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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Packet 2004/10/26 Notice is hereby given that the Chairman of the Redevelopment Agency hm; called" and will convene a special meeting of the Redevelopment Agency and an Adjourned Regular Mee ' of the City Council, Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 6;00 p.m., immediately' following the City Co cil meting in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276fou.rth Av I Vista, 'fo r consider, deliberate and act upon the following: ' ~'L.- REVISED ~~ft- :..~ - ----~ - - CITY OF CHULA VISTA TUESDA Y, OCTOBER 26, 2004 6:00 P.M. (immediately following the City Council meeting) COUNCIL CHAMBERS PUBLIC SERVICES BUILDING SPECIAL MEETING OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Council/Agency Members Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas; Chair/Mayor Padilla CONSENT CALENDAR The staff recommendations regarding the following item(s) listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by the Agency/Council by one motion without discussion unless an Agency/Council member, a member of the public or City staff requests that the item be pulled for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these items, please fill out a II Request to Speak Form" available in the lObby and submit it to the Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency or the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be discussed after Action items. Items pulled by the public will be the first items of business. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of September 14, 2004. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Council/Agency approve the minutes. 2. a. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $575,000 AS A LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO REIMBURSE THE PORT DISTRICT FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCELLATION OF THE PROPERTY TRANSACTION FOR THE 2.73-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND AT 980 LAGOON DRIVE b. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONCURRING WITH PORT DISTRICT BOARD APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH COOPER, ROBERTSON & PARTNERS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $675,000 TO PROVIDE URBAN WATERFRONT PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN In1997, the Port District and City entered into a purchase agreement for the Port's acquisition of the 2.73-acre parcel of land at 980 Lagoon Drive. Since the original transaction was negotiated, the Port and the City have embarked upon a joint master planning effort for the Chula Vista Bayfront, which includes the subject property. Because the intent of the original purchase agreement has changed, cancellation of the property transaction is being recommended. To reimburse the Port District for costs associated with cancellation of this transaction, a loan from the General Fund to Bayfront/Town Centre I Redevelopment Agency is necessary. On October 19, 2004, the Port Board agreed to combine these reimbursed funds with other Port funds committed for the Chula Vista Bayfront master planning effort. The Board also approved a consulting agreement with Cooper, Robertson, and partners to provide urban waterfront planning and design consulting services for the master plan. (Director of Community Development) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Council/Agency adopt resolution. 3. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING PROCESS AND APPROVING A TWO PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND RECON FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE A MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY'S URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT On May 27, 2003, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to initiate the preparation of an Urban Core Specific Plan, the completion of which has been identified as a high priority by the City in order to assist in the revitalization of the Urban Core. Adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan would require the certification of an Environmental Impact Report pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. (Director of Planning and Building) STAFF RECOMMENDATION: City Council/Agency adopt resolution. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This is an opportunity for the general public to address the Redevelopment Agency on any subject matter within the Agency's jurisdiction that is not an item on this agenda. (State law, however, generally prohibits the Agency from taking action on any issues not included on the posted agenda.) If you wish to address the Agency on such a subject, please complete the "Request to Speak Under Oral Communications Form" available in the lobby and submit it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Those who wish to speak, please give your name and address for record purposes and follow up action. Redevelopment Agency, October 26, 2004 Page 2 4. DIRECTOR'S REPORTlS) 5. CHAIR/MAYOR REPORT(S) 6. AGENCY/COUNCIL COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting will adjourn to a regular meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on November 2, 2004, at 4:00 p.m., immediately following the City Council meeting in the City Council Chambers. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The City of Chula Vista, in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), request individuals who require special accommodates to access, attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at least 48 hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and activities. Please contact the Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency for specific information at (619) 691-5047 or Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TOO) at (619) 585-5647. California Relay Service is also available for the hearing impaired. Redevelopment Agency, October 26, 2004 Page 3 MINUTES OF ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA September I4, 2004 6:00 p.m. Adjourned Regular Meetings of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista were called to order at 7;16 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in the Public Services Building, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Agency/Councilmembers: Davis, McCann, Rindone, Salas and Chair/Mayor Padilla ABSENT: Agency/Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Executive Director/City Manager Rowlands, Agency/City Attorney Moore, and City Clerk Bigelow CONSENT CALENDAR I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of August 24, 2004. Staff recommendation: Agency/Councjl approve the minutes. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember Davis moved to approve Consent Calendar Item I. Agency/Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There were nOne. PUBLIC HEARING 2. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 33430 AND 33431 In July 2001, the Final Master Plan for the Civic Center renovations was presented to and approved by the Council. On August 3, 2004, the City Council/Redevelopment Agency approved the guaranteed maximum price for designlbuild services and authorized the issuance of 2004 Certificates of Participation, in part to finance the construction of Phase I. Phase I is currently underway. The Agency holds title to three parcels that must be conveyed to the City in order for the construction financing to be completed. (Director of Community Development) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held On the date and at the time specified in the notice. PUBLIC HEARING (Continued) ChairlMayor Padilla opened the public hearing. Agency/Councilmember Rindone announced that he would abstain from discussion and voting on the item due to the proximity of his residence to the property. With no members of the public wishing to speak, Chair/Mayor Padilla closed the public hearing. ACTION: Agency/Councilmember McCann offered Agency Resolution No. 1894 and Council Resolution No. 2004-291, headings read, texts waived: AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 1894, RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2004-291, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES; ACCEPTING THE DEED CONVEYING SUCH PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA; AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER FINDING RELATED THERETO The motion carried 4-0-1, with Agency/Councilmember Rindone abstaining. OTHER BUSINESS 3. DIRECTOR/CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 4. CHAIR/MAYOR'S REPORTS There were none. 5. AGENCY/COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS There were none. ADJOURNMENT At 7:19 p.m., Chair/Mayor Padilla adjourned the meeting to a Regular Meeting of the Redevelopment Agency on September 21, 2004, at 6:00 p.m., immediately following the Cjty Council Meeting in the Council Chambers. ~tLL-I ~ IS,--O #G Susan Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk , Page 2 CouncillRDA Minutes 09/14/04 PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: ~ MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY / CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: (A) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $575,000 AS A LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BAYFRONT/TOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO REIMBURSE THE PORT DISTRICT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCELLATION OF THE PROPERTY TRANSACTION FOR THE 2.73-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND AT 980 LAGOON DRIVE (B) JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONCURRING WITH PORT DISTRICT BOARD APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH COOPER, ROBERTSON & PARTNERS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $675,000 TO PROVIDE URBAN WATERFRONT PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTE PLAN SUBMITTED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTO REVIEWED BY: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & (' l)tv 4/5THS VOTE: YES 0 NO D RECOMMENDATION That the City Cauncil and Redevelopment Agency odopt the resolution appropriating $575,000 as a laan from the General Fund ta Bayfront(T own Centre Redevelopment Agency to reimburse the Port District for costs associated with cancellation of the City/Port property transaction for the 2.73-acre parcel located at 980 Lagoon, which will result in the continued ownership of that parcel by the Redevelopment Agency. That the City Council and Redevelopment Agency also adopt the resolution concurring with Port District's approval of a consulting agreement with Cooper, Robertson, and Partners to provide urban waterfront planning and design consulting services for Phase II of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. 6 - \ PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 DISCUSSION In 1997, the San Diego Unified Port District (Port), the City of Chula Vista and the Redevelopment Agency of the City Chulo Vista (City) entered into a purchase agreement for the Port's acquisition of the 2.73-acre parcel of land at 980 Lagoon Drive, known as "Shangri-La" and located at the westerly end of "F" Street adjacent to the bay. The agreed-upon purchase price was $981,000. The appraised value of the parcel was based on the assumption that the property be free of contamination and be available for future commercial development. The Port deposited $500,000 earnest money into escrow to acquire the property, a portion of which was used for site remediation and the remainder put into the general fund according to the purchase terms. At the time of the initial transaction, the site was designated for park land and open space. The site continues to be designated park land. Since the original transaction was negotiated, the Port and the City have embarked upon a joint master planning effort for the Chula Vista Bayfront, which includes the subject property. The master planning effort will identify appropriate land uses and a development program for all properties within the study area. As a result, all Local Coastal Plan amendments, including any proposed rezoning of the subject property, would be pursued only after completion of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan. Because the intent of the original purchase agreement for the Shangri-La parcel has changed since entering into the purchase agreement, staff recommends that the City Council/Redevelopment Agency approve the cancellation of the property transaction with the Port at this time. Upon cancellation of the purchase agreement, the City would reimburse the Port its initial $500,000 earnest money deposit plus $75,000 in interest. These funds would be appropriated from the General Fund. The Port has agreed that these reimbursed funds would be combined with other Port funds committed for the completion of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Planning effort. Cancellation of the purchase agreement and retention of the Shangri-La property provides the City with greater land use flexibility and possibilities for siting land uses not consistent with the Port's Trust Doctrine, which may arise as part of the master planning process. It also provides the Port with the funding needed for the ongoing master planning effort (see Attachment 2). Release of the funds will occur upon the Port's formal termination of the purchase agreement. FISCAL IMPACT A total of $575,000, including a refund of the $500,000 earnest money deposit plus $75,000 in interest, would be appropriated from the General Fund as a loan to Bayfront/T own Centre I Redevelopment Agency to reimburse the Port District for costs associated with cancellation of the City/Port property transaction for the 2.73-acre parcel located at 980 Lagoon Drive, which will result in the continued ownership of that parcel by the Redevelopment Agency. The net impact to the General Fund would be $575,000 in fiscal year 2004. AnACHMENTS 1. Site Map 2. Port Staff Report dated October 19, 2004 ~-~ SAN DIEGO BAY 980 LAGOON DR. ~ o\?