HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-185RESOLUTION NO. 2009-185
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE FORMAL BIDDING
PROCESS AND APPROVING A THREE-PARTY
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA,
RECON (CONSULTANT), AND OTAY LAND COMPANY
LLC (APPLICANT), FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED
TO THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR) FOR THE UNNERSITY VILLAGES GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT, AND OTAY RANCH GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Applicant has deposited or will deposit an initial sum for the consulting
services necessazy for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Report for the University
Villages Project; and
WHEREAS, it was determined by the Director of Planning and Building that staff has
neither the available time or expertise to perform the subject work; and
WHEREAS, pursuant the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed project requires the
preparation of an EIR; and
WHEREAS, RECON has acquired a unique in-depth knowledge of Chula Vista General Plan-
related environmental issues through their preparation of the 2005 General Plan Update EIR and
associated baseline studies; and
WHEREAS, RECON's comprehensive familiarity with the Chula Vista General Plan and
General Plan study area, coupled with the knowledge gained through their preparation of the
General Plan Update EIR and associated baseline studies, makes RECON uniquely qualified to
serve as the Consultant for this project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City's competitive bidding requirements as
applied to this contract would be impractical for the reasons stated herein and hereby waives the
competitive bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the consultant warrants and represents that they aze experienced and staffed in a
manner such that they can prepare and deliver the services required of Consultant to City within
the timeframes provided all in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has negotiated the details of the
agreement in accordance with applicable procedures set forth in Section 6.5.2 of the
Environmental Review Procedures.
Resolution No. 2009-185
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby approve aThree-Party Agreement between the City of Chula Vista, RECON
and Otay Land Company LLC, for consulting services related to the preparation of an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the University Villages General Plan Amendment and Otay
Ranch General Development Plan Amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the City of Chula Vista.
by
Deputy City Manager/Development Services
Director
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 4th day of August 2009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: McCann r/J
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Cheryl Cox ayo
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Noms, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-185 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 4th day of August 2009.
Executed this 4th day of August 2009.
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Donna R. Norc•is,'CMC, City Cler~_
Approved as to form by