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CONSIDERATION OF THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES CONCEPTS FOR THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-237 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN TO INCLUDE HEALTH AND WELL BEING POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On March 5, 2015 City Council held a workshop on the Healthy Chula Vista Initiative, including a presentation on the incorporation of Healthy Community concepts into the City's General Plan. At this time, staff is bringing forward the proposed General Plan amendments as an important step in building a better and healthier Chula Vista.
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 proposed activity was adequately covered in the previously adopted General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR 05-01) because the proposed objectives and policies are consistent with the previously adopted General Plan Update.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Development Services Director has also determined that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment because the proposed General Plan policies will result in Healthy Communities policies and programs and no physical change to the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommended approval (5-0-2) of the amendments at their September 9, 2015 meeting, with one addition (#23 in matrix) to Section 7.9 to add language regarding the encouragement of roundabouts, as applicable.
DISCUSSION
Background
The importance of planning for public health became...
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