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CHULA VISfA
CALL TO ORDER
Stephen C. Padilla, Mayor
Patricia E. Chavez, Coullcilm~rnber Jimllmmson, Interim City Manager
John McCann, Councilmember Ann Moore, City Attorney
jerry R. Rindone, Councilmember Susan Bigelow, City Clerk
Steve Castaneda, COllncilmember
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employed by the City of Chula Vista in the
Office of the City Clerk and that I posted this Council Chambers
document on the bulletin board according to City Hall
Brown A~t requirements.]1. ,i)! _ 27~ Fourth Avenue
Dated 11t>~~~ Slgne~ ~
November 7,2006
4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL: Councilmembers Castaneda, Chavez, McCann, Rindone, and Mayor Padilla
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
. INTRODUCTION BY LIZ PURSELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR, OF THE
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, DIANE HOWELL, ADMINISTRATIVE
TECHNICIAN
. DID YOU KNOW...ABOUT THE RUOK PROGRAM AT NORMAN PARK CENTER?
Presented by Karen Harvell, Recreation Supervisor III.
CONSENT CALENDAR
(Items 1 through 7)
The Council will enact the Consent Calendar staff recommendations by one motion,
without discussion, unless a Councilmember, a member of the public, or City staff
requests that an item be removed for discussion. If you wish to speak on one of these
items, please jill out a "Request to Speak" form (available in the lobby) and submit it to
the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Items pulled from the Consent Calendar will be
discussed immediately following the Consent Calendar.
1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Letter of resignation from Mike Spethman, a member of the Growth Management
Oversight Commission.
Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post
the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy Act.
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2. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADD SECTION 5.42.020, REQUIRING ANY PERSON PRACTICING
MEDICINE TO SHOW A VALID STATE LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE AS A
REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN A BUSINESS LICENSE (SECOND READING)
Adoption of the ordinance requires any person practicing medicine in Chula Vista to
show a valid, state-issued license or certificate in order to obtain a business license. This
ordinance was introduced on October 24, 2006. (Planning and Building Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
3. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA IMPLEMENTING CALIFORNIA
VEHICLE CODE SECTIONS 21107.6 AND 21107.8 ON THE PRIVATELY-OWNED
ROADS AND PARKING FACILITIES AT THE OTAY RANCH TOWN CENTRE
(SECOND READING)
Adoption of the ordinance permits the Police Department to conduct Vehicle Code
enforcement on this property. This ordinance was introduced on October 24, 2006.
(Police Chief)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
4. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING CHAPTER 3.50 OF
THE CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT
IMP ACT FEES TO PAY FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA (SECOND READING)
Adoption of the ordinance approves the Public Facilities Development Impact Fees
March 2006 Update. This ordinance was introduced on October 24, 2006. (Budget and
Analysis Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance.
5. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ACCEPTING A $30,304.44 REIMBURSEMENT FROM ALLIED WASTE SERVICES
FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION BOOKLET DESIGN AND PRINTING, AND
AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 GENERAL SERVICES' SUPPLIES AND
SERVICES BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5THS VOTE
REQUIRED)
The General Services Department received a reimbursement check in the amount of
$30,304.44 from Allied Waste Services for costs incurred in designing and printing a new
public information booklet for recycling and solid waste services. The booklet is being
mailed to all single-family households with the January invoices. (General Services
Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
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6. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION FOR A $212,875 "GREEN
TREES FOR THE GOLDEN STATE" GRANT TO PLANT 1,275 SHADE TREES ALONG
PUBLIC PARKWAYS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY, CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS
SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT BY MARCH 31, 2009, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN
CONJUNCTION WITH SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION
Adoption of the resolution approves the submittal of a $212,875 "Green Trees for the
Golden State" grant application to the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection. (Conservation and Environmental Services Director)
Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
7. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 465-02 "SIGNS ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY" TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR TEMPORARY REGIONAL
CENTER DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
Adoption of the resolution amends the existing Council policy regarding signs on public
property to add an additional permitted category of temporary regional center directional
signs. This provision responds to a need that has arisen to provide residents and visitors
the means to easily locate regional-serving commercial centers from access points at
Interstate 805 in an attractive and safe manner, prior to and for one year after the opening
ofSR-125. (Planning and Building Director)
Staffrecommendation: Council adopt the resolution.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons speaking during Public Comments may address the Council on any
subject matter within the Council's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the
agenda. State law generally prohibits the Council from taking action on any issue
not included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Council may schedule the
topic for future discussion or refer the matter to staff. Comments are limited to
three minutes.
OTHER BUSINESS
8. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
9. MAYOR'S REPORTS
A. Ratification of Ms. Teresa Acerro to the Growth Management Oversight
Commission.
B. Ratification ofMr. John Ray to the Growth Management Oversight Commission.
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10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Deputy Mayor McCann:
A. Schedule workshop to discuss with the community the proposed new power plant
facility.
B. Evaluations of the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Manager/Interim City
Manager.
ADJOURNMENT to the Regular Meeting on November 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers.
In compliance with the
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Chula Vista requests individuals who require special accommodations to access,
attend, and/or participate in a City meeting, activity, or service request such accommodation at
least forty-eight hours in advance for meetings and five days for scheduled services and
activities. Please contact the City Clerk for specific information at (619) 691-5041 or
Telecommunications Devicesfor the Deaf (TDD) at (619) 585-5655. California Relay Service is
also available for the hearing impaired.
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RECEIVED
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WY ~f CijUlA VIS! I:,
iffY QlEftK'S ~FFlCE
October 30, 2006
Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
Please accept this letter of resignation from my position on the Growth Management
Oversight Commission, effective immediately.
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Mike Spethman
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ORDINANCE NO. ~a<?
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY Qfu\~LA VISTA
AMENDING THE MUNICIP AL CQ~~<c.ro ADD SECTION
5.42.020 REQUIRING AN;;'C,o~~RSON PRACTICING
MEDICINE TO SHOW A ~Jd:ID STATE LICENSE OR
CERTIFICATE AS A REQUIREMENT 1'0 OBTAIN A
BUSINESS LICENSE
WHEREAS, currently there is no requirement for physicians to provide proof of valid
State license prior to issuance of a City business license; and
WHEREAS, residents of Chula Vista have raised concerns that unlicensed physicians
may be operating within the City; and
WHEREAS, such actions could prove to be harmful to residents and visitors of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as
follows:
SECTION I: That the Chula Vista Municipal Code be amended to add Section 5.42.020
to read as follows:
Sec. 5.42.020 State Professional License Required
Any person practicing medicine in the City of Chula Vista who is required to obtain a
professional license or certificate from the State of California to engage in the practice shall
provide a valid state license or certificate to the City of Chula Vista as a requirement to obtain a
business license. This requirement shall not create a duty on the part of the City of Chula Vista
to verify the authenticity of a state-issued professional license or the licensed person's continual
standing with the state licensing agency.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
James D. Sandoval
Planning Director
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City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. r.O<l'i\O~
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~~ITY OF
CHULA VISTA IMPLEMENTING CALlF~~~HICLE CODE
SECTIONS 21107.6 AND 21107$'t.I.b\ii THE PRIVATELY
OWNED ROADS AND PARKING FACILITIES AT THE OTAY
RANCH TOWN CENTRE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista has conducted a
public hearing pursuant to the provisions of California Vehicle Code sections
21107.6 and 21107.8 to consider the request for the imposition and enforcement
of state law traffic and parking enforcement provisions at the Otay Ranch Town
Centre, located at 2015 Birch Road, in the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing, the City Council finds and declares
that the Otay Ranch Town Centre includes privately owned and maintained roads
and off-street parking facility within the City of Chula Vista that are generally held
open for use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel and parking to serve
the commercial establishments in the Otay Ranch Town Centre; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to apply the provisions of
Vehicle Code sections 21107.6 and 21107.8 to allow for enforcement of
California Vehicle Code provisions on Otay Ranch Town Centre property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, pursuant to
the authorization contained in Sections 21107.6 and 21107.8 of the California
Vehicle Code, does hereby find and declare that all of the provisions of the
California Vehicle Code including, but not limited to parking and stopping
regulations, speed and movement of vehicles, shall apply to the privately owned
and maintained roads and off-street parking facilities located at the Otay Ranch
Town Centre, 2015 Birch Road, in the City of Chula Vista, in the City of Chula
Vista.
SECTION II: This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on the
thirty-first day from and after its adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Richard P. Emerson
Chief of Police
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Ann oore
CI y Attorney
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE C!J.'h~'?-~HULA VISTA, .
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ~JSTER 3.50 OF THE
CHULA VISTA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES TO PA'(FOR VARIOUS
PUBLIC FACILITIES WITHIN THE CITY..OF CHULA
VISTA .
WHEREAS, on January 8th, 1991, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted
Ordinance No. 2432, establishing the Public Facilities Impact Fee (PFDIF or Impact
Fee); and
WHEREAS, on June 14'", 2005, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista adopted
Ordinance No. 3010, increasing the PFDIF from $5,048 to $5,480 per single family
dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, cost estimates for the current list of needed public facilities have been
updated; and
WHEREAS, PFDIF allocation factors have been recalculated using General Plan Fiscal
Impact Model analysis; and
WHEREAS, the Impact Fee is solely based upon that portion of the project costs which
are attributable to new development; and
WHEREAS, the fee increase was developed in conjunction with developers and the
Building Industry Association (BIA); and
WHEREAS, development is considered to take place in accordance with the Phasing
Plan established by the City's Planning Department, which is subject to change
depending on actual development phasing;
WHEREAS, the City's Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed
activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has
determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the
State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA
Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, that the City Council of the City Of Chula Vista
does hereby adopt and amend Chapter 3.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code relating
to development impact fees to pay for various public facilities as follows:
SECTION 1: Findinos
The City Council finds, after consideration of the evidence presented to it including the
"Public Facilities Development Impact Fee, March 2006 Update", that certain
amendments to Chapter 3.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code are necessary in order
to assure that there are sufficient funds available to finance the public facilities
necessary to serve new development within the City of Chula Vista by the development
impact fee; and
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The City Council finds, based on the evidence presented at the public hearing, and
consistent with the City's General Plan, that the imposition of public facility impact fees
on all development within the City of Chula Vista for which building permits have not
been issued is necessary in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare by
providing for the public facilities and services to assure effective implementation of the
City's General Plan; and
The City Council finds that the amount of the amended f~es levied by this ordinance
does not exceed the estimated cost of providing the public facilities.
