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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE 2017 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-228 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE 2017 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Since 2000, the City of Chula Vista has been a nationally-recognized leader in implementing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to address the local threat of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering Chula Vista's vulnerability to expected climate change impacts. By 2020, when the CAP is fully implemented, the new actions, or equivalent actions, are anticipated to reduce approximately 200,000 Metric tons of Carbon Dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e), allowing the City to comply with state greenhouse gas goals and improve the quality of life for our residences. If approved, staff will work to implement the strategies and will return to the City Council with specific policies and ordinances for consideration.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 8 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the state CEQA Guidelines because the proposal seeks to implement a Climate Action Plan to address the local threat of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
City staff presented the draft 2017 CAP to the Sustainability Commission (SSC) on August 14, 2017. The S...
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