-. \.~GOO / SITE MAP ATTACHMENT 1 ~-3 AGENDA ITEM 15AB SAN DIEGO UNIFIED PORT DISTRICT DATE: October 19, 2004 SUBJECT: CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN: A) ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2301, THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 B) ADOPT RESOLUTION WAIVING BOARD POLICY 110 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COOPER, ROBERTSON & PARTNERS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $675,000 AND ACCEPTING THE MODIFIED INDEMNIFICATION LANGUAGE OF THE AGREEMENT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The one-year master planning effort for the first phase of the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan (CVBMP) concluded on May 25, 2004 with the joint Board of Port Commissioners' and Chula Vista City Council's preliminary approval of the CVBMP land use plans known as .Option C. and .Option Boo. At that joint meeting, the Board and City Council also authorized staff to identify a specific development program for the CVBMP, conduct a financial feasibility analysis, and commence the environmental review process. Phase II of the CVBMP will include identifying a specific development program and developing conceptual graphics and three dimensional models for the two land use plans, which will result in a project description that will be used for the environmental document prepared pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Additional professional consulting services in the fields of: urban waterfront planning, landscape architecture, traffic engineering/transportation planning, civil engineering, cost estimating, public outreach and facilitation, economics, and environmental review will be required to complete this effort. Funds for completing the Phase II planning and environmental review work ($800,000 for planning and $800,000 for environmental review) are estimated at $1.6 Million, a majority of which would be expended in FY 04/05. The proposed source of funds of the $1.6 Million includes: $500,000 in past and projected reimbursements from Pacifica Companies (Pacifica); $450,000 from the South Bay MOU (MOU); a direct cash contribution of $575,000 from the City of Chula Vista (City); and $75,000 from the Land Use Planning Department's (LUP) FY 04/05 Operating Budget. The $75,000 to be utilized from the existing LUP budget will have no impact on the current budget. Staff recommends that the Board adopt an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2301, the Annual Budget for FY 04/05. The increase to the Port's Operating Budget is to add additional funds, in the amount of $1,525,000, to LUP's FY 04/05 Operating Budget. San Diego Unified Port District Board Meeting - October 19. 2004 A TT ACHMENT 2 ;)-it- AGENDA ITEM 15AB Page 2 of5 In order to complete Phase II, Port and City staff and Pacifica representatives unanimously agree that the nationally recognized urban waterfront planning firm of Cooper, Robertson & Partners (CR&P) should be the prime consultant in leading this effort. CR&P was a subconsultant to Carrier Johnson (who was the prime consultant for Phase I of the CVBMP, and whose agreement expired on August 31, 2004), was the key consultant in developing the bayfront vision and approved land use plans, and were the predominant faces in front of the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), the Board and City Council, and the general public. CR&P's team will consist of subconsultants in the fields of: landscape architecture, traffic engineering/transportation planning, civil engineering, marine and marina planning, and cost estimating. In order to preserve the continuity and expertise of the consultant team responsible for developing the approved land use plans, staff recommends waiving Board Policy 110 and authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with CR&P for a period of seven months for a fee not to exceed $675,000. Furthermore, the proposed agreement indemnification language is not consistent with the Port's typical indemnification clause and will not afford the Port the defense and indemnification for any and all claims that can be made. However, this modified indemnification language has been approved by the Port Attorney's office, and LUP is recommending that the Board approve this agenda item with the modified indemnification language. This same indemnification language was included in the Carrier Johnson agreement for Phase I of the CVBMP for the same type of consulting services, and was approved by the Board on April 22, 2003 by Resolution No. 2003-81. In addition to the urban waterfront planning consulting services to be provided by the CR&P team, other professional consulting services required to complete Phase II, such as: public outreach, public facilitation, and economics, in an amount totaling approximately $125,000, will be retained by the Port under separate agreements. It is anticipated that the remaining $800,000 will be needed to retain an environmental review consultant to conduct technical analyses during Phase II, and subsequently prepare the required environmental document; a Request for Proposals has been issued and selection of the environmental consultant will be brought to the Board for approval in November or December. RECOMMENDATION: Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan: A) Adopt Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2301, the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005 B) Adopt Resolution waiving Board Policy 110 and authorizing the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Cooper, Robertson & Partners for a period of seven months for a fee not to exceed $675,000 and accepting the modified indemnification language of the agreement. San Diego Unified Port District Board Meeting - October 19. 2004 ~-cs Page 3 of 5 AGENDA ITEM 15AB FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for completing the Phase II planning and environmental review work ($800,000 for planning and $800,000 for environmental review) are estimated at $1.6 Million, a majority of which will be expended in FY 04/05. The proposed source of funds is as follows: Amount $ 100,000 $ 400,000 $ 450,000 $ 575,000 $ 75.000 Fundina Source Reimbursements of unused CVBMP Phase I consultant expenses on and after January 30, 2004 from Pacifica (25% of $400,000), per the Port/City Joint Planning Agreement (JPA). Per the JPA, the Port pays the CVBMP consultants 100% of its invoices up front and is reimbursed 25% by Pacifica via the City. The majority of the Pacifica reimbursements were recorded in FY 03/04. Anticipated reimbursements from Pacifica for CVBMP Phase II consultant expenses (25% of $1.6 Million), via the City, per the Port/City JPA. South Bay MOU line item earmarked for "Bayfront Master Plan EIR/Coastal" (Port and City share). This would be transferred from the Capital Outlay Budget for MOU to the Operating Budget for MOU. City of Chula Vista will retum to the Port earnest money plus interest that was used in the proposed purchase of the property known as Shangri-La; that property transaction will be cancelled. The City will issue the Port a check by the end of October. Port LUP FY 04/05 Operating Budget (currently budgeted) $1,600,000 Total San Diego Unified Port District Board Meeting - October 19. 2004 ~-lo AGENDA ITEM 15AB Page 4 of 5 This proposed Board action will amend the Annual Budget as follows: Oriainal Budaet Amended Budaet Net Chanae Operations $110,436,700 $111,961,700 +$1,525,000 Capital Outlav 43,341 ,000 42,891,000 - 450,000 Eauioment Outlav 1,137,800 1,137,800 0 Debt Service - Principal 250,500 250,500 0 Public Art Proiects 1,101,000 1,101,000 0 Total 156,267,000 157,342,000 + 1,075,000 The increase to the Port's Operating Budget is to add additional funds to LUP's FY 04/05 Operating Budget, in the amount of $1,525,000 ($1.6 Million minus $75,000 currently within LUP's FY 04/05 Operating Budget). (Certificate of the Treasurer 04-151 ). DISCUSSION: Since May, the Port/City/Pacifica CVBMP team has explored options for completing the master plan process, including conducting a design competition, hiring various consultants, utilizing in-house staff, and combinations of these options. It is anticipated Phase" will include concentrated workshops with the CAC, technical studies, financial analyses, conceptual graphics and three dimensional modeling, identification of a speCific development program, and ultimately, draft master plan alternatives and a project description that can be included in the subsequent environmental document prepared pursuant to CEQA. This proposed Board action will amend the Annual Budget by increasing the Port's Operating Budget by $1,525,000 ($1.6 Million minus $75,000 currently within LUP's FY 04/05 Operating Budget). This will allow for an amendment to LUP's FY 04/05 Operating Budget for the same amount. This Board action will also allow the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with CR&P to complete the Phase II planning work. CR&P is a nationally recognized architecture and urban design firm based in New York. The principal representatives are Keith Orlesky, Project Director, and Randall Morton, Partner-In-Charge. CR&P's significant waterfront projects include: Battery Park City Master Plan in New York City; Memphis Riverfront Master Plan; Boston Seaport Master Plan; Maritime Park Master Plan in Miami; Detroit East Riverfront Park; and the Baltimore Inner Harbor East. CR&P has received numerous awards for their Battery Park City projects from: the National American Institute of Architects (NAIA), American Institute of Architects (AlA), American Society of Landscape Architects, Urban Land Institute (ULI), and the Waterfront Center. CR&P is the first and only firm to receive NAIA awards in both San Diego Unified Port District Board Meeting - Oclober 19. 2004 ~- 'I AGENDA ITEM 15AB Page 5 0'5 architecture and urban design in the same year. Other CR&P projects have received awards, such as from: the AlA for the Boston Seaport Public Realm Plan; the NAIA for WaterColor. Florida; ULI for Celebration, Florida; the American Planning Association for the Carlyle Master Plan in Virginia; and the NAIA (Honor Award) for the Visitors' ReceptionfTransportation Center in South Carolina. CR&P's team includes SWA Group (who was part of the CVBMP Phase I urban design team) for landscape architecture; Kimley-Hom and Associates, Inc. for traffic engineering/transportation planning, civil engineering, and cost estimating; Moffatt & Nichol for marine and marina planning; and Michael McCann for professional rendering services. Other professional consulting services required to complete Phase II, such as: public outreach, public facilitation, economics, and environmental review, will be retained by the Port under separate agreements. Port Attorney's Comments: The Port Attomey has approved the requested document for form and legality. Environmental Review: The proposed Board action is not subject to CEQA, as amended. Equal Opportunity Program: Not applicable. PREPARED BY: Wileen C. Manaois Senior Planner San Diego Unified Port District Board Meeting - October 19. 2004 d-8 AGENCY RESOLUTION NO" AND COUNCIL RESOlUTION NO. