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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-038 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA (1) TRANSFERRING $50,000 FROM THE OTHER EXPENSES BUDGET CATEGORY TO THE SUPPLIES & SERVICES CATEGORY WITHIN THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND, AND (2) APPROVING A $148,240 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY (CCSE) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN IMPLEMENTING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE CITY'S SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM (SCP) (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Staff has prepared a two-party agreement for professional services with the California Center for Sustainable Energy, to assist in implementing the City's Sustainable Communities Program (SCP). The purpose of the agreement is to perform a variety of tasks such as training, permit tracking, and customer support that will promote energy efficiency and reduced green house gas emissions as part of the planning and building process.
The cost for the proposed work is $148,240. This cost is an eligible expense under the Local Government Partnership funding source and will be fully reimbursed.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed agreement for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project is exempt, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The City is part of a Local Government Partnership (LGP) with SDG&E to promote energy efficiency in Chula Vista. As part of our Local Government Partnership, the City of Chula Vista established the Sustainable Communities Program in 2009, to investigate and update existing programs, guidelines and regulations to reflect the advances that have been made in both green building and energy conservation for buildings as well...
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