HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12162014 - C.56RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development Interim Director, or designee, to execute a contract
amendment with Lawrence G. Mallon, Esquire, to extend the term from December 31, 2014 through December 31,
2016 and increase the payment limit by $50,050 to a new payment limit of $150,000 to provide technical assistance
services related to the San Francisco to Stockton Navigation Improvement Study and other navigation projects.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% of the $50,050 cost will be covered by the Ship Channel Maintenance Assessment District.
BACKGROUND:
The San Francisco Bay to Stockton Navigation Improvement Study is part of a long-term effort to improve deep draft
navigation from the San Francisco Bay to Stockton by deepening the existing ship channel. The Port of Stockton
(Port) is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE's) non-federal sponsor for the study, and Contra Costa County
Water Agency (Water Agency) and the Western States Petroleum Association (WSPA), including its member
refineries, are contributing partners to the Port. The ship channel is currently maintained to a depth of 35-feet.
The project objectives are to deepen the ship channel thereby reducing transportation costs and increasing economic
efficiency of maritime commerce en route to refineries along the northern Contra Costa County waterfront and to the
Port. This will also improve maritime navigation by reducing public safety risks due to possible groundings or
collisions, and reduce potential environmental effects from increased vessel trips in the channels
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/16/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Ryan Hernandez,
925-674-7824
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 16, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Chris Heck, Deputy
cc:
C. 56
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Kopchik, Interim Director, Conservation & Development Department
Date:December 16, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Authorize a Modification to the Existing Contract with Lawrence G. Mallon, Esquire, Navigation Consultant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
associated with current light loading and lightering operations.
Mr. Mallon has been heavily involved in the navigation project over the years and brings a considerable amount of
institutional knowledge about the project and the USACE’s planning process, among other expertise. Recently, the
project has received Federal funding and the local sponsors (Port of Stockton, WSPA and the Water Agency) have
contributed the required 25% match in funds to complete Phase I of the San Francisco Bay to Stockton Navigation
Improvement Study. This study includes the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Mr. Mallon participates
in meetings, reviews documents and provides advice on achieving a successful navigation improvement project but
there continues to be a substantial amount of work left to do.
The term of this contract currently expires on December 31, 2014. The Department seeks to extend Mr. Mallon’s
contract for another two years, to expire on December 31, 2016, to ensure that he remains under contract to the
County through the completion of the navigation improvement study. The Department also seeks to increase the
maximum contract amount from its current level of $99,950 to $150,000. The additional $50,050 will cover two
additional years being added to the contract term.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The contract with Lawrence G. Mallon, Esquire will expire on December 31, 2014, leaving the Department without
critical expertise and significant institutional knowledge of the San Francisco to Stockton Navigation Improvement
Study.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.