HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2013-078RESOLUTION NO. 2013-078
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING ATWO-PARTY AGREEMENT
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH SCS ENGINEERS TO
ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE US EPA
COMMUNITY-WIDE BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT
GRANT; WAIVING THE FORMAL CONSULTANT
SELECTION PROCESS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Redevelopment Agency (RDA) was awarded a $400,000
US EPA Community-wide Brownfields Assessment Grant in May 2008 ("Grant") and that Grant
does not require a match by the City; and
WHEREAS, due to the dissolution of redevelopment in the State of California, the EPA
transferred the Brownfields Grant to the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, staff has prepared atwo-party agreement for professional services with SCS
Engineers to assist in the implementation of the US EPA Community-Wide Brownfields
Assessment Grant; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the agreement is the preparation of remedial actions for the
Shinohara II Burn Site in the Otay River Valley, just east of Interstate 805; and
WHEREAS, due to the unique qualifications of the consultant, the bidding process for
the scope of work has been waived; and
WHEREAS, the cost for the proposed work is approximately $145,000; and
WHEREAS, the agreement will not impact the City's General Fund, since these funds are
an eligible expense under the EPA Brownfields grant and will be fully reimbursed; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed
amendment for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has
determined that the project is exempt, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it:
Approve the agreement between the City of Chula Vista and SCS Engineers,
in the form presented, as may have been modified by the Council prior to its
approval and with such minor modifications as may be required or approved
by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the
City Clerk; and
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2. Authorize and direct the Mayor or designated employee to execute the
agreement with SCS Engineers; and
3. Waive the formal Consultant selection process.
Assistant
Approved as to form by
G1 n R. G ogins
Cit ey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 7th day of May 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, ~ City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2013-078 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 7th day of May 2013.
Executed this 7th day of May 2013.
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Dorma R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
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