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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-135 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY FOR EXPANSION OF THE FREE RESOURCE AND ENERGY BUSINESS EVALUATION PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista has been successfully implementing its Free Resource and Energy Business Evaluation program since 2009, which annually helps over 800 local businesses identify opportunities to save energy and water. With funding support from San Diego Gas & Electric, the City created the South Bay Energy Action Collaborative in 2013 to assist smaller neighboring cities with their energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. As such, Chula Vista and National City are working to expand the Free Resource and Energy Business Evaluation program into National City as outlined in the proposed Memorandum of Understanding.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project 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 proposal seeks to implement strategies aimed at reducing energy use and lower fossil fuel emissions. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
As part of its Climate Action Plan update in 2009, the City of Chula Vista created its Free Resource and Energy Business Evaluation (FREBE) program, which required storefronts and offices to participate in a no-cost energy and water evaluation when a new business license is issued (and every four years thereafter). Through the program, trained City staff perform over 800 on-site evaluations annually, wh...
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