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(11) 2025-26 GHD, Inc Amendment 9 - Hwy 111 Corridor Form-Based Code Project 2019-05MEMORANDUM CALIFORNIA - DATE: February 13, 2026------------ TO: Jon McMillen, City Manager FROM: Tania Flores, Administrative Technician RE: GHD, Inc - Amend 9 - Hwy 111 Corridor Form Based Code Planning and Engineering services, Project No. 2019-05 Please list the Contracting Party/ Vendor Name, any change orders or amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name. Authority to execute this agreement is based upon: ❑✓ Approved by City Council on February 3, 2026 C3 ❑ City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing & Contracting Policy [Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less. ❑ City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Personnel Policy Section 3.2 for temporary employment positions. ❑ Department Director's or Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing Policy [Resolution No. 2023-008] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and $5,000, respectively, or less. Procurement Method (one must a ❑ Bid RFP ❑ RFQ ❑ 3 written informal bids ❑ Sole Source ❑ Select Source ❑ Cooperative Procurement Requesting department shall check and attach the items below as appropriate: ❑✓ Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.: 401-0000-60185-201905-D ❑✓ Agreement term: Start Date February 3, 2026 ❑✓ Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc End Date June 30, 2026 $19,873 REMINDER: Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the apprepate Agreement amount, not individual Amendments or Change Orders! Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval Approved by: Oscar Mojica (MyCOI) Date: 2/13/2026 .❑ NOTE: Bonds (originals) as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.) Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s) Review the "Form 700 Disclosure for Consultants" guidance to determine if a Form 700 is required pursuant FPPC regulation 18701(2) Business License No. LIC767986 Expires: 06/30/2026 Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000) AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH GHD, INC. This Amendment No. 9 ("Amendment No. 9") to Agreement for Contract Services ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the February 3, 2026 ("Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF LA QUINTA ("City"), a California municipal corporation and Charter City organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253 and GHD, Inc., a Corporation ("Contracting Party"). RECITALS WHEREAS, on or about September 16, 2020, the City and Contracting Party entered into an Agreement to provide those services related to Highway 111 Corridor Form Based Code Planning and Engineering services, Project No. 2019-05, for the City. Total compensation to be paid to Contracting Party was not to exceed $885,228 dollars. The term of the Agreement was to expire on June 30, 2023 ("Initial Term"); and WHEREAS, on or about March 22, 2021, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 1 and mutually agreed to amend the following sections of the Agreement • Section 1.1 Scope of Services — to obtain and analyze Street Light Data; • Section 2.1 Contract Sum — increasing the contract amount by $11,760, resulting in a new total not to exceed the amount of $896,988 (this compensation increase was pursuant to Section 2.3 Compensation for Additional Services amounting to not more than 5% of the Contract Sum and authorized by the Contract Officer as noted above under Section 1.1); and WHEREAS, on or about April 22, 2021, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 2 and mutually agreed to amend Section 2.1 Contract Sum "Time and Materials" assignment and cost allocation, by Task, of Compensation for Services only, without increasing the not to exceed amount of $896,988; and WHEREAS, on or about May 21, 2021, the City and Contracting Party mutually agreed to exercise Section 2.3 Compensation for Additional Services of the Agreement and include additional property owners and developers meeting services related to the Highway 111 Corridor project for an additional $4,272 in compensation in fiscal year 2020/21, amounting to 5% or less of the Contract Sum, resulting in a new total not to exceed the amount of $901,260; and WHEREAS, on or about December 22, 2021, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 3 and mutually agreed to amend the following sections of the Agreement: • Section 1.1 Scope of Services- removed Task 3.4, adjusted the number of hours in Task 0.4, and updated Task 4, including 4.0 through 4.8, as outlined in detail in Exhibit A of Amendment No. 3; and • Section 2.1 Contract Sum — increase compensation by $545,523 for the additional Scope of Services listed above, for a revised total not to exceed amount of $1,446,783, as outlined in detail in Exhibit B of Amendment No. 3; and • Section 3.2 Schedule of Performance —amended as outlined in detail in the project schedule of Exhibit C of Amendment No. 3; and WHEREAS, on or about July 18, 2022, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 4 and mutually agreed to amend the following sections of the Agreement: • Section 1.1 Scope of Services — to include additional services as outlined in detail in Exhibit A of Amendment No. 4 • Section 2.1 Contract Sum —there is no increase