Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) APPROVING THE PARK MASTER PLAN
FOR THE RENOVATION OF EUCALYPTUS PARK ; (2)
APPROVING A TENTH AMENDMENT TO THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT SPENDING PLAN ; AND (3)
REALLOCATING FUNDS AND AMENDING THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT BUDGET THEREFOR
WHEREAS, Eucalyptus Park is a 19.69-acre community park located at 436 C Street, stretching along C Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista (“City”) applied to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for grant funds available pursuant to the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for A ll of 2018 Parks Bond Act, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program (the “Statewide Park s Program”) to improve Eucalyptus Park; and
WHEREAS, on February 22, 2022, the City entered into Grant Contract SW -37-015 for the Eucalyptus Park improvements; and
WHEREAS, City Council Resolution No. 2022-100 amended the Fiscal Year 2021-22 CIP budget to establish a new capital improvement project, Eucalyptus Park ( PRK0340), and appropriated $6,390,000 in Statewide Parks Program grant funds to same; and
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2022, the City issue d a Request for Proposal s (“RFP”) from qualified design teams to develop the master plan, park design, 100% construction documents, specifications and cons truction administration based on the conceptual plan included within the awarded grant application for Eucalyptus Park; and
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2022, the City selected and entered into an agreement with the design firm KTUA to provide design, pre-construction, and construction administration for the Eucalyptus Park renovations; and
WHEREAS, Construction of the park renovations will be completed under a separate solicitation and contract; and
WHEREAS, the design and 100% Construction Documents will be managed and approved by the City in accordance with the objectives contained within the Parks and Facilities Guidelines, Landscape Water Conservation Ordinance, Landscape Manual, as well as, the City’s Construction Standards; and
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WHEREAS, following an extensive community engagement process, KTUA developed a Park Master Plan for Eucalyptus Park renovations that activate the entire park site (the “Eucalyptus Park Master Plan”); and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation C ommission recommended approval of the Eucalyptus Park Master Plan at its meeting on April 25, 2023, by a vote of 5-0; and
WHEREAS, KTUA estimates the total cost to construct the Eucalyptus Park Master Plan at $8,722,558, resulting in a funding shortfall of $3,522,558 after application of the $6,390,000 in Statewide Parks Program grant funds; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the launch of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, established by the Am erican Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), to provide $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments; and
WHEREAS, ARPA was intended to provide support to local governments in responding to the impact of COV ID-19 and in their efforts to contain COVID -19 in their communities, residents, and businesses; and
WHEREAS, ARPA includes State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds to support urgent COVID response efforts to decrease the spread of the virus , replace lost public sector revenue to strengthen support for vital public service s, support immediate economic stabilization for households and businesses, and address systemic public health and economic challenges that have contributed to inequal impacts of the pandemic on certain populations; and
WHEREAS, the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds provide substantial flexibility for each jurisdiction to meet local needs —including support for households, small businesses, impacted industries, essential workers , and the communities hardest-hit by the crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista receive d $57,535,250 in two tranches with $28,767,625 provided in May 2021 and the remaining $28,767,625 received twelve months later; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the reallocation of $ 3,522,558 in previously appropriated ARPA funds towards the Eucalyptus Park renovation and amending the American Rescue Act Spending Plan accordingly, by reallocating $ 3,522,558 from the Revenue Recovery Category to the Negative Economic Impacts Category; and
WHEREAS, 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), Section 15303 class 3 (New Constructi on or Conversion of Small Structures), and Section 15304 Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) because the proposed actions would not result in a significant effect on the environment, create a cumulative impact, damage a Resolution No.
scenic highway, or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.
Thus, no further environmental review is required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Park Master Plan for the renovation of Eucalyptus Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it amends The American Rescue Plan Act Spending Plan and reallocates funds within the American Rescue Plan Act 2021 Fund (Fund 268) , increases CIP appropriations (PRK0340), and amends the Revenue Recovery and Negative Economic Impact category budgets as follows:
Revenue Recovery: Governmental Funds ($3,522,558)
Negative Economic Impacts: Eucalyptus Park (PRK0340) $3,522,558
Presented by Approved as to form
By:
Laura C. Black, AICP Jill D.S. Maland
Director of Development Services Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak Acting City Attorney