HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2015-096 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-096
RESOLUTION OF THE CITl' COUT'CIL OF THE CITI' OF
CHUL.A VISTA ACYv\'OV�'LEDGING GRANT
REQliIREA�EI�'TS OF S.AI�'DAG TO In4PLEMEI�'T A n4ULT1-
YEAR COASTAL CACNS WREN HABITAT RESTORATION
PROGRAM W'ITHI1�' THE CHULA VISTA OTAY RANCH
PRESERVE MAI�'AGEMENT AREA. AUTHORIZIi�'G
ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT FLT?�TDII`TG SHOULD IT BE
Al�'ARDED FROM SANDAG. AIvD AUTHORIZII`'G THE
CITY n�'AGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEME?�'T
V�'ITH SANDAG
WHEREAS, the TransNet Extension Ordinance contains pro��isions for the creation of an
Environmental Mitieation Pro�ram (EA4P), ���hich began beine funded b�� the Estension
Ordinance on April 1� 2008; and
Vl%HEREAS, the TransNet EMP allocates fundine for land management and monitorine
activities includins habitat acquisition, habitat manaeement, and bioloQical resource monitoring
activities to help implement regional habitat consen�ation planning effons; and
WHEREAS, in September 2014, SANDAG Board of Directors allocated �1.� million of
TransNet EMP fundine for land manaeement projects that promote im�asive species control and
restoration, specific management for at risk species, and seneral acti��ities such as habitat
maintenance. access manasement. and the coordination of��olunteers: and
WHEREAS. in October 2014: SANDAG issued a request for proposals from entities
���ishing to appl�� for a portion of the EI�4P funds for use on environmental land manaeement
projects meeting certain criteria; and
�'�'HEREAS. in Januarv 201�. the City prepazed and submitted a erant application to
SANDAG requestine �189,836 to fund a multi-��ear Coastal cacros «Ten habitat restoration
program ���ithin the Ota�� Ranch Presen�e Manasement Area (Ota�� Ranch Preserve); and
WIIEREAS_ the Coastal cactus w�ren is a Co��ered Species under the Cih�`s Multiple
Species Consemation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan; and
R'HEREAS. loss and deeradation of Coastal cactus �«en habitat �vithin the Ota�� Ranch
Preserve is occumn� due to historical cattle ¢razinQ. �veed im�asion, droueht, and veaetation
succession: and � �
V�'HEREAS, the proposed restoration and enhancement pro�ram has been developed to
ensure the prolonaation of the Coastal cactus ��zen throueh active management of suitable
Cacros ��Ten habitat: and
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WHEREAS, the �rant 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 $189,836 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
vulnerabilit}� of this species to extirpation; and
N'HEREAS; as part of the �rant, the City ti�ill provide $3,744 of matching funds through
in-kind City sen ices as set forth in the grant application: and
WHEREAS, in April 201�, SANDAG's Environmental Mitigation Proaram Workino
Group recommended the Cit��'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 purchasing procedures set forth in Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC)
2.56.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby authorizes acceptance oF the subject grant funds should they be awarded by
SANDAG.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should SANDAG award the grant funding, the Cit}�
commits to provide �3,744 in matching funds through in-kind ser��ices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Mana�er
to execute the subject grant agreement with SANDAG.
Presented by Approved as to form by
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ary albert Glen R. G ogin �
City Manag ��Cityl�torney
Resolution No. 201>-096
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PASSED. .APPROVED. and ADOPTED b.� the Cin� Council of the Cit.� of Chula Vista_
Califomia. this �th da�� of Ma�� 201� bv the follo�ins vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: A�uilaz. Bensoussan. McCann. A4iesen and Salas
I�'AYS: Councilmembers: I`'one
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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A4an� S as. n9a��or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris. CMC. Cirv Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORi\'IA )
COU,\'TY OF S.1I�' DIEGO )
CITY OF CHiJLA VISTA )
I. Donna R. Noms Cit�� Clerk of Chula Vista. Califomia. do herebvi certifi- that the foreaoine
Resolution I�'o. 201�-096 was duly passed. approved, and adopted bv the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista Cin� Council held on the �th day of May 201�.
Executed this �th da�� of n9a�� 201�.
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Donna R. Norris. CMC. Cirv Clerk