Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A LEGAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GATZKE, DILLON
& BALLANCE, LLP TO PROVIDE ON CALL LEGAL
SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Development Services Department processes a large volume and variety of permits for private development projects that require legal review and/or consultation throughout the permitting process, including support of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance, LLP is highly experienced and responsive in providing the required Development Services Department legal services; and
WHEREAS, most of the legal work projected to be performed in support of the Development Services Department is expected to be directly reimbursed by developer deposit accounts; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney and City staff therefore recommends approving a Legal Services Agreement with Gatzke, Dillon & Balance, LLP with an initial one-year term and the option to extend the term of the Agreement for up to four one year increments, and a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Legal Services Agreement to provide on-call legal services for the Development Services Department between the City and Gatzke, Dillon & Ballance, LLP, in the form presented , with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and authorizes the City Attorney to execute same.
Presented by Approved as to form
Laura C. Black, AICP Marco A. Verdugo
Director of Development Services City Attorney