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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-088 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) REGARDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT FOR GRADE SEPARATIONS AND STATIONS TO THE LIGHT RAIL TROLLEY'S BLUE LINE
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On June 19, 2012, per Resolution 2012-118, the City of Chula Vista entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SANDAG for planned improvements through Chula Vista's light rail trolley and freight rail corridor. The MOU allows the City to transfer funds and use SANDAG staff and their consultants to complete a Project Report and Environmental Document (PR/ED) for the grade separation project at the Palomar Street crossing. It is necessary to amend the MOU to add the optional tasks for the consultant and increase the budget transfer amount allowed to SANDAG from $1,034,000 to $1,175,000, an increase of $141,000. No additional appropriation is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3); Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
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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 Categorical Exemption pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures). Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
On June 19, 2012, per Resolution 2012-118, the City of Chula Vista entered Memoran...
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