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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-049 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $2,789.82 FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) AND APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS TO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY TO FUND VARIOUS BICYCLING EVENTS AND EXPAND THE CITY’S BICYCLE VALET (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista has been approved for a $2,789.82 grant through the 2018 GO by BIKE Mini-Grant Program through SANDAG. Staff is asking Council to accept and appropriate the grant to the Office of Sustainability fund (1140000).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the state CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it has also been determined that the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Chula Vista has a proud history of being a municipal leader in sustainability and has a long-standing commitment to alternative transportation infrastructure and outreach since 2002. These efforts help reduce carbon emissions in the region, support the implementation of the 2017 Climate Action Plan, as well as help the City reach its goal to become a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community.
The $2,789.82 grant from the 2018 GO by BIKE Mini-Grant Program will be utilized to expand upon the City’s current education and outreach efforts during the City’s South Bay Earth Day Fair, which will take place on April 7, 2018 at the Chula Vista Bayside Park and Marina. The event is expected to draws over 2,000 attendees. The grant funds will be used to support a family-friendly guided bicycle ride on the Bayshore Bikeway, a Bike Rodeo for children at the event and to expand the City’s bicycle valet.
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 biking skills, and leading by example.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
These funds are to help offset the costs of various bicycling outreach events in the spring of 2018. 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. Resolution
2. Grant Application
Staff Contact: Coleen Wisniewski, Sr. Conservation Specialist, Office of Sustainability, Economic Development Department