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CITY COUNCIL
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Meeting Date: 7/8/08
ITEM TITLE:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (IS-
08-011), AND GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PCC-
08-013), TO CONDUCT RACE EVENTS ON A TEMPORARY
RACETRACK WITHIN THE RIMROCK QUARRY, LOCATED
OFF HERITAGE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO THE OTAY RIVER
VALLEY
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAi'lAGER TO
WANE THE FULL COST RECOVERY RATE FOR POLICE
SERVICES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING
(CORR) RACE EVENTS, AUTHORIZING A.N ALTERNATNE
RATE OF COST RECOVERY OF OVERTIME PLUS 20%, AND
APPROPRIATING $27,859 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET .
FOR OVERTIME COSTS .
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAi'lAGER TO
WANE THE FULL COST RECOVERY RATE FOR FIRE AL'ID
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP
OFF ROAD RACING (CORR) RACE EVENTS, AUTHORIZING
AN ALTERNATIVE RATE OF COST RECOVERY OF
OVERTIME PLUS 20%, AND APPROPRIATING $33,567 TO THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 PERSONNEL
SERVICES BUDGET FOR OVERTIME COSTS
SUBMITTED BY:
4/5THS VOTE: YES X NO
REVIEWED BY:
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SUiVLvlARY
XR Promotions, LLC for Championship Off-Road Racing (CaRR), has applied for a two-year
temporary Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for three off-road race events scheduled for July 25th -
27th, September 12th - 14'\ and December 5'h - 7th, 2008 arid three similar race events in 2009.
A CUP was issued for two race events in the Rimrock Quarry location in 2007. Prior to the use
of the quarry, races occurred in Village Two (4 events in 2006 and 2 events in 2005).
Competitive races are proposed to occur on Saturdays and Sundays with the racetrack operating
between 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. On the Fridays before races, the racetrack would be open from 10
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for practice and qualifying sessions. The site layout proposes grandstands and
race pit areas surrounding a racetrack within the Rimrock Quarry. The agricultural fields in
future Otay Ranch Village Three would provide the public parking, with access taken from
Energy Way. A camping area would be located in an active recreation area south of the Otay
River.
Additionally, Resolutions Band C proposed by the Police and Fire Departments recommend
appropriating $27,859 and $33,567 respectively to the Police and Fire Departments' fiscal year
2008/2009 persollilel services budgets to offset the cost of providing Police and Fire services for
the CaRR event. If approved by the City Council, all costs for providing these services will be
reimbursed by the Applicant at "Overtime plus 20-percent," rather than the Full Cost Recovery
(FCR) rate as delineated in the FCR Schedule.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
. The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial Study, IS-08-011 in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the results of the Initial
Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the project could result in
significant effects on the environment. However, revisions to the project made by or agreed to
by. the applicant would avoid or mitigate the effects to below significance; therefore, the
. Environmental Review Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-08-011.
. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Plalliling Commission:
On June 25, 2008, the City's Planning Commission recommended adoption of Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS-08-011) and approval of Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-0l3) by a
vote of(6-0-0-1).
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Resource Conservation Commission:
On May 19, 2008, the City's Resource Conservation Commission (RCC) recommended approval
of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS,08-011) by a vote of (4-0-0-3).
The Otay Valley Regional Park Citizens Advisorv Committee and the Policy Committee:
Similar to the 2007 CUP, staff and the applicant presented the CUP application to the
committees of the adjacent Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP). The proposal was presented to
the OVRP Citizen's Advisory Committee (CAC), on February 15, 2008, and a CORR sub-
committee was established by the CAC to further review the proposal. . The CORR sub-
committee met on March 14, 2008 and voted 9 - 0 recommending approval of the proposal to the
CAC. On March 21, 2008 the CAC voted 11 - 7 recommending approval of the proposal to the
Policy Committee, and on April 24, 2008 the Policy Committee accepted the recommendation of
the CAe.
DISCUSSION
Project Setting
The Rimrock Quarry is a ISO-acre area east of the intersection of Main Street and Heritage Road,
approximately one mile beyond where vehicles enter Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre and Knott's
Soak City. The access road to the Rimrock Quarry, also known as Wiley Road, nms along the
southern border of the proposed racetrack, north of the Otay River and east of Wolf Canyon.
The project site is bordered by preserve lands on three sides. Wolf Canyon, which is part of the
City's MSCP, lies between the racetrack site and the agricultural land of future Otay Ranch
Village where public parking is proposed to the northwest, and the Otay River lies between the
racetrack site and the active recreation area where camping is proposed to the southeast.
Project Description
The proposal is to hold three off-road race events scheduled for July 25th - 27'\ September 12th_
14th, and December 5th _7'h, and three similar race events in 2009. The race events would occur
within a portion of the Rimrock Quarry located adjacent to the Otay River Valley.
A portion of Otay Ranch Village Three is proposed to be utilized for public parking and the
western Active Recreation Area within the Otay River Valley would be used for camping (See
Attachment No.1).
In addition to the race events, as many as six practice sessions may occur on the racetrack during
each race season, provided that the City is notified a minimum of two-weeks in advance of each
practice session. Site preparation at the beginning of each race season would include the
installation of grandstands, security lighting and fencing, orange bio-fencing to restrict access to
the City's MSCP Preserve, signage for sensitive habitat areas, and storm water Best Management
Practices (BMPs).
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The public would access the racetrack site by entering the general parking area at the terminus of
Energy Way. Race teams, campers and CORR personnel would access the racetrack site from the
unpaved dirt road known as Wiley Road at the intersection of Main Street and Heritage Road.
The City would provide Fire and Police Department personnel to manage and enforce approved
Traffic Control, Security and Emergency Medical Plans. CORR would cover all costs associated
with the additional service demands. Each race event includes the following activities:
o Preliminary trial and qualification race sessions (Fridays)
. Race events (Saturdays and Sundays)
o Live Entertainment before, during and after race events (Saturdays and Sundays)
o Overnight Camping (Friday through Sunday)
o Race event parking (Friday through Sunday)
o Nighttime security (Friday through Sunday)
Firework use of any kind before, during or after each race event is prohibited. Noise attenuation
for the racetrack is primarily provided by the existing terrain/topography on the north and east
sides of the track area. A 15 foot-high shear rock face separates the track from the adjacent open
space mining areas to the north and east.
The project proposes to include vinyl-sheeting material to be mounted on the back of four
grandstands to provide sound attenuation to the south. The project also includes fencing to
provide security for the site as well as to prevent unauthorized access to adjacent preserve areas.
The sale of alcoholic beverages is requested as part of this approval in conjunction with the
required Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) permits. The applicant is requesting permission
to sell alcohol in conjunction with proposed food vendors.
Staff Analysis
Background:
Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) events have occurred within the City over the past
three years (2005-2007). The 2005 and 2006 races occurred on a temporary racetrack in Otay
Ranch Village Two. The site has since been graded and is no longer available for race events.
The 2007 races occurred on the same temporary racetrack in the Rimrock Quarry being proposed
at this time. CORR representatives submitted the application for the temporary CUP in January
2008. The CUP application proposes to cover three race events for each of the 2008 and 2009
CORR race seasons.
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Racetrack:
Unlike the Otay Ranch Village Two temporary racetrack, the proposed temporary racetrack,
grandstands and pit areas are located within the disturbed "mining bowl" of the Rimrock Quarry.
As noted in the background discussion from last year's CUP, locating the racetrack within the
quarry was staff s suggestion to the applicant to consider as a more compatible land use with a
mining operation compared to using another undisturbed undeveloped land holding available to
the O\^iTIer and operator ofCORR within the Otay Ranch.
The Rimrock Quarry racetrack site also minimizes the noise, traffic and other impacts associated
with an off-road racetrack on existing residential neighborhoods in Otay Ranch. Residential
Villages One, Five, Six and Seven were within a half-mile radius of the previous racetrack
located on Village Two, which was utilized six times during the 2005 and 2006 race seasons.
These four villages remain as the closest residential neighborhoods in Chula Vista to the
Rimrock Quarry, but each of these villages are more than two miles away from the racetrack.
The nearest residential homes are located 0.8-miles away in San Diego's Otay Mesa, south and
west of the Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre and Knott's Soak City.
This CUP application also proposes race events to occur on the Rimrock Quarry racetrack in
2009. The applicant proposes the specific dates for the 2009 race events be determined next
year, and staff proposes a CUP condition that the specific dates be provided to the Planning and
Building Director a minimum one month prior to the first race event of2009.
The applicant also proposes use of the racetrack for up to six -practice sessions during each of the
race seasons, and staff proposes a CUP condition that the dates are provided to the Planning and
Building Director a minimum of two-weeks prior to the each of the six-practice sessions
proposed for each race season.
Parking:
According to the application, approximately 7,440 public parking spaces would be provided over
approximately 76-acres of agricultural fields in the future Otay Ranch Village Three. Parking
would be accessed via Energy Way. A shuttle bus system would transport patrons from the
parking area to the racetrack area.
The application also states that each race event could accommodate up to 24,000 spectators. The
two race events last year averaged 12,000 spectators for each race day. If all 7,440 parking
spaces, were utilized there would be at minimum one parking space for every 3.2"persons. By
way of comparison, there are 8,500 parking spaces provided for the 20,000 capacity Cricket
Wireless Amphitheater, a parking space ratio of2.3 persons per parking space.
Additional parking spaces not included in the total number provided in future Village Three
would be provided within the Rimrock Quarry, specifically VIP and ADA accessible parking
spaces. Race team participant parking and camping would also be accommodated inside the
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Rimrock Quarry. The campground inside the active recreation area south of the Otay River will
also provide the parking necessary for spectators who are camping. Based on previous race
event attendance not exceeding 12,000 spectators, and evidence that there is an average of 2 to 3
persons per vehicle paying a minimum $10 and up to $50 for premium parking for each race
event, parking on the Village Three agriculture fields would be adequate.
Camping:
Overnight camping would be provided for up to 150 campsites on a 27 -acre campsite within the
Western Active Recreation area of the Otay Valley Regional Park. Security would be provided
in the camping area from the end of the last race to 7 a.m. the following day. Security fencing
would prevent campers and patrons from entering into the adjacent to the Otay River Valley
MSCP Preserve. A shuttle bus system would transport patrons from the camping area to the
racetrack area.
Traffic Control:
The general public would arrive at the race events from the west on Main Street or from the east
on Heritage Road, then turn north on Nirvana Road and enter the public parking entrance on
Energy Way. Race teams, spectators with ADA accessibility needs, and a very limited number of
VIPs would enter the racetrack area from the unpaved Wiley Road at the intersection of Main
Street and Heritage Road. The potential for localized congestion would be minimized by
spectators paying for parking well beyond the Energy Way driveway entrance, which can
provide for extended queuing. Generally, spectators arrive throughout the race day before
individual race events, and most localized congestion occurs at the end of the race events.
A Traffic Control Plan has been provided, reviewed and approved by the City Engineer and
Police Chief. The Traffic Control Plan includes a description of the message board signage,
striping, delineated detours, flagging operations, and any other methods that would be used to
safely guide motorists during such special events. As a condition of the CUP, compliance with
the Traffic Control Plan is required, and amendments may be made to the plan as needed
between race events as determined by the City Engineer and Police Chief.
