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ORDINANCE NO. 3410 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3.45 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE (MASTER FEE SCHEDULE) (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
The City regularly receives requests for fee waivers. Per the Chula Vista Municipal Code and the City's Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager's authority to waive fees is limited to the greater of $2,500 or 25% of the fee imposed per the Schedule. Larger fee waivers require Council action. In order to increase efficiency and timeliness in responding to minor fee waiver requests, an increase in the City Manager's fee waiver authority from $2,500 to $7,500 is recommended. Additional guidance regarding fee waivers is provided in various City Council Policies. Repeal of these policies and consolidation of all fee waiver authority and guidance in the Master Fee Schedule is also recommended.
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 this activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to 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
The Master Fee Schedule ("Schedule") is a centralized listing of fees charged by the City for services, administrative acts, and other legally required fees. The Schedule and Chap...
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