SECTION 2: That the existing Ordinance Nos. 2432, 2320,2554,2810,2855 and 2886
are hereby superseded, and Chapter 3.50 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
3.50.010 General intent
The city's general plan land use and public facilities elements require that adequate
public facilities be available to accommodate increased population created by new
development within the city of Chula Vista.
The city council has determined that new development will create adverse impacts on
the city's existing public facilities which must be mitigated by the financing and
construction of certain public facilities which are the subject of this chapter. New
development contributes to the cumulative burden on these public facilities in direct
relationship to the amount of population generated by the development or the gross
acreage of the commercial or industrial land in the development.
The city council has determined that a reasonable means of financing the public facilities
is to charge a fee on all developments in the city of Chula Vista. Imposition of the public
facilities development impact fee on all new development for which building permits have
not yet been issued is necessary in order to protect the public safety and welfare,
thereby ensuring effective implementation of the city's general plan. (Ord. 2887 S 1,
2002).
3.50.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall be construed as
defined in this section, unless from the context it appears that a different meaning is
intended:
A. "Building permit" means a permit required by and issued pursuant to the Uniform
Building Code, as adopted by reference by this city.
B. "Developer" means the owner or developer of a development.
C. "Development permit" means any discretionary permit, entitlement or approval for
a development project issued under any zoning or subdivision ordinance of the
city.
D. "Development project" or "development" means any activity described as the
following:
1. Any new residential dwelling unit developed on vacant land;
2. Any new commercial/office or industrial development constructed on
vacant land;
3. Any expansions to established developments or new developments on
nonvacant land in those land. use categories listed in subsections (0)(1)
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and (2) of this section, if the result is a net increase in dwelling units. The
fee shall be based solely on this net dwelling unit increase;
4. Any new or expanding special land use project;
5. Any special purpose project developed on vacant land or nonvacant land,
or expanded within a pre-existing site, if the result is a net increase in
dwelling units. The fee shall be based solely on this net dwelling unit
increase; . ,';
6. Any other development project not listed above but described in Section
65927 and 65928 of the State Government Code.
E. "Community purpose facility" means a facility which serves one of the following
purposes:
1. Social service activities, including such services as Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Alcoholics Anonymous and services for the
homeless;
2. Public schools;
3. Private schools;
4. Day care;
5. Senior care and recreation;
6. Worship, spiritual growth and development.
F. "Special land use" means any nonresidential, non-commercial/office or
nonindustrial development project (e.g., Olympic Training Center, hospitals,
utilities), or non-special purpose project.
G. "Special purpose project' means any for-profit community purpose facility (e.g.,
day care).
H. "Engineer report" refers to the April 20, 1993, "development impact fees for public
facilities" report.
I. "Extraordinary project cost increases" means increases resulting from costs that
could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time a project budget was
established.
J. "Extraordinary dwelling unit change" means an increase or decrease in the
number of remaining planned residential dwelling units or commercial/industrial
acres for which building permits have not yet been pulled, which changes the
existing total by more than 2,000 dwelling units or 200 commercial/industrial
acres. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.030 Public facilities to be financed by the fee.
'A. The public facilities ("facilities"), which are the subject matter of the fee, include
buildings, equipment and related one-time start-up costs or portions thereof, as
detailed in subsection (C) of this section and in the engineer report on file in the
office of the city clerk.
B. The city council may modify or amend this list of facilities by written resolution in
order to maintain compliance with the city's general pian or the capital
improvement program.
C. The facilities are as follows:
1. Civic Center expansion;
2. Police department facilities and equipment;
3. Corporation yard relocation/expansion;
4. Library system expansion;
5. Fire suppression system expansion;
6.~ Geographic information system expansion;
7.~ Computer system expansion;
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8.~ Telecommunication system expansion;
9.~ Records management system expansion;
10. Major recreation facilities (community centers, gymnasiums,
swimming pools). (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
"Facilitv oroiects are comolete. No future ora/ects will be added.
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3.50,040 Territory to which fee applicable. '
The area of the city of Chula Vista to which the fee herein established shall be applicable
shall be the territorial limits of the city of Chula Vista ("territory"), as they may from time
to time be amended. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.050 Establishment of fee.
A development impact fee ("fee") is hereby established to pay for the facilities within the
territory. The fee shall be paid upon the issuance of building permits for each
development project within the city of Chula Vista, except that, at the discretion of the
city manager, a developer may prepay all or part of civic center expansion fees that
would be applicable to the developer's future development projects. Prepayment would
occur at the then current ratE); however, the developer has sole responsibility for paying
subsequent fee increases resulting from (1) extraordinary project cost increases, or (2)
normal annual adjustments in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Building Construction
Index (BCI), or (3) extraordinary dwelling unit changes. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.060 Determination of fees by land use category.
For purposes of this fee, single-family dwelling units shall include single-family detached
homes and detached condominiums; multifamily dwelling units shall include attached
condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, triplexes, and apartments. Commercial/office and
industrial development projects shall be charged on a per acre basis. Development
impact fees for single-family, multifamily, commercial and industrial land uses shall be
based on the demand for service generated by that land use, for each public facility set
forth in CVMC 3.50.030:
Service Demand Generated by Land Use
Public Facility Single-
Family Multifamily Commercial Industrial
Dwelling Dwelling Unit Acre Acre
Unit
Police department .~150 .~747 .~075 .~028
facilities and equipment
Corporation yard .J9a125 .~65 .~228 .~182
relocation/expansion
Library system
expansion (residential .~178 .479822 .000 .000
only) --
Fire suppression system .J8G212 .J+G707 .;wG060 .GW020
expansion
Major recreation facilities .~.178 .479.822 .000 .000
(residential only)
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General Government
Civic Center expansion .*7169 .400742 .~058 .~031
Googral3hic inforR'lation ~ AOO ~ ,W4
systeA4 expansion
ComplJter sye:tem ~ AOO ~ ,W4
expansion :
Telecomm\JAiGation ~ AOO ~ ,W4
systeA4 expaAsien
ROGords managemont ~ AOO ~ ,W4
systeR'l expansion
Administration .*7169 .400742 .~058 .~031
The rate for each special land use development project, as defined in CVMC 3.50.020,
shall be equivalent to the commercial/office rate per gross acre of land. The Olympic
Training Center shall be equivalent to the industrial rate per gross acre of land. The rate
for each special purpose project, as defined in CVMC 3.50.020, shall be equivalent to
one-half the commercial/office rate per gross acre of land. The charges shall be those
outlined in CVMC 3.50.090(C). The fee multiplied by the total number of dwelling units or
acres within a given development project represents a developer's fair share ("fair
share") for that development project. (Ord. 2887 ~ 1, 2002).
3.50.070 Time to determine amount due.
The fee for each development shall be calculated at the time of building permit issuance
and shall be the amount as indicated at that time, and not when the tentative map or
final map were granted or applied for, or when the building permit plan check was
conducted, or when application was made for the building permit, except that a
developer of a development project providing low- and/or moderate-income housing in
accordance with Section III, Objective 1 of the 1991 housing element of the general plan
may request authorization to prepay or defer the fee for up to 500 equivalent dwelling
units (EDUs) and said request may be approved at the sole discretion of the city
manager. In order to facilitate those low- and/or moderate-income projects which are
planned for construction through March 24, 2005, the fee for said projects shall be the
fee existing as of March 25, 2002. (Ord. 2887 ~ 1, 2002).
3.50.080 Purpose and use of fee.
The fee collected shall be used by the city for the following purposes, in such order and
at such time as detenmined by the city council:
A. To pay for such of the facilities that the city council detenmines should be
constructed, installed or purchased at that time, or to reimburse the city for
facilities funded by the city from other sources.
B. To reimburse developers who have been required or penmitted by CVMC
3.50.140(A) to construct, install or purchase approved facilities listed in CVMC
3.50.030(C), in such amounts as the council deems appropriate.
C. To repay any and all persons who have, pursuant to prior "fee Ordinance Nos.
2320 or 2432, or pursuant to this chapter, advanced or otherwise loaned funds
for the construction of a facility identified herein.
D. To repay the city for administration costs associated with administration of the
fee. (Ord. 2887 ~ 1, 2002).
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3.50.090 Amount of fee.
A. The fee shall be the amounts set forth in subsections (B) and (C) of this section.
The fee shall be adjusted, starting on October 1, 2005, and on each October 1st
thereafter, based on the following two indexes:
For the Civic Center expansion, libraries, fire suppression and major recreation
facilities: the Engineering News Record, Building'CoJ)struction Cost Index for the
Los Angeles Area. .
For the police, corporation yard, geographic information systems, computer
systems, telecommunications systems, records management and administration
components: The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (San
Diego Metropolitan Statistical Area).
Adjustments of the fee based upon annual changes to these two indexes shall be
automatic and shall not require further action by the city council. The PFDIF may
also be reviewed and amended by the city council as necessary based on
changes in the type, size, location or cost of the facilities to be financed by the
fee; changes in land use designation in the city's general plan; and upon other
sound engineering, financing and planning information. Adjustments to the fee
resulting from these discretionary reviews may be made by resolution amending
this section.
B. The fee shall have portions which are, according to the engineer report, allocated
to a specific facility ("fee components"), which correspond to the costs of the
various facilities, plus the administration cost for the fee", which is a ~ersentage
ofthe fee somponent!;' cost.
C. The fee shall be the following, depending on the land use:
Land Use Fee
Residential - Single-family $&;4007.891/DU
dwellings
Residential Multifamily dwellings $a, 1 017.477/DU
Commercial/Office $21,70725.181/acr
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Industrial $4;G4Q7,958/acre
Special land use $25.18121,707/acr
e
Olympic Training Center $7. 958/4;G<W/acre
Public purpose Exempt
Nonprofit community purpose Exempt
facility
Special purpose project $10,ilaJ12.590/acr
e
(Ord. 3010 S 1, 2005; Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.100 Development projects exempt from the fee.
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A. Development projects by public agencies shall be exempt from the provisions of
the fee if those projects are designed to provide the public service for which the
agency is charged ("public purpose").
B. Community purpose facilities which are not operated for profit ("nonprofit
community purpose facilities") are also exempt inasmuch as these institutions
provide benefit to the community as a whole, inpluding all land use categories
which are the subject matter of the fee. The city cowi,cil hereby determines that it
is appropriate to spread any impact such nonprofit community purpose facilities
might have to the other land use categories subject to the fee. In the event that a
court determines that the exemption herein extended to community purpose
facilities shall for any reason be invalid, the city council hereby allocates the
nonprofit community purpose facilities' fair share to the city of Chula Vista and
not to any of the land use categories which are the subject matter of the
development impact land use categories.
C. Development projects which are additions or expansions to existing dwelling
units or businesses, except special land use projects, shall be exempt if the
addition or expansion does not result in a net increase in dwelling units or
commercial/industrial acreage. (Ord. 2887 !l1, 2002).
3.50.110 Authority for accounting and expenditures.
A. Fees Collected Before the Effective Date of the Ordinance Codified in This
Chapter.
1. All fees which have accrued shall remain in separate accounts
("accounts") corresponding to the facilities listed in CVMC 3.50.030, as
established by the director of finance, and shall only be expended for the
purposes associated with each facility account.
2. The director of finance is authorized to maintain accounts for the various
facilities identified in this chapter and to periodically make expenditures
from the accounts for the purposes set forth herein.
B. Funds Collected On or After the Effective Date of the Ordinance Codified in This
Chapter.
1. The fees collected shall be deposited into a public facility financing fund
("public facilities development impact fee fund," or alternatively herein
"fund"), which is hereby created and shall be expended only for the
purposes set forth in this chapter.
2. The director of finance is authorized to establish a single fund for the
various facilities identified in this chapter and to periodically make
expenditures from the fund for the purposes set forth herein. (Ord. 2887
!l1,2002).
3.50.120 Findings.
The city council finds that collection of the fee established by this chapter at the time of
the building permit issuance is necessary to provide funds for the facilities and to ensure
certainty in the capital facilities budgeting for growth impacted public facilities. (Ord.
2887 !l1, 2002).
3.50.130 Fee additional to other fees and charges.
This fee is in addition to the requirements imposed by other city laws, policies or
regulations relating to the construction or the financing of the construction of public
improvements within subdivisions or developments. (Ord. 2887 !l1, 2002).
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3.50.135 Mandatory oversizing of facility - Duty to tender reimbursement offer.
Whenever a developer of a development project is required as a condition of approval of
a development permit to cause a facility or a portion of a facility to be built to
accommodate the demands created by the development project, the city may require the
developer to install, purchase or construct the facility according to design specifications
approved by the city, that being with such supplemental size or capacity required by the
city ("oversized capacity requirement"). If such an oVershZl!d capacity requirement is
imposed, the city shall offer to reimburse the developer from the fund either in cash or
over time, with interest at the fair market value of money, as fees are collected, at the
option of the city, for costs incurred by the developer for the design and construction of
the facility, not to exceed the estimated cost of that particular facility as inclUded in the
calculation and updating of the fee. The city may update the fee calculation as the city
deems appropriate prior to making such offer. This duty to offer reimbursement shall be
independent of the developer's obligation to pay the fee. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.140 Developer construction offacilities.
. A. Whenever a developer of a development project would be required by application
of city law or policy as a condition of approval of a development permit to
construct or finance a facility, or if a developer proposes to design and construct
a portion of a facility in conjunction with the prosecution of a development project
within the territory, and follows the procedure for doing same hereinbelow set
forth, the city council shall, in the following applicable circumstances, tender only
the credit or reimbursement hereinbelow identified for that circumstance:
1. If the cost of the facility, incurred by the developer and acceptable to the
city, is less than or equal to that portion of the developer's fair share
related to the fee component for that facility, the city may only give a
credit ("developer credif') against that portion of the developer's fair share
related to the fee component for that facility ("fair share of the fee
componenf); or
2. If the cost of the facility, incurred by the developer and acceptable to the
city, is greater than that portion of the developer's fair share related to the
fee component for that facility, but less than or equal to the developer's
total fair share, the city may give a credit, which credit shall first be
applied against that portion of the fair share related to the fee component
for that facility, and the excess costs for the facility shall then be applied
as credits against such other fee components of the developer's total fair
share as the city manager, in his sole and unfettered discretion, shall
determine; or
3. If the cost of the facility, incurred by the developer and acceptable to the
city, is greater than the developer's total fair share, the city may give a
credit against the developer's total fair share as the city manager, in his
sole and unfettered discretion, shall determine; and/or the city may tender
to the developer a reimbursement agreement to reimburse said developer
only from the fund as moneys are available, over time, with interest at the
fair market value of money, at the option of the city.
B. Unless otherwise stated herein, all developer credits shall be calculated on a
dollar basis and converted into dwelling units at the time building permits are
pulled, based on the then-current fee. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.150 Procedure for issuance of credits or tender of reimbursement offer.
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The city's extension of credits or tender of a reimbursement offer to a developer
pursuant to CVMC 3.50.140 shall be conditioned on the developer complying with the
terms and conditions of this section:
A. Written authorization shall be requested by the developer from the city and
issued by the city council by written resolution before developer may incur any
costs eligible for reimbursement relating to the facility.
B. The request for authorization shall contain the info~mation listed in this section
and such other information as may from time to time be requested by the city.
C. If the council grants authorization, it shall be by written agreement with the
developer, and on the following conditions among such other conditions as the
council may from time to time impose:
1. Developer shall prepare all plans and specifications and submit same for
approval by the city;
2. Developer shall secure and dedicate any right-of-way required for the
facilities;
3. Developer shall secure all required permits and environmental clearances
necessary for construction of the facilities;
4. Developer shall provide performance bonds in a form and amount and
with a surety satisfactory to the city (where the developer intends to utilize
provisions for immediate credit, the performance bond shall be for 100
percent of the value of the project);
5. Developer shall pay all city fees and costs;
6. The city shall be held harmless and indemnified, and upon tender by the
city, defended by the developer for any of the costs and liabilities
associated with the construction of the facilities;
7. The city will not be responsible for any of the costs of constructing the
facilities. The developer shall advance all necessary funds to construct
the facilities;
8. The developer shall secure at least three qualified bids for work to be
done. The construction contract shall be granted to the lowest qualified
bidder. If qualified, the developer may agree to perform the work at a
price equal to or less than the low bid. Any claims for additional payment
for extra work or charges during construction shall be justified and shall
be documented to the satisfaction of the director of public works;
9. The developer shall provide a detailed cost estimate which itemizes those
costs of the construction attributable to the facilities and exclude any work
attributable to a specific subdivision project. The estimate is preliminary
and subject to final determination by the director of public works upon
completion of the facilities;
10. The city may grant partial credit for costs incurred by the developer on the
facility upon determination of satisfactory incremental completion of the
facility, as approved and certified by the director of public works, in an
amount not to exceed 75 percent of the cost of the construction
completed to the time the partial credit is granted, thereby retaining 25
percent of such credits until issuance by the city of a notice of completion;
11. When all work has been completed to the satisfaction of the city, the
developer shall submit verification of payments made for the construction
of the facility to the city. The director of public works shall make the final
determination on expenditures which are eligible for credit or
reimbursement. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
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3.50.155 Developer transfer of credits.
A developer who, in accordance with the provisions of CVMC 3.50.140 and 3.50.150,
receives credits against future payments of the fee for one or more fee components may
transfer those credits as provided herein to another developer.
A. The developer shall provide the city with written notice of such transfer within 30
days. The notice shall provide the following information:
1. The name of the developer to whom the credits were transferred;
2. The dollar value of the transferred credits;
3. The fee component(s) against which the credits will be applied; and
4. The projected rate, by fiscal year, that the credits will be applied, until said
credits have been fully redeemed.
B. Credits received by a developer of a low- and/or moderate-income project in
accordance with CVMC 3.50.070 can only be transferred to another low- and/or
moderate-income development project. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.160 Procedure for fee modification or reduction.
Any developer who, because of the nature or type of uses proposed for a development
project, contends that application of this fee is unconstitutional or unrelated to mitigation
of the burdens of the development may apply to the city council for a modification or
reduction of the fee. The application shall be made in writing and filed with the city clerk
not later than 10 days after notice of the public hearing on the development permit
application for the project is given, or if no development permit is required, at the time of
the filing of the building permit application. The application shall state in detail the factual
basis for the claim of modification or reduction. The city council shall make reasonable
efforts to consider the application within 60 days after its filing. The decision of the city
council shall be final. If a reduction or modification is granted, any change in use within
the project shall subject the developer to payment of the fee. The procedure provided by
this section is additional to any other procedure authorized by law for protection or
challenging this fee. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.170 Fund loans.
A. Loans by the City. The city may loan funds to the fund to pay for facilities should
the fund have insufficient funds to cover the cost of said facility. Said loans, if
granted, shall be approved upon the adoption of the annual city budget and shall
carry interest rates as set by the city council for each fiscal year. A schedule for
repayment of said loans shall be established at the time they are made and
approved by the council, with a maximum term not to exceed the life of the fund.
B. Developer Loans. A developer may loan funds to the city as outlined in CVMC
3.50.140 and 3.50.150. The city may repay said developer loans with interest,
under the terms listed in subsection (A) of this section. (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
3.50.180 Effective date.
This chapter shall become effective sixtv (60) davs followino its second readino and
adoption JanIJary 18, 2ggd (Ord. 2887 S 1, 2002).
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This chapter shall become effective sixty (60) days following its second reading and
adoption.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Edward Van Eenoo
Director of Budget and Analysis
~Ann Mo _
.{O\City Att mey
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item
Meeting Date 11/7/06
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SUBMITTED BY:
Resolution Accepting $30,304.44 reimbursement from
Allied Waste Services for public education booklet design and
printing, and amending the FY07 General Services - Supplies and
Services Budget and appropriating fun~s therefor.
Director of Ge~al Services ~ ~
City Manager d ( (4/Sths Vote: Y es ~ No ---->
ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
The City of Chula Vista received a check for $30,304.44 from Allied Waste Services to
reimburse the Department of General Services for costs incurred in designing and printing a new
public information booklet for recycling and solid waste services. The booklet will be mailed to
all single-family households with the January invoices.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the Resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Each January, Allied Waste Services sends out a trash service brochure along with the City Of
Chula Vista's recycling service guide to all single-family households. Some of the information
in the two brochures was redundant, so the City and Allied Waste Services worked together to
incorporate all the information into one brochure. Through the combined efforts of the City's
Communications Department, General Services Department and Allied Waste Services a
comprehensive Environmental Services booklet has been developed. Allied Waste Services
agreed to reimburse the City for the graphic design work and the printing of the new brochure
that replaced the previous trash services brochure published by Allied.
