HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-324 RESOLUTION NO. 2001-324
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING
PROCESS AND APPROVING A THREE-PARTY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
RECON (CONSULTANT), AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH,
LLC (APPLICANT), RELATED TO ENVIRONMENTAL
CONSULTING SERVICES TO BE RENDERED FOR OTAY
RANCH VILLAGE SIX, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed Village Six SPA Plan
requires the preparation of a Second-Tier Environmental Impact Report; and
WHEREAS, it was determined by the Director of Planning and Building that staff has
neither the available time or expertise to perform the subject work; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has deposited or will deposit an initial sum for the consulting
services necessary for the preparation of environmental documents including Otay Ranch
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR 98-01); and
WHEREAS, an environmental consultant for the project had previously entered into a
contract with the City under a three-party agreement; and
WHEREAS, the former environmental consultant for the project was unable to complete
the services required by the City; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to hire an environmental consultant to
complete the proposed project in accordance with the City's direction in order to meet the
schedule of the project; and
WHEREAS, it is in the City's best interest to waive the City's formal bidding process as
impractical, in that the City is in immediate need of an environmental consultant to meet the
schedule of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant has demonstrated the ability to meet the schedule prescribed
by the City for completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Consultant is uniquely qualified to serve as the Consultant for this
contract based on their demonstrated ability to perform while working as a Consultant to the City
on other projects, their unique familiarity with the specific project issues and requirements, as
well as their capabilities in field research and coordination with resource agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has negotiated the details of this
agreement in accordance with procedures set forth in Section 6.5.2 of the Environmental Review
Procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby waive the City's formal bidding process and approve a three-party agreement
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between the City of Chula Vista, RECON ("Consultant") and McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC
("Applicant") for environmental consulting services pertaining to Otay Ranch Village Six, a
copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter John M. Kaheny "~
Planning and Building Director City Attomey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of September, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers.' Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None -
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horton, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
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. 2001-324 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting 0fthe Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of September, 2001.
Executed this 25th day of September, 2001.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerk