HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/03/13 Item 11CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~~ CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
3/13/12, Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGET (1) TO
APPROPRIATE $6,000 IN GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
INCENTIVES TO THE CONSERVATION SECTION BUDGET
AND (2) TO APPROPRIATE $1,500 IN LANDSCAPE WATER
USE EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES TO THE PARKS DIVISION
BUDGET
SUBMITTED BY: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS \
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ENG
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC W S
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGE
ASSISTANT CIT MANAGER 5J
4/STHS VOTE: YES ^X NO
SUMMARY
To support implementation of a variety of energy and water conservation initiatives, staff is
requesting two budget amendments. First, staff is requesting that $6,000 in San Diego Gas &
Electric incentives for greenhouse gas inventory preparation be appropriated to the Public Works -
Conservation Section budget. Secondly, staff is requesting that $1,500 in Sweetwater Authority
incentives for turf conversion projects be appropriated to the Public Works -Parks Division.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the proposed action(s)
qualifies for a Class 8 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15308 [Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment] of the State CEQA Guidelines because the energy
and water savings resulting from the environmental initiatives will contribute to reducing Chula
Vista's greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions, thus improving air quality. Therefore, no further
CEQA environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Staff is requesting two budget amendments in order to support implementation of a variety of
energy and water conservation initiatives. The first budget amendment would appropriate
$6,000 in unanticipated revenue from San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Cool Planet
Program incentive to the Public Works -Conservation Section budget. The Cool Planet Program
reimburses local agencies and businesses for costs associated with preparing and verifying their
greenhouse gas emission inventories. In October, the City successfully completed its 2010
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and received third-party verification through The Climate
Registry.
The second budget amendment would appropriate $1,500 in unanticipated revenue from
Sweetwater Authority's Turf Conversion Program incentives to the Public Works -Parks
Division budget. The Turf Conversion Program provides commercial and residential property-
owners with incentives for replacing turf lawn areas with more water efficient landscaping. The
City will be using the incentive funds to retrofit 4,930 square feet of medians along Orange
Avenue (around the Connelly Avenue intersection) with low water use features.
Both budget amendments will support environmental initiatives that help lower municipal utility
costs and citywide greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions. In addition, the new median
landscaping will require less maintenance and reduce associated City staff time.
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
The $7,500 total appropriation has no net-impact to the General Fund, because these one-time
revenues will offset the one-time expenditures.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The $7,500 total appropriation to the General Fund is a one-time activity, so there are no ongoing
fiscal impacts associated with the budget amendment. Future municipal utility and maintenance
cost savings may be realized from the landscape retrofit efforts.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager, Public Works -Conservation Section
H: I PUBLIC WORKSIAGENDAICAS2012103-13-l21Coo! Planet & Turf Incentive Appropriation_CAS_F/NAL. doc
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RESOLUTION NO.2012-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE 2012 BUDGET (1) TO
APPROPRIATE $6,000 IN GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY
INCENTIVES TO THE CONSERVATION SECTION BUDGET
AND (2) TO APPROPRIATE $1,500 IN LANDSCAPE WATER
USE EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES TO THE PARKS DIVISION
BUDGET
WHEREAS, staff is requesting two budget amendments in order to support
implementation of a variety of energy and water conservation initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the first budget amendment would appropriate $6,000 in unanticipated
revenue from San Diego Gas & Electric's (SDG&E) Cool Planet Program incentive to the
Public Works -Conservation Section budget; and
WHEREAS, the Cool Planet Program reimburses local agencies, such as the City
of Chula Vista, for costs associated with preparing and verifying their greenhouse gas
emission inventories; and
WHEREAS, the second budget amendment would appropriate $1,500 in
unanticipated revenue from Sweetwater Authority's Turf Conversion Program incentives
to the Public Works -Parks Division budget; and
WHEREAS, the City will be using the incentive funds to retrofit 4,930 square feet
of medians along Orange Avenue (around the Connelly Avenue intersection) with low
water use features; and
WHEREAS, both budget amendments will support environmental initiatives that
help lower municipal utility costs and citywide greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve that it amends the 2012 budget to appropriate $7,500 to the Public Works
Department's Services & Supplies budget to be offset by unanticipated revenue.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Richard A. Hopkins
Director of Public Works
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