HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-194RESOLUTION NO. 2017-194
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING IN CONCEPT AN INCENTIVE
PACKAGE TO ENTICE AMAZON TO LOCATE ITS
PROPOSED NEW CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IN
CHULA VISTA AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO NEGOTIATE AND BRING BACK FOR COUNCIL
ACTION FINAL AGREEMENTS IMPLEMENTING SAME
WHEREAS, on September 2, 2017, Amazon released a Request for Proposal (RFP)
seeking locations that could accommodate up to eight million square feet of new office space for
a second headquarters; and
WHEREAS, the RFP requested a description of the incentives a jurisdiction would be
willing to offer Amazon to locate their headquarters within the jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has the best location in the San Diego metropolitan
statistical area (MSA) for siting Amazon's second headquarters, in that, the proposed project
sites meet Amazon's Site Requirements (including proximity to a population center, major
highways and arterial roads, international airports, and mass transit) and Building Requirements
(including square footage needs for Phase I and beyond 2027), as well as a variety of housing,
numerous recreational opportunities, a diverse and talented work force, and connectivity between
buildings and facilities; and
WHEREAS, the RFP requested that each MSA submit one proposal to Amazon and the
San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (SDREDC) is the representative for
the San Diego MSA; and
WHEREAS, the City is participating with SDREDC and South County Economic
Development Council on the vetting of proposed locations being submitted throughout the region
for the proposal to Amazon; and
WHEREAS, City staff identified the Chesnut Millenia Office Park and the Innovation
District property as ideal sites for Amazon's second headquarters; and
WHEREAS, City staff has prepared a conceptual incentive package relative to the two
sites to be included in SDREDC's regional submittal, and the conceptual incentive package
proposal contemplates:
• Various incentives to Amazon to realize the positive economic impact
their headquarters would bring to the City; and
• Acommitment to processing Design Review applications within 90 days
of receiving a complete application; and
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• Economic Incentive Credits in lieu of collecting Transportation
Development Impact Fees (TDIF) pursuant to Section 3.54.090 of the
Chula Vista Municipal Code, in an amount up to $10 million dollars; and
• The opportunity for Amazon to build phases III and IV on the Innovation
District property with no compensation for the real estate; and
• A partnership between Amazon and the City to attract and select
institutions of higher education that will educate their current and future
workforce; and
• An annual payment to Amazon equal to the property tax received by the
City for space owned or occupied by Amazon for thirty years per phase of
development.
WHEREAS, prior to committing to a formal incentive proposal, or entering into final
agreements with Amazon, the City will conduct further legal analysis to ensure compliance with
all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including confirming availability of the proposed
incentives and any necessary terms and conditions, identifying any findings necessary to support
the public assistance offered, and conducting the necessary CEQA analysis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista, that it supports the conceptual incentive package proposal, in the form submitted, and
authorizes it to be submitted to SDREDC for inclusion in the regional submittal to Amazon, on
behalf of the San Diego MSA, to entice Amazon to locate its proposed new corporate
headquarters in Chula Vista.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, should Amazon select the San Diego MSA
proposal, including the City's conceptual incentive package proposal:
1. City staff is authorized and directed to negotiate with Amazon regarding the
terms and conditions of a final proposal and all agreements necessary to
implement the final proposal; and
2. Prior to entering into any such final agreements, the City will conduct further
legal analysis to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local
laws„ including confirming availability of the proposed incentives and any
necessary terms and conditions, identifying any findings necessary to support
the public assistance offered, and conducting the necessary CEQA analysis.
Presented by
Eric C. Crockett
Director of Economic Development
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Gbogins
ity Atto ey
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of October 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, Padilla, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
•�as, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. gelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2017-194 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of October 2017.
Executed this 17th day of October 2017.
Kerry K. B elow, C, City Clerk