Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-221 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH ACTIONS IN MOTION FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 610 BAY BOULEVARD AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET FOR PAYMENT OF MINOR CONSTRUCTION COSTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
Body
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution
Body
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista currently owns the former bank building located at 610 Bay Boulevard. This property was acquired by the City for the potential future use as a fire station site in February 2013 and is currently vacant. The City has been approached by an auto auction company, Auctions in Motion (AIM), about leasing this site to them on an interim basis. Council is being asked to consider this license.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action is approval of a lease of City property for a new permitted use (auto auction). Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The City purchased the bank building located at 610 Bay Boulevard in 2013 as a potential site for a new fire station that is needed prior to the occupancy of the Resort and Conference Center (RCC) on the Bayfront. Since that time staff has had several short term tenants occupy the building, primarily in support of the Port's construction activities along the Bayfront. This minimal use has allowed the City to offset maintenance costs for the site and deter vandalism and transient activity. Staff does not anticipate needing this site for the Bayfront for at least two years.
Staff has been approached by Auctions in Motion (AIM) to license the ...
Click here for full text