Legislation Details

File #: SARDA A 26-001    Name: Gensler Agreement
Type: Successor Agreement Status: Passed
File created: 4/23/2026 In control: Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey
On agenda: 5/12/2026 Final action: 5/12/2026
Title: Acting as the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey (“Agency”): a. Approve and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the Agency and Gensler to develop a Historic Arts District Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $779,631 including a 15% contingency of $116,945 commencing upon execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2027; b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work and where the additional cost of each amendment does not exceed 10% ($77,964) for a total maximum not to exceed amount of $896,5676 subject to review by County Counsel.
Attachments: 1. Board Report, 2. Attachment 1 - Building Locations, 3. Attachment 2 - Draft Professional Services Agreement
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Acting as the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey (“Agency”):
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the Agency and Gensler to develop a Historic Arts District Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $779,631 including a 15% contingency of $116,945 commencing upon execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2027;
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work and where the additional cost of each amendment does not exceed 10% ($77,964) for a total maximum not to exceed amount of $896,5676 subject to review by County Counsel.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors acting as the Board of Directors of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the County of Monterey (“Agency”):
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) between the Agency and Gensler to develop a Historic Arts District Master Plan for an amount not to exceed $779,631, including a 15% contingency of $116,945, commencing upon execution of the Agreement through December 31, 2027;
b. Authorize the Director of Housing and Community Development or designee to execute the PSA and future amendments to the Agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work and where the additional cost of each amendment does not exceed 10% ($77,964) for a total maximum not to exceed amount of $896,5676, subject to review by County Counsel.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The East Garrison Historic Arts District (“District”) comprises 23 heritage-listed buildings located at the former Fort Ord military base located along both sides of Sloat Street and Ord Avenue in East Garrison commu...

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