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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-242 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-242 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIViNG THE CONSULTANT SELECTION POLICY AND APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND LiNSCOTT LAW & GREENSPAN FOR TRAFFIC MODELING AND TRAFFIC ANALYSIS iN CONJUNCTION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEWS FOR VARIOUS TRAFFIC ROADWAY AND iNTERSTATE-805 (1-805) FREEWAY iNTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZiNG THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE MINOR AMENDMENTS TO SAID AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZiNG THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FINAL SAID AGREEMENT WHEREAS, in order to reduce traffic congestion and to meet the City's traffic threshold standard while accommodating needed economic growth and development, a comprehensive traffic capacity enhancement program will be implemented prior to the construction of State Route-125 (SR-125); and WHEREAS, traffic engineering consultant services are proposed by the firm of Linscott, Law & Greenspan (LLG) who submitted a proposal of $135,000 for six projects; and WHEREAS, traffic engineering services for the East Palomar Street/I-805 interchange total $17,000 of the $135,000 and it is anticipated that this work should not be needed since Rick Engineering's subconsultant, Urban Systems is contracted for that particular project; and WHEREAS, LLG will only work on the East Palomar Street interchange project if there are unique traffic studies not previously identified with the scope of services with Rick Engineering Company; and WHEREAS, LLG is familiar with traffic issues affecting the City of Chula Vista, particularly in the eastern territories and has completed the Environmental Impact Report's for several major land development projects (Otay Ranch Villages 6 & 11, EastLake Trails & Eastlake III) for the City and numerous traffic studies such as special analysis for Telegraph Canyon Road and East H Street under a number of building/infrastructure scenarios; and WHEREAS, a draft of the contract is in substantially its final form; staff is reconkmending that the City Council approve the contract but authorize the City Manager to make minor changes to the contract with the City Attomey's approval and authorize the City Manager to execute the final contracts on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the consultant selection process of Municipal Code Section 2.56.070 be waived as impractical and potentially detrimental to the project's timeline in Resolution 2001-242 Page 2 that LLG has performed well when previously used by the City, has experience in the area where their services are needed, has conducted traffic modeling services and other professional services with good results for Rolling Hills Ranch, is familiar with issues relative to the City of Chula Vista, has demonstrated knowledge of issues facing the City, is familiar with the City's review process, and is available to conduct these specialized traffic studies on an expedited schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby waive the consultant selection policy and approve a two-party agreement substantially in the form attached between the City of Chula Vista and Linscott Law & Greenspan for traffic modeling and traffic analysis in conjunction with environmental reviews for various traffic roadway and 1-805 freeway interchange improvements, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to make minor amendments to said agreement with the approval of the City Attorney and is authorized to execute the final agreement on behalf of the City of Chula Vista. Presented by Approved as to form by Resolution 2001-242 Page 3 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, Califomia, this 24th day of July, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Rindone, Salas and Horton NAYS: Counci lmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: Padilla S irley HortoJGa //~ yorh ATTEST: Susan Bigelow, City Clerk /j STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 2001-242 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 24th day of July, 2001. Executed this 24th day of July, 2001. Susan Bigel~w, City Clerl/d