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Home My WebLink AboutRCC AGENDA PK 1992/08/24,~,*~qg' COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT rr~i}'1%~n~~~ `~ Item ;" Meeting Dat 4 -~- ~z ITEM TITLE: Resolution A p p r o v i n g Continuation and Expansion of Public Outreach Campaign in Support of the Residential Curbside Recycling Program and Mandatory Recycling and Appropriating Funds Therefore. Resolution Amending FY 1992-93 Budget to Add a Temporary Position In Unclassified Service in the Environmental Management Unit and Appropriating Funds Therefore. SUBMITTED BY: Conservation Coordinator REVIEWED BY: City Manager (4/5ths Vote: Yes X No_) BACKGROUND: In April, 1990 the City Council adopted a policy on integrated waste management that describes the City's commitment to recycling and states that the City will actively promote the dissemination of recycling information to the citizens of the City as well as provide incentives to encourage participation in recycling programs. In order to meet the AB 939 mandate and the landfilling designated recyclables, Cit mandatory recycling ordinance in January, 1 is the policy of the City that enforcement place primary emphasis on promotional mat clearly explains the need to recycle, compc our waste disposal at landfills. County's prohibition on .y Council adopted a 992 (CVMC Ch. 8.25). It of mandatory recycling erial development that st and otherwise reduce This report describes a recommended use of the County of San Diego Tonnage Grant revenues to fund the continued employment of a temporary, part-time intern to assist with development and distribution of promotional materials and other outreach, additional printing of promotional materials and enforcement of the mandatory recycling ordinance. RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the resolution for continuation and expansion of the public outreach campaign in support of the Residential Curbside Recycling Program and mandatory recycling and appropriating funds. ~. Approve the resolution amending FY 1991-92 budget to add a temporary, part-time intern position in the unclassified service and appropriating funds. BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: At its August 24th 1992 meeting, the Resource Conservation Committee... DISCUSSION: Last Spring Staff hired a temporary, part-time intern to assist in the initial implementation phases of the mandatory recycling enforcement program (May-August). The intern's responsibilities included: assisting in answering citizen inquiries; conducting general public outreach; working with code enforcement officers to develop an appropriate data entry program to track ordinance violators; assistance in enforcement through dissemination of recycling information to ordinance violators and assisting code enforcement officers and the Conservation Coordinator in the field. In the quarter following implementation of the mandatory ordinance, the tonnage from the Single-Family Curbside Recycling Program increased by 187 tons. Average participation rate had risen from approximately 60 percent to over 75 percent. This dramatic increase is principally due to increased outreach conducted for the mandatory recycling implementation program and of course the participation efforts of the citizens of Chula Vista. However, to date over 250 enforcement tags have been left on residential trash receptacles in an effort to inform residents about the need to recycle and the mandatory recycling ordinance. The intern hired under the initial implementation program has continued to provide information to residents receiving these tags, and speaking directly to the residents when possible. In some instances residents simply had not heard about the mandatory ordinance through any of the outreach previously conducted. After a personal visit from the intern is made, if the resident still does not participate in recycling, a general letter describing the importance of recycling, AB 939 and the County's mandatory recycling ordinance will be mailed. Enforcement of the ordinance for individuals that continue to violate the ordinance after repeated contact by staff will occur in accordance with Council Policy. This involves the mailing of two warning letters for compliance, following up with letters from the City Attorney's office and potential prosecution for continued violations. Prosecution being an unwanted and last resort option. The proposed intern will assist in communicating with ordinance violators according to this process. As approved by Council last month, the City will receive monies directly from Laidlaw for public outreach in conjunction with the Residential Curbside Recycling Program. It is proposed that the intern assist the Conservation Coordinator and Public Information 2 coordinator in developing and implementing innovative promotional materials and methods to assist residential recycling efforts. Some of the expanded outreach will include specifically targeting minority and senior residents. In addition to continuing to conduct outreach for residential recycling and mandatory recycling enforcement, it is proposed that the intern assist in continued recycling outreach to school children. The Recycling Education Project begun last winter is gaining momentum. In addition to school assemblies and classroom presentations, staff has participated in two Science Discovery Days (an additional one is scheduled for this September) and will be holding two teacher in-services this fall. Under the mandatory ordinance timeline, yard waste collection will be implemented sometime around the new year and multi-family recycling in July 1993. The intern would provide assistance in developing and distributing informational materials for these programs as well. As Council is aware, the City is currently receiving tonnage grants from the County amounting to $7.75 per ton for every ton of recycled materials diverted from the residential wastestream. The County specifically created this grant program for use in enforcement of mandatory recycling. To date, the City has received $23,326 from this program and will receive an additional $9,500 for the fourth quarter. It is proposed that monies from these grants be used to cover the salary and benefits for the intern, mileage and initial promotional material development. FISCAL IMPACT: The full cost for continuation and expansion of public outreach campaign in support of the residential curbside recycling program and mandatory recycling the promotional and enforcement program for the mandatory recycling ordinance is estimated at $4,600, proposed to be appropriated from the Tonnage Grant monies. The cost of the temporary part-time intern for nine months is estimated at $3,905. The cost for design and printing of initial promotional materials is estimated at $400. As additional promotional efforts are created for the Curbside Recycling Program, staff will return to Council for approval. 