HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2003-469RESOLUTION NO. 2003-469
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A FOUR-PARTY AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, DAVID EVANS
AND ASSOCIATES, INC. (CONSULTANT), OTAY PROJECT,
LP (APPLICANT), AND MCMILLIN OTAY RANCH, LLC
(APPLICANT), RELATED TO PREPARATION OF AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE VILLAGE 7
SECTIONAL PLANNING AREA PLAN AND TENTATIVE
MAPS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, on July 15, 2003, the City Council directed staff by resolution to: 1)
expedite the processing of Otay Ranch General Development Plan Village 7 Sectional Planning
Area (SPA) entitlements; 2) waive the formal bid requirements for the environmental consultant
for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Village 7; and 3) authorize the
Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order not to exceed $50,000 for the environmental
consultant to begin work on the EIR prior to staff returning to Council to formalize the
agreement with the consultant; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has submitted an application for the processing of the Village
7 SPA and tentative maps; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed project requires the
preparation of an EIR; 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 Environmental Review Coordinator issued a request for Statements of
Qualifications (SOQ) environmental consulting services pertaining to the proposed project; and
WHEREAS, a Selection Committee was established pursuant to Section 2.56.110 of the
Municipal Code to review the qualifications and conduct interviews of the most qualified firms
based on established evaluation criteria; and
WHEREAS, the Selection Committee interviewed the top two firms and recommended
DEA Inc. to perform the required services for the City; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has negotiated the details of this
agreement in accordance with the Environmental Review Procedures; and
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WHEREAS, the applicant has deposited or will deposit funds for the consulting services
necessary for the preparation of the environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, DEA Inc. is uniquely qualified to serve as the Environmental Consultant for
this contract based on their familiarity with the project and project site, demonstrated ability to
perform while working as a consultant to the City on this and other projects, their familiarity
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with project requirements, and proven ability to work with and interpret modeling data provided
by the San Diego Association of Governments; and
WHEREAS, DEA Inc. represents that they are experienced and staffed in a manner such
that they can prepare and deliver the required services to the City of Chula Vista within the
necessary timeframes; and
WHEREAS, the proposed contract with DEA Inc. to provide consultant services would
be in an amount not to exceed $156,540 with an additional $20,000 for optional tasks identified
in the scope of work and $39,135 for additional services should they be necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve the four-party agreement between the City of Chula Vista; David
Evans & Associates, Inc., Otay Project, LP, and McMillin Otay Ranch, LLC to prepare an EIR
for the Village 7 SPA and Tentative Map's.
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.
Presemed by
Approved as to form by
/ Jan~s D. Sandovar~
(.~Snn'mg and Building Director
Ann Moore
City Attorney
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 18th day of November, 2003, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
Councilmembers:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Padilla
None
None
Stephen ~. Padilfa, Mayor
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City L°lerk
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. 2003-469 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 18th day of November, 2003.
Executed this 18th day of November, 2003.
Susan Bigelow, CMC, City Clerk