HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-169RESOLUTION NO. 2011-169
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACKNOWLEDGING GRANT
REQUIREMENTS OF SANDAG TO IMPLEMENT A MULTI-
YEAR COASTAL CACTUS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION
PROGRAM WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA OTAY RANCH
PRESERVE MANAGEMENT AREA, AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT FUNDING SHOULD IT BE
AWARDED FROM SANDAG, AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH SANDAG
WHEREAS, the TransNet Extension Ordinance contains provisions for the creation of an
Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP), which began being funded by the Extension
Ordinance on April 1, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the TransNet EMP allocates funding for land management and monitoring
activities including habitat acquisition, habitat management, and biological resource monitoring
activities to help implement regional habitat conservation planning efforts; and
WHEREAS, in January 2011, SANDAG Board of Directors allocated $1.9 million of
TransNet EMP funding for land management projects that promote invasive species control and
restoration, specific management for at risk species, and general activities such as habitat
maintenance, access management, and the coordination of volunteers; and
WHEREAS, in March 2011, SANDAG issued a request for proposals from entities
wishing to apply for a portion of the EMP funds for use on environmental land management
projects meeting certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, in June 2011, the City prepared and submitted a grant application to
SANDAG requesting $182,282 to fund amulti-year Coastal cactus wren habitat restoration
program within the Otay Ranch Preserve Management Area (Otay Ranch Preserve); and
WHEREAS, the Coastal cactus wren is a Covered Species under the City's Multiple
Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan; and
WHEREAS, loss and degradation of Coastal cactus wren habitat within the Otay Ranch
Preserve is occurring due to historical cattle grazing, weed invasion, drought, and vegetation
succession; and
WHEREAS, the proposed restoration and enhancement program has been developed to
ensure the prolongation of the Coastal cactus wren through active management of suitable
Cactus wren habitat; and
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WHEREAS, the grant proposal has been developed consistent with the City's adopted
MSCP Subarea Plan to ensure that Covered Species are adequately protected; and
WHEREAS, the requested funding amount of $]82,282 would sufficiently fund the
activities offered though the proposed Coastal cactus wren restoration and enhancement program
which are essential for the prolongation of the Coastal cactus wren and would reduce the
vulnerability of this species to extirpation; and
WHEREAS, as part of the grant, the City will provide $21,810 of matching funds
through in-kind City services as set forth in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, in July 2011, SANDAG's Environmental Mitigation Program Working Group
recommended the City's proposal for funding to SANDAG's Regional Planning Committee; and
WHEREAS, Staff will select a qualified biological consultant to implement this program
in accordance with the City's formal competitive bid procedures set forth in Chula Vista
Municipal Code (CVMC) 2.56.070.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby authorize acceptance of the subject grant funds should they be awarded by
SANDAG.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should SANDAG award the grant funding, the City
commits to provide $21,810 in matching funds through in-kind services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager
to execute the subject grant agreement with SANDAG.
Approved as to form by
Glen R. G gins
Atto y
Presented by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of September 201 1 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Noms, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2011-169 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of September 2011.
Executed this 13th day of September 20 ] 1.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk