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Ione authorizes city manager to negotiate Howard Park capital improvements contract
Summary
Council authorized the city manager to negotiate with RRM Design Group on a capital improvement plan to implement the Howard Park master plan; staff said RRM was the sole proposer and estimated the full plan at $87,120.
The Ione City Council on March 18 authorized the city manager to negotiate a professional services agreement with RRM Design Group to prepare a capital improvement plan (CIP) to implement the Howard Park master plan.
Staff told the council that the city issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a firm to prepare the CIP and received one timely response, from RRM Design Group of San Leandro. Staff said RRM met the RFQ requirements and provided a fee schedule; the staff presentation included an estimated total cost to prepare a comprehensive master plan and CIP of $87,120.
"The sole proposer RRM Design Group from San Leandro met all the requirements set forth in the RFQ and is highly qualified," staff said during the presentation. The contract authorization will allow the city manager to negotiate final scope, schedule and price and bring an agreement back to council for approval.
Several council members and members of the public urged the council to prioritize Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, traffic and parking studies, and to be mindful of the city's budget timing. One council member suggested splitting the project cost across two budget cycles so some work could begin this fiscal year and the remainder would be included in next year's budget; staff said that approach would be possible during contract negotiations.
Public speakers included representatives of the Parks and Recreation Commission and community sports groups. Derek Baker of Amador County Girls Softball urged the council to move forward with softball fields; Parks and Recreation Commissioner Renee Hansen and Planning Commission Chair Amber Hoiska told the council the master plan work was warranted and could help secure grants and prioritize ADA and safety needs.
A motion to authorize the city manager to negotiate with RRM Design Group passed by voice vote; staff said it would prepare an agreement and associated resolution for a future council meeting, and that the project timeline on the staff sheet estimates drafting and public hearings over a six-month period.
