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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-009 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (CSE) FOR SUPPORT IN IMPLEMENTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Staff has prepared a two-party agreement with the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) for support in implementing the City of Chula Vista's Sustainable Communities Program. The purpose of the agreement is to perform a variety of tasks, such as education and training for staff and for the development community, code coaching, secondary inspections and inspection support services. These efforts will promote energy efficiency and reduced green house gas emissions as part of the planning and building process.
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 proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in 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 City is part of a Local Government Partnership (LGP) with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDGE) to promote energy efficiency in Chula Vista. As part of the LGP, the City of Chula Vista established a Sustainable Communities Program in 2009, ...
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