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ORDINANCE NO. 3425 OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 15.26 OF THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE OUTDOOR LIGHTING EFFICIENCY FOR SPECIFIC COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS (SECOND READING AND ADOPTION)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the ordinance.
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SUMMARY
On September 26, 2017, the City Council adopted the 2017 Climate Action Plan (CAP), continuing Chula Vista's tradition as a nationally-recognized leader in addressing the local threat of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering Chula Vista's vulnerability to expected climate change impacts. The 2017 CAP called for requiring energy efficiency upgrades. The following proposed energy efficiency standards for specific commercial outdoor lighting applications is a significant step in Chula Vista's greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy as outlined in the 2017 CAP.
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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and the City's environmental procedures, the City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In addition, notwithstanding the foregoing, the City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance covered by CEQA General Rule Exemption [Section 15061(b)(3)] which exempts activities that can be seen...
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