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $575.000 AS A LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO BAYFRONTfTOWN CENTRE I REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO REIMBURSE THE PORT DISTRICT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CANCELLATION OF THE PROPERTY TRANSACTION FOR THE 2.73- ACRE PARCEL OF LAND AT gaO LAGOON DRIVE WHEREAS, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency approved Council Resolution 18690 and Agency Resolution 1543, approving an Agreement for Purchase and Sale between the City of Chula Vista and the San Diego Unified Port District for the sale of the 2.73-acre parcel at 980 Lagoon Drive for a purchase price of $981 ,000; and WHEREAS, the Port has advanced funds to the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of $500,000 earnest money through escrow, which were then used by the Agency to repay an outstanding General Fund loan; and WHEREAS, the Port and City have since entered into a joint planning agreement for master planning the Chula Vista Bayfront, which includes the subject property; and WHEREAS, all Local Coastal Plan amendments, including any rezoning of the subject property, would be pursued only after completion of the Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the intent of the original purchase agreement has changed since entering into the purchase agreement; and WHEREAS, cancellation of the purchase agreement and retention of the parcel at 980 Lagoon Drive provides the City with greater land use flexibility and possibilities for siting land uses not consistent with the Port's Trust Doctrine, which may arise as part of the master planning process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby appropriate $575,000 as a loan from the General Fund to BayfrontfTown Centre I Redevelopment Agency to reimburse the Port District for costs associated with cancellation of the property transaction for 980 Lagoon Drive upon the Port's formal termination of the purchase agreement. Presented by Approved as to form by Ann Moore City Attorney and Agency Counsel Laurie Madigan Director of Community Development 'd.-~ AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CONCURRING WITH PORT DISTRICT BOARD APPROVAL OF A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH COOPER, ROBERTSON & PARTNERS FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN MONTHS FOR A FEE NOT TO EXCEED $675,000 TO PROVIDE URBAN WATERFRONT PLANNING AND DESIGN CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PHASE II OF THE CHULA VISTA BAYFRONT MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, on May 25, 2004, the one-year master planning effort for the first phase of the Chula Vista Baytront Master Plan (CVBMP) concluded with the joint Board of Port Commissioners (Board) and the Chula Vista City Council (Council) granting preliminary approval of the CVBMP land use plans know as "Option C" and "Option B"; and WHEREAS, the Board and Council also directed staff to identify a specific development program for the CVBMP, conduct a financial feasibility analysis, and commence the environmental review process; and WHEREAS, Phase II of the CVBMP will identify a specific development program resulting in a project description to be used for the environmental document to be prepared in Phase III of the CVBMP pursuant to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, the nationally recognized urban waterfront planning firm of Cooper, Robertson and Partners was the key consultant in developing the baytront vision and approved land use plans in Phase I, and will have as their subconsultants during Phase II experts in the fields of landscape architecture, traffic engineering/transportation planning, civil engineering, marine and marina planning, and cost estimating; and WHEREAS, in addition to the urban waterfront planning consulting services to be provided by the CR&P team, other professional consulting services required to complete Phase II, such as public outreach, public facilitation, and economics, have also been retained by the Port; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2004, the Board approved a consulting agreement with CR&P in the amount of $675,000; and WHEREAS on October 19, 2004, the Board also granted a total expenditure of $1.6 million for the Chula Vista baytront master planning effort, which included $450,000 in City/Port MOU monies previously approved for the CVBMP by the Council; $500,000 in past and projected reimbursements from Pacifica Companies, the return of $500,000 plus $75,000 in interest by the City to the Port upon the cancellation of the Purchase Agreement for the parcel at 980 Lagoon Drive, and $75,000 from the Port's Land Use Planning Department's FY 04/05 Operating Budget; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby concur with the Board's approval of a consulting agreement with CR&P for a periOd of seven months for a fee not to exceed $675,000 to provide urban waterfront planning and design consulting services for Phase II of the CVBMP. ~- \0 Presented by Laurie Madigan Director of Community Development d - \\ Approved as to form by Ann Moore City Attorney and Agency Counsel PAGE 1, ITEM NO.: b MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY I CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BElWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECON FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE A MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY'S URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN REVIEWED BY: ExECUTIVE DIRECTOR L.~ 0' SUBMITTED BY: PLANNING AND BUILDING DIRECTOR 4/5THS VOTE: YES D NO ~ BACKGROUND The item before the Redevelopment Agency/City Council is a request to waive the professional services selection process and approve a two-party agreement with RECON for consulting services to prepare a Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) for the City's Urban Core Specific Plan. RECON will be performing these services for a fixed-fee of $228,930. In addition, staff is asking that a contingency in the amount of $13,570 be approved, for a total of $242,500. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency/City Council adopt a Resolution waiving the professional services selection process and approving a two-party agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and RECON for consulting services to prepare an MEIR for the Urban Core Specific Plan. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. ~-\ PAGE 2, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 DISCUSSION On May 27,2003, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to initiate the preparation of an Urban Core Specific Plan, the completion of which has been identified as a high priority by the City in order to assist in the revitalization of the Urban Core. Adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan would require the certification of an environmental impact report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consultant Services Selection Process The City is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive General Plan Update, which is proposed to establish the framework upon which the Urban Core Specific Plan will be based. The City Council approved agreements with RECON to prepare environmental baseline studies and an EIR for the General Plan Update. RECON has acquired in-depth knowledge of Chula Vista's environmental issues through the preparation of the environmental baseline studies, the presentation and discussion of these studies with the General Plan Update Environment. Open Space, and Sustainable Development Subcommittee, and through its work to date on the EIR for the General Plan Update. It is the opinion of the Environmental Review Coordinator that RECON's comprehensive familiarity with the Agency and City's environmental issues and with the Chula Vista General Plan Update, in particular with the Urban Core Subarea and the Northwest Area Plan, makes them uniquely qualified to serve as the consultant for this project. Furthermore, it is the opinion of the Environmental Review Coordinator that RECON's familiarity with the issues pertinent to the project and with the environmental issues associated with the project would result in cost savings, as well as time savings, to the Agency and City by minimizing the duplication of efforts previously made, and which continue to be made, by RECON with respect to the preparation of the General Plan Update EIR. RECON's work to date on the General Plan Update has been consistently performed on schedule and to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Therefore, it is staff's recommendation that the Redevelopment Agency/City Council waive the professional services selection process on the grounds that the process, in this instance, is impractical for the reasons stated above and that it is in the Agency's best interest to retain RECON to perform the required environmental consulting services. ~-2 PAGE 3, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 RECON warrants and represents that it is experienced and staffed in a manner such that its can prepare and deliver the services required of Consultant to Agency within the time frames herein provided - all in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. ScoDe-of-Work RECON will function as the Consultant to the City of Chula Vista under the supervision of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. The responsibilities of the Consultant are fully described in the proposed two-party agreement and are briefly summarized below. Consultant will prepare a Notice of Preparation, a draft MEIR, and draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Urban Core Specific Plan in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Following public review of the draft MEIR, Consultant will prepare responses to comments received and will prepare a final MEIR, final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Candidate CEQA Findings, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary) for consideration by the Planning Commission, City Council and Redevelopment Agency in conjunction with the proposed Specific Plan. In addition to the above-described CEQA documents, Consultant will prepare a compliance checklist to be used by City staff to assess whether or not future development proposals within the Urban Core conform to the MEIR and to identify if additional environmental analysis is necessary pursuant to CEQA. Contract Payment The total cost of the contract for consulting services is a fixed fee of $228,930. Staff is also asking that a contingency in the amount of $13,570 be approved, for a total of $242,500. The Consultant will invoice the Agency subsequent to the completion of the milestones identified in the two-party agreement. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c) (3) of the ~-~ PAGE 4, ITEM NO.: MEETING DATE: 10/26/04 State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary. FISCAL IMPACT The contract amount for consulting services is $242,500 (including a $13,570 contingency). The City's 2003/04 Capital Improvement Program's budget includes $250,000 in the existing CIP Project - Urban Core Specific Plan (RD 242) for the preparation of the Urban Core Specific Plan EIR, $7,500 of which will be utilized for other environmental consulting services in support of the EIR, leaving a remainder of $242,500 for this contract. 5-4- RESOLUTION NO. 2004- RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WANING THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING A TWO-PARTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECON FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO PREPARE A MASTER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY'S URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN WHEREAS, on May 27,2003, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to initiate the preparation of an Urban Core Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan would require the certification of an environmental impact report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and WHEREAS, completion of the Urban Core Specific Plan has been identified as a high priority by the City in order to assist in the revitalization ofthe Urban Core; and WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive General Plan Update, which is proposed to establish the framework upon which the Urban Core Specific Plan will be based; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved agreements with RECON Environmental, Inc. ("RECON") to prepare environmental baseline studies and an EIR for the General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, RECON has acquired in-depth knowledge of Chula Vista's environmental issues through the preparation of the environmental baseline studies, the presentation and discussion of these studies with the General Plan Update Environment, Open Space, and Sustainable Development Subcommittee, and through its work to date on the EIR for the General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, RECON's comprehensive familiarity with the City's environmental issues and with the Chula Vista General Plan Update, in particular with the Urban Core Subarea and the Northwest Area Plan, makes RECON uniquely qualified to serve as the Consultant for thjs project; and WHEREAS, RECON's familiarity with the project and its unique environmental issues would result in cost savings, as well as time savings, to the City and Agency by minimizing the duplication of efforts previously made, and which continue to be made, by RECON with respect to the preparation ofthe General Plan Update EIR; and WHEREAS, RECON's work to date on the General Plan Update has been consistently performed on schedule and to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator; and '6-5 WHEREAS, RECON warrants and represents that they are experienced and staffed in a manner such that they are and can prepare and deliver the services required of RECON to City within the time frames herein provided all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista do hereby waive the consultant selection process as impractical and approve the Agreement between the Agency and RECON Environmental, Inc. to prepare a Master EIR for the Urban Core Specific Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Executive Director or his/her designee is authorized to increase the scope of work and compensation of the Agreement, provided that the increase in compensation does not exceed $13,570. Presented by Approved as to form by ~ t. t!w.