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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-364
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHOR]ZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDS TO ASSESS ClTY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR
CHULA VISTA HILlS AND VISTA SQUARE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE
COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the City's existing and planned transportation facilities vary dramatically in
condition and availability from the newly developing areas of the City to the older aging pre-
smart growth neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the City receives frequent requests from residents for local infrastructure
improvements, an overwhelming proportion of which correlate with the City Council's desire to
ensure safe routes to school; and
WHEREAS, there is a limited pool of funding resources for infrastructure improvements;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed project would establish a long-term plan for prioritizing and
funding improvements for the v.i-mile walking zones surrounding Chula Vista Hills and Vista
Square Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, the critical importance of community direction, ideas, and input is
recognized; and
WHEREAS, the South Bay Partnership will be the City's key planning partner on the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends applying for a grant from the Caltrans Community-Based
Transportation Planning Grant Program to help offset estimated project costs; and
WHEREAS, grant requirements include City Council certification that matching funds
are available and committed for the project; and
WHEREAS, the 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
because the project is for funding purposes only; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of
the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Although environmental review
is not necessary at this time, once the project has been defined, environmental review may be
required and a CEQA determination completed prior to commencing any development of the
improvements identified.
Resolution No. 2006-364
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula Vista
as follows:
1. That it authorizes the filing of a grant application to the Caltrans Conununity-Based
Transportation Planning Grant Program for funds to assess City infrastructure near
Chula Vista Hills and Vista Square Elementary Schools.
2. That it authorizes the acceptance of the funds if granted.
3. That it certifies the commitment of matching funds.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Scott Tulloch
City Engineer
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Ann Moore
City Attorney
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Acting Conununity Development Director
Resolution No. 2006-364
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vist~
California, this 12th day of December 2006 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
McCann, Ramirez, Rindone, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
Castaneda
ATTEST:
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Cheryl Cox, Ma~Jr
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City C rk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2006-364 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 12th day of December 2006.
Executed this 12th day of December 2006.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City B;rk