in compensation for the additional services under Amendment No. 4 due to available hours within the existing scope of work. Thus, the total not to exceed amount remained at $1,446,783, as outlined in detail in Exhibit B of Amendment No. 4; and WHEREAS, on or about May 2, 2023, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 5 and mutually agree to amend the following sections of the Agreement: • Section 1.1 — Scope of Services of the Agreement to add Task 6, Botanist Surveys, as outlined in detail in enclosed Exhibit A to Amendment No. 5; and • Section 2.1 — Contract Sum of the Agreement shall be amended as detailed in Exhibit B of Amendment No. 5 to include compensation for the additional Scope of Services in the amount of $15,142. For a revised total not to exceed amount of $1,461,925 for the term of the Agreement, encompassing any Initial and Extended Terms; and • Section 3.4 — Term of the Agreement to extend the contract term through June 30, 2024, "Extended Term;" and WHEREAS, on or about June 14, 2024, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 6 and mutually agreed to amend Section 3.4 Term Agreement to extend the contract term through June 30, 2025, "Extended Term;" and WHEREAS, on or about July 11, 2024, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 7 and mutually agreed to amend the following sections of the Agreement: • Section 1.1 — Scope of services of the Agreement to replace Task 3 — ATP Grant Application and Plans, Specifications and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E), with Task 3 — Adams Street Corridor Feasibility Study as outlined in detail in enclosed Exhibit A of Amendment No. 7 • Section 2.1 Contract Sum of the Agreement shall be amended as detailed in Exhibit B of Amendment No. 7 reallocating compensation for tasks and noting that there is no additional compensation for the changes in the Scope of Work pursuant to Amendment No. 7, and the total not to exceed amount remains $1,461,925; and WHEREAS, on or about July 1, 2025, the City and Contracting Party executed Amendment No. 8 and mutually agreed to amend the following sections of the Agreement: • Section 1.1 — Scope of services of the Agreement to replace remaining open tasks in Task 5 — 15-Acre Mixed Use IS/MND, with additional work within existing Task 4 items of work — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan • Section 2.1 Contract Sum of the Agreement to reallocate compensation for Tasks 4 and 5 and noting that there is no additional compensation for the changes in the Scope of Work pursuant to Amendment No. 8, and the total not to exceed amount remains $1,461,925 • Section 3.4 Term of the Agreement to extend the contract term through June 30, 2026 "Extended Term;" and WHEREAS, the City and Contracting Party mutually agree to amend Section 1.1 — Scope of Services of the Agreement to add additional work within existing Task 4 — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan as outlined in detail in enclosed Exhibit A to this Amendment No. 9 to include further meetings with developers and revisions to the specific plan and development code as necessary in response to the continuance of the public hearing as directed by Council at the November 18, 2025 and January 20, 2026 meetings; and WHEREAS, Section 2.1 Contract Sum of the Agreement shall be amended as detailed in Exhibit B, incorporated herewith by this reference, to include compensation for the additional Scope of Services in the amount of $19,873, for a revised total not to exceed amount of $1,481,798 for the term of the Agreement, encompassing any Initial and Extended Terms. NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenant herein contained, the parties agree as follows: AMENDMENT In consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the covenants and promises hereinafter contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Section 1.1 Scope of Services is amended to read as follows: 1.1 Scope of Services. In Compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, Contracting Party shall provide those services related to professional services related to the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan and Development Code project, as specified in the "Scope of Services" attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Services"). Contracting Party represents and warrants that Contracting Party is a provider of first-class work and/or services and Contracting Party is experienced in performing the Services contemplated herein and, in light of such status and experience, Contracting Party covenants that it shall follow industry standards in performing the Services required hereunder, and that all materials, if any, will be of good quality, fit for the purpose intended. For purposes of this Agreement, the phrase "industry standards" shall mean those standards of practice recognized by one or more first-class performing similar services under similar circumstances. 2. "Exhibit A" — Scope of Services is amended to include the services as detailed in Exhibit A, attached to this Amendment No. 9, and incorporated herein by this reference. 3. Section 2.1 Contract Sum is amended to read as follows: 2.1 Contract Sum. For the services rendered pursuant to this Agreement, Contracting Party shall be compensated in accordance with the following revised "Exhibit B" (the "Schedule of Compensation") in a total amount not to exceed $1,481,798 for the life of the Agreement, encompassing the Initial and any Extended Terms (the "Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 1.7. 