Printing costs for booklets
Graphic Design Services
Total Costs Reimbursed
$23,865.00
$ 6.439.44
$30,304.44
Decision Maker Conflicts
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
l8704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMP ACT: There is no net fiscal impact to the General Fund. The funds will
reimburse the General Services - Supplies and Services Budget for the costs incurred in
designing and printing the informational booklet.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING
$30,304.44 REIMBURSEMENT FROM ALLIED
WASTE SERVICES FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
BOOKLET DESIGN AND PRINTING,
AMENDING THE FY 2007 GENERAL
SERVICES SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
BUDGET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS
THEREFORE
WHEREAS, each January, Allied Waste Services sends out a trash service brochure
along with the City Of Chula Vista's recycling service guide to all single-family households; and
WHEREAS, through the combined efforts of the City's Communications Department,
General Services - Environmental Services staff and Allied Waste Services, a comprehensive
Environmental Services booklet has been developed; and
WHEREAS, Allied Waste Services agreed to reimburse the City as follows:
Printing costs for booklets
Graphic Design Services
Total Costs Reimbursed
$23,865.00
$ 6,439.44
$30,304.44
for the graphic design work and the printing of the new brochure which replaced the prevIOUS
trash services brochure published by Allied; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received a check for $30,304.44 from Allied Waste
Services to reimburse the Department of General Services for costs incurred in designing and
printing a new public information booklet for recycling and solid waste services. The booklet
will be mailed to all single-family households with the January invoices.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept
the $30,304.44 reimbursement from Allied Waste Services for public education booklet design
and printing, and amends the Fiscal Year 2007 General Services - Supplies and Services Budget
and appropriates funds accordingly.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Jack Griffin
Director of General Services
L~;;;~/&~
. Attorney
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
ITEMNO:~
MEETING DATE: 11/07/06
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ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
approving submittal of an application to the California Department of
Forestry & Fire Protection for a $212,875 'Green Trees for the Golden
State' grant to plant 1,275 shade trees along public parkways and rights-of-
way, certifying that the City has sufficient funds to complete the project by
March 31, 2009, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents
in conjunction with submitting the application.
SUBMITTED BY: Environmental Resource Manager ~
Director of Conservation & Environmental Services i'"'t~
Director of Public Works Operationsy}
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REVIEWED BY: City Manager (f;
4/5THS VOTE: YES
No ...x
The City's 'Green Trees for the Golden State' grant application proposes to expand the City's
urban forests by planting a total of 1,275 canopy-forming trees along older residential streets,
canyon parkways and within park areas over the next two years. These trees will provide long-
term environmental benefits to the community by mitigating Urban Heat Island Effects, improving
air quality, expanding wildlife habitat and reducing urban runoff. The grant proposal also focuses
on fostering public support and stewardship of urban forests within the community. Through
public tree planting events, "Adopt-A- Tree Pledges", and public meeting presentations, the
program will involve participation from over 400 residents contributing nearly 1,400 volunteer
hours.
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council adopts the resolution approving submittal of an
application to the California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection for a $212,875 'Green Trees
for the Golden State' grant to plant 1,275 shade trees along public parkways and rights-of-way.
BOARD/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Staff is scheduled to go to the Resource
Conservation Commission on November 6, and will be prepared to report their recommendation to
CounciL
BACKGROUND:
As the second largest city in San Diego County and the 14th most populated city in California,
Chula Vista faces environmental issues typically associated with large urban cores. The
replacement of trees and natural vegetation with impervious surfaces such as paved roads and
rooftops has increased the amount and velocity of stormwater runoff and its associated pollutant
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load. These heat-absorbing paved areas have also led to warmer air and surface temperatures than
the surrounding rural landscape (termed the "Urban Heat Island Effect"), thus increasing energy
consumption and generation. Additionally, the increase in number and use of motor vehicles
contribute to elevated greenhouse gas emissions and to reduced air quality in urban areas.
The goal of the City of Chula Vista's Shade Tree Planting prograJ;ll is to mitigate for these stressors
by expanding the City's urban forests. Shade trees are species which form robust canopies
providing a variety of environmental benefits in urban areas. These non-invasive trees can create
habitat corridors that extend and connect the Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) areas,
parks and small wildlife habitats. Trees help reduce stormwater runoff causing less sediments and
pollutants from entering local waterways while improving groundwater recharge. It is estimated
that by increasing tree cover by 5%, runoff amounts are lowered by approximately 2%. Mature
trees also help substantially improve local air quality!. Strategically located trees can create
shading for homes and businesses that lowers energy use and ambient temperatures. Research
studies have shown that tree shading can lower air conditioning needs by 30% in summer months2.
As a result, there is less energy production needed from greenhouse gas-emitting power plants.
Furthermore, the trees act as Carbon Dioxide (C02) "sinks" by sequestering atmospheric CO2 and
by mitigating for global climate change.
Chula Vista has been promoting the benefits of a healthy urban forest over the last 10 years. In
1996, the City created a Carbon Dioxide Reduction Plan which highlighted the use of shade trees
(Measure #14) to help meet its overall greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. The 2006 General
Plan Update reiterated the City's emphasis by including tree planting programs as a mechanism to
reduce energy demands (E 7.7). During this time period, the City has been simultaneously working
to increase tree numbers in its jurisdiction. The Department of Conservation and Environmental
Services (Conservation) has assisted residents and schools in receiving approximately 1,500 free
shade trees through the San Diego Regional Energy Office's Cool Communities program. In
addition, Conservation submitted a grant proposal to the California Department of Forestry & Fire
Protection (CDFF) in 2004 and the City was awarded $50,000 to plant 460 shade trees along older
residential streets. To date, with the assistance of General Services, the Public Works Department
and approximately 423 volunteers the project has planted 420 canopy-forming trees that act to
increase shade cover, lower urban air temperatures, and beautify older neighborhoods. The
remaining 40 trees under the grant will be planted by December 2006.
The Department of Conservation and Environmental Services, in conjunction with Public Works'
Urban Forestry and Open Space divisions, submitted a pre-proposal to the Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection in July 2006 to continue and expand the City's reforestation efforts. As a
result, CDFF has requested the City submit a full proposal under its "Green Trees for the Golden
State" grant program. The proposed Shade Tree Planting program will facilitate the planting of an
additional 1,275 canopy-forming trees along older residential streets, canyon parkways and within
park areas over the next two years. Approximately 525 trees under this proposal will be planted in
older sections of the City which currently have no or minimal tree canopy cover. An estimated 650
trees will be planted along public parkways lining the City's urban canyon areas. The remaining
100 trees will be placed in City parks.
1 Coder KD. 1996. Identified Benefits of Community Trees and Forests. University of Georgia, Athens, GA
2 Michigan State University Extension, Urban Forestry Pamphlet #07269501
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The proposed program will work to promote the benefits of urban forests throughout the
community by engaging local residents and community groups through public planting events and
associated outreach activities. The goal is to involve as many as 450 volunteers, approximately 30
volunteers at 12-15 public planting events. Proposed outreach activities include distribution of
program flyers, presentations at public and community group rnee\ings, placement of signage along
planting areas, and executing the 'Adopt-A-Tree Pledge' campaign targeted for residents along
newly planted streets.
DISCUSSION:
The Shade Tree grant proposal provides a unique opportunity for the City of Chula Vista to further
its urban reforestation efforts. The proposed program will assist the City in reaching its goals
outlined in both the Carbon Dioxide (C02) Reduction Plan and the 2006 General Plan Update.
These plans emphasized the importance of shade trees in reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect,
lowering energy demands, and mitigating for greenhouse gas emissions. It also complements the
City's regional leadership and commitment to open space and wildlife habitat.
The proposed program, which focuses solely on expanding tree cover on City/public property, will
complement the Department of Conservation & Environmental Services' ongoing efforts to
increase quality, canopy tree numbers on residential properties through the Cool Communities
Shade Tree program. Administered through the San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO), the
program is providing up to 10 free trees for single-family homes and 2 free trees/unit for multi-
family complexes. Chula Vista residents whose homes were built before 1994 can qualify for the
program. The Department of Conservation & Environmental Services expects to facilitate the
planting of over 1,000 additional shade trees through SDREO's program in the next two years.
Upon completion, the proposed project will save approximately 198,900 kWh of energy and
sequester over 30 tons of CO2 annuallyJ. Furthermore, each tree will potentially generate $31,250
worth of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, and control $31,250 worth of soil
erosion over its 50 year life span4 The grant does offset a portion of the Public Works
Department's general fund costs that would otherwise be incurred as part of their annual tree-
planting program. However, the grant increases the number of trees that would normally be
planted in the public right of way and parks and thus increases the total staff costs for planting trees
and the future costs for maintaining additional trees (estimated at $12,750 annually).
DECISION MAKER CONFLICTS:
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
3McPherson EG & JR Simpson. 2001. Effects of California's Urban Forests on Energy Use and Potential Savings from Large-Scale
Tree Plantings. USDA Forest Service, Davis, CA
4 USDA Forest Service Pamphlet #Rl-92-l00
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Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site
specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section
I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMP ACT:
The grant application, if selected, would award the City $212,875 in grant funds. Of this amount,
$76,500 would directly offset Public Works staff costs. The City would be required to contribute
$273,116 in matching funds, of which $225,491 would be through in-kind City staff and volunteer
services. The remaining match amount of $47,625 would be absorbed over the next two fiscal
years within existing Community Facility District and the Public Works Department operating
budgets. No new General Fund appropriations would be required to complete the proposed
program. The proposal was drafted to recover 57% more of the tree planting costs for the
Department of Public Works than past tree planting grants to minimize impacts to City budgets.
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 - Grant Application Packet
Attachment A - Environmental Checklist
Attachment B - Certification of Maintenance
Attachment C - Adopt-A-Tree Pledge
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SHADE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM
GRANT PROPOSAL
November 2006
Grant Applicant:
City of Chula Vista
Shade Tree Planting Program
Project Title:
Grant Amount Requested:
$212,875
Applicant's Mailing Address:
276 Fourth Avenue
City, State, Zip:
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Telephone/Fax:
619-691-5122
County: San Diego
Applicant's Authorized Representative:
Michael Meacham
Title:
Director - Dept. of Conservation Telephone/Fax:
& Env. Services
619-409-3893
619-476-5310 fax
Email:
mmeacham(aJci.chula-vista.ca.us Website:
http://www .chula vistaca. gov /
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista's Shade Tree Planting program compliments and expands the
City's urban forests by planting a total of 1,275 right-of-way trees along older residential
streets, canyon parkways and within park areas. These trees will provide long-term
environmental benefits to the community by mitigating urban heat island effects,
improving air quality, and reducing urban runoff. The program also focuses on fostering
public support and stewardship of urban forests within the community. Through public
tree planting events, "Adopt-A- Tree Pledges", and public meeting presentations, the
program will involve participation from over 400 residents contributing nearly 1,400
volunteer hours.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Project Description
Timeline
Budget
Attachment A - Environmental Checklist
Attachment B - Certificate of Maintenance
Attachment C - Adopt-A- Tree Pledge (DRAFT)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
As the second largest city in San Diego County and the 14th most populated city in
California, Chula Vista faces environmental issues typically associated with large urban
cores. The replacement of trees and natural vegetation with impervious surfaces such as
paved roads and rooftops has increased the amount and frequency of stormwater runoff
and its associated pollutant load. These heat-absorbing paved areas have also led to
warmer air and surface temperatures than the surrounding. J;Ural landscape (termed the
"Urban Heat Island Effect"), thus increasing energy consumption and generation. Finally,
higher motor vehicle quantities and use contribute to elevated greenhouse gas emissions
and to reduced ambient air quality in urban environs.
The goal of the City of Chula Vista's Shade Tree Planting program is to mitigate for these
environmental stressors by expanding the City's urban forests. Specifically, the program
focuses on planting 1,275 15-gallon container trees along older residential streets, canyon
parkways, and within park areas. Approximately 525 (41%) of the trees under this
proposal will be planted in older sections of the City that currently have no or minimal tree
canopy cover. Planting benefits in this part of the community include creating cover to
mitigate for Urban Heat Island Effects and reduce energy usage, to improve air quality by
removing CO2, dust and other particulates, and to increase the neighborhood's aesthetic
qualities. Approximately 650 trees (51 %) under the proposal will be planted along public
parkways lining the City's urban canyon areas. In these areas, the additional trees will
enhance air quality, reduce urban runoff by capturing water and decreasing erosion, and
create a natural buffer between roadways and canyon open space. The remaining 100 trees
(8%) will be placed in City parks to increase shade cover and enhance the recreational
value of the areas.
The program also works to promote the benefits of urban forests throughout the
community. Local residents and community groups will be engaged through public
planting events and associated outreach activities. It is anticipated that there will be 12-15
public planting events with up to 30 volunteers (90 volunteer hours) involved at each
event. Specific outreach activities include distribution of program flyers, presentations at
public and community group meetings, placement of signage along planting areas, and an
'Adopt-A-Tree Pledge' campaign targeted for residents along newly planted streets. This
program will compliment other community-based conservation initiatives by the City to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, to restore wildlife habitat, and to educate the public
about environmental concerns.
As a result of the program, 1,275 additional trees will be planted on public property
contributing to the City's broader efforts to reduce urban heat island effects, improve water
and air quality, and beautify its urban landscape. 1n addition, participation from residents,
businesses, property owners, and local organizations will inspire support in the community
for urban forestry programs.
PROJECT APPROACH
Tree Selection & Planting
The City Arborist will oversee tree species selection and placement using Chula Vista's list
of approved trees (Table I) and the SelecTree database. Particular attention will be given
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Table 1: City of Chula Vista Urban Forestry Tree List
SPECIES HEIGHT EVERGREEN/
DECIDUOUS
Anonis fiexuosa IPennermint Willow' 35 E
Albizia 'ulibrissin (Mimosa/Silk Floss' 25 D
Bauhinia numurea fPurnle Orchid) 50. D
Cassia lentonhvlla IGold Medallion \ 30 D
Chital"a taskentensis 'Chital"a \ 30 D
Cinnamomum camnhora rCamnhor' 65 E
Eucalv"tus "olvanthemos ISilver Dollar Gum' 75 E
Fraxinus anl"'lustifolia Ravwood (Ravwood Ash) 35 E
Hvmenosoorum fiavum (Sweetshade) . 35 E
Jacaranda mimosifolia (Jacaranda' 40 D
Koelreuteria bininnata (Chinese Flame' 35 D
Linuidamber stvracifiua (American Sweet Gum\ 60 D
Mannolia nrandiflora (Southern Mal"'tnolia' 65 D
Metrasideros excelsus (New Zealand Christmas tree) 35 E
Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistache\ 50-65 D
Pinus canariensis (Canarv Island Pine) 80 E
Pinus elderica 'Afnhan Pine) 80 E
Platanus xacerifofia (London Plane "Bloodnood~'l 65 D
Podocarnus nracilior (Fern Pine) 65 E
Pvrus calle IVana !Bradford Pear) 30 D
Quercus anrifolia (Coast Live Oak' 70 E
Tristania conferta (Brisbane Box) 50 E
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) 50 D
to choosing species that maxllTuze shade, mllllmlZe root damage potential, avoid
interference with overhead lines, and are drought-resistant. Once specific species have
been selected, trees will be planted within three distinct environs within Chula Vista
(Figure I). The majority of trees will be planted within public parkways juxtaposed to the
City's urban canyons. Potential areas include East H Street, Telegraph Canyon Road, and
Olympic Parkway. Additional trees will be sited within the City's rights-of-way easement
15-feet from the curb along older city streets currently lacking street trees. These
neighborhoods are located on the western side of the City bounded by 1-805, 1-5, Main,
and C Streets. Finally, a small portion of trees will be placed in neighborhood parks
distributed throughout the City.
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Figure 1: Location of tree planting areas in Chula Vista, CA.
In preparation for planting, the Public Works Department under guidance from the City
Arborist will dig the necessary holes and install chemical root barriers at planting sites, if
necessary. Current City guidelines require 10' of root barrier in both directions from the
tree trunk, or 20' total, along each hardscape face. Additional planting and staking
methods will be employed as outlined in the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection's "Tree Standards & Specifications."
Short-Term & Long-Term Maintenance
The City of ChuIa Vista Public Works Department will assume responsibility for short-
and long-term care for new trees in accordance with ISA standards. Trees will be watered
in a manner appropriately for each species for the first three years following planting using
an existing irrigation system or tanker truck. Trees will be trimmed as necessary for public
safety and to promote strong branching structure. In addition, residents along newly
planted streets will be encouraged to take an "Adopt-A-Tree Pledge" (see below) in which
they commit to provide supplemental tree care.
Public Outreach & Involvement
The City of Chula Vista will highlight its Shade Tree Planting Program through its website
and newsletter potentially reaching over 85,000 households and businesses. City staff will
also make program presentations at public meetings and distribute flyers to local schools,
libraries, and recreational facilities. In preparation for each community planting event,
City staff will place signs in the planting areas notifying the public of the upcoming event.
Local residents will be given program information and will be encouraged to sign an
"Adopt-A- Tree Pledge" promising to provide initial tree care.
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Community volunteers and residents will plant up to 30 IS-gallon trees at each event under
the supervision of the City's Arborist, Environmental Resource Manager, and Public
Works staff. Participants will also be educated about the environmental benefits of urban
forests, observe a tree planting demonstration, and be reminded of relevant safety
precautions.
Signage Plan
Four mobile, aluminum signs (24" x 24") will be placed at planting areas 30 days before
community planting events and remain for an additional 30 days following the events. At
the end of the grant period, these signs will be permanently installed at a planting location.
In addition, a subset of new trees at each event will have weatherproof paper banners
draped between the tree's stakes. All signage will recognize Proposition 12 and the
California Department of Forestry & F ire Protection as the program's funding sources.
Grant Management
The Department of Conservation and Environmental Services will manage the grant and
facilitate public involvement through community planting and outreach events. The
certified City Arborist and associated staff will review planting plans and supervise all
planting activities.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
The City's Urban Forestry division actively manages tree trimming and preservation
activities on municipal-owned properties. The division has an annual operating budget of
approximately $200,000 and is supported by 7 full-time employees. The City Arborist,
Tom Levesque, has over 8 years experience in developing and implementing municipal
urban forestry programs. In addition, the City's full-time Open Space Manager, Joel
Chew, Open Space Inspector, Chevis Fennell and Environmental Resource Manager,
Brendan Reed, provide further technical support and experience.
TIMELINE
DATES TASKS
11/06 - 01/07 . Complete state contracting process
. Develop outreach materials and presentations
. Design and produce Proposition 12 signage
01/07 - 02/09 . Perform public meeting presentations and outreach
activities including distribution of flyers, pre-planting
signage, and "Adopt-A- Tree Pledges"
. Arrange public tree planting events (up to IS total)
. Provide ongoing maintenance for newly planted trees
. Submit biannual progress reports
02/09 - 03/09' . Submit final progress report
. Submit final invoice
'The City of Chula Vista will assume responsibility for tree care and maintenance past 03/09.
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BUDGET
Grant Request Matching
Funds
TREES AND PLANTING MATERIALS:
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TREES: 1,275 15-gallon trees Cine!. tax and shipping) @ $55 per tree $70,125
PLANTING MATERIALS: 1,275 planting kits @ $50 per tree $63,750 $47,625
including stakes, ties, root barrier & mulch Cine!. tax and shipping)
LABOR & EQUIPMENT: $60 per tree $76,500
includes excavations, root banier installation, and other site
preparation activities
VOLUNTEER LABOR: 1350 volunteer hours @ $17.55 per hour $23,693
In-Kind
LONG-TERM TREE CARE & MAINTENANCE: includes semi- $166,050
monthly watering and trimming costs for 3 years In-Kind
EDUCATION AND SIGNAGE: (Note: Not to exceed 5%for education
and $1 000 for signage)
PROGRAM OUTREACH MATERIALS: $1,500
includes material design and production
LABOR: $25,416
includes volunteer recruitment & pre-planting outreach efforts In-Kind
PROPOSITION 12 SIGNAGE: $1,000
4 aluminum signs (24" x 24")
200 Weather-proof paper banners
GRANT MANAGEMENT:
COORDINATION & MANAGEMENT $10,332
includes grant oversight, coordination and reporting In-Kind
TOTALS $212.875 $273.116
Budget prepared by: Brendan Reed
Phone:
619-409-5889
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
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Project Title:
Shade Tree Planting Program
2. Project Applicant's Name: City of Chula Vista
3. Name and title of checklist preparer: Brendan Reed, Environmental Resource Manager
. This checklist is intended for use by applicants for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CDF) Urban Forestry Program projects. It is modeled after the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Environmental Checklist which has been modified to more closely focus on the types of actions
and Impacts expected to occur while conducting urban forestry tree planting projects. As the lead agency
under CECA, CDF must mak.e a determination as to a project's potential environmental impacts, develop
mitigations if necessary and determine the level of environmental documentation and review required. The
completion of this checklist will assist CDF in identifying impacts of the proposed project prior to approval.
