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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Approval of a Two-Year Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $102,700 for Development of Pre-Approved Building Plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & ADU Design Manual.
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Erika Ramirez, Planning & Development Services- Current Planning
Phone Number: 310-253-5710
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Commission Name:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/04/2023)
Department Approval: Jesse Mays, Assistant City Manager (12/13/2022)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council approve a two-year professional services agreement with RRM Design Group in an amount not-to-exceed $102,700 for the development of pre-approved building plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and an ADU Design Manual for the City of Culver City, which will be made available to the public free of charge.
BACKGROUND
Over the last few years, the State Legislature has approved numerous housing bills aimed at addressing the state's housing shortage and high housing costs. In support of this, the State has approved three formula based non-competitive grants to local agencies that will facilitate housing production. The Council has previously directed staff to apply for these grants, including the Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) Grant Funds. In 2020, the City of Culver City executed an agreement with the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to accept and utilize $160,000.00 of SB 2 one-time grant funding to update the Housing Element and create the Accessory Dwelling Unit Incentive Program. Specifically, $82,500 was allocated towards the completion of the Housing Element and $77,500 is available for...
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