Public Safety Operational Plans:
The race events would increase the potential for public safety hazards such as accidents and
spectator crowd control. . Therefore, there would be a temporary increase in demand for police
and fire safety services. The racetrack would be situated 8-ft. below the grandstands, with
concrete barriers running along the entire frontage of the grandstand area. A IO-ft. high catch
fence with steel cables would run the entire length of the grandstand area to protect spectators.
The Police and Fire Department would provide staff as needed in order to implement the Traffic
Control, Security and Emergency Medical Plans before, during, and after race events. CORR
representatives would furnish the Police, Fire and Ambulance service a means for two-way radio
communication during the races. As conditions of the CUP, compliance with the Traffic
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Control, Security and Emergency Medical Plans is required, and amendments may be made to
the plans as needed between race events as determined by the Fire Chief, Police Chief, and City
Engineer.
The Director of Planning and Building, City Engineer, Police Chief and Fire Chief may modify
the various plans, such as the Security Plan, Emergency Medical Plan, and Traffic Control Plan
between each of the race events to address problems or concerns raised and/or corrections as
needed from the previous race events. However, if any unanticipated problems occur, staff
would schedule a new public hearing between each race event weekend (typically there is a full
month between each race event weekend) to modify or revoke the Conditional Use Permit.
Charges for Public Service:
Current policy is to charge entities that wish to utilize non~City sponsored services, including
Police and Fire services, the Full Cost Recovery (FCR.) rate aiaelineated in the FCR Schedule.
Throughout the years, these fees were either reduced or waived for a variety of events. However,
since the current fiscal crisis has put discretionary expenditures on hold, staff has been directed
to charge FCR for all events, and to take any exceptions to Council for approval.
Since the first CORR race was held in Chula Vista in 2005, the City has waived the FCR rate and
agreed to charge the same rate for Police services that are currently contracted with Cricket
Wireless Amphitheatre for the eight previous CORR events. This reduced rate is calculated at
actual overtime costs plus an additional 20-percent to cover basic overhead costs such as
vehicles, supervision, etc. The table below outlines the difference in revenues per day based
upon the FCR rate and the reduced "overtime plus 20-percent rate."
Because of the significant exposure that the CORR events bring to Chula Vista (this year's race
events will be broadcast live on NBC), and the desire to keep these races located in Chula Vista,
staff recommends waiving the FCR rate for this event and authorize the "overtime plus 20-
percent" calculation for Police and Fire Prevention and Emergency Medical Services.
Alcoholic Beverages:
The sale of alcoholic beverages is being requested as part of the CUP application. If approved,
the applicant would coordinate with Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) and the Police
Department's Special Events & Special Investigations Unit on a plan for how the sale of alcohol
would be controlled at the race events. Typically, all alcoholic beverage sales have been
required to be included with food vending sales or within a segregated "beer garden" area. A
condition of approval that all alcoholic beverage sales cease one hour prior to the end of racing
events each racing day has been included as requested by the Police;.Department's Special Events
& Special Investigations Unit.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICTS
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings
within 500 feet of the boundaries ofthe property that is subject to this action.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of Resolutions B and C amend the General fund budget for fiscal year 2008-09,
appropriating an additional $61,426 in overtime expenditures to the Police and Fire Department
budgets ($27,859 and $33,567 respectively). These additional appropriations will be offset by
reimbursement from the Applicant, resulting in no net impact to the General fund.
Approval of the resolutions also waives the Council's full cost recovery policy for a total of six
CORR events, occurring over a period of two fiscal years (three events per year). The Applicant
will instead reimburse the City at "overtime plus 20-percent". Waiver of full cost recovery
results in a net reduction in overhead reimbursement of $55,336 in the current fiscal year, for a
total impact of approximately $110,672 over the two fiscal years. Calculation of the General
fund impact of waiving full cost recovery for the three events in fiscal year 2008-09 is detailed
below.
Fiscal Year 2008-09 Impact Calculation
Police Department
Fire Department
TOTAL
$ 75,665
$ 53,382
$ 129,047
$ 33,431
$ 40,280
$ 73,711
$ (42,234)
$ (13, I 02)
$ (55,336)
The Applicant will also reimburse the City, via deposit account, for all costs incurred preparing
the reports and resolutions for these discretionary applications.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Locator Map
2. Planning Commission Resolution PCC-08-0 13
3. Application Documents with Disclosure Statement
4. Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-08-011
5. Site Plan/Racetrack Plan
Prepared by: Harold Phelps, Associate Planner, Planning & Building Department
J: IPlanningIHAROLDIPCC-08-013 _ CCreport _ CM.doc
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C HULA VISTA PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT
LOCATOR PROJECT PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
C) APPLICANT: XR Promotions, LLC MiSCELLANEOUS
PROJECT 2041 Heritage Rd, Project Description: 2008-2009 Corr Temporary (July 25th -27th),
ADDRESS:
. (September 12th-14th), (December 5th-7th) Off-Road racing with
SCALE: FILE NUMBER: in the Otay Valley Rock Quarry on Otay Ranch.
NORTH No Scale PCC-08-01?n n Related cases: IS-D8:011
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RESOLUTION NO. PCC-08-013
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLAl'lNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT
THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLAR<\TION IS-08-011
AND THE MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, AND
GRANT A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
TEMPORARY OFF-ROAD R<\CETRACK ON A PORTION
OF THE RIMROCK QUARRY, LOCATED OFF
HERITAGE ROAD Al'lD ADJACENT TO THE OTAY
RIVER V ALLEY - XR PROMOTIONS, LLC FOR
CHAMPIONSHIP OFF-ROAD RACING.
WHEREAS, a duly verified application for a Conditional Use Permit was filed with the
City of Chula Vista Planning and Building Department on January IS, 2008 by XR Promotions,
LLC for Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR) and ("Applicant"); and
WHEREAS, the application requests permission to conduct off-road race events on July
25th - 27th, September 12th - 14t\ and December 5th - 7th, 2008 and three similar race events in
2009 on a racetrack located on a portion of the Rimrock Quarry adjacent to the Otay River
Valley. The application also includes a portion of future Otay Ranch Village Three for a general
public parking area, and a portion of the western Active Recreation Area within the Otay Valley
Regional Park for an overnight camping area; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project
for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial
Study, IS-08-011 in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based upon the
results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the
project could result in significant effects"onthe environment. However, revisions to the project
made by, or agreed to, by the Applicant would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point
where clearly no significant effects would occur; therefore, the Environmental Review
Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration, IS-08-011; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-08-0 11) has been prepared in accordance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the
Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the Resource Conservation Committee's (RCC) recommended approval of
the Mitigated Negative Declaration by a vote of (4-0-0-3) at their May 19, 2008 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission set the time and place for a hearing on said
Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-013) and notice of said hearing, together with its purpose, was
given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the city and its mailing to
property owners within 1000 feet of the exterior boundaries of the Project site at least ten days
prior to the hearing; and
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Planning Commission Resolution
PCC-08-0 13
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WHEREAS, the hearing was held at the time and place as advertised, namely 6:00 p.m.
on June 25, 2008, in the Council Chambers, 276 Fourth Avenue, before the Planning
CommissCon and said hearing was thereafter closed; and
WHEREAS, the PlaIliling Commission considered all reports, evidence, and testimony
presented at the public hearing with respect to subject application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, from the facts presented to the
PlaIliling Commission, the Commission has determined that the approval of a Conditional Use
Permit (PCC-08-013) is consistent with the City of Chula Vista General Plan and the Zoning
Code, and all other applicable plans so that the public necessity, convenience, general welfare
and good plaIliling practice support the approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION
. recommends that the City Council adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (lS-8-0 11) and
approve a resolution granting the Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-013) in accordance with the
findings contained in the attached City Council Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION that a
copy of this resolution be transmitted to the City Council.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF CHULA VISTA,
CALIFORNIA, this 25th day of June, 2008 by the following vote, to-wit:
AYES:
Felber, Moctezuma, Vinson, Tripp, Ban6oussan, Clayton
NOES:
ABSENT:
Spethman
ABSTENTIONS:
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William C. Tripp, Chairperson
ATTEST:
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Planning Di vision
CITY OF
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~ Conditional Use Pe[Jllit
o Design Review
o Vanance
o Special Use Permit (redevelopment area only)
o Misc.
l!I TYPE A
Part 1
Type of Review Requested
Application Information
Applicant Name XR Promotions, LLC
Applicant Address 610 West Ash StreeL Suite #1500, San Dieqo CA 92101
Contact Name Ranie Hunter Phone 16191234-4050 exL 107
Applicant's Interest in Property (If applicant is not the owner, the authorization signature at the end of this form is
required to process this requesL) [><J Own 0 Rent 0 Other:
Architect/Agent:
Contact Name
Primary contact is: [><J Applicant
Address:
Phone:
o Architect/Agent
[><J Email ofprimarycontact:rhunter\a>otayranch.com
General Project Description (all types)
Project Name: 2008-2009 CaRR Events Proposed Use: Off-Road Racina
General Description of Proposed Project: Please See Attached Appendix A
Has this project received pre-application review comments? 0 Yes (Date:)
k2l No
Subject Property Information (all types)
Location/Street Address: Please See Attached Map
Assessor's Parcel # Please See Attached Total Acreage: 89
General Plan Designation: OS Zone Designation:
Planned Community (if applicable): Otav Ranch (Portion)
Current Land Use: Rock Quarrv
Redevelopment Area (if applicable): N/A
N/A
Within Montgomery Specific Plan? 0 Yes k2l No
Proposed Project (all types)
Type of use proposed: D Residential D Commercial
Landscape Coverage (% of lot):
D Industrial IZ':l Other: Temoorary Special Event
Building Coverage (% of lot):
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APPLICATION APPENDIX A
Project Description & Justification
Project Name: 2008-2009 CaRR Events
Applicant Name: XR Promotions, LLC
Please fully describe the proposed project, any and all construction that may be accomplished as a result of
approval of this project, and the project's benefits to yourself, the property, the neighborhood, and the City
of Chula vista. Include any details necessary to adequately explain the scope and/or operation of the
proposed project. You may include any background information and supporting statements regarding the
reasons for, or appropriateness of, the application. Use an addendum sheet if necessary,
For all Conditional Use Permits or Variances, please address the required "findings" as listed in the
Application Procedural Guide.
DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION: Temporary Championship Off-Road Racing Event. The proposed
proiect is series of temporary off-road racinq events on a portion of the Rock Ouarrv located adjacent to the
Otay River Valley, a portion of Olay Ranch Villaqe Three (parkinq) and the western Active Recreation Area
within the Olay River Valley (campinq).