To meet that need someone that is intimately familiar with the project and knowledgeable on potential
environmental consequences must complete this checklist. The information in the checklist is meant to
supplement the infOlmation provided in your application. Maps and photos supplied with your application
will assist in CDF's review. This checklist is. available electronically (MS Word 97) or may be completed by
hand. If you need assistance please contact CDF Urban Forestry Program personnel.
. It is the intent of CDF and the Urban Forestry Program to approve tree-planting projects that are
categorically exempt from further environmental review under CECA. In order for a project to qualify for a
categorical exemption CDF must find that there are no uunusua! circumstances" associated with the project
that lead to the project having impacts on environmental resources (e.g., threatened or endangered
species, aesthetics, cultural resources, water quality, etc.) CEQA does not allow for a project's impacts to
be minimized or compensated under a categorical exemption; avoiding impacts to resources is the only
mitigation permitted. To meet that end the following questions were designed to identify environmental
impacts that may occur in various tree planting settings and encourage project appiicants to develop
measures to avoid those impacts. In the event that potential impacts to a resource are identified it is
recommended that the project applicant redesign or reconfigure their project proposal to avoid impacts to
the resourCe. Failure to fully avoid impacts will result in your project reqUiring a "higher level" of
environmental review such as the preparation of a negative dedaration or environmental impact report.
This could be costly and delay your project. Because of the time and cost associated with the preparation
of a negative declaration or environmental impact report CDF encourages you to change your project in
order to qualify for a categorical exemption.
. A brief explanation is required for "Ves" responses to the following questions. Responses must be
supported by facts, not merely the personal opinion of the checklist preparer.
. All responses must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as an-site,
cumulative as well as project-level. indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
. Earlier analyses may be used where an impact has been adequately anatyzect in an earlier EIR or negative
declaration. In this case, a brief cfiscussion should identify the earlier analysis, describe the mitigations that
were developed and supply copies of relevant sections/pages. A source list should be attached, and other
sources used or individuals contacted should be cjted in the discussion sections were necessary.
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1. Project Location:
(city, county, nearest town, etc.)
City of Chula Vista, South San DieQo County
2. Description of Project: Describe the entire project. including but not limited to size and numbers of trees, size
and depth of excavations, planting site preparation (Le., land clearing), eQuipment to be utiiized in planting and
preparing the planting site (e.g., backhoes, power augers, heavy equipment), later phases of the project, and
any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for the project's implementation. Emphasis should be
placed on activities that will potentially impact the environment rather than describing project benefits.
The City of Chula Vista's Shade Tree Planting program proposes to plant a total of 1,125 right-of-way trees
(15-9allon) aiong older residential streets and along canyon parkways_ The City Arborist will oversee tree
species selection and placement using Chula Vista's list of approved trees and the SelecTree database with
attention given to choosing species that maximize shade, minimize root damage potential, avoid interference
with overhead lines, and are drought-tolerant At planting sites, the City will dig the necessary holes
(approximately 2' x 2' x 2') with excavator machinery and install root barrier, if needed. Root barrier
installation involves using a trench digger to excavate 10' in both direction from the trunk of the tree, or 20'
total along each hardscape face. New trees will be supported by stakes and watered appropriately using
existing irrigation systems or tanker truck.
3. Identify the type(s) of setting(s) where your project will be located.
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[XJ street (parkways, medians, sidewalks. etc.)
[XJ existing landscaped city/county park
o existing landscaped school grounds
[XJ urban trail, bike trail
o public building grounds
o Other similar urban or developed setting.
Describe setting:
Projects confined to urban or developed
settings must address questions in
Checklist, Part 4.
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undeveloped land
new or rural park
new school grounds
agricultural land
historic district, railroad right-of-way
riparian area (within 100 It of a stream, lake or
wetland)
Other similar rural, undeveloped or wildland setting.
Describe setting:
Projects that include rural, undeveloped or
wildland settings must address questions in
Checklist, Parts 3 and 4.
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Projects, or portions of projects, planned for rural, undeveloped or wildland settings may
have impacts on various resources (e.g., threatened :or endangered species, cultural
resources, water quality, etc.). Therefore, project applicarKs must conduct the following
resource studies to determine if resources exist that warrant protection.
Resource Studies:
Conduct a Natural Diversitv Data Base Search
Contact CDF, Urban Forestry Program staff to determine how to conduct a Naturai Diversity Data
Base (NDDS) Search. Submit a copy of the search results along with this Environmental Checklist
If the NDDB search identifies any threatened or endangered species of animals or plants that may
be present describe avoidance measures in the appropriate discussion section.
Conduct an archaeoloqical records check
Contact CDF, Urban Forestry Program staff to determine how to conduct an Archaeological Records
Check. Submit a copy of the results along with this Environmental Checklist. If the Records Check
identifies cultural resources within the project site describe measures to avoid impacts in the
appropriate discussion section.
Conduct an archaeoloqical survev
Contact CDF, Urban Forestry Program staff to determine how to conduct an archaeology survey.
Submit a copy of the survey resuits along with this Environmental Checklist. If the archeological
survey identifies cultural resources within the project she describe measures to avoid impacts In the
appropriate discussion section.
Based on the results of the resource studies please respond to the following questions for projects
located in rural, undeveloped or wildland settings.
1. Discuss the results of the resource studies and briefiy describe the archaeological and biological resources
identified within your project site.
Will the project:
2. Require the removal of native vegetation (trees, shrubs) prior to planting, thereby 0 Yes 0 No
potentially impacilng threatened or endangered piant or animal species or cultural
resources?
3. Require extensive soil disturbance, thereby potentially causing soil erosion and 0 Yes D No
impacting threatened or endangered species or cultural resources?
4. Require the use of large equipment (I.e., backhoe) thereby potentially impacting D Yes D No
threatened or endangered species or cultural resources?
5. Occur within 100 feet of a perennial watercourse, riparian zone or wetland thereby 0 Yes D No
potentially Impacting threatened or endangered species, cultural resources or
riparian values?
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6. Convert Prime Farmland. Unique Farmland. or Farmland of Statewide Importance to 0 Yes 0 No
non-agricultural use?
7. Discuss any "Yes" responses and describe measures to avoid impacts.
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Please answer the following questions for all projects and discuss all "Yes" responses.
Will the proposed project:
1. Require approval from other public agencies (e.g., permits, financing approval, or 0 Yes ~ No
participation agreement (e.g., grading permits, CAL TRANS encroachment permits,
right-of-way easements, etc.))
2. Include activities that were identified in other environmental documents or analyses
and support findings of no significant impact (e.g., CEQA documents, environmental
surveys, general plans, studies, reports, etc.)
No
The City of Chula Vista's C02 Reduction Plan was developed in 1996 as a tool to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions in the community. The Plan outlined 20 actions focusing on land use, transportation, and energy
conservation. Measure #14 (Energy Efficient Landscaping) from the Plan promoted strategic placement of
shade trees to reduce energy consumption. The C02 Reduction Plan was formally adopted by the City's
Council in November 2000 along with its corresponding Initial Study/Negative Declaration (Case # IS-98-29).
3. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with Yes No
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to general plans, specific plans,
local coastal programs, or zoning ordinances)?
4. Confiict with any ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree preservation
ordinance, Habitat Conservation Plan, or other policy?
Yes IZI No
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5. Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled 0 Yes IXJ No
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
6. Result in trees, once mature, coming into contact with power lines? 0 Yes IXJ No
Tree species selection and placement will be done to avoid interference with overhead lines.
7. Expose people or structures to the risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, 0 Yes ~ No
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildiands?
Tree species selection and placement will be done to avoid wildfire risks to people or structures.
8. Have sufficient water supplies availabie to serve the project from existing entitlements 0 Yes ~ No
and resources or substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially
with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a
lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or
planned uses for which permits have been granted)?
9. Result in substantial adverse impacts to public services for tree pruning and 0 Yes ~ No
maintenance?
10. Substantially increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other 0 Yes ~ No
recreational facilities or require the construction of additional recreational facilities
resulting in significant environmental impacts?
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11. Include trees known to produce pollen/allergens/odors that are irritants or objectionable 0 Yes iZI No
to large numbers of people?
Tree species selection and placement will be done to avoid human health concerns.
12. Substantially damage a scenic resource or vista or degrade the existing visual 0 Yes 1:2:1 No
character or quality of the site and its surroundings including, but not limited to, trees,
rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
13. Result in, once trees are mature, undesirable shading of nearby property, including 0 Yes ~ No
residences, offices, swimming pools, solar energy collectors, recreational facilities, etc.
or subject adjoining properties to excessive amounts of litter and/or debris?
14. Obscure public safety improvements such as streetlights, traffic signals, signs, etc.? 0 Yes iZI No
If you checked "No" to all preceding questions or checked "Yes" and have provided the
required Resource Studies and identified measures sufficient to protect all resource values
the project mav be categorically exempt from further environmental review. Sign the
Certification, below, and submit this Checklist with your application to the CDF, Urban
Forestry Program office. CDF will review your responses and determine whether additional
environmental review is necessary prior to project approval.
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I certify that I have reviewed the proposed project's description and inspected the project site(s). I
have provided accurate and factual responses to the questions and have supplied accurate
information when requesting database searches. In my opinion the proposed project will not have
any negative impacts on the environment
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DETERMINA nON (To be completed by CDF, Urban Forestl)' Program Personnel)
As a representative of CDF and as lead agency for environmental review' under CEQA I have determined that an
environmental impact evaluation for the proposed project has been satisfactorily completed.
On the basis of this evaluation:
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I find that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment and meets
the Class 6 categorical exemption requirements. This project is therefore exempt from the
requirement for the preparation of environmental documents. A Notice of Exemption (NOE)
will be prepared by CDF.
I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the environment and does not meet
the Class 4 categorical exemption requirements, therefore a negative declaration will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by
the applicant A mitigated negative declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an environmental
impact report is required.
