HomeMy WebLinkAboutMPA17-0003RESOLUTION NO. MPA17-0003
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA CITY COUNCIL ADOPT 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 (TEPA) 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 I I miles from the
southeastern edge of the, South Bay Wildlife Refuge through the Otay River Valley to the land
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, 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 Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on said OVRP
Concept Plan update at a time and place as advertised, namely June 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers located at 276 Fourth Avenue, and said hearing was therefore closed.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council adopt the Otay Valley Regional Park Concept Plan update.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the City
Council.
PC Resolution MPA17-0003
June 14, 2017
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Present d By: Approved as to form by:
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Kell G: roug_ ton, FASLA /,Glen R. Googins
Development Services Director ',,City Atto�hiey
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA, this 14, day of June, 2017, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Gutierrez, Livag, Nava, Zaker
NOES: ' NIA
ABSENT: Anaya, Calvo
Ga�irie'Gutierrez, Chair
ATTEST:
Patricia Laughlin
Board Secretary