4. "Exhibit B" — Schedule of Compensation is amended to include the compensation listed in "Exhibit B," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In all other respects, the original Agreement shall remain in effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contracting Party have executed Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement on the respective dates set forth below. CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation JO_"d01ILLEN, City Manager City of La Quinta, California Dated: ATTEST: MONIKA RADEVA, Ci Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California Dated: GHD, Inc. Corporation SIGNED IN COUNTERPART Todd Tregenza Senior Project Manager $1,481,798 for the life of the Agreement, encompassing the Initial and any Extended Terms (the "Contract Sum"), except as provided in Section 1.7. 4. "Exhibit B" — Schedule of Compensation is amended to include the compensation listed in "Exhibit B," attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. In all other respects, the original Agreement shall remain in effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contracting Party have executed Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement on the respective dates set forth below. CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California municipal corporation SIGNED IN COUNTERPART JON McMILLEN, City Manager City of La Quinta, California Dated: ATTEST: SIGNED IN COUNTERPART MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk City of La Quinta, California APPROVED AS TO FORM: SIGNED IN COUNTERPART WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney City of La Quinta, California GHD, Inc. Corporation Todd tr6genza Senior Project Manager Dated. 2/12/2026 0 1i1i%1 Scope of Services Task 4.8.7 — Specific Plan Requests for Information This task accommodates responses to a broad range of questions posed by City planning staff, landowners, and other stakeholders as they work to understand the plan, development code, and its implementation. Typically, these questions address applicability and approach to development scenarios or actual developments proposed. Therefore, this task also includes time for review of proposed site plans to clarify code approach or understand edits and corrections needed to cover unforeseen development conditions. Specific Plan and Development Code edits may by the product of the above responses and reviews. Task 4.8.8 — Adoption Support and Edits (GHD) Edits have been requested for the Specific Plan and Development Code — most to -date are part of the original Specific Plan scope and process. Additional edits emanating from conversations after the first adoption hearing and from stakeholder follow-up are supported by this task. Most edits are requested for code and limited Specific Plan policy or map changes are anticipated. Support for adoption, then, includes continued attendance at the City Council or Planning Commission adoption hearings to respond to questions about requested or potential edits, further clarification, and general advocacy of the Specific Plan and Code. This Task considers two (2) in -person trips to La Quinta, either together or in separate visits for Specific Plan purposes. Task 4.8.9 — Continuing Coordination and Management The continued Plan and Code refinement, stakeholder responsiveness, and adoption coordination with City planning staff require ongoing semi -weekly ("every other week") coordination meetings. This task includes coverage of time for internal project task/staff management and invoice preparation. Task 4.8.10 -Adoption Support and Edits (LWC) Hwy 111 Specific Plan- HMU Zone Code Revisions Task 4.8.10 Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. January 12, 2026 Item Number Topic Area LWC Code Changes, Scope of Work Add/modify frontage type(s) to account for hotel lobby and common retail entry 1 Frontage Type Regulations types. Refine "Shopfront" frontage standards to clarify measurements. Exempt property in the ACID from frontage requirements Modify Open Space requirements to apply only to residential and residential 2 Open Space mixed -use projects. Note: Non-residential projects <3.5 acres will no trigger open space. Non-residential projects 3.5 acres and larger will trigger civics ace standards see below Review and update, if/as needed, the applicabilityof large site standards t ensure subdivision of sites currently 3.5 acres or larger (aswell as development 3 Large Site Standards of multiple individual parcels with combined acreage of 3.5 acre or larger) will trigger compliance with large site standards and site planning process. *current parcels <3.5 acres and developed independently will not trigger large site or civic space standards. Participate in a meeting with staff to review draft redline revisions prior to 4 Staff Review Call finalization for adoption. Prepare redline and 'clean' copy for staff report by 2/5/26. 5 Council Hearing Prepare for and participate in an additional virtual public hearing with City Council (anticipated on 2/17/26). 