I find that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant
unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in
an earlier document pursuant to appiicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An environmental impact
report is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or Negative
Declaration pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to an
earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,
nothing further is required.
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CERTIFICATION OF RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR MAINTENANCE
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years in accordance with the International Society of Arboriculture standards or the
standards outlined in the grant agreement with the California Department of
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Chula Vista, CA 91911
Phone (619) 397.6000
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ADOPT -A-TREE PLEDGE
(DRAFT)
The City of Chula Vista is working to beautify its neighborhoods and improve
the local environment through its Shade Tree Planting Program. The community-
based program will be planting 1,275 new shade trees along older residential
streets, canyon parkways, and within park areas over the next two years. As part
of this effort, residents are asked to sign an "Adopt-A-Tree Pledge" to help the
City care for the new trees. By signing the pledge, residents agree to do some of
the following things:
1. For newly planted trees, "deep water" once a week by placing a hose near
the trunk and letting it trickle out slowly for 10 minutes.
2. In summer months when temperatures are above 900 F, "deep water"
new trees twice a week.
3. Help keep the planting area (4 feet in diameter) clear of weeds, grass and
other plant life.
4. Periodically check the stakes and ties to ensure that they are secure but
not harming the trunk or branches.
5. Tell your neighbors and friends about the importance of shade trees in the
City of Chula Vista.
6. If any new shade trees show signs of disease, vandalism, or any other type
of problem, please call the City's Urban Forestry Division immediately at
619-397-6010.
RESIDENT'S NAlvfE
SHADE TREE SPECIES
ADDRESS/CROSS STREETS
EMAIL
Thank you for helping the Department of Conservation & Environmental
Services expand the City's urban forests! If you have questions about the Shade
Tree Planting Program, please call 619-409-3893 or email Conservation@ci.chula-
vista.ca.us
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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY & FIRE PROTECTION FOR A $212,875
'GREEN TREES FOR THE GOLDEN STATE' GRANT TO PLANT 1,275
SHADE TREES ALONG PUBLIC PARKWAYS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY,
CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO COMPLETE
THE PROJECT BY MARCH 31, 2009, & AUTHORJZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH
SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, trees can enhance the quality of life for City residents by improving local air
and water quality, creating wildlife habitat, providing shade that reduces the Urban Heat Island
Effect and by beautifying City streets; and
WHEREAS, trees are an important tool for reducing energy consumption as highlighted in
the City's Carbon Dioxide (C02) Reduction Plan and its 2006 General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has enacted Proposition 12 which provides funds for
urban forestry programs and the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection has been delegated the
administrative responsibility for those funds through its 'Green Trees for the Golden State'
program; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Forestry & Fire Protection requires grant applicants to
certify by resolution the approval of their application before submission; and
WHEREAS, the City, if awarded a grant, will enter into an agreement with the State of
California to carry out the proposed planting of 1,275 shade trees in public rights-of-ways and
parkways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby:
1. Approve the submittal of an application to the California Department of Forestry & Fire
Protection for a 'Green Trees for the Golden State' grant in the amount of $212,875, and
2. Certify that it has or will have sufficient funds to implement and complete the project by
March 31, 2009, and
3. Appoints the City Manager, or his/her designee, as agent of the City of Chula Vista to
conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all necessary documents for the 'Green
Trees for the Golden State' program.
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Director, Conservation & Env. Services
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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No.:
Meeting Date:
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SUBMITTED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 465-
02 ("SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY") TO ADD PROVISIONS
FOR TEMPORARY REGIONAL CENTER DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
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ITEM TITLE:
REVIEWED BY:
This report proposes an amendment to existing City Council policies regarding signs on public
property, to add an additional permitted category of Temporary Regional Center Directional Signs.
This provision would respond to a need which has arisen to provide residents and visitors the
means to easily locate regional-serving commercial centers from access points at Interstate 805,
in an attractive and safe manner, prior to and for one year after the opening ofSR 125.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution which would add section
IX, "Temporary Regional Center Directional Signs," to Council Policy 465-02
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION:
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the proposed activity is not a
"Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, therefore, pursuant
to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA.
DISCUSSION:
The opening of SR 125 is several months away. In the mean time, at least two regional-serving
centers could benefit from clear and aesthetically-pleasing directional signs to lead shoppers from
existing access points at 1-805: Eastlake Design Center and the Otay Ranch Town Center mall.
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In light of this, staff proposes amendments to the City's existing policy regarding signs on public
property, to allow for issuance of permits for temporary directional signs from I-80S to the
commercial centers ofthe SR 125 Corridor. Staff proposes that these signs be subject to an
administrative approval, similar to that employed for the existing' subdivision directional kiosk
program. Staff conceives of allowing the placement of signs meeting the following conditions
and criteria:
I. That they be temporary - Since the need for directing traffic is based on the existence of
commercial centers designed to serve the SR 125 corridor, the proposed time period would
end one year after the highway opening.
2. That there be assurance of their removal upon expiration - This should be reflected in the
design, construction and cost of the sign and should be enforced by a bond for removal.
3. That they meet design, safety and engineering standards - This would be assured through
requirement of encroachment permits with additional conditions from Engineering, and
building permits as applicable from the Building division.
4. That they reflect the City's 'proprietary capacity for land in public control' - This would be
reflected by the City's logo being present on each of the signs.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICTS:
No Property within 500 feet:
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet ofthe boundaries of the property which is subject to this action.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Signs approved pursuant to the proposed program would be constructed, installed, maintained
and removed at the expense of the benefiting regional commercial center.
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SUBJECT: Signs on Public Property
POLICY EFFECTIVE
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BACKGROUND
This Policy is part of the City's overall program for regulating and controlling signs within the City
limits. Regulation of the construction and placement of signs is an important duty of a governmental
entity. Such regulations promote aesthetics, safety, and commerce while at the same time ensuring that
the public can communicate their commercial and non-commercial messages. According to federal and
state law, the legal framework and extent to which the City can regulate signs differs depending upon
whether the sign is being placed on property owned or controlled by the City, or on private land.
Therefore, signs on City-owned or City-controlled property are regulated by the provisions contained in
this Policy. Signs on private property, and public property that is not owned or controlled by the City,
are regulated by Chapter 19.60 of the Municipal Code.
1. Proprietary Capacity; Changes to Policy
In adopting this policy, the City Council acts in its proprietary capacity as to Public Property
within the City. This Policy Statement may be changed by resolution at a properly noticed
meeting of the City Council.
II. "Si!(ll" and "Public Property" Defined and Intent as to Public Forum
For purposes of this Policy, a "sign" is any device, fucture, placard or structure, including its
component parts, which draws attention to an object, product, place, activity, opinion, person,
institution, organization, or place of business, or which identifies or promotes the interests of any
person and which is to be viewed from any public street, road, highway, right-of-way or parking
area.
"Public Property" means that land or other property owned by the City, or in which the City
holds the present right of possession or control, or land or other property which the City holds in
trust, as well as all public rights of way.
As it relates to the placing of signage on Public Property, the City declares its intent that all
Public Property in the City shall not function as a designated public forum, unless some specific
portion of Public Property is designated herein as a public forum of one particular type; in such
case, the declaration as to public forum type shall apply strictly and only to the specified area and
the specified time period, if any.
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SUBJECT: Signs on Public Property
COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
POLlCY
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DATED: 08/19/2003
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DATE PAGE
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ADOPTED BY: Resolution 2003-372
ill. Signs Must Be Permitted or Exempted
No sign may be displayed on Public Property, unless a Public Property Sign Permit has first been
issued, or the subject sign is expressly exempted from the Public Property Sign Permit requirement
by tbis Policy or another applicable Policy/Resolution.
Only those signs expressly allowed by this Policy (or another law) shall be eligible for a Public
Property Sign Permit.
Any sign posted on Public Property within the City, without a permit, without a decal showing
evidence of a permit, and/or contrary to the policies stated herein, may be summarily removed as
. trespass and a nuisance by the City. All issued Public Property sign permits must be consistent
with the policies stated herein.
N. Public Property Siim Permits: Application Forms and Procedures
The Director of Planning and Building Department shall prepare and make available to the
public a form for Application for a Public Property Sign Permit ("Permit"), wbich shall, when
fully approved, constitute a Permit and indicate the City's consent, in its proprietary capacity, for
placement of a sign. The applicant for the permit must be the same person or entity who is to be
the owner of the sign. The processing fee for each application, which shall not be refundable
even if the application is denied, .shall be the same as the fee for a sign permit under the Sign
Ordinance. To each application form shall be attached a copy of this Policy Statement.
Upon approval of an application, the applicant shall be issued a decal by the City, wbich shall be
affixed to the sign by the applicant, thereby signifying that use of the sign on Public Property has
been approved. Signs exempt from the permitting requirements of this Policy do not need such
decal. If the decal is lost, damaged, or otherwise illegible, the sign owner shall provide to the
Director the sign's approved application and ask for a new decal. After receiving the new decal,
the owner shall attach it to the permitted sign immediately.
Any Public Property Sign Permit issued in error may be summarily revoked by any officer of the
City by simply informing the applicant of the nature of the error in issuance. Any applicant
whose permit is revoked as issued in error may, at any time thereafter, submit a new permit
application.
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The City retains its full discretion as to the issuance of the new permit, however applications
which fully comply with the terms and conditions of this Policy Statement shall be duly issued.
Applications which are denied, or permits which are revoked or suspended, may be appealed in
the same manner as denials of sign permits, as described in the Sign Ordinance.
V. Exemptions from Permit Requirement
The following signs are exempted from the Permit requirement: Traffic control and traffic
directional signs erected by the City or another govemniental agency; official notices required by
law; p placed by the City in furtherance of its governmental functions; other signs approved
pursuant to City Council action; and signs allowable under Paragraph VI of this Policy.
In addition, sign programs or specific plans approved by the City Council prior to adoption oflhis
Policy, which allow commercial signs to be placed on Public Property, are exempted from the
Permit requirement and may be continued pursuant to the previously adopted program or plan.
VI. Temporary Political. Religious. Labor Protest and Other Noncommercial Signs in Traditional
Public Forum Areas
In areas qualifying as traditional public forums, such as streets, parks and sidewalks, persons
may. display noncommercial message signs thereon without first obtaining a Public Property sign
permit, provided that their sign displayed on Public Property conforms to all of the following:
A. The signs must be personally held by a person, or personally attended by one or more
persons. "Personally attended" means that a person is physically present within five feet
of the sign at all times.
