city of Chula Vista

File #: 16-0157    Name: Removing District 3 Councilmember Position from June 2016 election
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/5/2016 Final action: 4/5/2016
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2016-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-005 TO REMOVE THE ELECTION OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3, FROM THE JUNE 7, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION
Indexes: 1. Operational Excellence, 5. Connected Community
Attachments: 1. Item 5 - Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-057 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016-005 TO REMOVE THE ELECTION OF MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, DISTRICT 3, FROM THE JUNE 7, 2016 GENERAL ELECTION

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.

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SUMMARY
On January 12, 2016, the Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-005 to set June 7, 2016 as the date of the General Municipal Election to elect two members of the City Council, representing Districts 3 and 4. Adoption of the attached resolution removes the District 3 City Council position from the General Municipal Election since only two candidates qualified for placement on the ballot. The two qualified candidates for District 3 will be placed on the ballot for the November runoff election, pursuant to Chula Vista Charter section 300.A.3.

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 Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has 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 Council on January 12, 2016 adopted Resolution 2016-005 to call for a June 2016 General Municipal Election to elect two members of the City Council, representing Districts 3 and 4, each for a full term commencing December 2016. Only two candidates ...

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