The 2008 race events will occur on three weekends, July 25Ih_27'h, September 12'h_141h December 5th_71h
and December 5th_7'h Also proposed are 6, 1-day practice sessions It is anticipated that two (2) practice
days will occur in early sprinq before the CORR season beGins and the remaininq four (4) will occur
throuqhout the race season. The 2009 schedule is not available at this time, but will include three (3) race'
weekends and six (6) practice days much like the 2008 schedule. CaRR anticipates the 2009 schedule will
include one race weekend in June and two races later in the year [thouqh the actual schedule will not be
known until early next year (2009)1, The PlanninG Director will have the discretion to approve schedule
chanqes. includinq the entire 2009 race schedule,
Site preparation will include installation of qrandstands, fencinG of event area, security liqhtinq and storm
water BMPs, The racinq venue is proposed within the southern portion of the Rock Ouarry which is no
lonqer subject to active mininq operations. General Parkinq will occur on aqriculturalland within a portion of
OIay Ranch Villaqe Three, Vehicular entrance to General Parkinq will be off existinG Enerqy Way, Shuttles
will transport race attendees from the General ParkinG area to the race track, Vehicular entrances to the
race track and VIP/staff/handicaoped parkinq lots will be via existinG dirt roads from Main Street and
Heritaqe Road. Event sponsors and the City will provide fire, police and emerqency services, A temporary
traffic control plan will be developed to facilitate arrival and' departure from parkinq lot areas. Overniqht
campinG is proposed within a 27 acre parcel desiGnated for "Active Recreation" within the MSCP and Otav
Valley ReGional Park Concept Plan, Vehicular access to the overniqht campinG will be via existinq dirt
roads off of Heritaqe Road. Races will occur durinG daytime hours. Temporarv niqht liGhtinq will be
provided The proiect reouires a Conditional Use Permit.
Event-related activities include:
1, Races on Saturdays and Sundavs of event weekends.
2. Pre-race track trials and qualifications (Friday before event weekends)
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3. Friday throUGh Sunday GyerniGht campinG for race participants and event attendees on event
weekends.
4. Event Parkinq.
5. Niqht liqhtinq
6. Limited Fireworks.
7. Live music before, durinq and after race events.
8. 6 days of track testinG, practice, qualifyinG and trials durinG daytime hours only throuqhout the year.
The proposed proiect will benefit many of the businesses in Chula Vista. With an expected attendance of
UP to 24,000 spectators over each race weekend, many event participants will be stayinq in local hotels,
eatinq at local restaurants and shoppinq at local retail centers. These activities will also benefit The City of
Chula Vista because of the sales tax revenues they qenerate. Chula Vista should also expect to benefit
from the national exposure provided by hostinq an event covered by NBC.
Assessor's Parcel #'s:
. 644-060-06
. 644-060-07
. 644-060-08
. 644-060-09
. 644-060-11
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. 645-030-19
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APPLICATION fII DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING I!I TYPE A
Part 2
CITY OF
CHULA VISfA
Residential Project Summary
Type of dwelling unit(s): N/A
Number of lots:
Dwelling units:
PROPOSED
EXISTING
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
37 Bedroom
TOTAL
Density (DU/acre):
Maximum building height:
Minimum lot size:
Average lot size: _
Parking Spaces:
Required by code: Provided:
Type of parking (i.e. size; whether covered, etc.):
Open space description (acres each of private, common, and landscaping):
Non-Residential Project Summary
Gross-floor area: WA Proposed: Existing: N/A Building Height: N/A
Hours of operation (days & hours): Race Day Schedule: 7am to 7pm (except Frl. lOam to 5pm); Limited
weekday testinq 8am to 5pm.
Anticipated number of employees: 40 Staff Maximum number of employees at anyone time: 40 Staff
Number and ages of students/children (if applicable): N/A Seating capacity: 12,000
Parking Spaces:
Required by code: N/A Provided. 7440 Approximately
Type of parking (I.e. size; whether covered, etc.): Open field
Authorization
Print applicant name:XR Promotion~. LL
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.,. Note: Proof of ownership may be required. Letter of consent may be provided in lieu of signature.
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APPLICATION APPENDIX B
Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to Council Policy 101-01, prior to any action upon matters that will require discretionary action by
the Council, Planning Commission and all other official bodies of the City, a statement of disclosure of certain
ownership or financial interests, payments, or campaign contributions for a City of Chula Vista election must
be filed. The following information must be disclosed:
1. List the names of all persons having a financial interest in the property that is the subject of the
application or the contract, e.g., owner, applicant, contractor, subcontractor, material supplier.
Jim Baldwin
2. If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a corporation or partnership, list the names of all
individuals with a $2000 investment in the business (corporation/partnership) entity.
Jim Baldwin
3. If any person' identified pursuant to (1) above is a non-profit organization or trust, list the names of
any person serving as director of the non-profit organization or as trustee or beneficiary or trustor of
the trust.
N/A
4. Please identify every person, including any agents, employees, consultants, or independent
contractors you have assigned to represent you before the City in this matter.
Kim John Kilkennv Ranie Hunter
Rob Cameron Lex WHliman
Kent Aden
5. Has any person' associated with this contract had any financial dealings with an official" of the City
of Chula Vista as it relates to this contract within the past 12 months. Yes D..-- No ~
If Yes, briefly describe the nature of the financial interest the official" may have in this contract.
6. Have you made a contribution of more than $250 within the past twelve (12) months to a current
member of the Chula Vista City Council? No ~ Yes 0 If yes, which Council Member?
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Disclosure Statement - Page 2
7. Have you provided more than $340 (or an item of equivalent value) to an official" of the City of Chula
Vista in the past twelve (12) months? (This includes being a source of income, money to retire a legal
debt, gift, loan, etc.) Yes D- No L81- .
If Yes, which official" and what was the nature of item provided?
Date:
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Person is defined as: any individual, firm, co-partnership, joint venture, association, social club,
fraternal organization, corporation, estate, trust, receiver, syndicate, any other county, city,
municipality, district, or other political subdivision, -or any other group or combination acting as a
unit.
Official includes, but is not limited to: Mayor, Council member, Planning Commissioner, Member of
a board, commission, or committee of the City, employee, or staff members.
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APPLICATION APPENDIX C
Development Permit Processing Agreement
Permit Applicant:
Applicant's Address:
Type of Permit:
Agreement Date:
Deposit Amount:
XR Promotions LLC
610 West Ash Street. Suite 1500. San Dieqo. CA 92101
Conditional Use Permit
This Agreement ("Agreement") between the City of Chula Vista, a chartered municipal corporation ("City") and the
forenamed applicant for a development permit ("Applicant"), effective as of the Agreement Date set forth above, is made
with reference to the following facts:
Whereas, Applicant has applied to the City for a permit of the type aforereferenced ("Permit") which the City has
required to be obtained as a condition to permitting Applicant to develop a parcel of property; and,
Whereas, the City will incur expenses in order to process said permit through the various departments and before
the various boards and commissions of the City ("Processing Services"); and,
Whereas the purpose of this agreement is to reimburse the City for all expenses it will incur in connection with
providing the Processing Services;
Now, therefore, the parties do hereby agree, in exchange for the mutual promises herein contained, as follows:
1. Applicant's Duty to Pay.
Applicant shall pay all of City's expenses incurred in providing Processing Services related to Applicant's Permit, Including
all of City's direct and overhead costs related thereto. This duty of Applicant shall be referred to herein as "Applicant's
Duty to Pay."
1. 1. Applicant's Deposit Duty.
As partial performance of Applicant's Duty to Pay, Applicant shall depositthe amount aforereferenced ("Deposit").
1.1.1. City shall charge its lawful expenses incurred in providing Processing Services against
Applicant's Deposit. If, after the conclusion of processing Applicant's Permit, any portion of the
Deposit remains, City shall return said balance to Applicant without interest thereon. If, during the
processing of Applicant's Permit, the amount of the Deposit becomes elhausted, or is imminently
likely to becorne exhausted in the opinion of the e City, upon notice of same by City, Applicant
shall forthwith provide such additional deposit as City shall calculate as reasonably necessary to
continue Processing Services. The duty of Applicant to initially deposit and to supplement said
deposit as herein required shall be known as "Applicant's Deposit Duti'.
2. City's Duty.
City shall, upon the condition that Applicant is no in breach of Applicant's Duty to Payor Applicant's Deposit Duty,
use good faith to provide processing services in relation to Applicant's Permit application.
2.1 City shall have no liability hereunder to Applicant for the failure to process Applicant's Permit application, or for
failure to process Applicant's Permit within the time frame requested by Applicant or estimated by City.
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2.2. By execution of this agreement Applicant shall have no right to the Permit for which Applicant has applied.
City shall use its discretion in valuating Applicant's Permit Application without regard to Applicant's promise to pay for the
Processing Services, or the execution of the Agreement.
3. Remedies
3.1. Suspension of Processing
In addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the
right to suspend and/or withhold the processing of the Permit which is the subject matter of this Agreement, as well as the
. Permit which may be the subject matter of any other Permit which Applicant has before the City.
3.2. Civil Collection
in addition to all other rights and remedies which the City shall otherwise have at law or equity, the City has the
right to collect all sums which are or may become due hereunder by civil action, and upon instituting litigation to collect
same, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
4. Miscellaneous.
4.1 Notices.
All notices, demands or requests provided for or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreernent must be in
writing: All notices, demands and requests to be sent to any party shall be deemed to have been properly given or served
if personally served or deposited in the United States mail, addressed to such party, postage prepaid, registered or
certified, with return receipt requested at the addresses identified adjacent to the signatures of the parties represented.
4.2 Governing LawNenue.
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
Any action arising under or relating to this Agreement shall be brought only in the federal or state courts located in San
Diego County, State of California, and if applicable, the City of Chula Vista, or as close thereto as possible. Venue for this
Agreement, and performance hereunder, shall be the City of Chula Vista.
4.3. Multiple Signatories.
If there are multiple signatories to this agreement on behalf of Applicant, each of such signatories shall be
jointly and severally liable for the performance of Applicant's duties herein set forth.
4.4. Signatory Authority. .
This signatory to this agreement hereby warrants and represents that he is the duly designated agent for the
Applicant and has been duly authorized by the Applicant to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Applicant. Signatory
shall be personally liable for Applicant's Duty to Pay and Applicant's Duty to Deposit in the event he has not been
authorized to execute this Agreement by Applicant.
4.5 Hold Harmless.
Applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its elecled and appointed officers and
employees, from and against any claims, suits, actions or proceedings, judicial or administrative, for writs, orders,
injunction or other relief, damages, liability, cost and expense (inclucJing without limitation attorneys' fees) arising out of
City's actions in processing or issuing Applicant's Permit, or in exercIsing any discretion related thereto including but not
limited to the giving ot proper environmental review, the holding of public hearings, the extension of due process rights,
except only for those claims, suits, actions or proceedings arising from the sole negligence or sole willful conduct of the
City, Its officers, or employees known to, but not objected to, by the Applicant. Applicant's indemnification shall include
any and all costs, expenses, attorney's fees and liability incurred by the City, its officers, agents, or employees in
defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgement or not. Further, Applicant, at its own expense,
shall, upon written request by the City, defend any such suit or action brought against the City, its officers, agents, or
employees. Applicant's Indemnlilcation of City shall not be limited by any prior or subsequent declaration by the
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Applicant At its sole discretion, the City may participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action, but such
participation shall not relieve the applicant of any obligation imposed by this condition.
4.6 Administrative Claims Requirements and Procedures.
No suit or arbitration shall be brought arising out of this agreement against the City unless a claim has first
been presented in writing and filed with the City of Chula Vista and acted upon by the City of Chula Vista in accordance
with the procedures set forth in Chapter 1 .34 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, as same may from time to time be
amended, the provisions of which are 'Incorporated by this reference as if fully set forth herein, and such policies and
procedures used by the City in the implementation of same. Upon request by City, Consultant shall meet and confer in
good faith with City for the purpose of resolving any dispute over the terms of this Agreement
Now therefore, the parties hereto, having read and understood the terms and conditions of this agreement, do hereby
express their consent to the terms hereof by setting their hand hereto on the date set forth adjacent thereto.
