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CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER 2.56 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE - "PURCHASING SYSTEM" - REGARDING CONTRACT LIMITS AND AUTHORITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CITY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.56 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE - "PURCHASING SYSTEM" - REGARDING CONTRACT LIMITS AND AUTHORITIES ASSOCIATED WITH CITY PROCUREMENT PRACTICES (FIRST READING)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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SUMMARY
On November, 4, 2014, Chula Vista voters approved modifications to City Charter Sections 1009, 1010 and 1011 (Measure A) that delegated the authority to City Council to make procurement rules for awarding City public works contracts and other types of City contracts. The modifications were related to the City Charter's outdated provisions governing public works contract limits which required City Council approval. The Charter modifications approved by the voters enable future purchasing limits/requirements to be amended by ordinance allowing for the City to keep up with "best practices". The currently proposed modifications to the purchasing ordinance would enhance the efficiency and flexibility of the City's procurement practices while preserving appropriate checks and balances. Staff recommends adding a new approval limit for CIP contracts in addition to other changes to the purchasing ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the "Project" also qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed th...
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