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ORDINANCE NO. 3363 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 20.04.50 - "BUSINESS RESOURCE AND ENERGY EVALUATIONS," STREAMLINING BUSINESSES' REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION IN RESOURCE AND ENERGY EVALUATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
The proposed amendments to Chula Vista Municipal Code 20.04.050 Business resource and energy evaluations (knows as the Free Resource and Energy Business Evaluation Program or "FREBE") will help businesses with storefront or office locations to identify opportunities to conserve resources and reduce their monthly utility costs, not creating an impediment to the participating business's regular operations. The modified implementation will align the City's program with the SDG&E program, Business Energy Solutions, which qualifies businesses to participate every five (5) years.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services 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 necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
In 2009, City Council approved an ordinance that mandated businesses, through the annual business licensing process, participate in an energy and wat...
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