Amendment 1

City of El Mirage — Regular Meeting (2020-01-07)

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AMENDMENT NO. 1 
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT
This AMENDMENT No. 1 to the Michael Baker International, Inc. Professional Services 
Contract executed on September 6, 2019, is hereby made and entered into this 7th day of January,
2020 by and between the City of El Mirage, an Arizona municipal corporation (“City”) and Michael 
Baker International, Inc., an Arizona corporation (“Consultant”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the City and the Consultant entered into a Professional Services Contract to 
provide Zoning Code Amendment support services to complete a technical evaluation of the current 
El Mirage Title XV: Zoning Code; Land Usage Volume 2 (Chapters 150 through 155); and,
WHEREAS, the City has requested the Consultant to prepare a scope of work as described in
Exhibit ‘A’ and fee proposal in the not to exceed amount of $12,000.00  according to the schedule 
set forth in Exhibit ‘B’ to provide public engagement services; and, 
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed and agreed to amend the original Professional Services
Contract as stated above; and,
AMENDMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations set forth 
herein, the Consultant shall provide additional planning services, as described in the attached scope 
of services and the agreed fee proposed.  
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first 
above written.  
CITY: 
CONSULTANT:
City of El Mirage
Michael Baker International, Inc. 
_____________________________
By:_____________________________
By:  J. Crystal Dyches
Print Name
Its:   City Manager
By:______________________________
Signature
ATTEST:
Its:____________________________
__________________________
By:  Sharon Antes
Its:   City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
Justin Pierce, City Attorney

December 9, 2019 
 
Jorge Gastelum 
Community Development Director 
City of El Mirage 
10000 N. El Mirage Road 
El Mirage, Arizona 85335 
 
SUBJECT:   El Mirage Zoning Ordinance Update (MOD 1) 
Dear Mr. Gastelum: 
Michael Baker International is grateful to present our proposal to provide additional services 
relative to our ongoing work on the El Mirage Zoning Ordinance Update.  The tasks included 
within Exhibit A represent the specific scope of work that shall be completed by CONSULTANT 
as a part of and in addition to the Agreement set forth between CLIENT and CONSULTANT 
dated September 6, 2019 bound by the terms and conditions under the Master Professional Services 
Contract.  Should the attached meet your expectations, please indicate your concurrence with your 
signature on Exhibit B attached hereto. Should you have any comments on any of the attached 
documents, please send them back to us and we will work with you to revise as needed. 
Mr. Matt Klyszeiko will continue to be the Project Manager on this effort and can be reached at 
602-798-7513 (office), 480-250-6829 (mobile) or by email matthewk@mbakerintl.com. Please feel 
free to contact him with any questions or comments you may have. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Kevin Kugler, AICP 
Planning Director 
 
Attachments: Exhibit A  Scope of Work 
 
Exhibit B  Compensation & Payment

EXHIBIT A 
El Mirage Zoning Ordinance Update 
Scope of Work (MOD 1) 
Task 1  RA Zoning District Assessment  
Consultant, with the assistance of City of El Mirage staff shall complete the following: 
 
Verify  Consultant will verify that the properties zoned Rural Area (RA) are limited to 
the area commonly known as the Ranchettes to ensure proper contextual alignment as 
amendments to the RA Zoning District evolve. 
 Assess  Consultant will evaluate the current permissions and restrictions within the RA 
Zoning District and the established CC&Rs as provided by City staff.  Also review the 
1987 City of El Mirage Zoning Ordinance as a reference to better understand the 
RA Zoning District.   
Task 2  Community Outreach 
Consultant will host up to two (2) community meetings, specifically focusing on the Ranchette 
community, to seek feedback 
how such changes could impact individual property owners and benefit the larger community.   
Task 3  Draft RA Zoning District Amendment 
development standards, permitted and accessory uses, parking requirements, and screening 
provisions based on review findings in Task 1 and public feedback in Task 2. These edits will be 
provided in word format with track changes to assist in the formal adoption process. This Task 
includes addressing one set of staff and public review comments. This Task does not include 
creation of sketches/renderings or amendment of any other Titles or Chapters of the City Code 
such as enforcement, nuisance or subdivision provisions. Any review or amendment of these 
sections shall require a future contract modification. 
Task 4  Legal Non-Conforming Amendment  
It is important to recognize the possibility that some of the current conditions or land uses viewed 
as being undesirable may be classified as legally non-conforming .  As such, it is recommended 
-conforming standards be evaluated to attain the desired outcome(s) in 
the Ranchette area and throughout the greater community with the least amount of conflict and/or 
Code interpretation.  This Task shall include drafting recommended text edits in word format with

track changes to assist in the formal adoption process. This Task includes addressing one set of 
staff and public review comments.      
 Task 5  Adoption Assistance  
Consultant shall provide technical support to El Mirage staff during the formal adoption process 
of the RA Zoning Text Amendment. One representative of the Consultant team will attend up to 
one Planning and Zoning Commission and one City Council hearing to assist staff with technical 
material or staff reports. 
 
Additional Services: Tasks which are not specifically identified herein or are specifically identified 
as additional services are considered Additional Services for purposes of this AGREEMENT.  
CLIENT may request that CONSULTANT perform Additional Services.  However, 
CONSULTANT is not obligated to perform requested Additional Services unless 1) a 
modification to this AGREEMENT has been fully executed setting forth the scope, schedule and 
fee for such Additional Services; or, 2) NTP in writing from the CLIENT is received stating 
Additional Services to be completed with a not to exceed amount while modification is being 
processed.

EXHIBIT B 
El Mirage Zoning Ordinance Update 
Compensation & Payment (MOD 1) 
A. 
For the performance of services as set forth by this AGREEMENT MODIFICATION NO. 1 and 
as described in the Scope of Work contained within EXHIBIT A, CONSULTANT shall be 
compensated a Fixed Fee as summarized below, unless otherwise approved by the CLIENT. 
 
B. 
CONSULTANT shall submit regular monthly invoices for the work performed, unless otherwise 
agreed upon between CLIENT and CONSULTANT. The invoices shall be billed based on percent 
complete of the Scope of Work as described within Exhibit A. 
 
C. 
All services should be invoiced within 30 days of performance of services, unless otherwise agreed 
upon between CLIENT and CONSULTANT.  
 
 
MODIFICATION NO. 1 FEE SUMMARY 
TASK DESCRIPTION 
 
FEE 
Task 1  RA Zoning District Assessment 
$ 
1,936.00 
Task 2  Community Outreach 
$ 
2,214.00 
Task 3  Draft RA Zoning District Amendment 
$ 
5,810.00 
Task 4  Legal Non-Conforming Amendment  
$ 
1,232.00 
Task 5  Adoption Assistance  
$ 
608.00 
Reimbursables (mileage, meals, reprographics, public meeting materials, etc.) 
$ 
200.00 
 
TOTAL MODIFIED CONTRACT VALUE  
$ 
12,000.00