- ;oIlIoC,.. Jim Sandoval Director of Planning and Building Ann Moore City/Agency Attorney 6-tp THE ATTACHED AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE AGENCY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE AND WILL BE FORMALLY SIGNED UPON APPROVAL BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ~7.l/ ....,... Ann Moore Agency Attorney Dated: October 21, 2004 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND RECON ENVIRONMENTAL, INe. TO PREPARE A MASTER EIR FOR THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN Parties and Recital page(s) Agreement between The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and RECON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. TO PREPARE A MASTER EIR FOR THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN This agreement ("Agreement"), dated October 26, 2004, for the purposes of reference only, and effective as of the date last executed, unless another date is otherwise specified in Exhibit A, Paragraph 1 is between Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, as such ("City"), whose business form is set forth on Exhibit A, paragraph 3, and the entity indicated on the attached Exhibit A, paragraph 4, as Consultant, whose business form is set forth on Exhibit A, paragraph 5, and whose place of business and telephone numbers are set forth on Exhibit A, paragraph 6 ("Consultant"), and is made with reference to the following facts: Recitals WHEREAS, on May 27, 2003, the City Council and Redevelopment Agency directed staff to initiate the preparation of an Urban Core Specific Plan, and; WHEREAS, adoption of the Urban Core Specific Plan requires the certification of an environmental impact report (EIR) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and; WHEREAS, completion of the Urban Core Specific Plan has been identified as a high priority by the City in order to assist in the revitalization of the Urban Core, and; WHEREAS, the City is currently in the process of conducting a comprehensive General Plan Update, which is proposed to establish the framework upon which the Urban Core Specific Plan will be based, and; WHEREAS, the City Council approved agreements with RECON to prepare environmental baseline studies and an EIR for the General Plan Update, and; WHEREAS, RECON has acquired in-depth knowledge of Chula Vista's environmental issues through the preparation of the environmental baseline studies, the presentation and discussion of these studies with the General Plan Update Environment, Open Space, and Sustainable Development Subcommittee, and through its work to date on the EIR for the General Plan Update, and; RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 1 WHEREAS, RECON's comprehensive familiarity with the City of Chula Vista and Redevelopment Agency's environmental issues and with the Chula Vista General Plan Update, in particular with the Urban Core Subarea and the Northwest Area Plan, makes RECON uniquely qualified to serve as the Consultant for this project, and; WHEREAS, the Consultant warrants and represents that they are experienced and staffed in a manner such that they are and can prepare and deliver the services required of Consultant to City within the time frames herein provided all in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and; (End of recitals. Next page starts obligatory provisions.) RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 2 Obligatory provisions Pages NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City and Consultant do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. Consultant's Duties A. General Duties Consultant shall perform all of the services described on the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 7, entitled "General Duties"; and, B. Scope of Work and Schedule In the process of performing and delivering said "General Duties", Consultant shall also perform all of the services described in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, entitled" Scope of Work and Schedule", not inconsistent with the General Duties, according to, and within the time frames set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, and deliver to City such Deliverables as are identified in Exhibit A, Paragraph 8, within the time frames set forth therein, time being of the essence of this agreement. The General Duties and the work and deliverables required in the Scope of Work and Schedule shall be herein referred to as the "Defined Services". Failure to complete the Defined Services by the times indicated does not, except at the option of the City, operate to terminate this Agreement. C. Reductions in Scope of Work City may independently, or upon request from Consultant, from time to time reduce the Defined Services to be performed by the Consultant under this Agreement. Upon doing so, City and Consultant agree to meet in good faith and confer for the purpose of negotiating a corresponding reduction in the compensation associated with said reduction. D. Additional Services In addition to performing the Defined Services herein set forth, City may require Consultant to perform additional consulting services related to the Defined Services ("Additional Services"), and upon doing so in writing, if they are within the scope of services offered by Consultant, Consultant shall perform same on a time and materials basis at the rates set forth in the "Rate Schedule" in Exhibit A, Paragraph 11 (C), unless a separate fixed fee is otherwise agreed upon. All compensation for Additional Services shall be paid monthly as billed. RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 3 E. Standard of Care Consultant, in performing any Services under this agreement, whether Defined Services or Additional Services, shall perform in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of the profession currently practicing under similar conditions and in similar locations. F. Insurance Consultant represents that it and its agents, staff and subconsultants employed by it in connection with the Services required to be rendered, are protected against the risk of loss by the following insurance coverages, in the following categories, and to the limits specified, policies of which are issued by Insurance Companies that have a Best's Rating of "A, Class V" or better, or shall meet with the approval of the City: Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance and Employer's Liability Insurance coverage in the amount set forth in the attached Exhibit A, Paragraph 9. Commercial General Liability Insurance including Business Automobile Insurance coverage in the amount set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, combined single limit applied separately to each project away from premises owned or rented by Consultant, which names City as an Additional Insured, and which is primary to any policy which the City may otherwise carry ("Primary Coverage"), and which treats the employees of the City in the same manner as members of the general public ("Cross-liability Coverage") . Errors and Omissions insurance, in the amount set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 9, unless Errors and Omissions coverage is included in the General Liability policy. G. Proof of Insurance Coverage. (1) Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall demonstrate proof of coverage herein required, prior to the commencement of services required under this Agreement, by delivery of Certificates of Insurance demonstrating same, and further indicating that the policies may not be canceled without at least thirty (30) days written notice to the Additional Insured. (2) Policy Endorsements Required. RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 4 In order to demonstrate the Additional Insured Coverage, Primary Coverage and Cross-liability Coverage required under Consultant's Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy, Consultant shall deliver a policy endorsement to the City demonstrating same, which shall be reviewed and approved by the Risk Manager. H. Security for Performance. (1) Performance Bond. In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 19, indicates the need for Consultant to provide a Performance Bond (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Performance Bond"), then Consultant shall provide to the City a performance bond by a surety and in a form and amount satisfactory to the Risk Manager or Agency Attorney which amount is indicated in the space adjacent to the term, "Performance Bond", in said Paragraph 19, Exhibit A. (2) Letter of Credit. In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 19, indicates the need for Consultant to provide a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Letter of Credit"), then Consultant shall provide to the City an irrevocable letter of credit callable by the City at their unfettered discretion by submitting to the bank a letter, signed by the Executive Director, stating that the Consultant is in breach of the terms of this Agreement. The letter of credit shall be issued by a bank, and be in a form and amount satisfactory to the Risk Manager or Agency Attorney which amount is indicated in the space adjacent to the term, "Letter of Credit", in said Paragraph 19, Exhibit A. (3) Other Security In the event that Exhibit A, at Paragraph 19, indicates the need for Consultant to provide security other than a Performance Bond or a Letter of Credit (indicated by a check mark in the parenthetical space immediately preceding the subparagraph entitled "Other Security"), then Consultant shall provide to the City such other security therein listed in a form and amount satisfactory to the Risk Manager or Agency Attorney. I. Business License RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 5 Consultant agrees to obtain a business license from the City and to otherwise comply with Title 5 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. 2. Duties of the City A. Consultation and Cooperation City shall regularly consult the Consultant for the purpose of reviewing the progress of the Defined Services and Schedule therein contained, and to provide direction and guidance to achieve the objectives of this agreement. The City shall permit access to its office facilities, files and records by Consultant throughout the term of the agreement. In addition thereto, City agrees to provide the information, data, items and materials set forth on Exhibit A, Paragraph 10, and with the further understanding that delay in the provision of these materials beyond 30 days after authorization to proceed, shall constitute a basis for the justifiable delay in the Consultant's performance of this agreement. B. Compensation Upon receipt of a properly prepared billing from Consultant submitted to the City periodically as indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 18, but in no event more frequently than monthly, on the day of the period indicated in Exhibit A, Paragraph 18, City shall compensate Consultant for all services rendered by Consultant according to the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit A, Paragraph 11, adjacent to the governing compensation relationship indicated by a "checkmark" next to the appropriate arrangement, subject to the requirements for retention set forth in paragraph 19 of Exhibit A, and shall compensate Consultant for out of pocket expenses as provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 12. All billings submitted by Consultant shall contain sufficient information as to the propriety of the billing to permit the City to evaluate that the amount due and payable thereunder is proper, and shall specifically contain the City's account number indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 18 (C) to be charged upon making such payment. 