HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2012-089RESOLUTION N0.2012-089
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TO ADOPT COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 576-
19, "SHADE TREE POLICY"
WHEREAS, in 2008 the City of Chula Vista approved a "Climate Action Plan" containing
7 strategies aimed at reducing the effects of climate change; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 this plan was amended to include 11 additional strategies including a
Shade Tree Policy; and
WHEREAS, a working group was set up to create a Shade Tree Policy and was
comprised of community stakeholders as well as City staff; and
WHEREAS, the Policy developed addresses the issue of heat islands and the impact of
shade tree plantings in reducing the heat island affect; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Commission approved the draft Shade Tree Policy
on January 9th, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
action 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
contemplated action proposes adoption of climate protection policies and programs designed to
reduce harmful greenhouse gas or "carbon" emissions and their associated impacts. Thus, no further
environmental review is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista adopts Council Policy No. 576-19, in the form presented to the City Council, the Shade
Tree Policy, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Presented by
Gary Halbe , P.E., AI
Assistant ty Manager/Director of
Development Services
Approved as to form by
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;Glen R. G ogins
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Resolution No. 2012-089
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of May 2012 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilaz, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, Mayo
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, 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. 2012-089 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of May 2012.
Executed this 22nd day of May 2012.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk