HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-149RESOLUTION NO. 2017-149
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA ADOPTING THE OTAY VALLEY REGIONAL PARK
CONCEPT PLAN UPDATE
WHEREAS, in 1990 the Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego, and the County of San
Diego entered into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JEPA) to initiate and coordinate
planning, acquisition and design of the Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) for the benefit of
their citizens and the public; and
WHEREAS, the OVRP is generally located in the southern portion of San Diego
County, four miles north of the international border. The OVRP extends over 11 miles from the
southeastern edge of the South Bay Wildlife Refuge through the Otay River Valley to-theland
surrounding the-Otay-Lakes area as -shown on Exhibit A; -and
WHEREAS, in 2001 the Cities of Chula Vista and San Diego, and the County of San
Diego adopted the OVRP Concept Plan to identify park amenities including open space areas for
recreational opportunities, a trail system with staging areas, features such as viewpoints and
overlooks, connections to recreation areas adjacent to public lands and trials, and locations for
interpretive centers for environmental and educational programs, while protecting
environmentally sensitive areas and important cultural resources; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2016, the City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation
Commission recommended adoption of the OVRP Concept Plan update, to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2017 the City of Chula Vista Planning Commission
recommended adoption of the OVRP Concept Plan update, to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Director reviewed the proposed action for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the
OVRP Concept Plan update qualifies for a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Section .15262
(Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the CEQA State Guidelines: The Concept Plan update is
general in nature, and does not include details on specific park improvements; and
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set for the City Council for consideration of
the OVRP Concept Plan update, and a notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was
given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, at least ten days prior
to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on said OVRP Concept
Plan update at a time and place as advertised, namely July 25, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers located at 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was therefore closed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby adopt the Otay
Valley Regional Park Concept Plan update.
Resolution No. 2017-149
Page No. 2
Presented by
Lai VAU- Vol ,.-
Approved as to form by
len R. G gins
C Atto ey
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of July 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Diaz, McCann, and Padilla
NAYS: Councilmembers: None -
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Salas
Mary S15as, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K.i elow, MMC, Acting City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, Acting City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2017-149 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of July 2017.
Executed this 25th day of July 2017.
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Kerry K. B' e ow,'MN*',Acting City Clerk