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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-283 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE MILLS ACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF 88 K STREET, HISTORIC SITE #102, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN SAID AGREEMENT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On May 29, 2001 City Council adopted a policy that allows the City of Chula Vista to enter into Mills Act contracts (Agreements) with owners of designated historic sites (Attachment 1). The Mills Act, which was incorporated into the City's Historic Preservation Program in 2011, is an important economic incentive program for property owners of qualified historic properties. Enacted in 1972, the Mills Act legislation grants participating local governments (cities and counties) the authority to enter into legally binding Agreements with owners of qualified historic properties who actively participate in the restoration and maintenance of their historic properties with the benefit of potential property tax relief. Staff has received one Mills Act Agreement application this year for 88 K Street; Historic Site #102, The Blanche Grainger House (Attachment 2).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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Environmental Determination
The Development Services Director has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 31 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15331 (Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action adopts an agreement which preserves a historical resource. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At the December 2, 2015 Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting, the HPC voted to recommend that City Council approve the resolution.
DISCUSSION
Background
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