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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-243 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND D-MAX ENGINEERING INC. FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM DRY WEATHER MS4 OUTFALL DISCHARGE MONITORING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE UP TO THREE ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS TO SAID AGREEMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is required to perform Dry Weather MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems) outfall discharge monitoring (Provision D.2.b; RWQCB, 2013) to identify, prioritize, control and monitor the non-storm water and illicit discharges within its jurisdictions. Such monitoring includes but is not limited to field screening, field monitoring, field sampling and laboratory testing and analysis and trash assessment monitoring at identified locations throughout City. Due to the expertise and specialized equipment necessary to perform these services, it is necessary to retain an outside consultant. Proposals were requested from qualified engineering and environmental consulting firms. Two proposals were received, and staff has determined that D-Max Engineering, Inc. was the most qualified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project 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 approval of the agreement is for Dry Weather MS4 Outfall Monitoring Services. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
In May 2013, the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) Order No. R9-2013-0001, as amended by Order No. R9-2015-0001 (Municipal ...
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