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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/01/10 Item 03CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~`~~ CITY OF "~ CHULA VISTA JANUARY 10, 2012, Item 3 ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $50,000 BY THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING OF THE OTAY RANCH STOREFRONT LIBRARY BRANCH AT OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER AND APPROPRIATING THE DONATION TO THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT SUBMITTED BY: LIBRARY DIRECTOR ~ `-~ REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE ASSISTANT CITY NAGER ST 4/STHS VOTE: YES ^X NO SUMMARY Since its inception in 2005, the Chula Vista Public Library Foundaton has been raising funds for library service on Chula Vista, especially for the underserved east side. They aze now contributing $50,000 toward construction and furnishing of the new storefront library outlet at the Dray Ranch Town Center. Today's action asks the City Council to appropriate the donated funds. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity, appropriating donation from the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation to support the construction and furnishing of the new storefront library outlet at the Otay Ranch Town Center, 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 the activity is appropriating funds for educational reimbursement only, therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA 3-1 JANUARY 10, 2012, Item 3 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION Council accepts the donation and appropriates the funds. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The Library Director discussed and reviewed the proposed donation with the Board of Library Trustees at its most recent meeting on November 16, 2011. The Board took no formal action but comments were supportive. DISCUSSION Council action on July 19, 2011, approved a lease between the City of Chula Vista and General Growth Properties-Otay Ranch, L.T., parent company of Otay Ranch Town Center. The lease agreement offered a 3 to 5 year lease on 3400 square feet of retail space at $1 a year, along with other favorable considerations, in order to permit the City of Chula Vista to open a storefront library branch there. Otay Ranch is providing a basic space. The City is using grant funds plus community donations to create and equip a library interior. The Chula Vista Public Librazy Foundation has been raising money for library service for the past 6 years, primarily via its annual fundraising event, with a particular interest in library service for the underserved eastern side of Chula Vista. Their hazd work has resulted in the $50,000 being considered for appropriation today. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $50,000 to the Library Department to support the construction and furnishing of the Otay Ranch storefront library branch at the Otay Ranch Town Center. The Chula Vista Public Library Foundation is the source of funding; therefore, there is no fiscal impact to the City. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting this donation. ATTACIIlVIENTS Not applicable 3-2 RESOLUTION N0.2012 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION OF $50,000 BY THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION AND FURNISHING OF THE OTAY RANCH STOREFRONT LIBRARY BRANCH AT OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTER AND APPROPRIATING THE DONATION TO THE LIBRARY DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Council action on July 19, 2011, approved a lease between the City of Chula Vista and General Growth Properties-Otay Ranch, L.T., parent company of Otay Ranch Town Center; and WHEREAS, the lease agreement offered a 3 to 5 year lease on 3400 square feet of retail space at $1 a year, along with other favorable considerations, in order to permit the City of Chula Vista to open a storefront library branch there; and WHEREAS, Otay Ranch Town Center is providing a basic space, while the City is using grant funds plus community donations to create and equip a library interior; and WHEREAS, since its inception in 2005, the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation has been raising funds for library service in Chula Vista, especially for the underserved east side; and WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation is now donating $50,000 toward construction and furnishing of the new storefront library outlet at the Otay Ranch Town Center. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept $50,000 raised by the Chula Vista Public Library Foundation to help furnish and equip the Otay Ranch Branch Library, and appropriate the donation to the Library Department's Capital expense budget. Presented by Betty Waznis Library Director Approved as to form by ~~ ~~~ Glen o i -~~ity Attorney 3-3