REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
VIA: Sean Crumby, Director of Public Works
PREPARED BY: Ken Dills, Administrative Services Manager
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Approve Amendment No. 2 to the City’s On-Call Water and Engineering Services Contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. extending the contract term for an additional two years
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Statement of Issue:
The City entered into an On-Call Engineering Services agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. that is used to provide third-party technical support for the community and City Staff related to the Ascon Landfill site. Staff is requesting City Council approval of a contract amendment extending the contract for two years to continue providing the services.
Financial Impact:
No additional compensation is being sought for this contract amendment. Costs for these services are included in the Public Works General Fund operating budget.
Recommended Action:
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Approve “Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract Between the City of Huntington Beach and HDR Engineering, Inc. for On Call Water and Engineering Services.”
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the contract amendment and instruct staff on how to proceed.
Analysis:
Huntington Beach residents have expressed significant concerns about the ongoing cleanup efforts at the closed Ascon Landfill site at the SW corner of Magnolia and Hamilton. Even though the City is not regulating this clean-up effort, many residents have attended Council meetings and other meetings, asked questions and expressed concerns on social media, and have more information about community safety.
In an effort to help local residents understand the environmental cleanup process being conducted by Ascon at the landfill site, the City previously hired HDR Engineering to act as an independent, third-party technical advisor. In addition to providing regular reports to City Staff regarding on-going work, HDR also responds to resident’s questions regarding the cleanup efforts at the landfill. Residents may submit questions at HBtechnicaladvisor@hdrinc.com <mailto:HBtechnicaladvisor@hdrinc.com>.
Amendment No. 2 will allow the City to continue providing these services with HDR Engineering in order to keep residents informed about the activities at Ascon.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable for this action.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and HDR Engineering, Inc. For On Call Water and Engineering Services
2. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Contract between the City of Huntington Beach and HDR Engineering, Inc. For On Call Water and Engineering Services
3. Original HDR Contract