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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-011 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR "BEYOND TRAFFIC: THE SMART CITY CHALLENGE"
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista's Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, would like to submit grant applications for the "Beyond Traffic: The Smart City Challenge" from the U.S. Department of Transportation where up to $40 million in federal funding will be awarded to a mid-sized city to conduct a smart city demonstration.
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 the proposal consists of an administrative funding solicitation without the assurance that these funds will be procured for future projects. Once the funding is obtained and the projects clearly defined, then, additional environmental review will be conducted and the appropriate determination will be made. 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.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The USDOT is encouraging cities to put forward their best and most creative ideas for innovatively addressing the challenges they are facing. The vision of the Smart City Challenge is to demonstrate an...
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