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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO AN AGREEMENT WITH URBAN CORPS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY; INCREASING THE MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 FROM $50,000 TO $125,000; AND ADDING THREE 1-YEAR OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT WITH ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS OF $150,000
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Staff recommends Council approval to amend the two-party agreement with the Urban Corps of San Diego County to increase the not-to-exceed amount in fiscal year 2017-18 from $50,000 to $125,000, to provide services support to Public Works Department, with three 1-year options at $150,000 per year effective July 1, 2018 by mutual agreement of Urban Corps and City if Urban Corps’ work performance is satisfactory.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and/or Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land).
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and/or Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) because the proposed acceptance and appropriation of funding will result in the maintenance of existing landscape and facilities with no expansion of an existing use. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department proposes the City amend the two-party agreement with the Urban Corps of San Diego County, to increase the not-to-exceed amount in fiscal year 2017-18 from $50,000 to $125,000 and to add three 1-year options with an annual not-to-exceed amounts of $150,000, effective July 1, 2018, to provide additional and continued services to support to Public Works Department’s Parks and Open Space Sections. The services to Parks Section include trash pickup, Homeless Outreach Team (HOT) program clean-up tasks, graffiti removal and painting. Urban Corps will provide brush clearance, trail maintenance, revegetation, and weed abatement services support to various Open Space Districts, for which the costs will be reimbursed from those Districts.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and, consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods, and a Connected Community. Entering into an agreement with Urban Corps supports the following Strategic Goals: Operational Excellence - Urban Corps work crews provide support for various maintenance projects such as outdoor maintenance, cleaning, beautification, and grounds keeping. Healthy Community - maintaining community open space for public enjoyment.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Sufficient funds are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Open Space District budgets and $50,000 from the Parks Maintenance budgets for Urban Corps-provided maintenance services.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Ongoing maintenance services from Urban Corps are subject to the annual budget process.
ATTACHMENT
1. Draft Two-party Agreement with Urban Corps
Staff Contact: Sam Oludunfe, Open Space Manager