3. Administration of Contract Each party designates the individuals ("Contract Administrators") indicated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 13, as said party's contract administrator who is authorized by said party to represent them in the routine administration of this agreement. RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 6 4. Term. This Agreement shall terminate when the Parties have complied with all executory provisions hereof. 5. Liquidated Damages The provisions of this section apply if a Liquidated Damages Rate is provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14. It is acknowledged by both parties that time is of the essence in the completion of this Agreement. It is difficult to estimate the amount of damages resulting from delay in performance. The parties have used their judgment to arrive at a reasonable amount to compensate for delay. Failure to complete the Defined Services within the allotted time period specified in this Agreement shall result in the following penalty: For each consecutive calendar day in excess of the time specified for the completion of the respective work assignment or Deliverable, the consultant shall pay to the City, or have withheld from monies due, the sum of Liquidated Damages Rate provided in Exhibit A, Paragraph 14 ("Liquidated Damages Rate") . Time extensions for delays beyond the consultant's control, other than delays caused by the City, shall be requested in writing to the City's Contract Administrator, or designee, prior to the expiration of the specified time. Extensions of time, when granted, will be based upon the effect of delays to the work and will not be granted for delays to minor portions of work unless it can be shown that such delays did or will delay the progress of the work. 6. Financial Interests of Consultant A. Consultant is Designated as an FPPC Filer. If Consultant is designated on Exhibit A, Paragraph 15, as an "FPPC filer", Consultant is deemed to be a "Consultant" for the purposes of the Political Reform Act conflict of interest and disclosure provisions, and shall report economic interests to the City Clerk on the required Statement of Economic Interests in such reporting categories as are specified in Paragraph 15 of Exhibit A, or if none are specified, then as determined by the Agency Attorney. B. Decline to Participate. RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 7 Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant shall not make, or participate in making or in any way attempt to use Consultant's position to influence a governmental decision in which Consultant knows or has reason to know Consultant has a financial interest other than the compensation promised by this Agreement. C. Search to Determine Economic Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant warrants and represents that Consultant has diligently conducted a search and inventory of Consultant's economic interests, as the term is used in the regulations promulgated by the Fair Political Practices Commission, and has determined that Consultant does not, to the best of Consultant's knowledge, have an economic interest which would conflict with Consultant's duties under this agreement. D. Promise Not to Acquire Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant will not acquire, obtain, or assume an economic interest during the term of this Agreement which would constitute a conflict of interest as prohibited by the Fair Political Practices Act. E. Duty to Advise of Conflicting Interests. Regardless of whether Consultant is designated as an FPPC Filer, Consultant further warrants and represents that Consultant will immediately advise the Agency Attorney of City if Consultant learns of an economic interest of Consultant's which may result in a conflict of interest for the purpose of the Fair Political Practices Act, and regulations promulgated thereunder. F. Specific warranties Against Economic Interests. Consultant warrants and represents that neither Consultant, nor Consultant's immediate family members, nor Consultant's employees or agents ("Consultant Associates") presently have any interest, directly or indirectly, whatsoever in any property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, or in any property within 2 radial miles from the exterior boundaries of any property which may be the subject matter of the Defined Services, ("Prohibited Interest"), other than as listed in Exhibit A, Paragraph 15. Consultant further warrants and represents that no promise of future employment, remuneration, consideration, gratuity or RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 8 other reward or gain has been made to Consultant or Consultant Associates in connection with Consultant's performance of this Agreement. Consultant promises to advise City of any such promise that may be made during the Term of this Agreement, or for 12 months thereafter. Consultant agrees that Consultant Associates shall not acquire any such Prohibited Interest within the Term of this Agreement, or for 12 months after the expiration of this Agreement, except with the written permission of City. Consultant may not conduct or solicit any business for any party to this Agreement, or for any third party which may be in conflict with Consultant's responsibilities under this Agreement, except with the written permission of City. 7. Hold Harmless Consultant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys fees) arising out of or alleged by third parties to be the result of the negligent acts, errors or omissions or the willful misconduct of the Consultant, and Consultant's employees, subcontractors or other persons, agencies or firms for whom Consultant is legally responsible in connection with the execution of the work covered by this Agreement, except only for those claims, damages, liability, costs and expenses (including without limitations, attorneys fees) arising from the sole negligence or sole willful misconduct of the City, its officers, employees. Also covered is liability arising from, connected with, caused by or claimed to be caused by the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the City, its agents, officers, or employees which may be in combination with the active or passive negligent acts or omissions of the Consultant, its employees, agents or officers, or any third party. With respect to losses arising from Consultant's professional errors or omissions, Consultant shall defend, indemnify, protect and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officers and employees, from and against all claims for damages, liability, cost and expense (including without limitation attorneys fees) except for those claims arising from the negligence or willful misconduct of City, its officers or employees. Consultant's indemnification shall include any and all costs, expenses, attorneys fees and liability incurred by the RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 9 City, its officers, agents or employees in defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgment or not. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall not be limited by any prior or subsequent. declaration by the Consultant. Consultant's obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of this Agreement. 8. Termination of Agreement for Cause If, through any cause, Consultant shall fail to fulfill in a timely and proper manner Consultant's obligations under this Agreement, or if Consultant shall violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this Agreement, City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof at least five (5) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished or unfinished documents, data, studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by Consultant shall, at the option of the City, become the property of the City, and Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any work satisfactorily completed on such documents and other materials up to the effective date of Notice of Termination, not to exceed the amounts payable hereunder, and less any damages caused City by Consultant's breach. 9. Errors and Omissions In the event that the City Administrator determines that the Consultants' negligence, errors, or omissions in the performance of work under this Agreement has resulted in expense to City greater than would have resulted if there were no such negligence, errors, omissions, Consultant shall reimburse City for any additional expenses incurred by the City. Nothing herein is intended to limit City's rights under other provisions of this agreement. 10. Termination of Agreement for Convenience of City City may terminate this Agreement at any time and for any reason, by giving specific written notice to Consultant of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least thirty (30) days before the effective date of such termination. In that event, all finished and unfinished documents and other materials described hereinabove shall, at the option of the City, become City's sole and exclusive property. If the Agreement is terminated by City as provided in this paragraph, Consultant shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 10 any satisfactory work completed on such documents and other materials to the effective date of such termination. Consultant hereby expressly waives any and all claims for damages or compensation arising under this Agreement except as set forth herein. 11. Assignability The services of Consultant are personal to the City, and Consultant shall not assign any interest in this Agreement, and shall not transfer any interest in the same (whether by assignment or novation), without prior written consent of City. City hereby consents to the assignment of the portions of the Defined Services identified in Exhibit A, Paragraph 17 to the subconsultants identified thereat as "Permitted Subconsultants". 12. Ownership, Publication, Reproduction and Use of Material All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems and any other materials or properties produced under this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive property of City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part under this Agreement shall be subject to private use, copyrights or patent rights by Consultant in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent of City. City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright or patent, in whole or in part, any such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other materials or properties produced under this Agreement. 13. Independent Contractor City is interested only in the results obtained and Consultant shall perform as an independent contractor with sole control of the manner and means of performing the services required under this Agreement. City maintains the right only to reject or accept Consultant's work products. Consultant and any of the Consultant's agents, employees or representatives are, for all purposes under this Agreement, an independent contractor and shall not be deemed to be an employee of City, and none of them shall be entitled to any benefits to which City employees are entitled including but not limited to, overtime, retirement benefits, worker's compensation benefits, injury leave or other leave benefits. Therefore, City will not withhold state or federal income tax, social security tax or any other payroll tax, RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 11 and Consultant shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall hold the City harmless with regard thereto. 14. Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement, against the City unless a claim has first been presented in writing and filed with the City and acted upon by the City in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1.34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be amended, the provisions of which are incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and procedures used by the City in the implementation of same. good over Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute the terms of this Agreement. 15. Attorney's Fees Should a dispute arising out of this Agreement result in litigation, it is agreed that the prevailing party shall be entitled to a judgment against the other for an amount equal to reasonable attorney's fees and court costs incurred. The "prevailing party" shall be deemed to be the party who is awarded substantially the relief sought. 