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA
Daled:
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Mitigated Negative Declaration
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PROJECT NAJvlE:
PROJECT LOCATION
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.:
PROJECT APPLICANT:
CASE NO.:
DATE OF DRAFT DOCillvlENT:
DATE OF RESOURCE
CONSER V A TION COMMISSION
MEETING:
DATE OF PLANNING
COMMISSION HEARING:
DATE OF CITY COUNCIL HEARING
DATE OF FINAL DOCillvlENT:
PREPARED BY:
Conditional Use Permit for the 2008-2009
Temporary Championship Off-Road Racing Events
East of the existing terminus of Main Street, east of
Heritage Road
644-030- 19-00, 644-060-06-00, 644-060-07-00,
644-060-08-00,644-060-09-00,644-060-]2-00
XR Promotions, LLC
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Apri] 25,2008
May ]9,2008
June 25, 2008
July 8, 2008
June 9, 2008
Glen Laube, Senior Planner
Revisions made to this document subsequent to the issuance of the Notice of Availability of
the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration are denoted by underline.
A. PROJECT SETTING
The proposed project site is located within a portion of Otay Ranch, in southern San Diego
County, California (Figure 1). The proposed project site occupies 175.6 acres generally located
east of the Main Street I Heritage Road intersection, in the City of Chula Vista as shown in
Figure 2. Geographically, the project site is comprised of three distinct areas, which include the
general admission parking area, racetrack (and associated supporting uses), and lower camping
area. The general admission parking is located within the development area of the Otay Ranch
Village Three Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan and is comprised of lands that are disturbed
as a result of ongoing agricultural operations. The racetrack area which includes the track, pit
areas, grandstands, and upper camping area is located within a portion of the existing Rimrock
quarry in areas that have been fully disturbed as a result of continued mining operations. Lastly,
the lower camping area is located south of the racetrack, across Olay River, and is also
comprised of lands that are disturbed as a result of ongoing agricultural operations.
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Access to the racetrack from the general admission parking and lower camping areas is provided
by several existing, unimproved access roads. The project site, specifically the racetrack and
lower camping areas, are bordered on all sides by preserve lands designated by the City's MSCP
Subarea Plan. Preserve areas adjacent to the project site include Wolf Canyon located east of the
general admission parking area and the Otay River Valley corridor, which separates the racetrack
trom the lower camping area.
The existing conditions on the quarry site consist of land that has been fully disturbed by
ongoing aggregate mining and processing operations. Current mining operations include rock
drilling, blasting, resource extraction and processing, stockpiling of construction aggregate and
waste products, and transportation of processed materials from the site to serve the market.
Mining on this portion of Otay Ranch has been ongoing since the early 1920s. Materials
processing (crushing, screening, sorting, and stockpiling), loading, and hauling activities have
been completed at the site being proposed for a racetrack. Mining, involving blasting,
excavating, loading, and hauling aho occurred on the proposed project site, and slowly moved
northward as design elevations were reached. Operations were conducted up to 7 days per week,
up to 24 hours per day, with extended hours in response to particular construction projects in the
regIOn.
As previously stated, the proposed racetrack, parking areas and other uses associated with the
proposed project were intentionally sited and designed within fully disturbed areas. The intent of
siting the project within previously disturbed areas was to avoid direct impacts to adjacent
pres;"rve areas. However, the southernmost portion of the project, including portions of the pit
and vendor areas, is located within an area designated as Preserve within the City's MSCP
Subarea Plan: This area was previously disturbed as a result of an unauthorized encroachment by
a former quarry operator, Subsequent to the encroachment, the quarry's reclamation plan
boundary was amended in 2006 to include the expansion area. To compensate for the southem
encroachment, the amended reclamation plan was required to contain a conceptual restoration
plan designed to restore this area back to a level consistent with the adjacent undisturbed
Preserve areas following the completion of phased mining activities as described therein.
Surrounding land uses within the general vicinity of the project site include future Otay Ranch
Village Three and the Otay Landfill to the northwest, developed residential uses to the south, and
the Cricket Wireless Amphitheater and Knott's Soak City V:.a!~r Park to the southwest.
PRIOR APPROVALS AND ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT AnON
Olav Ranch General Develoomenl Plan/Subre"ional Plan Prorzram EJR
The Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Program EIR #90-01) for Otay Ranch General
Development Plan/Subregional Plan (GDP/SRP) was prepared and certified jointly by the City of
Chula Vista and County of San Diego. The Program EIR 90-01 addresses the environmental
impacts of implementation of the Otay Ranch GPNGDP/SRP and related documents, which
include Facility Implementation Plans, a Village Phasing Plan, Phase One Resource
Management Plan (RN1P), and a Service/Revenue Plan.
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As part of Program fIR 90-0 L a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRl') was
prepared to define implementation of the mitigation measures described in the Program fIR.
Relative to the project site, the Program fIR identified significant noise, biological resources, air
quality, geology, cultural resources, paleontological resources and cumulative agricultural
resource impacts associated with build-out of the site in accordance with the GDP.
Villaze Two. Three and Four (Dortion) SF A Plan and TM Second Tier EIR
The primary parking area for the proposed project is located within the Otay Ranch Village
Three plarming area. In accordance with the General Plan and Gtay Ranch GDP, the site (as part
of Village Three) is planned for industrial and open space uses. A SPA Plan has been prepared
for Otay Ranch Villages Two, Three and portion of Village Four. A final EIR was certified for
the proposed SPA and 1M (ElR #02-02), on May 23, 2006. The EIR addresses buildout of
Village Three in accordance with the SPA. Industrial uses are planned for the proposed event
parking area. The EIR identified the following environmental issue areas as significant and
unmitigable: Relative to the project site, this Second Tier EIR identified significant noise,
biological resources, air quality, geology, cultural resources, paIeoloptological resources and
cumulative agricultural resource impacts associated with build-out of the site. Mitigation
measures were provided to reduce impacts to these resources.
Issues addressed in the fIR that are relevant to the proposed action include potential impacts
associated with air quality, cultural resources. hazards and hazardous materials, water quality.
paleontological resources, and geology and soils. In addition, data from biological surveys for
this project were used to address biological impacts for the proposed 2008-2009 CORR events.
Hanson Az,!rezates Pacific Southwest. lnc.. Otav Ranch Pit Amended Reclamation Plan. J'vfND
The VIP parking area, pit area, track, and grandstands are fully located within the existing
boundaries of the Otay Ranch Quarry Reclamation Plan. In April 2006, the State Mining and
Geology Board prepared an MND that evaluated an amendment to the site's original reclamation
plan approved by the County of San Diego in 1980 (RP79-09). The amendments included
adjusting limits of the active quarry operations to include areas that were disturbed by a former
quarry operator as a result of on-going extraction operations, The proposed amendments revised
the current reclamation plan boundaries to include approximately 38 acres of fully disturbed land
and eliminate approximately 29 acres of undisturbed land located within adjacent Wolf Canyon.
Additionally, the proposed reclamation plan included a revised termination date for surface
mining operations, identified a post mining land lise, established monitoring criteria for mining
operations, and provided a conceptuallandscape/restoration plan and phasing for implementing
the ultimate reclamation design. The MND addressed impacts associated with cultural resources,
hazards and hazardous materials, and found them to be significant but mitigable.
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Mili"ated Ne~ative Declaration (jl,fND) for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temoorarv
Chamoionshio Off-Road Race (AfND 13-07-030)
As discussed in Section A, the proposed project site was previously used for off-road racing
activities in 2007 as addressed in the MND for a CUP for Temporary CaRR (IS-07-030) dated
May 29, 2007. The environmental analysis in MND IS-07-030 addressed the potential impacts
to the environment from event operations including site preparation, race activities, and post race
clean-up. Issues addressed in the MND include Aesthetics, Air Quality, Agricultural Resources,
Biological Resources, Cultural and Paleontological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise Public Services,
Transportation/Traffic, and Utilities and Service Systems. MND IS-07-030 concluded that the
proposed project would result in potentially significant impacts associated with air quality,
cultural and paleontological resources, geology/soils, hazards and hazardous materials,
hydrology/water quality, public services, and transportation/traffic. All impacts were determined
to be reduced to below significance tluough project design features and mitigation measures.
This document is incorporated by reference and is available for review at the City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA.
(Addendum 10 Mil/zated Ner.ative-Declaration 13-07-030)
Following the first event held in June of2007, an addendum to MND IS-07-030 was prepared in
order to address minor changes to the previously approved project that would effectively
improve event operations and internal access for the next scheduled race event on September 28-
30,2007. The proposed changes included an expansion of the Otay Ranch Village Three parking
area and a new parking/camping area within the boundaries of the existing quarry. Based on the
results of the updated technical studies, the proposed changes to the project would not result in
any new environmental effects that were not considered in the MND IS-07-030, nor would the
changes increase the severity of any of the impacts previously identified in MND IS-07 -030. No
new information of substantial importance became available after the preparation of the project
MND. The mitigation measures identified in MND IS-07-030 were equally applicable to the
revised project and were implemented in accordance with the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP).
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project involves a Conditional Use Permit to operate two seasons (2008 & 2009)
of temporary, off-road racing events within a portion of the existing Rimrock Quarry currently
used for material stockpiling and equipment storage (Figures 1 and 2). The 2008 race events will
occur over three non-consecutive weekends: July 25-27, September 12-14, and December 5-7.
The 2009 schedule is not .available at this time; however, race events are anticipated to be
comparable to the 2008 event schedule with three non-consecutive weekend events tentatively
scheduled between mid-June through November of 2009. Race-day events will generally occur
from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm with restricted testing and qualifying sessions occurring on the Friday
before each race event from'rG.:OO amc 5:00 pm.
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Event-related activities include:
. Racing on Saturdays and Sundays of event weekends.
. Pre-race track trials and qualitlcations (Friday before event weekends).
. Friday through Sunday overnight camping for race participants and event attendees on
event weekends.
. Event Parking.
. Shuttles carrying spectators from the parking and camping areas to the race track.
. Live music (not concerts) before, during and after race events.
. Nighnime security lighting.
Event racing will include six competition classes comprised of A TV" s, Single Boggy, Super
Buggy, Pro 4 (truck), Pro 2 (truck), and Pro Lite (truck). Each vehicle class will race once per
day, with the exception of Pro Lite, which would run twice/day, for a total of seven races per day
with each race separated by 15 to 20 minute' intervals to allow for track grooming and watering.
The number of participants and laps associated with each race is dependent upon vehicle class
ranging from Super Buggy (38 participants running 10 laps) to Pro Lite (14 participants running
16 laps).
In addition to the event weekends, six one-day practice sessions are also proposed for both the
2008 and 2009 race seasons. Practice sessions are anticipated to occur throughout the race
season. Practice sessions for the 2008 race season are preliminarily scheduled to occur as
follows: two practice sessions between June 16 and July 23, two practice sessions between
August 1 and September 10, and two practice sessions between September '21 and December 31.
Although the 2009 schedule is not available at this time, two practice sessions would be
anticipated to occur between January I and February 14, two between June 16 and September
15, and two between September lSand December 31. The City will be given two weeks notice
prior to each practice session. Non-event practice sessions are not open to the general public.
Non-event practice session activities include:
.
Practice from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (will not run concurrent with quarry operations).
Between 15 and 40 teams.
A maximum of 12 vehicles on the track at anyone time.
