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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-022 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (GENERAL GOVERNMENT FEES) OF THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH A FEE TO FILE A NOTICE OF INTENT TO CIRCULATE AN INITIATIVE PETITION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution would establish a $200 fee to file a notice of intent to circulate an initiative petition, which would be refunded to the filer if, within one year of the date of filing the notice of intent, the elections official certifies the sufficiency of the petition, in accordance with Elections Code section 9202(b).
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
Pursuant to City Charter section 903 and California Elections Code section 9201, electors of the City may submit a proposed ordinance to the city council by filing a petition with the city clerk that contains the required number of signatures and is otherwise compliant with applicable law. Upon receiving a sufficient petition, the city council must either adopt the proposed ordinance or call for an election to be held to allow electors to vote on the issue.
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