16. Statement of Costs In the event that Consultant prepares a report or document, or participates in the preparation of a report or document in performing the Defined Services, Consultant shall include, or cause the inclusion of, in said report or document, a statement of the numbers and cost in dollar amounts of all contracts and subcontracts relating to the preparation of the report or document. 17. Miscellaneous A. Consultant not authorized to Represent City Unless specifically authorized in writing by City, Consultant shall have no authority to act as City's agent to bind City to any contractual agreements whatsoever. B. Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman If the box on Exhibit A, Paragraph 16 is marked, the Consultant and/or their principals is/are licensed with the State RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 12 of California or some other state as a licensed real estate broker or salesperson. Otherwise, Consultant represents that neither Consultant, nor their principals are licensed real estate brokers or salespersons. C. Notices All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement must be in writing. All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be deemed to have been properly given or served if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or certified, with return receipt requested, at the addresses identified herein as the places of business for each of the designated parties. D. Entire Agreement This Agreement, together with any other written document referred to or contemplated herein, embody the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Neither this Agreement nor any provision hereof may be amended, modified, waived or discharged except by an instrument in writing executed by the party against which enforcement of such amendment, waiver or discharge is sought. E. Capacity of Parties Each signatory and party hereto hereby warrants and represents to the other party that it has legal authority and capacity and direction from its principal to enter into this Agreement, and that all resolutions or other actions have been taken so as to enable it to enter into this Agreement. F. Governing Law/Venue This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this Agreement, and performance hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista. [End of page. Next page is signature page.] RECON - UCSP Master EIR October 26, 2004 Page 13 Signature Page to Agreement between The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista and RECON ENVIRONMENTAL, Inc. TO PREPARE A MASTER EIR FOR THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Agreement thereby indicating that they have read and understood same, and indicate their full and complete consent to its terms: Dated: , 2004 Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista by: Stephen C. Padilla Agency Chair Attest: Susan Bigelow, City Clerk Approved as to form: Ann Moore, Agency Attorney Consultant: RECO~ Inc. By: Charles S. Bull, President Date: 1012.012004 RECON - UCSP Master ErR October 26, 2004 Page 14 Exhibit A to Agreement between REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA and RECON ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. TO PREPARE A MASTER EIR FOR THE URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN 1. Effective Date of Agreement: October 26, 2004 2. City-Related Entity: () City of Chula Vista, a municipal chartered corporation of the State of California (X) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, a political subdi,'ision of the State of California () Industrial Development Authority of the City of Chula Vista, a () Other: [insert business form] , a ("City") 3. Place of Business for City: City of Chula Vista, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 4. Consultant: RECON Environmental, Inc. 5. Business Form of Consultant: ( ) Sole Proprietorship ( ) Partnership (X) Corporation 6. Place of Business, Telephone and Fax Number of Consultant: 1927 Fifth Avenue San Diego, California 92101-2358 Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-I Voice Phone: (619) 308-9333 Fax Phone: (619) 308 - 9334 7. General Duties: Consultant shall prepare a Master Environmental Impact Report (MEIR) for the City of Chula Vista Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Consultant shall work closely with City staff to ensure that the MEIR meets all of the City's needs. The MEIR shall comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970 as amended (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.); the State CEQA Guidelines as amended (California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.); the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and the regulations, requirements, and procedures of all applicable responsible and trustee agencies pursuant to CEQA. All services described in Paragraph 8.A below shall be performed by the Consultant to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator in accordance with the time limits specified in Paragraph 8.C below. The draft and final MEIR's shall be that they will be meaningful and responsible and trustee agencies, and prepared in such a manner useful to decisionmakers, the public. 8. Scope of Work and Schedule: A. Detailed Scope of Work: I. MEIR Outline The MEIR to be prepared by Consultant shall include the required sections of an MEIR, as set forth in applicable law including State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15122 through 15132 and Section 15176. The MEIR shall be formatted as directed by the City's Environmental Review Coordinator and shall include, but not be limited to, the following sections as necessary to adequately address all pertinent potential environmental effects of the project in accordance with CEQA: . Table of Contents Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-2 . Executive Summary . Introduction . Project Description . Environmental Analysis . Alternatives . Cumulative Impacts . Growth-Inducing Impacts . Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes . Effects Not Found to be Significant . References . List of Preparers Consul tant shall compile supporting documents into a separate volume(s) to be referred to as the Technical Appendices to the MEIR. The Technical Appendices shall include the Notice of Preparation of a draft ErR (NOP) , responses to the NOP, and any technical reports and relevant technical information utilized or generated in conjunction with the preparation of the MEIR. All documents prepared by the Consultant and Subconsultant shall be prepared in Microsoft Word 2000. II. Task 1 - Notice of Preparation Consultant will prepare a draft Notice of Preparation of a draft EIR (NOP) when directed by the City's Environmental Review Coordinator (Deli verable No.1). The NOP shall contain the project description and proposed scope of work for the draft MEIR. City staff will review the draft NOP and will provide comments to Consultant. Consultant shall address the City's comments and submit a final NOP to the City (Deli verable No.2). Comments received in response to the NOP will be used to finalize the scope of work for the draft MEIR. III. Task 2 - First Screencheck Draft MEIR and Associated Technical Reports Consultant shall prepare a description of existing conditions for, collect data on, and analyze potential impacts pertaining to each of the specific environmental issues described below and prepare and submit twenty (25) copies of the first screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports to the City for review and comment (Deliverable No.3) . Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-3 The following outlines the contents of the first screencheck draft MEIR. The preparation of any necessary technical reports is addressed under the applicable issue areas below. Executive Summary -- This section of the MEIR shall summarize the significance of environmental effects, mitigation measures, level of significance after mitigation, cumulative impacts, and the evaluation of CEQA alternatives. Introduction -- This section of the MEIR shall describe the project background, purpose and need, and objectives. This section shall also provide an overview of the CEQA process and all proposed discretionary actions. Project Description This section describe in detail the key attributes and all associated actions. of the MEIR shall of the proposed UCSP Environmental Analysis This section of the MEIR shall contain a discussion of existing conditions based in part on the previously completed General Plan Update Environmental Baseline Studies and Areawide Studies and the General Plan Update EIR. This section shall also present an analysis of each of the environmental issues identified in Paragraphs III.a through III. 1 below. The analysis shall identify potentially significant environmental impacts that could result from adoption of the UCSP and proposed mitigation measures to reduce or avoid the identified impacts. Impact analysis within this section shall be conducted at a plan-to- ground (UCSP versus existing baseline conditions) level of analysis. Alternatives This section of the MEIR shall contain an assessment of a reasonable range of alternatives to the proposed UCSP, including, at a minimum, the No Project Alternative. Impact analysis of the No Project Alternative shall be conducted at a plan-to-plan (proposed UCSP versus the adopted General Plan and Zoning Code) level of analysis. Cumulative Impacts -- This section of the MEIR shall address the cumulative environmental effects of the UCSP in combination with the Chula Vista General Plan Update as well Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-4 as relevant adopted regional plans. Other Mandatory CEQA shall contain the accordance with the Impacts, Significant Effects Not Found to EIR Sections -- This section of the MEIR following mandatory CEQA sections in State CEQA Guidelines: Growth-Inducing Irreversible Environmental Changes, and be Significant. Specific issues to be addressed in screencheck draft MEIR are described below and are change in accordance with the final scope of work, upon responses to the NOP and the content of the UCSP and associated discretionary actions: the first subj ect to to be based final draft a. Land Use, Planning and Zoning This section of the MEIR shall address potential land use compatibility impacts and inconsistencies with pertinent adopted local, regional, state, and federal plans, programs, and policies as well as impacts associated with the land uses proposed for the Urban Core Specific Plan relative to adj acent existing and planned land uses. To address these issues, this section shall: . Contain mapping that clearly depicts the adopted Chula Vista General Plan land use designations and proposed zoning classifications and an analysis of the consistency between the proposed zoning regulations and the General Plan land use designations. . Contain an aerial photograph showing existing developed areas in the Urban Core and the project vicinity to be produced by Consultant. . Describe applicable goals and policies from the adopted General Plan. . Describe and assess any potential for land use compatibility and community character impacts. The interface of the proposed land uses with existing, approved, and future designated land uses shall be addressed through a compatibility analysis. The compatibility analysis shall be based in part upon applicable impact analyses contained in related sections of the MEIR. Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-5 b. Aesthetics This section of the MEIR shall discuss the proposed UCSP land uses in regards to project aesthetics from key vantage points. To document this analysis, the following tasks shall be completed: . Provide current color photographs of the proj ect site from key vantage points throughout the area to illustrate the current condition. . Discuss views of the UCSP area from Gateways. . Describe the potential for any aesthetic impacts resulting from development in accordance with the UCSP. . Discuss the proposed design guidelines and development regulations that would avoid or reduce potential aesthetics impacts. c. Transportation This section of the MEIR shall be prepared based on the UCSP transportation study provided to Consultant by the City. The UCSP transportation study will describe a proposed program that meets the transportation objectives of the General Plan Update for the Urban Core and incorporates measures contained in the proposed UCSP Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP) needed to achieve these objectives. d. Air Quality This section of the MEIR shall be based in part upon the air quality analysis conducted for the General Plan Update EIR. Based upon the results of the UCSP transportation study, additional CO2 hotspot analyses of congested intersections may be necessary. Because the General Plan Update will not have been incorporated into the Regional Air Quality Strategy (RAQS) by the time of the preparation of this MEIR, the inconsistency of the UCSP with the RAQS will remain a significant and unmitigated impact. Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-6 e. Noise This section of the MEIR shall be based in part upon the noise analysis conducted for the General plan Update EIR. Applicable witigation measures shall be identified, such as the placement of buildings or other attenuation techniques to shelter exterior sensitive noise receivers. f. Cultural Resources This section of the MEIR shall be based upon the archaeological assessment contained in the General Plan Update EIR, an historic context study prepared under separate agreement and provided by the City, and an historic evaluation study of the UCSP area to be prepared by Subconsultant Archaeos under this Agreement. The scope of the historic evaluation study shall consist of the historic evaluation of 50 buildings determined by Archaeos to require investigation based upon the results of the historic context study and their review of basic property information provided by the City for all UCSP area properties. The scope of the evaluation of the 50 buildings shall include a title search, archival research, field check, liaison with City staff, and preparation of State Department of Parks and Recreation forms identifying historic significance for each building. In addition, Archaeos shall prepare a technical report documenting the findings of the individual building evaluations, to be included in the Technical Appendices to the MEIR. g. Paleontological Resources This section the paleontological assessment Update EIR. of the MEIR shall be based upon contained in the General Plan h. Biological Resources This section of the MEIR shall evaluate the potential impacts to biological resources associated with the UCSP in light of the Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan and other existing policies and regulations and based upon available sources of information on Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-7 biological resources. This assessment shall consider the extent to which the UCSP conforms to the Chula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan and other pertinent adopted plans and policies. i. Hydrology and Water Quality This section of the MEIR shall be based upon drainage studies and analyses provided by the City, including data utilized to prepare the General Plan Update EIR and UCSP PFFP. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements and existing storm drains, drainage improvements, and detention features that exist or are planned within the project area shall be described. j. Public Services and Utilities Where applicable, the analysis of public services and utilities impacts shall be derived from the technical studies and analyses upon which the Urban Core Specific Plan Public Facilities Financing Plan will be based and/or shall involve the following steps: . Incorporate a discussion of phasing of public facilities and utilities. . Assess projected park and recreation, library, schools, police, fire and emergency medical, solid waste, and energy services demands, and the impacts associated with the provision of adequate facilities and services to meet projected demands. . Assess the impacts associated with the provision of adequate sewer facilities to meet projected demands. . Assess the impacts associated with the provision of an adequate supply of potable and reclaimed water to meet proj ected demands. Senate Bill (SB) 610 shall be discussed as it may apply to the UCSP. A water supply assessment shall be obtained from the Sweetwater Authority if required pursuant to SB 610. . Assess compliance with the applicable City Growth Management Threshold Standards. A log of all City and outside agency contacts consulted shall be compiled and be included as references in the MEIR. Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-8 k. Hazards This section of the MEIR shall be based upon pertinent secondary sources and shall evaluate the potential for the UCSP to result in significant hazards impacts. Recommended mitigation procedures to lessen adverse hazards effects shall be identified. Hazards to be addressed in this section shall include, but shall not be limited to, potential public health effects resulting from businesses that utilize hazardous materials in their operations and from the redevelopment and reuse of contaminated properties. I. Geology and Soils This section of the MEIR shall be based upon pertinent secondary sources and shall evaluate the potential for the UCSP to result in significant geology and soils impacts (e.g., faulting and seismicity, slope stability, soil erosion). Recommended mitigation procedures to lessen adverse geology and soils effects shall be identified. IV. Task 3 - Second Screencheck Draft MEIR Consultant shall address City staff's comments on the first screencheck draft MEIR and prepare and submit twenty- five (25) copies of the second screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports to the City for review and comment (Deliverable No.4) . V. Task 4 - Third Screencheck Draft MEIR Consultant shall address City staff's and legal counsel's comments on the second screencheck draft MEIR and prepare and submit ten (10) copies of the third screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports, draft Notice of Availability, draft Notice of Completion, and draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) to the City for review and comment (Deliverable No.5). It is anticipated that some potentially significant impacts will be avoided through regulations and standards incorporated into the UCSP, in which case no mitigation measures would be required. The MMRP shall contain Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-9 all feasible mitigation measures required to avoid or reduce the significant impacts of the project. VI. Task 5 - Public Review Draft MEIR Consultant shall address City staff's comments on the third screencheck draft MEIR, associated technical reports, and draft MMRP and prepare the public review draft MEIR, MMRP, and Technical Appendices to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. Consultant shall provide thirty (30) hard copies of the public review draft MEIR and MMRP, fifteen (15) hard copies of the Technical Appendices, and one hundred (100) copies of the public review draft MEIR on 100 CDs (in pdf format) to the City (Deliverable No.6). Consultant shall incorporate City staff's comments on the draft Notice of Availability and draft Notice of Completion and prepare the final Notice of Availability and final Notice of Completion to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator (Deliverable No.6) . VII. Task 6 - Draft Candidate CEQA Findings/Statement of Overriding Considerations Consultant shall prepare draft Candidate CEQA Findings and, if necessary, a draft Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093 and shall provide ten (10) copies to the City for review (Deliverable No.7). The Findings shall specify which mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project and which have not, with a detailed explanation of infeasible mitigation measures. The Findings shall also identify infeasible project alternatives, with a detailed explanation as to why they are infeasible. VIII. Task 7 - Responses to Comments Following the close of public review, Consultant shall meet with City staff and review all comments received. Consultant shall prepare draft responses to comments and any necessary associated revisions to the draft MEIR. Consultant shall submit ten (10) copies of the draft responses to comments and any amended MEIR sections to the City for review (Deliverable No.8) . Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-IO Consultant shall revise the draft responses to comments and amended MEIR sections based on the City's comments. Consultant shall submit the revised draft responses to comments and any amended MEIR sections for review by the City (Del i verable No.9). Any changes to the responses to comments and amended MEIR sections shall be subject to the approval of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. If additional studies and/or analyses are requested by the City as a result of the comments received, Consultant shall complete those additional studies and/or analyses upon authorization from the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. IX. Task 8 - Final Candidate CEQA Findings/Statement of Overriding Considerations Should the City determine that additional revisions are needed to the draft Candidate CEQA Findings and draft Statement of Overriding Considerations as a result of the comments received during the draft MEIR public review period, Consultant shall make such revisions (Deliverable No.10). Revisions to the draft Candidate CEQA Findings and draft Statement of Overriding Considerations shall be subject to the approval of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. X. Task 9 - Final MEIR Consultant shall prepare a final MEIR, final MMRP, and final Technical Appendices. Consultant shall provide thirty (30) copies of the final MEIR and final MMRP, twenty-five (25) copies of the final Technical Appendices, and thirty (30) copies of the final MEIR on 30 CDs (in pdf format) to the City (Deliverable No.11). Consultant shall also provide the final MEIR in electronic format (text in Microsoft Word 2000 and graphics in jpeg or pdf format) (Deliverable No.11). In addition, a draft Notice of Determination and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) filing fee form for the project shall be submitted by Consultant to the City in preparation for filing with the County Clerk's Office and State Clearinghouse (Deliverable No.11) . XI. Task 10 - Compliance Checklist Consultant shall prepare and submit to the City for review and comment a draft compliance checklist to be used to assess whether or not future projects within the UCSP area Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-ll conform to the UCSP and MEIR and are fully covered by the MEIR, in which case no subsequent CEQA analysis or documentation would be necessary (Deliverable No. 12) Consultant shall revise the draft compliance checklist based on the City's comments and submit the revised final compliance checklist for review by the City (Deliverable No. 13). Consultant shall complete the checklist to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. XII. Meetings and Consultation Charles Bull, Project Manager, and/or his representatives shall attend, at the direction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator, up to 160 hours of formal meetings throughout the Project duration. These meetings may include the following: . Project initiation meeting . Community meetings . A public scoping meeting . periodic meetings with City staff · MEIR preparation meetings, as needed . UCSP Advisory Committee meetings · A Resource Conservation Commission meeting · A Planning Commission hearing on the draft MEIR · Planning Commission hearings on the final MEIR . City Council hearings on the final MEIR Periodic meetings with City staff as well as other proj ect consultants will be held to discuss progress of the work effort, clarify scope of work details, resolve pertinent issues as they arise, review staff comments, and finalize the MEIR. If the Consultant is directed to attend more than 160 hours of meetings, Consultant's time shall be billed on a time and materials basis at the rates specified in Paragraph l1.C below. Consultant shall prepare and present information, respond to questions raised by the Committee and members of the public, and otherwise participate in meetings as directed by the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. In addition to the formal meetings listed above, Consultant shall informally meet with appropriate City personnel Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-12 and other consultants, as well as outside agency personnel if warranted, as needed to assist in obtaining current information needed for the preparation of the MEIR. Such meetings shall not be counted towards the 160 hours of required meetings identified above. B. Date for Commencement of Consultant Services: (X) Same as Effective Date of Agreement ( ) Other: C. Dates or Time Limits for Delivery of Deliverables: Deliverable No.1: Task 1 Draft Preparation of a draft EIR (NOP) Due date: One (1) City provides the final boundaries of the UCSP area, and focus areas and the City-approved UCSP Vision Consultant. Notice of week after districts, Poster to Deli verable No. Three (3) working