A maximum of61aps run by a vehicle at anyone time.
Self-contained pit areas for tuning vehicles.
An ALS ambulance and CORR safety truck on-site.
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The nature of practice sessions is such that vehicles are not running constantly. . There are
continual interruptions during these sessions, including teams working on their vehicles in the
pits, watering the track to control dust, and clearing the track to tow vehicles which have stopped
running. As a result of these frequent interruptions, practice sessions do not run constantly.
The site layout and orientation of uses for the proposed project are graphically depicted on
Figure 3. The site plan includes a temporary racetrack, stands/bleachers for spectators, food
areas, pit areas for race participants, camping areas, and parking areas.
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Overnight camping is proposed within two designated areas: the upper camping area which is
located within the existing quarry site, and the lower camping area within a 27-acre parcel
designated for active recreational uses within the City's General Plan.
The project includes fencing to provide security and to prevent unauthorized access to adjacent
Preserve areas. The project has been designed to maintain a minimum buffer of 100 feet to the
MSCP Preserve around the general admission parking area and lower camping site. Areas where
a 100-foot bulTer cannot be established are separated from the preserve by topographic features,
existing berms, and/or fencing.
The location of the track was sited in a manner that makes effective use of the existing
topography and earthen berms as noise attenuation features. Specifically, an approximate 1"5
foot-high shear rock face separates the track from the adjacent open space areas located to the
east. Similarly, "an existing earthen berm approximately 6,500 feet in length and ranging from 10
to 14 feet in height, separates the main access road, track, pit, and vendor areas from open space
areas located to the south.' In addition, the proposed project also includes installation of noise
attenuating vinyl sheets on the back of the grandstands south of the racetrack.
Vehicular access to the general admission parking area located within Otay Ranch Village Three
will be provided via ex.isting Energy Way. Vehicular entrances to the racetrack, VIP and
handicapped parking lots, and the upper camping area. will be provided via Wiley Road (existing
quarry access) from Main Street. Access to the lower camping area is provided via an existing
unpaved access road located off of Heritage Road. Pedestrian access through Wolf Canyon and
across the Otay River will be prohibited. The event organizer will provide shuttles to transport
race patrons from designated pick-up/drop-off locations within the general admission parking
area and lower camping area to the racetrack. Parking for the event includes 2,847 spaces for
general admission and VIP parking and 39 handicapped parking spaces consisting of 5 van
accessible spaces and.J4 automotive spaces.
Access to the general admission parking area in Otay Ranch Village Three will require minor
modifications to the cul-de,sac located at the eastern terminus of Energy Way. Modifications to
the Energy Way cul-de-sac include temporary replacement of the existing curb and chain link
fence with asphalt driveway, and ancillary BMPs including but not limited to crushed gravel
and/or "rumble plates".
Post-event activities consist of site clean up and installation of BMPs in accordance with the
quarry's existing SWPPP. All trash and debris generated by the proposed project, including
containers with hazardous materials/waste, will be removed and properly disposed of in
accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
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DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS/OTHER PROJECT APPROY ALS
A Conditional Use Pennit (CUP) will be required to conduct the proposed temporary race events
and non-event practice sessions. The following additional approvals will be required in order to
implement the proposed project.
.
City of Chula Vista Engineering: approval of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Traffic Control Plan;
City of Chula Vista Police Department: approval of Security Plan and Tramc Control
Plan; and
City of Chula Vista Fire Department: approval of Emergency Medical Plan.
.
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C.
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING AND PLANS
The majority of the project site is part of the Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) and
Resource Management Plan (RJvlP). The GDP and RJvlP were approved by the County of San
Diego and the City of Chula Vista in October of 1993. The GDP identifies conceptual
development, circulation and open space plans. It is contemplated that each Village of Otay
Ranch will be developed in accordance with a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan, which will
outline specific development standards and regulations and will function in the same manner as
zoning regulations. Areas of the project site not covered by the Otay Ranch GDP include the
track and pit areas located within the active quarry site. Those portions of the project are located
in an area identified as "not a part" in the Otay Ranch GDP and RJvlP would not be subject to any
of the requirements ofthe RJvlP or GDP, including conveyance requirements.
Current zoning for the site is Planned Community (PC). However, specific Planned Community
District Regulations have not yet been adopted, and will be required as part of a future
development within this area. The proposed activities will be a conditionally permitted use
within the PC zone subject to a CUP. Because the use is temporary, it will not require
amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, or the Otay Ranch GDP.
Otay Ranch Pit Reclamation Plan
The Otay Ranch Pit Reclamation Plan was prepared in accordance with the Surface Mining and
Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975. The reclamation plan details (I) the beginning and
expected ending dates for each phase of mining activities; (2) all reclamation activities required;
(3) criteria for measuring completion of specific reclamation activities; and (4) estimated costs
for completion of each phase of reclamation. The total land area included in the adopted
reclamation plan totals 157.7 acres. As described in the reClamation plan, the ultimate
reclamation of the quarry would occur in a manner that would facilitate future development
within this area consistent with the City.s General Plan. Additionally, the adopted reclamation
plan includes a biological restoration plan designed to restore previously disturbed Preserve areas
back to a level consistent with the surrounding undisturbed open space Preserve areas to the
south. Reclamation of the disturbed Preserve areas is not scheduled to occur until the completion
of extraction activities associated with Sub-phase 5.3 and Sub-phase 5.4, respectively, which is
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approximately 25 years from present. Given the temporary, short-term nature of the project. no
adverse impacts are anticipated that would prevent the ultimate reclamation of this site as
detailed in the currently approved reclamation plan RP 79-09.
City o{Chula Vista Multiole Soecies Conservation Prof!ram Subarea Plan
The Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan was prepared by the City of
Chula Vista in coordination with the Federal and State Regulatory agencies in order to
implement the MSCP Subregional Plan within the City of Chula Vista. The City Council
adopted the MSCP Subarea Plan on May 13,2003. Subsequently, the Wildlife Agencies issued
the City a Take Permit and signed the Implementing Agreement granting the City Take
Authorization on January 1 1,2005.
The existing q~larry site is recognized by the City's MSCP Subarea Plan as a legal, non-
conforming use, in operation at the time the underlying zone was established. As such, existing
mining activities have continued to operate under legally existing permits. The City's MSCP
Subarea Plan designates areas surrounding the quarry site as development areas of a covered
project. Potential indirect impacts to the City's MSCP Subarea Plan are discussed below in
Section E.
Otav Vallev Rezional Park Conceot Plan
The Otay Valley Regional Park (OVRP) Concept Plan was adopted in July 1997 by the Cities of
San Diego and Chula Vista, and the County of San Diego. The OVRP identifies active
recreation areas that are not a part of the Preserve, but are surrounded by Preserve areas. The
OVRP Concept Plan does not change. existing zoning or planned land uses, or add new
development regulations, nor does it preclude private development in designated recreation areas
consistent with existing zoning or planned land uses. The proposed project is a temporary use
and would not prohibit future planning or use of the area, as contemplated in the OVRP.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
On February IS, 2008, a Notice of Initial Study (N0l) was circulated to property owners and
residents within a 500-foot radius of the proposed project site, as well as other interested parties.
The notice period ended February 25, 2008. One written comment letter was received during the
public review period and included comments pertaining to the project's consistency with the
City's Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. These issues are addressed
in the Mitigated Negative Declaration sections below. _",
On April 25, 2008 a Notice of A vailabilitv of the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the proiect was posted in the County Clerk's Office and circulated to property owners and
residents within a 500-foot radius of the proiect as well as those individuals who have requested
to be notified but who are located beyond the 500-foot radius. The 30-day public comment
period closedowMay 25:',2008.
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The City received two comment letters during the 30-dav public review period (Attachment B.
comment letters 'A' and'S'. respectively).
Comment letter 'A' was submitted bv Flat Rock Land Companv. LLC and Otay Land Companv
via Luce, Forward. Hamilton & Scripps. LLP ("Luce Forward"). The issue raised bv Luce
Forward relates to the Applicant's proposed access to the site through lands not owned by the
Applicant. Luce Forward also expressed a concern regarding the potential to establish a long-
term or permanent facility within the quarry. .
Comment letter 'B' was a ioint letter submitted by the Californian Department of Fish and Game
and US Fish and Wildlife Service ("Wildlife Agencies"). The Wildlife Agencies expressed a
concern with the proiect's consistency with the City's MSCP Subarea Plan. The issues raised in
these letters have been addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration and attached checklist.
as well as in the attached response to comments (Attachment "B").
E. IDENTIFICA nON OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
An lnitial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including the attached Environmental
Checklist form) determined that although the proposed project could have a significant
environmental effect, there would not be a significant effect in this case because mitigation
measures described in Section F below have been added to the project. Therefore, 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.
Air Quality
To assess the potential air quality impacts of the project, an air quality assessment was prepared
by Scientific Resources Associates (2008). The results of this analysis are summarized below.
Thresholds o(Sieni(icance
To determine whether a project would create potential air quality impacts, the City evaluates
project emissions thresholds in accordance with the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD) standards.
Short. Term Ooerational Emissions
Short-term operational emissions were modeled to include spectator vehicles, RVs, concession
support vehicles, shuttle buses, race participant vehicles, and water trucks. Emissions for offroad
racing vehicles were based on recreational vehicle emission factors from the California Air
Resources Board's (~ARB) OFFROAD2007 model. To estimate emissions associated with
project-generated traffic, the URBEMIS Model, Version 9.2.4 was used.
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The results of the air quality modeling for short-term operational emissions are presented below
in Tables 1 and 2. Based on the modeling results for unmitigated operational emissions (Table
1), the proposed project would exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for CO. PM1o, and PM".
Other project emissions associated with operational activities, including CO. VOc, NO" and
sax, would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds.
SUMMER TOTAL
WINTER TOTAL
SCAQMD Threshold
Above Threshold?
There will be ] 5-minute intervals between races, during which time trucks would spray water on
the track to control fugitive dust; thus there will be a minimum of 7 passes (7 races per day).
Based on the control efficiency in the URBEMIS model, 3 passes of watering per day provides a
6] percent control efficiency on unpaved roads; therefore it was assumed that 6 passes per day
would provide a 90 percent control efficiency. This would be consistent with the SCAQMD .
CEQA Air Quality Handbook (SCAQMD ] 993), which projects a control efficiency of up to 85
percent for watering three times daily on unpaved roads. Table 2 below presents a summary of
mitigated operational emissions following implementation of dust control measures to control
fugitive dust. Implementation of this mitigation would reduce emissions of PM10 and Pl'v'lzs to
below the significance thresholds. .
TABLE 2: Mitigated Short-Term Operational EmissiOns
SUMMER TOTAL
WINTER TOTAL
SCAQMD Threshold
Above Threshold?
64.36
67.32
100
No
0.75
0.75
150
No
135.27
135.29
150
No
18.39
18.42
55
No
The mll1gation measures contained in Section F would reduce short-term operational related
impacts to a level of less than significant. These measures are included as a part of the Mitigation
Measure Monitoring.and Reporting Program.
Non-evenl Proclice Session Emissions
Practice sessions would be held prior to the racing events. Emissions were calculated in the same
manner that was used to determine event-related emissions, and the results are presented below
in Tables 3 and 4. Short-term operational emissions were modeled for practice attendee vehicles, .
transport vehicles, and race participant vehicles.
