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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-130 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE CONSERVATION SECTION'S FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $12,000 IN SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC COOL PLANET INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION OF THE CITY'S 2012 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY AND TO APPROPRIATE $1,118 IN COOL CALIFORNIA CHALLENGE PRIZE FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
To support implementation of various climate action and energy conservation initiatives, staff is requesting two budget amendments to the Public Works - Conservation Section budget. First, staff is requesting an appropriation of $12,000 in San Diego Gas & Electric incentives for greenhouse gas inventory preparation. Secondly, staff is requesting an appropriation of $1,118 in Cool California Challenge prize funding to support further community participation in the City's energy efficiency and sustainability programs.
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 action(s) qualifies for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the energy and water savings resulting from the environmental initiatives will contribute to reducing Chula Vista's greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions, thus improving air quality. Therefore, no further CEQA environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting two budget amendments in order to support implementation of various climate action and energy conservation initiatives. The first budget amendment would appropriate $12,000 in unanticipated revenue from San Diego G...
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