HomeMy WebLinkAboutQuercus Land Use Planning - Phase I of the Local Coastal Plan Amendment Consultant Services - Amendment No. 2 - 2026 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT
BY AND BETWEEN
THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AND
QUERCUS LAND USE PLANNING
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT is entered into this 306 day of June,
2026, by and between the CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, a municipal corporation ("CITY"), and
QUERCUS LAND USE PLANNING, a California sole proprietor("CONSULTANT").
RECITALS
WHEREAS,the CITY and the CONSULTANT entered into an Agreement on November 7,2024
("Agreement"),wherein the CONSULTANT agreed to provide assistance with Phase I of the City's Local
Coastal Plan Amendment, for a not-to-exceed amount of$27,000.00, for an initial term of one year, with
the option to extend the term for up to three(3), one-year extensions; and
WHEREAS, the First Amendment dated December 1, 2025, approved the expanded scope of
services, increased the not-to-exceed by$9,000,and extended the term to June 30, 2026; and
WHEREAS,the parties desire to amend the Agreement by exercising the second of the three one
year options to extend the term of the Agreement to June 30,2027.
AGREEMENT
NOW,THEREFORE,the parties hereto agree that
1. The November 7, 2024 Agreement in exercise of the option provision is hereby amended to
extend the term of the Agreement by one (1)year to June 30,2027.
2. The parties further agree that, with the foregoing exceptions, each and every other term and
provision of the November 7, 2024. Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Second Amendment to the
Agreement on the date and year first above written.
Amended Agreement Page 1 of 2 City of National City and
Revised January 2024 QUERCUS LAND USE PLANNING
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CONTACT INFORMATION
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY QUERCUS LAND UISE PLANNING
1243 National City Boulevard 708 Fieldstone Lane
National City, CA 91950-4397 Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (619)336-4313 Phone: (364)415 2098
Fax: (619) 336-4321 Contact: John W. Helmer
Amended Agreement Page 2 of 2 City of National City and
Revised January 2024 QUERCUS LAND USE PLANNING
John W Helmer
Quercus Land Use Planning
708 Fieldstone Lane
Encinitas,CA 92024
(760)415-2098
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY BALANCE PLAN
SCOPE OF SERVICES
June 18,2024
John W. Helmer,DBA Quercus Land Use Planning(Consultant)proposes the following tasks and
estimated hours needed to complete processing of the Balance Plan and necessary amendments to
the City of National City's(City)Local Coastal Plan Amendment(LCPA)and related documents
(Project). All work would be completed at the direction of the City. All work would be on a time
and materials basis with a not-to-exceed cost of$22,500.00 at an hourly rate of$150.00/hour.
There would be an additional $400.00 for required travel cost related to the Commission hearing
outside San Diego County if directed by the City. Any additional work is to be authorized by the
City and would be on a time and material basis as described herein. The following tasks include
the maximum estimated respective hours; actual hours per task may differ depending upon
circumstances.
Task 1. Project Management and Administration(50 hours)
• Maintain all necessary project electronic and paper files
• Regularly meet with and provide project updates and information to project team and City
management
• Coordinate with City departmental staff, Port of San Diego staff and consultants on all
aspects of the Project
• Provide regular updates and/or memos to project team
• Complete other tasks and attend meetings as assigned by the City
Task 2. California Coastal Commission(Commission)Actions(30 hours)
• Coordinate and meet with Commission staff and City staff regarding LCPA process, any
LCPA modifications and public hearings.
• Continue to work with City, Port of San Diego and Commission staff to resolve any
outstanding issues as identified by Commission staff.
• Attend Commission hearing(s)either remotely or in person as directed.
• If necessary and if so directed by the City,travel to and attend Coastal Commission meeting
outside of San Diego County. Travel, lodging and meal costs are estimated at$400.00
Task 3. Post Coastal Commission Hearing Tasks(70 hours)
• Coordinate with City staff regarding any post Commission hearing tasks
• Prepare any revisions or modifications to the LCP document as directed by the
Commission.
• Coordinate ongoing LCP revisions with Commission staff
• Coordinate with Planning Division staff on appropriate public noticing and public outreach
• Prepare Planning Commission staff report
• Coordinate with City staff on the preparation of supporting resolutions, ordinances and
findings.
• Attend Planning Commission hearing(s)
• Coordinate with City staff on any additional issues raised at Planning Commission
hearing(s)
• Prepare City Council staff report and any relevant materials
• Attend City Council hearing(s)
• File all necessary Commission related documentation as approved by the City Council
Task 4. Contingency for additional work outside of Tasks 1-3 upon specific direction by the City
(30 hours)
TOTAL ESTIMATED NOT-TO-EXCEED HOURS AND COST TO COMPLETE TASKS 1-3
150 HOURS/$22,500.00
TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED TIME, MATERIALS WITH OPTIONAL TRAVEL COSTS AND
CONTINGENCY PER TASK 4= $27,400.00
John W. Helmer, DBA Quercus Land Use Planning(Consultant)proposes the following tasks and
estimated hours needed to complete processing of the Balance Plan and necessary amendments to
the City of National City's (City)Local Coastal Plan Amendment(LCPA) and related documents
(Project).All work would be completed at the direction of the City.All work would be on a time
and materials basis with a not-to-exceed cost of$36,400.00 at an hourly rate of$150.00/hour.This
cost includes the contingencies outlined in Task 4 below and including$400.00 for required travel
cost related to the Coastal Commission hearing outside San Diego County, if so directed by the
City.Any additional work is to be authorized by the City and would be on a time and material basis
as described herein. The following tasks include the maximum estimated respective hours; actual
hours per task may differ depending upon circumstances.
Task 4. Implementation of Balanced Plan for City owned properties (240 hours)
• Coordinate and meet with City staff and City consultants
• Undertake research to assist City with preparation of any RFP/RFQ for development of the
properties.
• Prepare any necessary revisions or modifications to the LCP implementation document
• Coordinate ongoing LCP revisions with City and Commission staff
• Coordinate with Planning Division staff on appropriate public noticing and public outreach
• Assist with Preparation of Planning Commission and City Council staff reports
• Coordinate with City staff on the preparation of supporting resolutions, ordinances and
findings.
• If directed by City, attend Planning Commission and City Council hearings
• Coordinate and meet with Coastal Commission staff, and City staff regarding
Implementation Plan process, any LCPA modifications and public hearings.
• Continue to work with City and Commission staff to resolve any outstanding issues
• Attend Commission hearing(s)either in person or remotely as directed
• If necessary and if so directed, travel to and attend Coastal Commission meeting outside
of San Diego County.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the City