3 mitigated negative declaration PROJECT NAME: Fifth Avenue Golf Range/Sports Center PROJECT LOCATION: Southeast corner Broadway/SR-54, north of "C" Street, in the northern portion of the City of Chula Vista, California ASSESSOR'S PARCEL N0. 562-364-02 PROJECT APPLICANT: National Avenue Associates CASE N0: IS-91-50 (B) DATE: June 23, 1992 A. Pro.iect Setting The project site is vacant, and has received surcharge soils as allowed by current Coastal Development Permits. The Historic Sweetwater River Channel cuts across the western portion of the site. The new human-made channel of the Sweetwater River is adjacent to the .site's northern boundary. B. Pro.iect Description The project proposes to develop a golf driving range, putting and chipping practice areas, batting cage, and proposes to provide golf and pitching instruction. A 100-foot buffer is included per Local Coastal Program requirements adjacent to the west side of the site to be developed, and east of the onsite wetlands associated with the historic Sweetwater River channel. Compatibility with Zonino and Plans The site is designated by the General Plan as Research and Limited Industrial, with a portion located within the Local Coastal Program area. The proposed use will require a Local Coastal Program Amendment, and a City Conditional Use Permit. The industrial and warehouse uses, are uses allowed within this designation, and automotive and boat sales and services are allowed with a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, the Local Coastal Program Specific Plan states in the Coastal Development Permit Procedures section that where a public accessway, or open space or conservation restriction on land is required by the Local Coastal Program (as is required by the Local Coastal program buffer design standards) each applicant for a Coastal Development Permit shall record one of the following legal documents as specified in the conditions of approval: Irrevocable Offer of Dedication The applicant shall submit a preliminary title report and record an irrevocable offer to dedicate the access, open space, or conservation easement or to convey such interest in property in fee the accessway, city of ehula vista planning department environmental review section ~~~// ~~~~ CT1Y OF CHULA VISiA VICINITY MAP .- - ---- _-_ - ~~ .. 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Until this offer is accepted or until the landowner allows, the public has no right to use the accessway, provided that the landowner shall not interfere with established existing public use. 2. Outright Grant of Eee Interest or Easement If the project is important in and of itself for public access, open space, or conservation needs, and the size and scope the proposed development is such that an out-right conveyance interest is appropriate, or there is an accepting agency approved by the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission available to accept the easement of fee interest, it can be required prior to issuance of the permit. Until such a grant is accepted or until the landowner allows, the public has no right to use the accessway, provided that the landowner shall not interfere with established existing public use. The applicant has proposed to grant an easement to the City over the 100-foot buffer area. The purpose of the easement would be for the protection of the wetland resources as required by the Local Coastal Program. The easement would also make land available for the City's Greenbelt, as shown on the General Plan. The Greenbelt area coincides with the buffer requirements of the Local Coastal Program. The applicant is also reserving the right to use a portion of the buffer area for supporting structures, including approaches, for a bridge connecting Broadway with the project site. A bridge is not proposed as part of this project. Additionally, the applicant reserves the right to use the wetland and/or buffer area for biological mitigation projects. This use, protection of resources, is also considered consistent with the wetland and buffer protection. D. Compliance with the Threshold/Standards Policv 1. Eire/EMS The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75% of the cases. The City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met, since the nearest fire station is 1 mile away and would be associated with a 3 minute response time. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Policy. -3- Police The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that police units must respond to 84% of Priority 1 calls within 1 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 1 minutes or less. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Policy. Traffic The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that all intersections must operate at a Level of Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the exception that Level of Service (LOS) "D" may occur during the peak two hours of the day at signalized intersections. Intersections west of I-805 are not to operate at a LOS below their 1987 LOS. No intersection may reach LOS "E" or "F" during the average weekday peak hour. Intersections of arterials with freeway ramps are exempted from this policy. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Policy. The applicant will be required to pay standard signal fees to the City. Parks/Recreation The Threshold/Standards Policy for Parks and Recreation is 3 acres/1,000 population for projects east of I-805. The Threshold Standard policy is not applicable to this project site. 5. Drainage The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that storm water flows and volumes not exceed City Engineer Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with the Drainage Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The proposed project was preliminarily reviewed by the City's Engineering Department, and no drainage problems were noted. However, the final grading and drainage plans will be reviewed by the Engineering Department for conformance with City standards. Sewer The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that sewage flows and volumes shall not exceed City Engineering Standards. Individual projects will provide necessary improvements consistent with Sewer Master Plan(s) and City Engineering Standards. The project construction plans, including infrastructure, will be reviewed by the City Engineering Department for conformance with these appropriate plans and standards. -4- 7. Water The Threshold/Standards Policy requires that adequate storage, treatment, and transmission facilities are constructed concurrently with planned growth and that water quality standards are not jeopardized during growth and construction. The proposed project will comply with this Threshold Policy. The applicant has already begun coordination for water infrastructure plans with Sweetwater Authority, who supplies water in this area. E Identification of Environmental Effects An initial study conducted by the City of Chula Vista determined that the proposed project could have one or more significant environmental effects. Specific mitigation measures are required to reduce these effects to a level of less than significant. The project now avoids or mitigates the potentially significant environmental effects previously identified, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report will not be required. This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Specific mitigation measures have also been set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program which is attached as Addendum .. A.. The following impacts have been determined to be potentially significant and are required to be mitigated to a level of less than significant. A discussion of each of these potentially significant impacts from the proposed projects follows. 1. Earth - Soil erosion and liquefaction could occur at the site during construction and after development. 2. Air - The project would incrementally contribute to regionally significant air quality impacts from project traffic vehicle emissions. 3. Water Water consumption at the site would incrementally contribute to the demand on water resources, a regionally significantly impacted resource. 4. Plant and Animal Life Significant sedimentation could occur to the adjacent wetland during and following development activities. 5. Lioht and Glare Lighting of outdoor recreational areas such as this project, could intrude into nearby residential areas. -5- Aesthetics Potential view blockage from residences on the hill to the south of the site could occur because of the 30-foot high golf ball protective fence. Mitigation necessary to avoid significant effects Specific project mitigation measures are required to reduce potentially significant environmental impacts identified in the initial study for this project to a level of less than significant. These mitigation measures have been made conditions of project approval, as well as requirements of the attached Mitigation Monitoring Program (Addendum "A"). Earth - Liquefaction and soil erosion impacts can be mitigated to a level of less than significant by updating the current soils/geotechnical report (Woodward-Clyde Consultants) and by implementation of the measures contained in this updated report. Air - Incremental air quality impacts can be mitigated to a level of less than significant by adherence to future relevant transportation management programs required by the City of Chula Vista or APCD. Water Incremental impacts to water supply can be mitigated to a level of less than significant by adherence to any water offset program Chula Vista has in place at time of building permit issuance, and water conservation requirements .imposed by the water district. The applicant must obtain a service availability letter from Sweetwater Authority prior to issuance of the grading permits. 4. Plant and Animal Life Sedimentation impacts can be mitigated to a level of less than significant by inclusion of a drainage Swale/detention basin within the buffer area; or by construction of a silt fence located between construction and the drainage ditch and/or the Sweetwater River. Light and Glare Lighting on the south side of the site facing the residences, must be reviewed by the City's design review process to ensure that nuisance lighting is not permitted. Lighting may be required to be shielded and redirected downward (at least to a 45 degree angle) to eliminate direct lighting toward any residences. Aesthetics The golf ball protective fence on the north side of the site must be transparent such as chain link fencing or other "see-through" material. -6- G. Findinos of Insignificant Impact Based on the following findings, it is determined that the project described above will not have a significant environmental impact and no environmental impact report needs to be prepared. 1. The project has the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. With mitigation measures implemented, potential biological resources would be protected, and any impacts avoided. Additionally, the project would not affect any examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 2. The project has the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. No long-term environmental goals, such as agricultural production, natural resource habitat preservation or mineral extraction would be disadvantaged by the project. Additionally, with standard City-required building measures, and mitigation measures, the project would be consistent with the City's Threshold Policy. 