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Based on the modeling results for urunitigated non-event practice session emissions (Table 3),
the proposed project would exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for PMIO. Other project emissions
associated with operational activities, including CO, Voc, NOx, SO" and PM2; would not
exceed SCAQMD thresholds.
SUMMER TOTAL
WINTER TOTAL
SCAQMD Threshold
Above Threshold?
Table 4 below presents a surrunary of mitigated operational emissions following implementation
of dust control measures to control fugitive dust. Implementation of this mitigation would reduce
emissions of PMIO to below the significance thresholds. Impacts would be less than significant
with mitigation incorporated.
SUMMER TOTAL
WINTER TOTAL
SCAQMD Threshold
Above Threshold?
7.14
7.00
75
No
49.84
49.84
150
No
5.48
5.48
55
No
Implementation of the mitigation measures in Section F below would reduce potential air quality
impacts associated with non-event practices sessions to a level ofless than significant.
CO Analvsis (Hot Soots)
In order to determine the potential for significant air quality impacts associated with CO
emissions, an evaluation of CO hot spots was completed. This was done to determine if the
proposed project emissions would exceed the acceptable regional criteria and violate the
California ARB's CO standard of20 ppm averaged over one hour.
The intersections evaluated included Nirvana Road and Main Street, where vehicles would turn
from Main Street to access the parking lot; and the intersection of Nirvana Road and Energy
Way, where vehicles would turn to access the parking lot. Future CO projections for these
intersections were modeled using the existing lane configurations. The projected traffic volumes
were then modeled using the CALINE4 dispersion model and the resultant values were added to
the ambient concentration. Based on the results of the CO hot spot analysis, the proposed project
would result in a maximum-one hour concentration of 5.7 ppm at the intersection of Nirvana
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Rood and Main Street, which is below CARB's significance threshold of 20 ppm. Therefore,
impacts associated with CO emissions are considered less than significant.
Global Climate Char/!;;e
Greenhouse gas emissions associated with the proposed project were estimated for vehicles using
the URBEMIS and EMFAC2007 Models. Emissions of CO2 would be 7.81 tons from transport
and concession vehicles and shuttle buses. FOr practice sessions, emissions from participants
traveling to the site would be 7,541 pounds, and racing vehicle emissions would be 3.07 tons.
Emissions of CO2 from vehicles traveling to the site would be 36,564 pounds per summer day
and 36,004 pounds per winter day. Total operational emissions were estimated at 142.64 tons per
year, in comparison with California state-wide emissions of 492 million metric tons per year.
Recognizing public interest regarding climate change and recent California legislation on this
topic, this section provides information and analysis on climate change related to the proposed
project. The information provided is based on recently established State of California goals for
reducing greenhouse gas (OHO) emissions as well as a project-specific emissions inventory
developed for the project. Because climate change implications resulting from individual project
decisions is relatively new within CEQA, the analytical approach is based on the limited amount
of currently available research and legal direction, and initial policy directives of the City of
Chula Vista to quantify OHG emissions resulting from the project for purposes of public
disclosure and providing for informed decision-making as called for in the CEQA Guidelines
(Section 15146).
The USEPA does not currently regulate GHGs. Notwithstanding the lack of USEPA regulation
of GHG emissions, in 2006 the California State Legislature adopted Assembly Bill No. 32 (AB
32), the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. AB 32 requires the California Air
Resources Board (CARB), the state agency charged with regulating statewide air quality, to
adopt nlles and regulations that would achieve GHG emissions equivalent to statewide levels in
1990 by 2020. AB 32 establishes a multi-year timeline for the development and implementation
ofGHG reporting and mitigation policy.
Executive Order S-01-07 was issued by the Governor of California on January 18, 2007.
Essentially, the order mandates the following: (I) that a statewide goal be established to reduce
the carbon intensity of California's transportation fuels by at least 10 percent by 2020; and (2)
that a Low Carbon Fuel Standard for transportation fuels be established for California. CalEPA
is identified as the lead in coordinating implementation of Executive Order S-O 1-07 while CARB
is identified in AB-32 as establishing statewide GHG emissions standards. Coordination between
CARB and CalEPA will be needed to implement the requirements of AB-32 and Executive
Order S-01-07.
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In summary, current State of California guidance and goals for reductions in GHG emissions are
generally embodied in AB-32 and Executive Order S-O 1-07. AB-32 establishes a goal of
reaching 1990 levels by 2020 and describes a process for achieving that goal. Executive Order S-
O 1-07 generally calls for the follmving for reduction of GHG emissions:
.
2000 levels by 2010 (I] percent below business-as-usual)
1990 levels by 2020 (28.8 percent below business-as-usual)
80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.
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.
Based on this guidance, project-related impacts and mitigation measures for GHG should focus
on the project's contribution towards achieving the emissions reduction targets for 2010,2020
and 2050. As such, a typical development project may consider design features that improve
energy efficien€y above "business as usual" standards. Over the long-term, and on a cumulative
basis, such measures would have the effect of reducing GHG emissions. However, because the
proposed project is short-term and temporary, its contribution to cumulative GHG emissions
. over the planning period for State-wide GHG emission reduction strategies is negligible.
In addition, CORR will implement feasible emissions reducing practices such as offering
preferred parking for carpools, participation in a recycling program, prohibiting diesel fueled'
vehicles from idling and using bio-diesel and ethanol powered machinery where practical (i.e.,
generators). The emissions reducing practices described above have been incorporated into the
project design and shall be regulated by conditions included in the CUP. Impacts would be less
than significant.
Biological Resources
A Biological Resources Report and Impact Analysis was prepared by Dudek (2008). to assess the
potential biological resource impacts of the project. A copy of the biological resources report is
available for review at the City's Planning and Building Department. Focused surveys for the
California gnatcatcher were conducted on May 18 and 25, and June 2, 2007. Additionally,
presence/absence surveys for the least Bell's vireo were conducted between April 27 and July 30,
2007.
The 175.6-acre project site consists of 119.2 acres of annual (non-native) grassland and 56.4
acres of developed/disturbed land (Figure 4). The general admission parking area, lower
campsite, southern portions of the track site, and grandstand areas are designated as
Development Areas of a Covered Project under the City's Multiple Species Conservation
Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan. The majority of the track, upper pits, and upper camping area
are designated as a Minor Amendment Area under the City's MSCP Subarea Plan. The
remainder of the site, specifically the southernmost portions of pit and vender areas are within
preserve areas that have been fully disturbed as a result of on going mining activities. The
surrounding land to the north, south, east, and west consists primarily of 100 percent Preserve
areas.
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Vegetation Communities
Based on the results of the biological report, implementation of the proposed project would result
in direct impacts to 119.2 acres of annual (non-native) grassland and 56.4 acres of
developed/disturbed land. Site preparation for the general admission parking and lower camping
areas (i.e., grassland areas) would consist of mowing in conjunction with ongoing agricultural
operations, such that roots and approximately one inch of vegetation would remain intact to
stabilize the soiL
Thus, upon completion of the race events the vegetation would return to pre-project conditions
without the neep for active restoration. Therefore, impacts to annual grassland within the parking
and camping areas are considered less than significant.
The remainder of the site, including the proposed track, VlP parking, pits, upper
parking/camping areas and ancillary access roads consists of lands that have been fully
developed/disturbed as a result of ongoing quarry operations. lmpacts to developed disturbed
lands are considered less than significant.
Sensitive Plants
No state- or federally-listed endangered or threatened species or covered species under the City's
MSCP Subarea Plan were observed within the project boundary. Due to the extent of disturbance
present, lack of suitable soils, and known occurrences in the site vicinity, none are expected to
occur. Therefore, direct impacts to sensitive plant species are considered less than significant.
Sensitive Wildlife
Based on the survey results presented in the biological report, no state- or federally-listed
threatened or endangered animal species, or covered species under the CitY's MSCP Subarea
Plan, or evidence of nesting birds (i.e., nest building, territorial defense, transport of nesting
material or food for young, etc.) was identified within the boundaries of the project site. Given
the extent of disturbance over the project site, the potential for sensitive wildlife species to nest
within the study area is considered low. However, Burrowing Owls are known to occur in the
vicinity and can nest in burrows found on disturbed agricultural land. lmpacts to this species
could occur as a result of site preparation (mowing) of the general admission parking area and
lower camping area. lmpacts to this species would be considered significant. lmplementation of
the mitigation measures contained in Section F of this MND would reduce impacts to burrowing
owls to a level of less than significant.
Areas containing non-native grasslands have a moderate potentiai to provide foraging habitat for
several avian species. As discussed above, site preparation does not invol ve soil disturbance that
would result in a penn anent loss of foraging habitat. Rather, site preparation involves mowing of
the general admission parking and lower camping areas (i.e., grassland areas) such that roots and
approximately one inch of vegetation would remain intact to stabilize the soiL Thus upon
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completion of the race events, the vegetation would remain in-place and return to pre-project
conditions. The proposed project would not result in a condition that would preclude continued
use of these areas as foraging habitat. Impacts to potential foraging habitat are temporary and
Jess than significant.
Indirect Impacts
Vegetation communities located in adjacent Preserve areas include coastal sage scrub, disturbed
coastal sage scrub, disturbed maritime succulent scrub, freshwater marsh, mule fat scrub, mixed
riparian scrub, mixed riparian scrub/tamarisk scrub, southern willow scrub, and tamarisk scmb.
These vegetation communities are located outside of the project boundaries and would not be
directly impacted by the project. Indirect impacts to sensitive biological resources are discussed
below.
As discussed in the biological report, areas adjacent to the project site support both the Coastal
California gnatcatcher (Polioplila calif arnica californica) and the least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellii
vl/sitlus). The Coastal California gnatcatcher is listed as a federally threatened species, a
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) species of special concem, and is a Covered
Species under the City's MSCP Subarea Plan. A protocol survey for the Coastal California
gnatcatcher was conducted between May and June 2007. During the focused surveys, six pairs
of gnatcatchers were detected, including one family group, four pairs in the eastern portion of the
survey area and two in the northwestern portion. All detected species were observed outside the
boundaries of the project footprint. The location and identity of these observations are discussed
in detail in the biological resources report prepared by Dudek dated April 2008. The biological
report concluded that the proposed project would not result in direct impacts to the gnatcatcher.
However. the proposed project has the potential to result in indirect impacts as a result of edge
effects to the species and or their habitat. Indirect impacts to the gnatcatcher are considered
significant and require the implementation of mitigation measures identified below in Section F.
By implementing the proposed mitigation, impacts to this species will be redilced to a level
below significance.
The results of the biological surveys also detected the presence of the least Bell's vireo adjacent
to the project area, specifically in areas located immediately south of the track. The least Bell's
vireo is listed as a federally endangered species, a California Department of Fish and Game
(CDFG) endangered species, and is a Covered Species under the City's MSCP Subarea Plan.
Presence/absence surveys for the least Bell's vireo were conducted in accordance with the
currently accepted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) protocol (January 19,2001) which
included eight visits (with approximately 10-day intervals) to the site between April and July
2007. The survey results indicated that four individual species were observed within the adjacent
southern willow scrub and mixed riparian scrub/tamarisk scrub habitat just south of the track
location, outside the boundaries of the project footprint. The location and identity of these
observations are discussed in detail in the biological resources report prepared by Dudek dated
April 2008.
