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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-168 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM MACY'S "HEART YOUR PARK" PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT MEMORIAL PARK AND $300 FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT WINDING WALK PARK AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 PARK MAINTENANCE BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE SAID DONATED FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is in receipt of donations totaling $550 from the Macy's "Heart Your Park" initiative sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Memorial Park and Winding Walk Park were identified and specifically selected by Macy's due to the proximity of Macy's stores at the Chula Vista Shopping Mall and the Otay Ranch Mall. This action asks the City Council to appropriate the donated funds.
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 consisting of accepting donations in the small amount of $550 for minor park improvements is covered by the general rule in that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On August 25, 2014, the Parks & Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council accept and appropriate the donated funds. An excerpt from the August 25 meeting minutes is attached as item "A".
DISCUSSION
Macy's "Heart Your Park" initiative, sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has selected over 550 parks throughout the country to benefit from funds donated for park improvements. Between March 7 and March 31, 2014, ...
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