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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/05/01 Item 05CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ CITY OF CHUTAVISfA 5/1/12, Item s ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 90-2 OTAY VALLEY ROAD MAIN STREET (AD 90-2) IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIRED TO DETERMINE COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL WORK SUBMITTED BY: ASSISTANT CITY MANAGF~ R OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WO ~~'~ ASSISTANT DIItECTOR OF E R REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER ~"`~T ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER S 'T 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO SUMMARY In 1992 by Resolution 16639, the City Council approved the formation of Assessment District 90-2 Otay Valley Road/Main Street (AD 90-2) for the purpose of funding the road widening and other improvements from I-805 easterly to the Heritage Road bridge crossing. Although the construction of the roadway improvements have been completed, sign-off from environmental resource agencies is required for this project. Consultant Merkel & Associates has been selected to assist City staff in confirming completion of environmental work. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity qualifies for a Class 6 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15306 (Information Collection) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action consists of a proposal to collect data, conduct research and present a summary report with recommendation, resulting in no serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. 5-1 5/1/12, Item s Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION Assessment District 90-2 was established in 1992 to finance roadway and related improvements on Otay Valley Road from I-805 to the Eastern City boundary. The construction of the roadway improvements has been completed, however environmental permit clearance is required for this project. Merkel & associates has been selected to assist City staff to confirm environmental work has been completed. The history of this project is long and complex and key staff from Merkel & Associates played a pivotal role consulting for this project nearly 20 years ago. As a result, Merkel and Associates would provide historical information necessazy to resolve any outstanding environmental permit obligations. Merkel & Associates is uniquely qualified to help review accessible records and track down missing information necessary to make an accurate determination. Furthermore, Merkel & Associates has longstanding relationships with the resource agencies involved with the project including the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), California Department of Fish & Game (DFG), and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). Merkel & Associates will review City and Agency documents and other valuable resources, visit the subject site(s) determined to be associated with the permits, and prepare a written summary of the status of permit compliance including a list of specific next steps and estimated timeline required to receive final approval/sign-off from the permitting agencies. The estimated cost is $10,000. If the environmental compliance is not met, then the remaining funds in the Improvement Fund may be used to complete any work to meet the City's obligation for this project. Once the environmental clearance is obtained, staff can then proceed to close the Improvement Fund. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property, which is the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT No net impact to the General Fund. The $10,000 will be appropriated from the AD 90-2 Improvement Fund, which has a balance of $94,248.74. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT The construction of the roadway improvements has been completed. A balance remains in the AD 90-2 Improvement Fund. If environmental work is needed to receive final approval and sign-off from the permitting agencies, the Improvement Fund balance may be used for such work. ATTACHMENTS None. Prepared by: Amy D. Partosan, Administrative Analyst II, Public Works Department J: IEngineerlAGENDAI CAS2012105-01-121Agenda for AD 90-2_Merkel&Asso RE U2. doc 5-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2012- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $10,000 FROM ASSESSMENT DISTRICT 90-2 OTAY VALLEY ROAD MAIN STREET (AD 90-2) IMPROVEMENT FUND FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES REQUIRED TO DETERMINE COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL WORK WHEREAS, Assessment District 90-2 Otay Valley Road/Main Street was established in 1992 to finance roadway and related improvements on Main Street Otay Valley Road from east of I-805 easterly to the Heritage Road bridge crossing; and WHEREAS, construction improvements for Assessment District 90-2 have been completed and funds remain in the Improvement Fund in the amount of $94,248.74; and WHEREAS, Merkel & Associates (M&A) has been selected to assist city staff with determining if all the environmental requirements have been met for widening Otay Valley Road. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby appropriate $10,000 from Assessment District 90-2 Otay Valley Road Main Street (AD-90-2) improvement fund for consultant services required to determine completion of environmental work. Presented by Approved as to form by Richazd A. Hopkins Director of Public Works Glen R. Googins ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~'`~I City Attorney 5-3