3. The project has possible effects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. As used in the subsection, 'cumulatively considerable' means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects. Cumulative impacts associated with the project are contribution to degradation of air quality, consumption of energy and water resources, and contribution to future traffic congestion and signal warrants in the project vicinity. With implementation of standard building requirements and mitigation measures, the project contribution to these impacts would be reduced to a level of less than significant. 4. The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. With implementation of standard building requirements, no indirect adverse effects would occur to human beings. -7- H. Consultation Individuals and Organizations City of Chula Vista: Roger Daoust, Engineering John Lippitt, Engineering Cliff Swanson, Engineering Hal Rosenberg, Engineering Bob Sennett, Planning Ken Larsen, Director of Building and Housing Carol Gove, Fire Marshal Captain Keith Hawkins, Police Department Shauna Stokes, Parks and Recreation Department Lyle Haynes, Community Development Department Chula Vista City School District: Kate Shurson Sweetwater Union High School District: Tom Silva Applicant's Agent: Jerald A. Alford National Avenue Associates 2445 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 400 San Diego, CA 92101-1692 Documents City of Chula Vista General Plan - 2010 City of Chula Vista Local Coastal Program City of Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 19, Zoning Office of Planning and Research Hazardous Materials List "Geotechnical Investigation, National Avenue Associates Site", Woodward Clyde Consultants, Dec. 6, 1985 Noise Impact Study, "Town Centre Industrial Complex", Giroux and Associates, August 19, 1991 Initial Studv This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for the Negative Declaration. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available from the Chula Vista Planning Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 92010. -8- 4. Preparer The preparer of the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration is Diana Richardson, Community Development Department, City of Chula Vista, with input from City staff and subconsultants. ~k E VIRONM AL REVIEW COORDINATOR EN 6 (Rev. 12/90) WPC 4968H ADDENDUM "A" Mitigation Monitoring Program IS-91-50 (B) This Mitigation Monitoring Program is prepared for the National Avenue Associates' Fifth Avenue Golf Range/Sports Center project. The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that adequate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored on Mitigated Negative Declarations, such as IS-91-50(B). AB 3180 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts. The mitigation monitoring program for this project ensures adequate implementation of mitigation for the following potentially significant impacts: soil erosion, liquefaction, air quality, water, plant and animal life, light and glare, and aesthetics. Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinator (MCC), shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator (ERC) for the City of Chula Vista. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring Program are met to the satisfaction of the ERC. Compliance with the mitigation measures specified in Mitigated Negative Declaration No. IS-91-50(B) shall be provided to the ERC prior to the issuance of any permits by the City of Chula Vista. The ERC will thus provide the ultimate verification that the mitigation measures have been accomplished. WPC 4969H MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING CHECKLIST PROJECT NAME: Fifth Avenue Golf Range/Sports Center ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue Area Earth Mitigation Measure Update current soils/geotechnical report (WCC), and implement updated requirements of report which will be consistent with City Grading Ordinance. Proiect Phase (Proiect Desian• Construction• Post Construction) Design and Construction Responsible Party or Aaencv Engineering Department Verification of Completion Person: Date: Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue Area Air Mitigation Measure Adherence to future relevant TDM programs required by City. Proiect Phase (Proiect Design• Construction• Post ConstructionZ Post Construction Responsible Party or Aaencv Planning Department Verification of Completion Person: Date: Comments: -I- Issue Area Water Mitioation Measure Adherence to any water offset program City has in place at time of building permit issuance, and to any conservation requirements of water district. Also, service availability letter from water district submitted to City prior to issuance of grading permits. Proiect Phase (Pro.iect Desian: Construction• Post Construction Issuance of building permits; issuance of grading permits Responsible Partv or Aaencv Planning/Building and Housing Department; Engineering Department Verification of Completion Person: Date Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue Area Plant/Animal Life Mitioation Measure Inclusion of a drainage Swale/detention basin or silt fence in 100-foot buffer area. Proiect Phase (Proiect Desion• Construction• Post Construction Design and Construction Responsible Partv or Aaencv Engineering Department Verification of Completion Person: Date: Comments: -2- Issue Area Light and Glare Mitigation Measure Review of lighting design by Design Review; performance standard - lighting to be shielded and directed downward (at least 45 degree angle). Project Phase (Pro.iect Desion: Construction: Post Construction) Design and Construction Responsible Partv or Aoencv Planning/Building and Housing Department Verification of Completion Person: Date: Comments: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Issue Area Aesthetics Mitigation Measure Golf ball protective fence must be transparent, such as chain link. Project Phase (Pro.iect Desion: Construction• Post Construction) Design and Construction Responsible Partv or Agencv Planning/Building and Housing Department Verification of Completion Person: Date: Comments: WPC 4971H -3-