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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-181 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA SUPPORTING SAN DIEGO'S NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) MODIFIED PERMIT FOR THE POINT LOMA WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Metro Wastewater JPA/Metro Commission in conjunction with the City of San Diego have been developing strategies that would increase reliability and diversity of the region's water supply and reduce the wastewater flow to the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant (PLWTP). These strategies are proposed in the PLWTP advanced primary permit renewal submittal to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and could potentially avoid an estimated $300 million in costs to the Metro wastewater ratepayers (including Chula Vista residents). Tonight's action would be a statement of support, as part of the Metro Wastewater JPA/Metro Commission, for the January 2015 USEPA permit renewal application and the conceptual goals to be achieved by the Ocean Pollution Reduction Act II proposed legislation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed action for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the action is to approve support of San Diego Metro Wastewater's application for the January 2015 USEPA permit renewal. The action does not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista is one of 12 participating agencies (PAs) that have agreements with the City of San Diego (San Diego) for ...
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