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CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AS REQUIRED BY MEASURE P
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.61 - "MEASURE P" CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (FIRST READING)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council place the ordinance on first reading.
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SUMMARY
In November, the City's electorate approved the passage of Measure P, which implemented a temporary one-half cent sales tax. Measure P also required the establishment of a citizens' oversight committee before December 31, 2016. The ordinance presented would establish that committee, in accordance with Measure P.
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 this activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment; 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
On November 8, 2016, the City of Chula Vista submitted to the voters a measure to approve an ordinance enacting a one-half cent sales tax, for 10 years, including provisions for citizens' oversight, separate accounting, and independent audits ("Measure P"). The voters approved the passage of Measure P, which resulted in the adoption of Ordinance No. 3371 ("Ordinance 3371"). Ordinance 3371 enacted the sales tax and required the implementation of the oversight, accou...
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