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Page 2 of 3 <br /> <br />In May 2025, the City approved a first amendment for $13,781 for three rare plant surveys <br />determined to be necessary by the regulatory agencies prior to construction. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br />Sequoia is now nearing the completion of the environmental documentation for the Augustin <br />Bernal fuel management project, including the submittal of the draft Project Specific Analysis <br />(PSA) and California Vegetation Treatment Program (Cal VTP) addendum. <br /> <br />The proposed additional environmental services will allow for the completion of the work <br />necessary to advertise the fuel management project for bid, including additional special-status <br />plant surveys, project management, and bid support. Prior to requesting the services from <br />Sequoia, staff contacted CAL FIRE to confirm whether the Augustin Bernal Fuel Management <br />project was exempt from CEQA based on the Governor's proclamation to expedite the <br />environmental process for fuel management projects. CAL FIRE confirmed that the project was <br />not exempt and directed staff to proceed with the services as planned. The cost of the <br />environmental services is consistent with the expectations of the grant. Sequoia’s services are <br />expected to be complete and the project put out to bid by early 2026. Staff will submit the fuel <br />management construction contract to the City Council at a future date once the project has <br />been advertised and the qualified low bidder is identified. <br /> <br />EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY <br />The fuel management project will improve the Pleasanton Ridge's resiliency in an <br />environmentally responsible way, using mitigation strategies to address environmental <br />concerns. <br /> <br />OUTREACH <br />Not applicable, as this item is a routine matter of City business. <br /> <br />STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT <br />Approval of this action advances the Citywide ONE Pleasanton strategic plan goal of Investing <br />in Our Environment, Strategy 7 – Continue to invest in parks, bicycle and pedestrian <br />infrastructure, and public art to improve traffic safety, promote climate resilience, and increase <br />equitable access to cultural and recreational opportunities. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />The second amendment amount of $20,870, for a not-to-exceed total of $172,485 for the <br />professional services agreement with Sequoia, will be entirely funded by the reimbursable CAL <br />FIRE grant. <br /> <br />Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: <br /> <br />Adam Nelkie, Assistant Dir. <br />of Public Works - <br />Engineering <br />Siew-Chin Yeong, Director of Public <br />Works <br /> <br />Gerry Beaudin, City <br />Manager <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: 28181E16-E53F-41EC-B9E2-A0FB97D0173C