6 Coordination Two meetings with staff and GHD. Exhibit B Schedule of Compensation • I I GHD PM GHD Planner GHD Labor GHD Expenses LWC Director LWC Associate LWC Labor Team Total by Task Rates:1 $ 220 $ 180 $ 260 $ 180 Task 4.8.7 — Specific Plan Requests for Information Project Stakeholder RFI Meeting 2 $ 360 $ $ 360 Stakeholder RFI Memo 4 $ 7201 S $ 720 Project Proposal RFI & Design Review 1 6 1$ 1.080 - $ - $ 1,080 Project Proposal RFI & Design Review 2 6 $ 1,080 - $ - $ 1,080 Task Subtotals by Person: $ - $ 3,240 1 $ - Task 4.8.8 — Adoption Support and Edits Travel and Lodging (1 Trip, 2 Persons, 8 hours ea.) 16 $ 2,880 $1,093 5 - $ 3,973 Council Presentation and In -Person Meeting 2 4 $ 1,160 - $ - $ 1,160 Specific Plan Edits Contingency 2 16 $ 3,320 - $ - $ 3,320 Code Edits Contingency $ - - $ - $ - Task Subtotals by Person: $ 880 $ 6,480 Task 4.8.9 - Continuing Coordination and Management Semi -Weekly City Coordination 1 3 1 3 $ 1200,- n/a n/a $ - $ 1,200 Task Subtotals by Person: 5 660 1 $ 540 11 $ $ Task r — Adoption Support and Edits Council Presentation and Virtual Meeting $ - 4 2 $ 1,400 $ 1,400 Code Edits and Final Compiling (See Attachment) $ - - 6 18 $ 4,800 $ 4,800 GHD/City Coordination $ 3 $ 780 $ 780 Task Subtotals by Person: $ $ $ 3.380 1 $ 3.600 GHD Labor GHD �Tota C Totall Fee Total Ex enses l Pro osed ii CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 3, 2026 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH GHD, INC FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR PROJECT NO. 2019-05 RECOMMENDATION Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Contract Services with GHD, Inc. for the Highway 111 Corridor Project No. 2019-05; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The Highway 111 Corridor Project seeks to address connectivity, pedestrian and bicycle -friendliness, transit, green infrastructure, economic development, and the retrofitting of the existing suburban fabric. • In September 2020, the City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services (Agreement) with GHD, Inc. (GHD) for planning and engineering services to continue efforts to implement the Highway 111 Corridor Plan (Corridor Plan), including exploring form -based code zoning and roadway design; several amendments have been executed to amend the scope of work for these services. • Proposed Amendment No. 9 will revise the scope of services to accommodate additional work within existing Task 4 — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, as outlined in detail in Exhibit A to Amendment No. 9, resulting from Council's direction at the November 18, 2025 and January 20, 2026 public hearings to meet with developers and revise the proposed specific plan and development code as needed and present to Council at the continued public hearing on April 7, 2026 (Attachment 1). Additional compensation for these services would be $19,873, and the total not to exceed amount would be $1,481,798. FISCAL IMPACT The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has allocated a total budget of $13,284,000 over the last 7 fiscal years (FY) for projects to be implemented along Highway 111, as shown in the table below. Fiscal Year Funding Source Budget Allocation 2019/20 Measure G $1,000,000 2020/21 Measure G $ 250,000 2021/22 Measure G $1,000,000 2022/23 Measure G $1,000,000 27 2023/24 Measure G $1,000,000 2024/25 for 2022-25 Measure G/SB1/Earmark $3,050,000/$984,000/$4,000,000 2025/26 Measure G $1,000,000 Grand Total: $13,284,000 There is sufficient funding in the project budget (Account no. 401-0000-60185 201905-D) for this Amendment. As of December 31, 2025, $8,544,233 has been expended for both the Highway 111 Corridor Project (2019-05) and the Highway 111 Rehabilitation Project (2022- 25). The total agreement compensation is detailed in the table below: Section 2.1 Contract Sum Section 2.3 Additional Compensation 5% or Less Agreement $885,228 Amendment 1 $11,760 Amendment 2* $0 Memorandum $0 $4,272 Amendment 3 $545,523 Amendment 4* $0 Amendment 5 $15,142 Amendment 6 $0 Amendment 7* $0 Amendment 8* $0 Amendment 9 $19,873 TOTAL $1,477,526 $4,272 GRAND TOTAL: $1,481,798 *Costs were shifted between tasks; none were added. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Corridor Plan was developed in 2019 to address connectivity, pedestrian and bicycle - friendliness, transit, green infrastructure, economic development, and the retrofitting of the existing suburban fabric. Recommendations for implementation of the Corridor Plan detail a strategy for improvements, recognizing the dual functions of moving vehicles and creating a safe, walkable environment, and opportunities for future development that will lead to increased economic competitiveness, neighborhood livability, and sustainability in La Quinta. Since the Corridor Plan was developed, further planning and implementation efforts have been in progress under the current contract with GHD. Several study sessions have been held with the Council and the Planning Commission to discuss zoning for the Corridor. In December 2021, Council authorized the revised scope of work to prepare an overall Specific Plan (SP) for the entire Corridor. This approach affords a wholistic plan to create a more cohesive Corridor as is advised in the Corridor Plan. In September 2020, the City entered into an Agreement with GHD for planning and engineering services to continue efforts to implement the Corridor Plan, including exploring form -based code zoning and