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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-002 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $5,000 FROM SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS TO THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS SECTION OF THE OTHER GRANTS FUND FOR THE CIVIC CENTER FAÇADE LED LIGHTING PROJECT (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
San Diego Gas and Electric is providing a $5,000 grant towards the City’s Civic Center façade LED lighting project at City Hall. Staff is asking Council to accept and appropriate the grant to the Municipal Facilities Energy Efficiency Improvements section of the Other Grants Fund (269590).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and/or Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
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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 15303 Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and/or Section 15301 Class 1 (Existing Facilities). Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Chula Vista has a proud history of being a municipal leader in sustainability. San Diego Gas & Electric is a strong city partner in energy efficiency. Their grant of $5,000 provides assistance to the City’s Civic Center façade LED lighting project on the City Hall Campus.
The Civic Center façade LED lighting project will include programmable, color, LED up-lighting and directional lighting which can be changed in response to special events, holidays and security needs. This project may allow the City to reduce the amount of energy needed to light up the building exteriors and park areas of the City Hall campus while improving public safety. With this grant from SDG&E the City can provide the community with a well-lit civic center complex while also demonstrating energy efficiency and cost reductions. The City Hall campus is frequented by surrounding residents and is a central park to the community. Staff will provide small signs to explain the demonstration and SDG&E support of the project.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100,et seq.).
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. This project meets the City’s goals for Connected Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and Healthy Community by improving public safety and demonstrating energy efficiency in lighting, and leading by example.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
These funds are to help offset the costs of the Civic Center façade LED lighting project. The proposed budget amendments have no net fiscal impact to the General Fund; these one-time expenditures will be offset by one-time revenues.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed budget amendments are a one-time activity, there are no ongoing fiscal impacts associated with these budget amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant application.
Staff Contact: Coleen Wisniewski, Sr. Conservation Specialist, Office of Sustainability, Economic Development Department