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RESOLUTION 2017-238 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING COUNCIL POLICY NO. 841-01 (COMMUNITY GARDENS POLICY), INCLUDING THE CONSIDERATION TO ALLOW COMMUNITY GARDENS ON ALL CITY-OWNED LAND
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
In 2010, a City Council Policy regarding Community Gardens (Policy No. 841-01) was approved to allow the consideration of community garden uses on vacant city-owned lands. Tonight's action will expand the consideration of use to extend to all city-owned lands, remove barriers within the policy, and provide a transparent application process.
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 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
On December 13, 2017, the Healthy Chula Vista Advisory Commission provided an advisory recommendation that Council approve (5-0) staff's proposed amendments to the Community Gardens Policy (City Council Policy No. 841-01).
DISCUSSION
In keeping with the Healthy Community goal of the Strategic Plan, on January 5, 2016, the first Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan was adopted, providing a set of strategies to review, create and evaluate policies and programs within the City and to develop key community partnerships to promote wellness within our community. A key component of the plan included residents' access to healthy food options.
Consistent with the adopted Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan and its strategies, Staff is recommending amendments to the C...
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