SR-091608-1T~~ City Council and ~~=Y ~f Redevelopment Agency Report Santa Monica City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting: September 9, 2008 Agenda Item: ~ ~ ~ To: Mayor and City Council Chairperson and Redevelopment Agenoy From: Lee E. Swain, Director -Department of Public Works Subject: Parking Structure 2 Seismic Retrofit Project Recommended Action Staff recommends that the City Council: 1. authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a third modification to Contract No. 8732 (CCS) with KPFF Consulting Engineers for additional conceptual design options of a bicycle station facility in Parking Structure Number 2. This modification is not to exceed $20,000, for a revised contract total of $651,500; and 2. authorize the City Manager to execute a modification in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to the existing Cooperation Agreement (No. 8734) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for payment of the costs associated with the'seismic retrofit of Parking Structure Number 2 Staff recommends that the Redevelopment Agency: 1. authorize the Executive Director to execute a modification in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to the existing Cooperation Agreement (No. 8734) between the City and the Redevelopment Agency for payment of the costs associated with the seismic retrofit of Parking Structure Number 2. Executive Summary KPFF Consulting Engineers (KPFF) is currently providing design services for the structural upgrades to Parking Structure 2 and the development of a single bicycle station conceptual design. Additional scope of services are required to develop multiple bicycle station conceptual plans and operational arrangement options to assist in determining the feasibility of developing a bicycle station network in the downtown area. Funding estimates were developed by City of Santa Monica Civil Engineering and Architecture staff as part of the Metro Call for Projects application. The project was awarded Metro Call for Projects grant funding in 08/09 and 09/10. Funds for this amendment are available from the Redevelopment Agency. 1 Background On June 26, 2007, City Council awarded a contract to KPFF for the design of Parking Structure 2 Seismic Retrofit and Bicycle Station Facility Conceptual Design. The original scope of work included design and bidding documents for structural upgrades to the building and conceptual design development of a bicycle station. Construction of a storefront bike transit center in a downtown parking structure will include attended and self parking for bicyclists as well as other clean mobility services to the downtown Transit Mall and commercial district. This center is envisioned as one within a system of citywide bike transit centers that would be strategically located near large employers, in addition to future light rail stations throughout the City. Discussion The original Request for Proposals included development of one conceptual design for a full service Bicycle Station Facility in Parking Structure 2. However, due to anticipated improvements at Parking Structures 7 and 8, which will involve the development of pedestrian oriented uses including bicycle parking, (from March 11, 2008 Council meeting), a modification to the existing contract with. KPFF is requested. This modification will allow KPFF to develop additional conceptual designs for Parking Structure 2 in consideration of the bicycle parking provided at Parking Structures 7 and 8. This additional scope of work allows for the development of alternatives to assess how various bicycle amenities can be distributed throughout a network of bicycle stations, resulting in a network of integrated facilities designed for the needs of the immediate neighborhood and will allow for economical management of the network.. The development of multiple bicycle station options and a feasibility study to determine amenities and .operational planning of bicycle facilities was not included in KPFF's original scope of work. The operational planning study will evaluate appropriate amenities specific to each location including attendant or self-service bicycle storage 2 area, vending machines, showers, memberships, etc. The City will utilize the operational plan to determine the most effective business model. Financial Impacts & Budget Actions Funds in the amount of $20,000 are available in account 0170621:589000 for the additional design services. Prepared by: Alex Parry, Architect Approved: Forwarded to Council: C_ g i Lee E. Swain, Director ~ ont Ewe Department of Public Works City Manager 3 Reference Amended Contract Nos. 8732 & 8733 (CCS)