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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-090 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA GRANTING AN EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TO SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC NECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF A SWEETWATER AUTHORITY WELL AT EUCALYPTUS PARK
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
In April, 2015, Council sold easements to Sweetwater Authority for two well sites located on City property that are a part of expansion of the Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility. At the same time Council granted an easement to San Diego Gas & Electric to serve the well located at Friendship Park. Subsequently, Sweetwater determined that a similar easement would be required for the Eucalyptus Park site.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project was adequately covered in previously adopted Richard Reynolds Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility - Phase II Expansion Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH No. 2007101055).
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Environmental Determination
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed project was adequately covered in the previously adopted Richard Reynolds Brackish Groundwater Desalination Facility - Phase II Expansion Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) (SCH No. 2007101055). Thus, no further environmental review or documentation is necessary
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The Sweetwater Authority (Authority) is currently expanding the Richard A. Reynolds Desalination Facility (Facility). When complete, this proposed expansion will add five million gallons per day of production capacity to the existing facility. In order to complete this expansion, the Authority is drilling five new wells and constructing new pipelines to transport the brackish well water to the Facility. In April, 2015 Council authorized the sale of two easements to for well sites located at Friendship Park and Eucalyptus Park. At the same time, Council granted an easement to San Diego Gas & Electric to provide electrical service to the well located at Friendship Park. Subsequently, the Authority has determined that a similar easement will be required for the Eucalyptus Park site. This action will authorize the grant of that easement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a property-related conflict of interest exists, in that Council Member McCann has real property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City 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 The grant of this easement helps ensure the availability of water in the future from a source that is locally controlled which supports strong and secure neighborhoods
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current fiscal impact as a result of this action
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action
ATTACHMENTS
1. Easement Deed
Staff Contact: Rick Ryals, Real Property Manager