roadway design. W In March 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 1, revising the scope of work to include obtaining and analyzing Street Light Data to assist with roadway design services, and additional compensation of $11,760. In April 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 2 to amend the Time and Materials cost allocation, by Task, of Compensation for Services; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. In May 2021, the City revised the scope of services to include additional property owners and developers meeting services related to the Corridor Plan pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Agreement, and increased compensation by $4,272. In December 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 3, which initiated Phase 4 with the revised scope, including preparation of a Specific Plan for the entire Corridor, and increased compensation by $545,523. In July 2022, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 4, which revised the scope of services to include additional economic development strategy and market research tasks, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for the City -owned 15-acre mixed -use project site that will be part of the Highway 111 Corridor demonstration site. In May 2023, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 5, which allowed for 2 separate botanical surveys as a follow-up to the initial Biological Resources Report prepared by GHD, and increased compensation by $15,142. In June 2024, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 6, which extended the contract Term through June 30, 2025. In August 2024, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 7, which revised the scope of services to replace Task 3, Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Application and Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E), with Task 3, Adams Street Corridor Feasibility Study; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. In July 2025, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 8 which extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026, and revised the scope of services to replace remaining open tasks in Task 5 — 15-Acre Mixed Use Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with additional work within existing Task 4 items of work — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. Proposed Amendment No. 9 will revise the scope of services to accommodate additional work within existing Task 4 — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, as outlined in detail in Exhibit A to Amendment No. 9, resulting from Council's direction at the November 18, 2025 and January 20, 2026 public hearings to meet with developers and revise the proposed specific plan and development code as needed to present to Council at the continued public hearing on April 7, 2026. The total not to exceed amount would be $1,481,798, encompassing any Initial and Extended terms. 29 ALTERNATIVES Staff does not recommend an alternative. Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager Approved by: Bryan McKinney, PE, City Engineer/Public Works Director Attachment: 1. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement for Contract Services with GHD, Inc. 30 City of La Quinta CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 20, 2026 STAFF REPORT CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 12 PULLED FROM AGENDA BY STAFF AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH GHD, INC FOR THE HIGHWAY 111 CORRIDOR PROJECT NO. 2019-05 RECOMMENDATION Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Agreement for Contract Services with GHD, Inc. for the Highway 111 Corridor Project No. 2019-05; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The Highway 111 Corridor Project seeks to address connectivity, pedestrian and bicycle -friendliness, transit, green infrastructure, economic development, and the retrofitting of the existing suburban fabric. • In September 2020, the City entered into an Agreement for Contract Services (Agreement) with GHD, Inc. (GHD) for planning and engineering services to continue efforts to implement the Highway 111 Corridor Plan (Corridor Plan), including exploring form -based code zoning and roadway design; several amendments have been executed to amend the scope of work for these services. • Proposed Amendment No. 9 will revise the scope of services to accommodate additional work within existing Task 4 — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, as outlined in detail in Exhibit A to Amendment No. 9, resulting from Council's direction at the November 18, 2025 public hearing to meet with developers and revise the proposed specific plan and development code as needed to present to Council at the continued public hearing on January 20, 2026 (Attachment 1). Additional compensation for these services would be $19,873, and the total not to exceed amount would be $1,481,798. FISCAL IMPACT The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has allocated a total budget of $13,284,000 over the last 7 fiscal years (FY) for projects to be implemented along Highway 111, as shown in the table below. Fiscal Year Funding Source Budget Allocation 2019/20 Measure G $1,000,000 2020/21 Measure G $ 250,000 2021/22 Measure G $1,000,000 2022/23 Measure G $1,000,000 •• 2023/24 Measure G $1,000,000 2024/25 for 