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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-008 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL $1,563,585 FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AMENDMENT; AND APPROPRIATING $1,563,585 TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Since 2006, the City and San Diego Gas & Electric have been collaborating through a Local Government Partnership to identify unique opportunities to maximize energy efficiency by leveraging municipal policies, programs, and services. As a result, the Local Government Partnership has helped to reduce the amount of energy consumed by municipal buildings as well as the broader Chula Vista community. In addition to lowering monthly utility costs, these energy savings contribute to lowering Chula Vista's greenhouse gas emissions, reducing demand for local power generation, and improving air quality. The proposed amendment to the Local Government Partnership agreement would provide an additional $1,563,585 and would enable implementation to continue through March 2016.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity qualifies for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed actions will result in the implementation of energy efficiency programs that are designed to improve local air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
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