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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-069 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 400-02 ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On May 26, 2015, City Council made a referral to staff to propose a policy, or propose changes to an existing policy, regarding outreach to community members concerning large development and other potentially controversial projects under consideration. This proposed revision to Council Policy 400-02 responds to this referral.
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 Development Services Director has reviewed the revised Council Policy 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; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review of the policy is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
As part of the public hearing process for a recent development project, concerns were raised by members of the public about not being made aware earlier in the City review process about the proposal. At the conclusion of the public hearing on the project, Council expressed interest in having staff explore ways to improve on the public's participation in development review. In response, staff is proposing an update to the current Council Policy 400-02 (Attachment No. 1).
Current Council Policy and the Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) provide for public noticing of all devel...
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