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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE CHULA VISTA CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CULTURAL ARTS MASTER PLAN
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Cultural arts enriches quality of life and enhances the local economy by strengthening community identity and character, stimulating cultural tourism, increasing consumer purchasing, creating jobs, and increasing tax revenue. The Cultural Arts Master Plan (Master Plan) identifies various strategies and initiatives that together will strengthen Chula Vista's cultural arts assets, support future opportunities and support cultural tourism in Chula Vista (Attachment 1).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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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 proposed action, adoption of the Cultural Arts Master Plan, falls under a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary, at this time. However, projects resulting from Cultural Arts Master Plan, may require environmental review and a CEQA determination completed prior to commencing said project(s).
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
At their regularly scheduled meeting on June 13, 2016 the Cultural Arts Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council adopt the Cultural Arts Master Plan.
DISCUSSION
The Master Plan is organized around five (5) goals and identifies strategies and initiatives to accomplish those goals. Cumulatively the goals...
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