HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1994-17735 RESOLUTION NO. 17735
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE REVISED LANDSCAPE MANUAL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA, SUPERSEDING THE STATE MODEL
CODE, AND REPEALING COUNCIL POLICY NUMBER 476-04
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 325 (1990), the Water Conservation in Landscaping Act,
requires cities and counties to adopt a water efficient landscape ordinance or be governed by
a Model Code developed by the State Department of Water Resources; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Department and Parks and Recreation Department have
prepared amendments to the City Landscape Manual and associated amendments to the
Municipal Code which would implement the water conservation measures called for by AB
325, to include specifications and requirements unique to Public Works projects, and which
would also update the Manual to current practices from it's last revision in 1978; and,
WHEREAS, such amendments are so extensive it is desirable to completely replace the
existing Manual with a revised Landscape Manual; and,
WHEREAS, a representative of the State Department of Water Resources has reviewed
the Landscape Manual and concluded that it's provisions incorporate all matters required by
the Model Code (now in effect by operation of law); and,
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the amended
Landscape Manual is exempt from environmental review as a regulatory measure designed to
enhance the quality of the environment (Class 8 exemption under CEQA), and a Notice of
Exemption was filed with the County Clerk on August 5, 1994; and,
WHEREAS, on July 21, 1994, the Parks and Recreation Commission voted 6-0 to
recommend approval of the public landscaping section of the Manual; and,
WHEREAS, on July 25, 1994, the Resource Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to
recommend approval of the amended Manual and associated code amendments; and,
WHEREAS, on September 28, 1994, the Planning Commission voted 6-0 to
recommend that the City Council approve the revised Manual and companion amendments of
the Municipal Code and repeal Council Policy #476-04 in accordance with Resolution PCM-94-
20/PCA-94-02; and,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk set the time and place for a hearing on said amendments and
notice of said hearing together with its purpose was given by its publication in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 10 days prior to the hearing; and,
WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00
p.m., November 8, 1994, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the City
Council and said hearing was thereafter closed; and,
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WHEREAS, SANDAG, serving as the Regional Growth Management Strategy (RGMS)
Review Board, has prepared a RGMS which includes a self-certification process to ensure
consistency between the strategy's recommended actions and relevant plans, policies and
ordinances of local jurisdictions; and,
WHEREAS, the RGMS calls for water reclamation and water efficient ordinances, or
equivalent, to be adopted by local jurisdictions for "all new construction" (other than single
family); and,
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has completed a Consistency Checklist and has
found the Revised Chula Vista Landscape Manual to be consistent in meeting the intent of AB
325, and in achieving the Quality of Life Standards and Objectives contained in the RGMS.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby find that the
revised Landscape Manual contains provisions for water reclamation and efficiency measures,
and that adoption of the Revised Landscaped Manual and associated amendments to the
Municipal Code will bring the City into conformance with AB 325 and the Regional Growth
Management Strategy, and is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby approve the revised
Landscape Manual, known as document number CO94-254, and it is on file in the office of
the City Clerk.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Zoning Administrator is given the authority to
approve periodic adjustments to plant material lists in the Landscape Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the revised Landscape Manual, as amended, shall
supersede the current Landscape Manual and the State Model Code, and shall become
effective when the companion ordinance changes become effective.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Council Policy No. 476-04 is hereby repealed,
effective when the companion ordinance changes become effective.
Presented by Ap ed as I~or
Robert A. Leiter Bruce M. Boogaard
C ty Attor ey
Director of Planning i n
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 22nd day of November, 1994, by the following vote:
YES: Councilmembers: Fox, Horton, Moore, Rindone, Nader
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
Vicki C. Soderquist, D~y City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss.
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Vicki C. Soderquist, Deputy City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17735 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by
the City Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 22nd day of
November, 1994.
Executed this 22nd day of November, 1994.
Vicki C. Soderquist,~uty City Clerk
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