HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1999-19430 RESOLUTION NO. 19430
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE CITY'S FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS,
APPROVING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA AND MNA CONSULTING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE COMPLETION AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA MSCP SUBAREA PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING
AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in August 1996, the City of Chula Vista prepared and released a Draft
Multiple Species Conservation Program ("MSCP") Subarea Plan for analysis in the MSCP
Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement ("EIR/EIS") which proposed the
conservation of up to 85 sensitive plant and animal species; and
WHEREAS, since the release of the City's Draft MSCP Subarea Plan in 1996 the City
has been working with the California Department of Fish and Game and United States Fish and
Wildlife Service ("Wildlife Agencies") to define an acceptable development site adjacent to the
planned MSCP preserve open space for purposes of locating a future university; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking consulting assistance in order to expedite the
completion of the City's MSCP Subarea Plan; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council waive the formal biding process
for the selection of consulting services, as defined in Section 2.56.070 of the Municipal Code,
citing that it is impractical to conduct a formal bid process for the selection of consulting
services where a unique understanding and expertise linked to prior consulting work on issues
related to the siting of a university on Otay Ranch and habitat conservation planning in other
jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, MNA Consulting has been solicited as the primary consultant to assist City
staff in the preparation and processing of the City's MSCP Subarea Plan and Implementation
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby waive the
formal bidding process for the selection of consulting services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby approves the Agreement
between the City of Chula Vista and MNA Consultants for consulting services for the
completion and adoption of the City of Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan and Implementation
Agreement, 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 on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
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Resolution 19430
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Robert A. Leiter John M. Kaheny
Planning and Building Director City Attorney
Resolution 19430
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13~h day of April, 1999, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilia, Salas and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Hortol~, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Cl~r~
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. 19430 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of April, 1999.
Executed this 13th day of April, 1999.
Susan Bigelow, ~