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The biological report concluded that the proposed project would not result in direct impacts to
the least Bell's vireo_ However, the proposed project has the potential to result in indirect
impacts as a result of edge effects to the species and or their habitat. Indirect impacts to the least
Bell's vireo are considered significant and require the implementation of mitigation measures
identified below in Section F_ By implementing the proposed mitigation, impacts to this species
will be reduced to a level below significance_
Adiacencv Management
]n order to minimize edge effects to the City's Preserve, adjacency management guidelines are
included in the Subarea Plan_ All new developments located adjacent to the Preserve are
required to adhere to these guidelines__ Although the proposed project is not a development
project, adjacef\!:y guidelines are considered for the temporary event series_ These guidelines fall
into the following categories: drainage, toxic substances, noise, lighting, unauthorized access,
and invasive species_
Drainage
The project has the potential to result in indirect impacts associated with dust and
erosion/deposition, and runoff into offsite areas containing sensitive biological resources_ As
described under Hydrology and Water Quality, runoff from the racetrack, spectator area and pit
areas would drain into one of three desilting basins that will be temporarily converted to
retention basins, ]n addition, BMPs would be implemented during site preparation, operation of
the races, and post-operation to mitigate potential impacts associated with urban nmoff into
sensitive habitat areas_ Similarly, as described under Hazards and Hazardous Material, BMPs
would be implemented during all phases of the project to mitigate for potential impacts
associated with hazardous waste/toxins entering drainages_ These BMPs would be specified in
the SWPPP that will be prepared for City review and approvaL Implementation of the
Hydrology' and Water Quality mitigation measures contained in Section F of this l'vIND would
reduce impacts associated with project runoff to a level of less than significant.
Toxic Subslances
The project would involve the use, transport, storage, handling and disposal of toxic substances
such as gasoline and other automotive fluids_ Use of these substances would occur for a short
duration of time for this event. No use of these substances would occur in the MSCP Preserve_
As discussed under the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section, BMPs would be implemented
during all phases of the - project to mitigate for potential impacts associated with hazardous
waste/toxins entering drainages_ These BMPs would be specified in the SWPPP that will be
prepared for City review and approvaL ]mplementation of the Hydrology and Water Quality
mitigation measures contained in Section F of this MND would reduce impacts associated with
hazardous substances to a level of less than significant.
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Noise
Based on the results of the noise report (Dudek April 2008), at the closest riparian habitat area
located directly south of the racetrack the hourly noise levels associated with the proposed
project (without the use of fireworks) would range up to 73 dBA Leq. As previously discussed,
the existing site conditions consist of on-going mining operations including rock drilling,
blasting, resource extraction and processing, stockpiling of construction aggregate and waste
products, and transportation of processed materials from the site to serve the market. Historical
noise levels (i.e., over past 30- years) within adjacent preserve areas range up to 75 dBA Leq but
vary day to day based on daily activities and equipment usage. The fluctuation of noise levels is
evident based on results of on-site monitoring conducted in 2007, 2008, and the modeling efforts
used to determine historical noise levels.
As a conditional approval for the 2007 event, the project proponent was required to perform
acoustical and biological monitoring of the event held in June in order to provide a qualitative
evaluation of the observations recorded by the biological monitor relative to the monitored event
noise levels. As anticipated in the previous MND (IS 07-030), the actual hourly operational noise
levels measured at the closest preserve area located directly south of the track area ranged from
65 to 76 dBA Leq, which was within the range of existing (2007 ambient) and historical
(estimated pre-2007) noise levels.
Concurrent with the acoustical monitoring, the June 2007 event was also monitored to ascertain
the effects of the project on sensitive biological resources located within adjacent preserve areas.
Species observed during the two-day event monitoring included: yellow-breasted chat, California
quail, snowy egret, white-tailed kite, red-tailed hawk, great blue heron, tricolored blackbird
(MSCP covered species), least Bell's vireo (MSCP covered species), California gnatcatcher
(MSCP covered species), northern harrier (MSCP covered species), Amencan crow, song
sparrow, brown headed cowbird, yellow warbler, California towhee, European starling,
mockingbird, Bewick'.s wren, blue grosbeak, common yellowthroat, mourning dove and Anna's
hummingbird.
The results of the biological monitoring ofthe event concluded that fireworks discharged during
the main event caused a brief disruption of "normal" bird activities (i.e., foraging, nest building,
territonal defense, transport of nesting material or food for young, etc.). During the fireworks
display, the biological monitor noted that numerous birds flew from the area but;'due to the short
duration of the activity, birds were observed to quickly return to the habitat. Overall, except for
the brief time period when the fireworks display took place, bird activity remained normal and
the birds did not seem to be largely affected by the noise resulting from racing activities. Based
on the results of the biological monitoring, fireworks were prohibited for subsequent events.
Likewise, based on the results of the 2007 biological monitoring of the event, use of fireworks is
prohibited for the proposed 2008-2009 event.
Based on the updated biological survey results for the proposed 2008-2009 events, special status
species that were observed before and during the race event were also observed after the events.
Based on these observations, the biological report concluded that the California gnatcatcher, least
Bell's vireo, and other observed special status wildlife activity were generally unaffected by the
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race event in 2007. The biological monitoring of the 2007 June events described above support
this conclusion. Therefore, based on the results of the biological monitoring, incorporation of
project design features including earthen berms and acoustical mats, flItt! prohibited use of
fireworks. and provision for use of controlled access through sensitive areas in addition to the
adiacencv management mitigation measures described in Section F indirect impacts to sensitive
biological resources associated with operational noise are considered less than significant.
Lighting
Temporary safety lighting associated with the proposed project would be limited to the pit area,
spectator area, general parking area and camping area. The lighting for these areas would be
directed downward, and away from the Preserve. The track portion of the project site would not
be lighted, and.no race events would occur at night. Light spillage into adjacent Preserve areas
would be considered a significant impact. Implementation of the mitigation measures contained
in Section F of this MND would reduce impacts associated with lighting to a level of less than
significant.
Unauthorized Access
Given the close proximity of the project site to the Preserve, there is the potential for
unauthorized access of event patrons to enter sensitive biological resource areas. Ingress and
egress throughout the proposed project site will be limited to existing access roads, and
pedestrian use of the access roads from the general admission parking area and lower campsite is
prohibited. As a condition of project approval, the event operator will be required to provide
controlled shuttle services to transport patrons from the general admission parking area and
lower campsite to the track area. Additionally, In order to address tRese iss'~:%, fea-1J.Ires hcwc
been incorporated into the pro-jcet design to minimize water quality impacts. T!he project has
been designed to maintain a minimum buffer of 100 feet from the MSCP Preserve around the
general admission parking area and lower camping site. Areas where a 100-foot buffer cannot be
established are separated from preserve areas by topographic features, existing berms, and/or
fencing. Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in Section F of this MND will
reduce the potential for unauthorized access into the Preserve to a level of less than significant.
Invasive Species
The project does not propose landscaping or erosion control BMPs that would introduce invasive
species to adjacent Preserve areas. Impacts associated with the potential to introduce invasive
species are considered less than significant.
Cultural Resources
Archaeological investigations were conducted on the project site for the 2007 CORR event and
were previously addressed in lvIND IS-07-030. The previously adopted MND IS-07-030
concluded that implementation of the proposed project could result in significant impacts to two
of the fourteen previously recorded sites. The two sites determined to be significant pursuant to
CEQA (Section 15064.5) included SDl-9976 and SDl-12,291 b.
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Impacts to these sites were avoided during the 2007 events through implementation of mitigation
measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) adopted for
MND IS-07-030. The mitigation measures implemented for MND IS-07-030 included fencing of
significant areas to prevent any intrusion from camping, racing, and parking activities and on-site
archeological monitoring during site preparation activities involving mowing.
An updated letter report has been prepared by Brian F. Smith & Associates (2008) to evaluate
the proposed project's potential to impact the previously recorded archeological sites. A copy of
the updated cultural resources letter report is available for review at the Planning and Building
Department. Based on the results of the updated letter report, the mitigation measures adopted as
part of MND IS-07-030 would be required to reduce potentially significant impacts to SDI-9976
and SDI-12,291 b. These mitigation measures are contained oin Section F of this MND.
Implementation. of the mitigation measures contained in Section F would reduce significant
. impacts to archeological resources to a level of less than significant.
Geolo2V and Soils
Th.ere are no known geophysical conditions present that would expose people to significant
geological hazards. Compliance with the building design and construction requirements of the
. Uniform Building Code would. avoid potentially significant structural impacts associated with
the grandstands resulting from seismic activity. Consequently, construction requirements
associated with the temporary grandstands would be regulated by conditions included in the
approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The project would have the potential to result in
significant erosion impacts. Erosion control measures and erosion BMPs are identified in
Section F under Hydrology and Water Quality, and would mitigate potential impacts resulting
from erosion to less than significant. The erosion control measures and erosion BMPs would.
also be identilied in the SWPPP that would b.e prepared for City review and approval. With
implementation of the mitigation measures contained in Section F below, impacts resulting from
potential soil erosion would be reduced to a level ofless than significant. .
Hazards and Hazardons Materials
The proposed project would involve the transport, storage, and handling of hazardous materials
including gasoline and various engine fluids. Hazardous materiais would be placed in an
enclosure that prevents contact with runoff or spillage into a storm water conveyance system.
Storage, wash, and maintenance areas for race vehicles and hazard'ous materials/waste, as well as
portable restroom facilities would be lined with an impervious material to contain leaks and
spills. Additionally, these areas would have a roof or awning to minimize direct precipitation
within 'the secondary containment area. Impacts resulting from exposure to leaks/spills of
hazardous materials would be considered significant. Compliance with the City's 2007 Fire Code
and implementation of the mitigation measures pertaining to hydrology and water quality
contained in Section F of this MND would reduce potential impacts related to hazardous
materials to a level of less than signilicant. Project compliance with the City's 2007 Fire Code
"(auld be regulated by conditions included in the approved CUP. .
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Hydrology and Water Quality
The project would involve activities .that have the potential to result in potential impacts to
hydrology and water quality. During race events and non-event practice sessions, runoff from
the site has the potential to contribute pollutants, including oil and grease. suspended solids,
metals, gasoline, and pathogens to adjacent receiving waters within the Otay River. Once the
temporary event series is complete, Quarry operations will resume and implementation of post-
project BMPs will be performed in accordance with the quarry's existing SWPPP. Pollutants of
concern associated with the proposed project are grouped into the following categories:
. Sediments (Total Suspended Solids - TSS): anticipated pollutant from race track and non-
paved parking areas
. Metals: anticipated pollutant from pit service area, race track, vehicle wash area. and
parking-lots .
. Oil and Grease: anticipated pollutant from pit service area, race track, vehicle wash area,
and parking lots
. Trash, Debris & Floatables: anticipated pollutant from entire site (includes paper, plastic,
food waste, etc.)
. Bacteria and Viruses: anticipated pollutant from restroom facility, trash storage areas,
and food/beverage areas
. Organic Compounds and Oxygen-Demanding Substances: anticipated pollutant from pit
service area, racetrack, vehicle wash area, parking lots, restroom facilities, and
foodlbeverage areas
In order to address these issues, features have been incorporated into the project design to
minimize water quality impacts. The project has been designed to maintain a minimum buffer of
100 feet to the MSCP Preserve around the general admission parking area and lower camping
site. Areas where a 100-foot buffer cannot be established are separated from the Preserve by
topographic features, existing berms, and/or fencing. In addition, the proposed project has been
sited within the existing quarry that currently operates under an approved SWPPP. Proposed
improvements to existing BMPs include converting two of the site's existing detention basins
located along the Otay River to the south to retention basins in order to ensure that runoff
associated with the temporary events would not drain into adjacent Preserve areas. Runoff from
the track drains to three infield retention basins.
