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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-160 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY 104-01, “ORDER OF BUSINESS AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS,” TO ADD CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORTS PRIOR TO CLOSED SESSION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Adoption of the proposed Resolution will provide a section on City Council agendas entitled “City Attorney’s Reports” and will designate where in the order of business the city attorney’s report will be considered.
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.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has 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. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Council Policy 104-01 describes the standard items and order in which items on the City Council agendas will be heard.
The City Attorney often makes reports on matters of city business and currently provides such reports on an informal basis, following council comments. The City Attorney recommends adoption of the Resolution to formalize the location on the agenda in which the City Attorney may provide his reports.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
Not applicable.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no current year fiscal impact associated with this item.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing year fiscal impact associated with this item.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Amendments to City Council Policy 104-01
Staff Contact: Glen Googins, City Attorney