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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-190 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE USE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Adoption of the resolution would: 1) establish that electronic signatures are effective on City documents when certain requirements regarding the security and integrity of electronic signatures are met; 2) authorize the City Manager to determine the technologies or vendors that satisfy these requirements, as well as the documents for which the City would accept electronic signatures; and 3) authorize the City Manager and City Clerk, in consultation with the City Attorney, to develop administrative policies and procedures to implement the Council policy.
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 the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in 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
An electronic signature is any electronic symbol that represents an individual's acceptance or adoption of a statement or transaction. It may be as simple as typing a name or checking a box. Regulations related to use of electronic signatures have been in place for nearly 20 years. Electronic signatures that meet certain requirements ...
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