HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-133RESOLUTION NO.2012-133
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING ATWO-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RECON
ENVIRONMENTAL INC., TO IMPLEMENT AMULTI-YEAR
COASTAL CACTUS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION
PROGRAM WITHIN THE OTAY RANCH PRESERVE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE
AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Coastal cactus wren is a Covered Species under the Chula Vista
Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan and recognized by the California
Department of Fish and Game as a State Species of Special Concern; and
WHEREAS, loss and degradation of Coastal cactus wren habitat within the Otay Ranch
Preserve is occumng due to weed infestation, historical cattle grazing, unauthorized off-road
vehicle use, and vegetation succession; and
WHEREAS, the activities offered though the restoration and enhancement program are
essential for the prolongation of the coastal cactus wren and would reduce the vulnerability of
this species to extirpation; and
WHEREAS, the program has been developed consistent with the City's adopted habitat
management plans to ensure that MSCP Covered Species are adequately protected; and
WHEREAS, the City has been awarded grant from SANDAG in the amount of $182,282
to fund the program; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2012, a Request for Proposals was distributed to qualified
environmental consultants in order to solicit candidates interested in serving as the City's
biological consultant to implement the restoration and enhancement program; and
WHEREAS, the City received proposals from nine environmental consultants in response
to the formal Request for Proposals; and
WHEREAS, the City evaluated each submittal based on clarity, approach, cost,
qualifications, and completeness; and
WHEREAS, through a competitive bid process, Recon Environmental Inc. (Consultant)
was selected based upon its proposed approach and demonstrated qualifications to perform the
services outlined in the detailed scope of work; and
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WHEREAS, Consultant warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a
manner such that it can deliver the services required of Consultant to City in accordance with the
time frames and the terms and conditions of this Agreement, a copy of which is on file in the
Office of the City Clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it approves the Two-party Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Recon
Environmental Inc. to Implement aMulti-year Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration Program
within the Otay Ranch Preserve, and authorizes the City Manager to execute the Two-party
Agreement between the City of Chula Vista and Recon Environmental Inc. to Implement a
Multi-year Coastal Cactus Wren Habitat Restoration Program within the Otay Ranch Preserve.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Gary Hal P.E., AICP len R. G gins
Assistan C' y Manager/Director of City ttorney
Develon nt Services
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 10th day of July 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Aguilar
Cheryl Cox, ayor
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, MC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Noms, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2012-133 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 10th day of July 2012.
Executed this 10th day of July 2012.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk