HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2025-012RESOLUTION NO. 2025-012
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A TWO-PARTY CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HR&A ADVISORS, INC. TO
PROVIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC
PLANNING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City has made significant progress on catalytic economic development
projects within the City, such as: the upcoming opening of the Gaylord Pacific Hotel and
Convention Center; continued development of the Chula Vista Bayfront; planning for the
University-Innovation District; and the City’s potential partnerships with the Chula Vista
Entertainment Complex and San Diego State University; and
WHEREAS, it is crucial for the City to develop an Economic Development Strategic Plan
that will guide the City’s economic development programs, services, and efforts for the next five
years and beyond; and
WHEREAS, in August 2024, the City released a competitive solicitation through the
Request for Proposals (RFP) process in order to identify partners to assist the City with Economic
Development Strategic Planning services; and
WHEREAS, in order to procure these services, the Finance Department solicited proposals
in accordance with City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.110; and
WHEREAS, the City received nine proposals in response to RFP P05-2025; eight of which
were responsive to providing Economic Development Strategic Planning Services; and
WHEREAS, the City’s selection committee completed its review of proposals and
determined HR&A Advisors, Inc., was the most qualified amongst those submitting; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to contract with HR&A Advisors, Inc., to provide Economic
Development Strategic Planning services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves a consultant services agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc. to provide Economic
Development Strategic Planning Services, in the form presented, 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 authorizes the Mayor to execute same.
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Resolution No. 2025-012
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Tiffany Allen Marco A. Verdugo
Assistant City Manager City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 4th day of February 2025 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Chavez, Fernandez, Inzunza, Preciado, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, 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. 2025-012 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 4th day of February 2025.
Executed this 4th day of February 2025.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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