2022-25 Measure G/SB1/Earmark $3,050,000/$984,000/$4,000,000 2025/26 Measure G $1,000,000 Grand Total: $13,284,000 There is sufficient funding in the project budget (Account no. 401-0000-60185 201905-D) for this Amendment. As of December 31, 2025, $8,544,233 has been expended for both the Highway 111 Corridor Project (2019-05) and the Highway 111 Rehabilitation Project (2022- 25). The total agreement compensation is detailed in the table below: Section 2.1 Contract Sum Section 2.3 Additional Compensation 5% or Less Agreement $885,228 Amendment 1 $11,760 Amendment 2* $0 Memorandum $0 $4,272 Amendment 3 $545,523 Amendment 4* $0 Amendment 5 $15,142 Amendment 6 $0 Amendment 7* $0 Amendment 8* $0 Amendment 9 $19,873 TOTAL $1,477,526 $4,272 GRAND TOTAL: $1,481,798 *Costs were shifted between tasks; none were added. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS The Corridor Plan was developed in 2019 to address connectivity, pedestrian and bicycle - friendliness, transit, green infrastructure, economic development, and the retrofitting of the existing suburban fabric. Recommendations for implementation of the Corridor Plan detail a strategy for improvements, recognizing the dual functions of moving vehicles and creating a safe, walkable environment, and opportunities for future development that will lead to increased economic competitiveness, neighborhood livability, and sustainability in La Quinta. Since the Corridor Plan was developed, further planning and implementation efforts have been in progress under the current contract with GHD. Several study sessions have been held with the Council and the Planning Commission to discuss zoning for the Corridor. In December 2021, Council authorized the revised scope of work to prepare an overall Specific Plan (SP) for the entire Corridor. This approach affords a wholistic plan to create a more cohesive Corridor as is advised in the Corridor Plan. In September 2020, the City entered into an Agreement with GHD for planning and engineering services to continue efforts to implement the Corridor Plan, including exploring form -based code zoning and roadway design. 70 In March 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 1, revising the scope of work to include obtaining and analyzing Street Light Data to assist with roadway design services, and additional compensation of $11,760. In April 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 2 to amend the Time and Materials cost allocation, by Task, of Compensation for Services; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. In May 2021, the City revised the scope of services to include additional property owners and developers meeting services related to the Corridor Plan pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Agreement, and increased compensation by $4,272. In December 2021, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 3, which initiated Phase 4 with the revised scope, including preparation of a Specific Plan for the entire Corridor, and increased compensation by $545,523. In July 2022, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 4, which revised the scope of services to include additional economic development strategy and market research tasks, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation for the City -owned 15-acre mixed -use project site that will be part of the Highway 111 Corridor demonstration site. In May 2023, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 5, which allowed for 2 separate botanical surveys as a follow-up to the initial Biological Resources Report prepared by GHD, and increased compensation by $15,142. In June 2024, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 6, which extended the contract Term through June 30, 2025. In August 2024, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 7, which revised the scope of services to replace Task 3, Active Transportation Program (ATP) Grant Application and Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate (PS&E), with Task 3, Adams Street Corridor Feasibility Study; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. In July 2025, the City and GHD executed Amendment No. 8 which extended the term of the Agreement through June 30, 2026, and revised the scope of services to replace remaining open tasks in Task 5 — 15-Acre Mixed Use Initial Study (IS)/Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) with additional work within existing Task 4 items of work — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan; the total Agreement compensation remained unchanged. Proposed Amendment No. 9 will revise the scope of services to accommodate additional work within existing Task 4 — Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan, as outlined in detail in Exhibit A to Amendment No. 9, resulting from Council's direction at the November 18, 2025 public hearing to meet with developers and revise the proposed specific plan and development code as needed to present to Council at the continued public hearing on January 20, 2026. The total not to exceed amount would be $1,481,798, encompassing any Initial and Extended terms. 71 ALTERNATIVES Staff does not recommend an alternative. Prepared by: Cheri Flores, Planning Manager Approved by: Bryan McKinney, PE, City Engineer/Public Works Director Attachment: 1. Amendment No. 9 to Agreement for Contract Services with GHD, Inc. 72