days comments on the draft NOP. 2 : Task 1 after City - Final NOP. provides to Due date: Consultant Deli verable No.3: Task 2 - First Screencheck Draft MEIR and Associated Technical Reports. Due date shall be the later of the following t.wo dates: Five (5) weeks after City provides to Consultant the City staff approved draft UCSP development regulations/development standards and design guidelines; or (2) weeks after City provides to Consultant the City approved transportation study and technical studies and analyses upon which the UCSP Public Facilities Financing plan will be based. Deliverable No.4: Task 3 - Second Screencheck Draft MEIR and Associated Technical Reports. Due date: Four (4) weeks* after City provides to Consultant comments on the first screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports, and complete administrative draft UCSP. (*If substantial revisions are made to the UCSP development regulations/development standards and design guidelines subsequent to the submittal of the first screencheck, then this four week timeframe shall be extended by at least one week at the discretion of the Environmental Review Coordinator based upon the extent of the revisions. ) Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-13 Deli verable No.5: Task 4 - Third Screencheck Draft MEIR and Associated Technical Reports, draft Notice of Availability, draft Notice of Completion, and draft Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). Due date: Ten (10) calendar days* after City provides comments to Consultant on the second screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports, and the public review draft UCSP to Consultant. (*If substantial revisions are made to the UCSP subsequent to the submittal of the second screencheck, then this ten day timeframe shall be extended at the discretion of the Environmental Review Coordinator based upon the extent of the revisions.) Deliverable No.6: Task 5 - Public Review Draft MEIR and MMRP, Technical Appendices, Final Notice of Availability, and Final Notice of Completion. Due date: Two (2) weeks after City provides comments to Consultant on the third screencheck draft MEIR, draft MMRP, Technical Appendices, draft Notice of Availability, and draft Notice of Completion. Deliverable No.7: Task 6 Draft Candidate CEQA Findings and Draft Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary). Due date: Four (4) weeks after the commencement of the draft MEIR public review period. Deliverable No.8: Task 7 Draft Responses to Comments and Associated Revisions to the MEIR. Due date: Two (2) weeks after the close of the draft MEIR public review period. If a substantial number of comment letters and/or comment letters of greater than normal complexity are received, the Environmental Review Coordinator shall have the discretion to modify this deliverable's due date accordingly. Deliverable No.9: Task 7 Final Responses Comments and Associated Revisions to the MEIR. Due date: (1) week after City provides comments to Consultant on the responses to comments and associated revisions to the MEIR. to One draft Deliverable No. 10: Task 8 Final Candidate CEQA Findings and Final Statement of Overriding Considerations (if necessary). Due date: One (1) week after City provides comments to Consultant on the draft candidate CEQA findings and draft statement of overriding considerations. Deliverable Technical Appendices, No. 11: Task and Final MMRP. 9 Final Due date: MEIR, One (1) Final week Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-14 after Del i verable No. 9 has been accepted by the Environmental Review Coordinator. Deliverable Checklist. Due date: MEIR. No. Two 12: (2) Task 10 Draft Compliance weeks after certification of the Deliverable No. Checklist. Due date: One to Consultant on the draft 13: Task 10 Final Compliance (1) week after City provides comments compliance checklist. D. Date for completion of all Consultant services: Completion of all required tasks outlined above in Paragraph 8, including meetings and consultation, to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator, shall be accomplished no later than June 30, 2005. This deadline may be extended for no more than six (6) months in the sole discretion of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. 9. Insurance Requirements: (X) Statutory Worker's Compensation Insurance (X) Employer's Liability Insurance coverage: $1,000,000. (X) Commercial General Liability Insurance: $1,000,000. () Errors and Omissions insurance: None Required (included in Commercial General Liability coverage) . () Errors and Omissions Insurance: $250,000 (not included in Commercial General Liability coverage) . 10. Materials Required to be Supplied by City to Consultant: . City-approved CEQA-Ievel transportation study of the proposed Urban Core Specific Plan . Technical studies and analyses upon which the Urban Core Specific Plan Public Facilities Financing plan will be based . City-approved Urban Core Specific Plan Area Historical Context Statement . City-approved Urban Core Specific Plan Vision Poster . Proposed Urban Core Specific Plan Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-15 11. Compensation: A. (X) Single Fixed Fee Arrangement. For performance of all Consultant as herein required, in the amounts and at the Deliverables set forth below: of City times the Defined Services shall pay a single fixed or milestones or for by fee the Single Fixed Fee Amount: $228,930, payable as follows: Milestone Amount Signing of this agreement by all parties $22,893 (10%) 1 and upon the request of the consultant Submittal of first screencheck draft MEIR $91,571 (40%) 2 and associated technical reports* Submittal of second screencheck draft MEIR $22,893 (10%) 3 and associated technical reports 4 Commencement of draft MEIR public review $34,340 (15%) 5 Submittal of final MEIR $34,340 (15%) 6 Completion of all tasks** $22,893 (10%) Contingency*** $13,570 *For purposes of payment, the first screencheck draft MEIR and associated technical reports shall completely address and analyze all issues identified in the detailed scope of work outlined above in Paragraph 8 to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Payment shall not be made until the City's Environmental Review Coordinator determines that a complete first screencheck draft MEIR has been submitted. **Completion of all required tasks to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. ***The Executive Director or his/her designee in his/her discretion independently or upon request from the Consultant, from time to time, may negotiate additional services to be performed by the Consultant under the Agreement in order to cover unforeseen issues that may be identified during the preparation of the environmental document ("Additional Services"). The cost of Additional Services in connection with the environmental document shall not exceed a cost of $13,570 and shall be paid on a time and materials basis in accordance with the hourly billing rates identified in Paragraph 11.C below Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-16 and/ or in performed 17 below. accordance with the costs for Additional Services by the permitted Subconsultant identified in Paragraph B. Phased Fixed Fee Arrangement C. Hourly Rate Arrangement For performance of the Defined Services by Consultant as herein required, City shall pay Consultant for the productive hours of time spent by Consultant in the performance of said Services, at the rates or amounts set forth in the Rate Schedule hereinbelow according to the following terms and conditions: (1) ( ) Not-to-Exceed Limitation on Time and Materials Arrangement Notwithstanding the expenditure by Consultant of time and materials in excess of said Maximum Compensation amount, Consultant agrees that Consultant will perform all of the Defined Services herein required of Consultant for $ including all Materials, and other "reimbursables" ("Maximum Compensation") . (2) ( ) Limitation without Further Authorization on Time and Materials Arrangement At such time as Consultant shall have incurred time and materials equal to ("Authorization Limit"), Consultant shall not be entitled to any additional compensation without further authorization issued in writing and approved by the City. Nothing herein shall preclude Consultant from providing additional Services at Consultant's own cost and expense. Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-17 Rate Schedule Category of Employee of Consultant Name Hourly Rate Principal Charles Bull $145 Senior David Gottfredson $120 Senior Donna Steel $120 Associate Karla Hellestrae $100 Assistant $ 80 GIS $ 65 production $ 55 12. Materials Reimbursement Arrangement For the cost of out of Consultant in the performance of shall pay Consultant at the rates pocket expenses incurred by services herein required, City or amounts set forth below: (X) None, the compensation includes all costs. Cost or Rate Reports, not to exceed $ Copies, not to exceed $ Travel, not to exceed $ Printing, not to exceed $ Postage, not to exceed $ Delivery, not to exceed $ Long Distance Telephone Charges, not to exceed $ Other Actual Identifiable Direct Costs: not to exceed $ , not to exceed $ 13. Contract Administrators: City: Marilyn R.F. ponseggi, Environmental Review Coordinator, City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910, (619) 585-5707. Consultant: Charles S. Bull, President, RECON Environmental, Inc., 1927 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101- 2358, (619) 308-9333. Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-18 14. Liquidated Damages Rate: $ per day Other: 15. Statement of Economic Interests, Consultant Reporting Categories, per Conflict of Interest Code: (X) Not Applicable. Not an FPPC Filer. FPPC Filer Category No. 1. Investments and sources of income. Category No. 2 . Interests in real property. Category No.3. Investments, interest in property and sources of income subject to regulatory, permit or licensing authority of department. real the the Category No. and sources development, sale of real 4. Investments in of income which construction or the property. business entities engage in land acquisition or Category No.5. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type which, within the past two years, have contracted with the City of Chula Vista (Redevelopment Agency) to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment. Category No.6. Investments in business entities and sources of income of the type which, within the past two years, have contracted with the designated employee's department to provide services, supplies, materials, machinery or equipment. Category No.7. Business positions. ( ) List "Consultant property within 2 radial Associates" interests in real miles of Project Property, if any: Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-19 16. ) Consultant is Real Estate Broker and/or Salesman 17. Permitted Subconsultants: Archaeos 11209 Golden Birch Way San Diego, CA 92131 Voice Phone: (858) 549-2181 Fax phone: (858)549-2181 Consultant's permitted subconsultant, Archaeos, shall perform a minimum of $57,500 in professional project- related services as a part of the Single Fixed-Fee Amount of $228,930; these services shall be managed by Ruth C. Atler, or alternate, comparable personnel with the prior approval of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. Additional Services may include the investigation of additional buildings beyond the 50 included as part of the scope of work identified in Paragraph 8.A.III.f above, performed at an additional cost of $1,150 per building, with the prior approval of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. 18. Bill Processing: A. Consultant's Billing to be submitted for the following period of time: ( ) Monthly ( ) Quarterly (X) Other: Milestone B. Day of the Period for submission of Consultant's billing: ) First of the Month ) 15th Day of each Month ( ) End of the Month (X) Other: Upon completion of milestones Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-20 C. City's Account Number: To be assigned after agreement is processed. 19. Security for Performance ( Performance Bond, $ ( Letter of Credit, $ ( Other Security: Type: Amount: $ () Retention. If this space is checked, then notwithstanding other provisions to the contrary requiring the payment of compensation to the Consultant sooner, the City shall be entitled to retain, at their option, either the following "Retention Percentage" or "Retention Amount" until the City determines that the Retention Release Event, listed below, has occurred: ( ) Retention Percentage: % ( ) Retention Amount: $ Retention Release Event: ( ) Completion of All Consultant Services satisfaction of the City's Environmental Coordinator ( ) Other: to the Review Two-Party Agreement October 26, 2004 A-21