ITEM TITLE:
Kimley Horn Update Report
SUBMITTED BY: Lisa Von Bargen, CED Director
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RECOMMENDATION:
None. Report only.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Kimley Horn (KH) provided a draft scope to the City on October 12th that outlines the visioning and branding aspects of the scope; and goes into a description of the comprehensive plan development and amendments to the zoning code. A copy of the draft scope is attached for Council reference.
The Review Team was able to meet to discuss the draft scope on October 30th. The review team outlined a number of questions and clarification points that have been submitted back to Kimley Horn to provide more detail. A response is expected very soon from KH and will be reported to the Council as soon as possible.
The Review Team recommended Kimley Horn be asked to move forward with two sub-tasks that require immediate attention - a Waterfront Master Plan and a Housing Needs Analysis. KH has been asked to provide a resume of experience related to these matters, specifically related to Waterfront Master Planning.
The idea of Kimley Horn assisting with facilitation of a Waterfront Master Plan has some concerned about their experience in this area; the ability of KH to get “up to speed” in a timely enough fashion for the master plan to include new harbor attributes; and concern about vast amounts of work already completed by more local consultants being wasted. All of these are valid concerns and should be completely addressed. As soon as KH has pulled together their resume on Waterfront Master Planning it will be reported out to the P&H Commission, Council and staff.
Staff anticipates bringing a refined scope back to the Review Team for additional scrutiny prior to action by Council. Scope approval and a budget should be before the Council in December so work can begin as soon as possible.