B. The signs may be displayed only during the time period of sunrise to sunset.
C. The maximum aggregate size of all signs held by a single person is 10 square feet.
D. The maximum size of anyone sign which is personally attended by two or more persons
is 50 square feet.
E. The displayed signs may not be inflatable or air-activated.
F. In order to serve the City's interests in traffic flow and safety, persons displaying signs
under this section may not stand in any vehicular traffic lane when a roadway is open for
use by vehicles, and persons displaying signs on public sidewalks must give at least five
feet width clearance for pedestrians to pass by.
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SUBJECT: Signs on Public Property
COUNCIL POLICY
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
POLICY
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DATE PAGE
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DATED: 08/1912003
ADOPTED BY: Resolution 2003-372
If a person's noncommercial sign does not conform to A.-F. of this paragraph, the sign shall not
be allowed anywhere on Public Property.
Vll. Community Directional "Kiosk" Signs in Particular Locations
A. Intent as to Public Forum
The City's intent as to this section is to designate a strictly limited public forum, which
allows only the posting in convenient places of directional information regarding tract
housing developments which are currently selling ho,mes located within the City.
B. Purpose and Intent - Generally
This section is intended to permit off-site directional signs on Public Property necessary
to serve the people of Chula Vista by providing directional information so that residents
and visitors can easily locate residential subdivisions and master plan communities in an
attractive and safe manner consistent with the City's prohibition against off-site
advertising signs or displays. A community directional kiosk sign is a sign installed and
maintained according to the provisions of this Policy.
C. Kiosk Signs for New Tract Housing Developments
Kiosk signs are permanent freestanding structures, not exceeding 10 feet in height,S feet
in width, which contain modular information strips, not exceeding 10 inches in height, 5
feet in width, providing information about master plan communities and residential
subdivisions (of more than 20 units) which are currently selling new homes located
within the City. Such signs may display only the following information: the name of the
development, deveLoper and/or marketer thereof, and the direction to the development
from the sign.
D. Kiosk Sign Plan
An integral component of the overall kiosk sign program is the adoption of a sign plan
specifying the details of the design of the kiosk structure and associated sign panels. The
location, number of signs, number of panels, design, color, copy, lettering, spacing, area
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and dimension of the signs and panels shall be specified within the Kiosk Sign Plan. The
Director of Planning and Building shall develop and approve said sign plan.
E. Pldmuustration
The Community Directional Kiosk Sign Plan shall be administered by the Director of
Planning and Building for the City, or at the Director's option, the Director may designate
another entity (public or private) to administer the construction, installation, maintenance,
management or removal of kiosk structures and signs and leasing of sign space on the
kiosks in accordance with the following sign approval provisions and the Kiosk Sign
Plan. When management of the kiosks is assigned to another party by contract, such
contract shall include provisions requiring that party to be responsible for enforcement of
this Policy. .
The Director of Planning and Building shall establish any permit processing costs of
signs mounted on kiosk structures.
F. Sign Plpproval- Kiosks Structures and Directional Signs on Kiosk Structures
1. Kiosks Structures. One kiosk design as specified in the Kiosk Sign Plan shall be
utilized throughout the City. Prior to construction or installation of kiosk
structures, the sign program administrator shall receive Planning and Building
Director approval to ensure compliance with the following provisions:
a Locations. Kiosk structures shall be located on Public Property at various
points throughout the City as specified in the Kiosk Sign Plan.
b. Construction. Plll kiosks shall be constructed or cause to be constructed by
the designated sign program administrator in accordance with the design
in the Kiosk Sign Plan. There shall be no additions, tag signs, streamers,
devices, display boards, or appurtenances added to the approved kiosk
structure.
c. Installation. All structures shall be installed consistent with the Kiosk Sign
Plan so no hazard to pedestrian or vehicular traffic will result.
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ADOPTED BY: Resolution 2003-372
d. The location and number of directional signs approved for each eligible
user shall be det=ined by the size and location of the subdivision or
master plan community, and the demand for and availability of space on
each kiosk.
e. Each kiosk will have .the "City of Chula Vista" displayed in a prominent
location on the sign.
2. Directional Signs on Kiosk Structures. Prior to construction and installation of
directional signs on kiosk structures, the designated sign program administrator
shall receive Planning and Building Director approval of directional signs to
ensure compliance with the Kiosk Sign Plan and the following provisions:
a. Users eligible to display community directional signage On approved kiosk
structures shall be limited to master plan communities and residential
subdivisions exceeding 20 lots,
b. Directional signs shall not be approved on kiosk structures which have no
available space on the date the sign is requested.
b. A neighborhood shall not be allowed any directional kiosk signs if there
are any other offsite signs advertising the housing development anywhere
in the City. If any un-permitted or illegal advertising signs are erected and
not promptly removed upon demand by the city, all kiosk signs for that
subdivision shall be removed, the lease cancelled and no refund given.
c. No approval shall be given for directional panels on any kiosk structure if
the applicant has any prohibited off site signs advertising the subdivision
or master plan community anywhere within the City. If any advertising
signs are erected and not promptly removed upon demand by the City, the
City shall direct the administrator to remove all kiosk panels for that
subdivision and shall reqnire that any agreement between the
administrator and developer be canceled. Any developer whose
community or subdivision panels are removed due to failure to comply
with the terms of this section shall be prohibited from utilizing the
community directional kiosk program for a minimum of six months.
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SUBJECT: Signs on Public Property
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ADOPTED BY: Resolution 2003-372
DATED: 08/19/2003
d. Approved directional signs for residential subdivisions shall be permitted
until all lots or units within the subdivision or master plan co=unity are
sold or two years from the date of installation of the panel, whichever
occurs first, unless otherwise extended by the Director.
VIII. Signage Associated with use of Public Property for Special Events
When the City allows a special event on Public Property, sponsored by a private entity, the City
shall state only the time, place, manner and quantity of signage allowed, and leave decisions as
to which signs may be displayed as part of the event to the private party sponsor.
When the City itself sponsors a special event, Public Property may be used to promote and
identifY the special event, but co-sponsors, if any, shall be limited to commercial entities and
commercial sign messages only. A Public Property Sign Permit is not required for entities
participating in a City-sponsored special event (including the City or Redevelopment Agency).
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POLICY 465-02
("SIGNS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY") TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR
TEMPORARY REGIONAL CENTER DIRECTIONAL SIGNS
WHEREAS, on August 19,2003, the City Council adopted modifications to various
portions of Title 19 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code relating to sign regulations; and,
WHEREAS, on August 19, 2003, the City Council, pursuant to Chu1a Vista
Municipal Code section 2.04.010, also adopted Policy 465-02, "Signs on Public Property";
and
WHEREAS, the City Council found that the adoption of the regular sign ordinance
and the City Council policy would provide clear guidance to staff and the public on how
signs will be treated on both public and private property; and,
WHEREAS, regional-level shopping districts have been opened easterly of SR-125,
in advance of the opening of that route to through traffic; and,
WHEREAS, a need has arisen to provide residents and visitors the means to easily
locate regional-serving commercial centers from access points at Interstate 805, in an
attractive and safe manner; and,
WHEREAS, Chula Vista Municipal Code section 2.04.010 provides that the City
Council may adopt policies by resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista does hereby adopt Attachment A, adding section IX, "Temporary Regional Center
Directional Signs," to Council Policy 465-02.
Submitted by
Approved as to form by
James D. Sandoval, AJCP
Planning and Building Director
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Attachment A
IX. Temporary Regional Center Directional Signs
A. Intent as to Public Forum
The City intent as to this section is to designate a strictly limited public forum, which
allows only the posting in convenient places of directional information regarding
commercial centers near the SR 125 Corridor during the penod leading up to the opening
of SR 125 and extending one year thereafter.
B. Propose and Intent - Generally
This section is intended to permit off-site directional signs on Public Property necessary
to serve the people of Chula Vista by providing directional information so that residents
and visitors can easily locate regional-serving commercial centers within the SR 125
Corridor from access points at Interstate 805, in an attractive and safe manner. A
temporary regional center directional sign is a sign installed and maintained according to
the provisions of the Policy.
C. Temporary Regional Center Directional Signs
Temporary regional center directional signs are freestanding structures not exceeding
eight (8) feet in height and five (5) feet in width, containing the name, distance and
direction to a regional commercial center within the SR 125 Corridor of the City of Chula
Vista. All temporary regional center directional signs shall be removed not later than one
year after the opening ofSR 125 to through traffic. Each sign shall have the "City of
Chula Vista" displayed in a prominent location on the sign.
D. Temporary Regional Center Directional Sign Plan
Temporary regional center directional signs must be accompanied by a sign plan
specifying the details of the design of the sign structure and the location, number of signs,
design, color, copy, lettering, spacing, and dimensions of the signs. The Director of
Planning and Building and the Director of Engineering shall be the approving authority
for temporary regional center directional sign plans.
Prior to approving the construction or installation of temporary regional center directional
signs, the Planning and Building Director and the Director of Engineering shall affirm
that the following conditions have been met:
I. Location. The temporary regional center directional signs shall be located on
Public Property within the rights-of-way of Olympic Parkway or Telegraph
Canyon Road I Otay Lakes Road, easterly of Interstate 805, as specified on an
approved sign plan.
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2. Construction. All temporary regional center directional signs shall be constructed
in accordance with specifications on an approved sign plan, subject to the review
and approval of the Building Official and, where applicable, subject to the
issuance of a building permit.
3. Installation. All temporary regional center directiop.al signs shall be installed in
accordance with specifications on an approved sign plan, subject to an
encroachment permit issued by the Director of Engilieering. In addition to
criteria, standards and conditions applied to encroachment permits in general,
encroachment permits for temporary regional center directional signs shall
include the following conditions:
a. That the signs shall be removed not later than one year after the opening of
SR 125 to through traffic; and,
b. That, in addition to general encroachment permit requirements regarding
removal, the signs shall be removed upon 30 days notice at the discretion
of the City of Chula Vista; and,
c. That, in addition to general encroachment permit requirements regarding
indemnification, the applicant agrees to, at the discretion of the City of
Chula Vista, defend the City in any legal challenge to the adoption of this
policy; and,
d. That, in addition to general encroachment permit requirements, the sign
installer shall provide proof of contractor insurance of a type, amount and
nature satisfactory to the Director of Engineering.
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