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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-213 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A BUDGET TRANSFER OF $30,000 IN THE STATE GRANT FUND TO PURCHASE A VAN FOR USE IN THE SOUTH BAY AND EAST COUNTY USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista, Office of Sustainability currently oversees the South Bay and East County Used Oil Payment Program for CalRecycle. As the lead agency for this regional program (which includes National City, Imperial Beach, Coronado, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee) Chula Vista provides the staff, program supplies and the vehicle to service the participating jurisdictions, paid for with CalRecycle grant funding. This is a budget adjustment within the Used Oil Payment Program grant fund to replace the Program’s 15-year old van. No General Fund money is required.
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
The City of Chula Vista, Office of Sustainability currently oversees the South Bay and East County Used Oil Payment Program for CalRecycle. As the lead agency for this regional program (which includes National City, Imperial Beach, Coronado, Lemon Grove, La Mesa, El Cajon and Santee) Chula Vista provides the staff, program supplies and the vehicle to service the participating jurisdictions, paid for with CalRecycle grant funding.
The van (2002) currently dedicated to the program is 15 years old and needs to be replaced. Staff received email approval from the Grant Manager at CalRecycle to replace this vehicle with Used Oil Payment Program funds after the City’s budget was set for Fiscal Year 2018. Therefore, staff is seeking Council approval of a $30,000 budget adjustment within the State Grant Fund - Used Oil Payment Program (org code 273583) so the purchase may be made. The Office of Sustainability will work with the Fleet Manager to expedite the research and purchase of an appropriate alternative fuel van replacement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council Member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The Used Oil Payment Program Grant funds support the City’s Healthy Community goal by providing facilities to proper recycle used motor oil and oil filters for “Do-It-Yourself” oil changers; which protects the city waterways and natural resources, and promotes sustainability.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund for this budget adjustment. Staff is requesting a transfer from Supplies and Services ($22,000) and Other Expenses ($8,000) to the Capital Expenses category ($30,000) for the purchase of the van. These changes result in no net fiscal impact to the State Grants Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing impact to the General Fund for this budget amendment. Future year’s vehicle maintenance will be paid for through the grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
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Staff Contact: Lynn France, Manager, Office of Sustainability, Economic Development Department