With project design features, potential impacts to water quality may still occur and would be
considered significant. Project related runoff including short-term erosion impacts would' be
reduced to a less than significant level by converting the site's existing detention basins to
retention basins and installation of temporary erosion control devices required by the City':;
NPDES Permit. In accordance with NPDES compliance standards, the project applicant shall
obtain an NPDES Permit for Construction Activity from the SWRCB. Adherence to all
conditions of the General Permit for Construction Activity is required. The applicant shall be
required under the SWRCB General Construction Permit to develop a SWPPP and a Monitoring
Program Plan. The SWPPP shall specify both construction and post-construction structural and
non-structural pollution prevention measures. The SWPPP shall also address operation and
maintenance of post-construction pollution prevention measures, including short-term and long-
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tenn funding sources and the party or parties that wi1l be responsible for the implementation of
said measures. Preparation of a SWPPP to the satisfaction of the City Engineer is included in
Section F as a mitigation measure to reduce potential impacts to water quality to less than
significant. BMPs identified in the SWPPP may include, but are not limited to the following:
Containment Areas - BMPs utilized during Race Events include secondary containment
at vehicle maintenance (pit) areas, hazardous materials storage areas, vehicle wash
stations, portable bathrooms, trash disposal and materials storage areas. Additiona1ly,
any fuel drum storage and used oil storage areas will be contained and also benned.
'-.. Hazardous materials are to be placed in closed containers to prevent contact with runoff
and to prevent spi1lage to the storm water conveyance system. Secondary containment,
such as berms or dykes, will also be provided. Vactor trucks will be used to remove
runoff from the containment areas and the collected runotf will be disposed of in
accordance with City standards. Hazardous Waste containers will remain covered at all
times. Run-on from adjacent areas will be prevented from coming into contact with the
containment areas. Attached lids are provided on all trash containers to minimize direct
precipitation.
Site Runoff - Two desilting basins will be used as retention basins. Outlets will be
blocked off so that no runotf will be allowed to discharge from these basins. At the
conclusion of each racing event, accumulated debris and pollutants will be removed from
these basins and disposed of in accordance with City standards. A temporary perimeter
fence will be installed prior to commencement of racing events to prevent the escape of
wind blown trash and debris. There is an existing earthen berm along the southern edge
of the proposed race track facilities that also prevents direct run-off into the Otay River.
Maintenance - Dust and trash control measures are included as well. To further inhibit
sediment migration, the track is watered between races. Access roads and parking areas
will be routinely watered as well. Onsite trash collection is provided throughout the
event. Parking areas are mowed, and have bio-filters and/or silt fences were necessary.
The mowed areas serve as a BMP to treat oil and grease from parked vehicles.
There are no permanent utilities at the site. Generators, water trucks, a vactor truck, and
portable restroom facilities will be utilized. No temporary facilities will remain on site
. after the .final race event. Long,term maintenance of all remaining BMPs shall be
performed and monitored in accordance with the quarry's existing SWPPP.
Access Roads - There is one proposed access road into the proposed racetrack site. This
will be used for public access and emergency access during race events. The main
entrance to the facility is from the intersection of Main Street and Heritage Road and nms
eastward on Wiley Road toward the existing rock quarry. The main access road has a
crushed asphalt base, 6" in depth from Main Street to the racetrack area main entrance.
Maintenance will be continuous during race events. The event operator will be
responsible for the maintenance ofthese entrances and all other BMPs described herein.
Trackin" - To insure that no tracked sediment reaches the storm drain system, a sweeper
truck is employed to remove any sediment deposited onto Main Street, Heritage Road,
and Energy_.Way due to increased traffic during race events. All efforts will be made to
prevent mud from being tracked onto public roads. In no case will vehicles be permitted
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to drive on, or park in muddy areas, or to leave the site without first removing any
accumu!3tions ofloose mud. In the event of rain, all race events will be rescheduled.
Wind Erosion/Dust Control - Silt fencing is provided at the southerly berm (along the
main event area) to prevent escape of trash, debris or sediment to the surrounding area.
This BMP is designed to capture wind~blown pollutants. To enhance the dust control
efforts, the track, pit, and vender areas, including all associated access roads will be
periodically watered. To enhance trash control efforts, onsite trash collection is provided
throughout race events.
The proposed project would not involve pumping of groundwater and would therefore not result
in the possibility of depletion of groundwater supplies. The proposed project does not involve
the construction or placement of permanent structures within a 100-year i100d zone.
The project would not directly discharge to an existing storm drain system and would not alter
any drainage pattern. Therefore, no impact upon storm water conveyance capacities would occur.
The mitigation measures contained in Section F below would mitigate potential impacts to
Hydrology and Water Quality to below a level of significance. These measures are included as a
part of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
Noise
In order to assess potential noise impacts of the proposed project, a noise study was prepared by
Dudek & Associates, entitled 20098-2009 CORR Racing Events - Environmental Noise
Assessment, dated April I I, 2008. The noise assessment analyzed the project with respect to the
regulations contained in the Chula Vista Municipal Code (noise control ordinance). The results
of the noise analysis are summarized below.
Applicable Standards
The City of Chula Vista noise ordinance exterior noise limit for single-family residences is
45 dB between 10 p.m,. and 7 a.m. on weekdays, and between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. on weekends.
The daytime (between 7 a.m. and 10 p,m. on weekdays, and between 8 a.m. and 10 p,m. on
weekends) exterior noise limit is 55 dB. The project's noise generating activities will occur
during daytime, i.e., between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on
weekends. Consequently the 55 dB exterior noise criteria has been used to evahlate the project's
potential noise impacts upon the nearest residences. The 70 dB exterior noise criteria has been
used for our evaluation of the project's potential noise impacts upon the nearest industrial land
use. However, the proposed project is classified as a temporary outdoor gathering, and as such is
considered to be exempt from the provisions of the Ordinance, pursuant to Section 19.60.060
.(B).
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Chapter 19.68 of the City of Chula Vista Municipal Code provides the performance stambrds
and noise control regulations in the City. Section 19.68.060 exempts:
"... occasional outdoor gatherings. public donees. shows and sporting and
entertainment events. provided the events are conducted pursuant to a permit or
license issued by the city relative to the staging of the events. "
As previously noted, the race events and practices sessions would occur on a periodic basis and
as opposed to permanent uses operating under a fixed schedule. The noise generated will be
intermittent in that races would not occur continuously. It is a sporting and entertainment event,
and therefore is not covered by the noise control ordinance.
The City's Ge!1eral Plan Noise Element contains land use/noise compatibility guidelines for
various types of uses. The City considers an annual noise level of 65 dB CNEL to be compatible
with residential land uses. The General Plan states that the compatibility guidelines are not
intended to contlict with or contradict the Noise Ordinance, but provide guidance for total noise
exposure, including traffic noise and other sources that are not regulated by the Noise Ordinance.
Existing Conditions
Existing noise levels at the site were monitored on January 22, 2008 between the hours of 10:00
a.m. and 1 :00 p.m. The noise measurement locations are illustrated on Figure 5 and depicted as
Sites 1 through 8. Existing noise levels recorded on site ranged between 45 dBA Leq (location 4)
and 61 dBA Leq (location 1). Noise levels at the quarry and adjacent areas vary depending on the
daily activities and output. The measured noise levels adjacent to the quarry area are lower than
the historical levels (i.e., past 3D-years), which ranged from approximately 65 to 75 dBA Leq.
This is due in part to the quarry experiencing a transition period where temporary rented
equipment from the site has been removed and new, permanent equipment is being brought to
the site. It is anticipated that once the new equipment is operating the quarry noise levels will be
consistent with the historical noise levels.
Operational Event Noise
Noise associated with the project would consist of weekend off-road truck and buggy races.
Ancillary activities associated with the race events that would also contribute to the overall noise
impact of the project include public address (P A) system, live music, generators, revving
engines, vehicles in various. parking lot areas, bus shuttles, and camping. The noise levels
associated with these events and activities have been evaluated based on noise measurements
previously conducted during various CORR racing events in the City of Chula Vista. Noise
measurements taken from previous events include cumulative noise associated with the activities
described above.
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Noise Measurement locations
Noise measurements were conducted at eight sites during the 2007 (Figure 5). the results of
which are detailed in Table 4 of the noise technical report. The vehicles participating in the
event consisted of Pro 4 trucks, Pro 2 trucks, Pro Lite trucks, Super Buggy, and Single Buggy
vehicles. Up to 20 trucks and 35 buggies raced in their respective class event, each lasting
approximately 15 to 20 minutes in duration. Other activities generating noise during the noise
measurements included fireworks, music, public address system, generators, bus shuttles, and
miscellaneous activities such as revving engines and vehicles in various parking lot areas.
Because these activities occurred at the same time as the rest of the racing activities, the noise
measurements taken were cumulative of all these activities and therefore, have already been
included in monitoring data.
The event operations (including vehicle class and number of participants) and ancillary activities
associated with the proposed 2008-2009 events are consistent with the scope of the previous
events held at' this location in 2007 with the exception of fireworks. Use of fire works is
prohibited during the 2008-2009 events and as such is not included in the modeling of the
proposed project Therefore, the data obtained during the 2007 events is appropriate for
evaluating potential noise impacts for the proposed 2008 and 2009 racing events.
Based on noise measurements conducted during the CORR 2007 season, the race event would
generate a one-hour average noise level of 53 dBA at the nearest residences located southwest of
the site (monitoring location 8). This noise level does not exceed the City's 55 dB exterior noise
criteria. Noise impacts from the project upon nearest sensitive residential land are considered less
than significant . .
Applying the monitoring results for location 6, the proposed project is expected to generate an
hourly noise level of 68 dBA or less, which would not exceed the City's 70 dB exterior noise
criteria for light industrial land uses. Therefore, the racing noise impacts from the project upon
the adjacent industrial land LIse are considered less than significant
Based on noise measurements conducted during the CORR 2007 season, the race events would
generate a one-hour average noise level in the mid 50 dBA to low 70 dBA Leq range at the
adjacent noise sensitive biological habitat areas (i.e., noise measurement Sites 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7).
At the closest riparian habitat area located directly south of the racetrack the hourly noise levels
would range up to 73 dBA Leq at noise measurement Sites 4 and 5. These noise levels assume
no use of fireworks and incorporate project features and conditions, including existing berms and
topography. It should be noted that the race event noise levels at Sites 4 and 5 are within the
range of historic noise levels generated by the rock quarry operations.
Non-Event Practice Sessions
Non-event, one-day practice sessions would be restricted to 12 vehicles on track at anyone time
and would not be open to the general public. AdditionaIly, non-event practice sessions would not
conducted concurrent with, or overlap on-going quarry operations. Activities associated with
non-event practice sessions would be less intense than those associated with event operations in
that these one day events would have fewer vehicles on track in comparison to event operations
and would not include spectator traffic, overnight camping, or vender amenities.
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The nature of practice sessions is such that vehicles are not running constantly. There are
continual interruptions during these sessions, including teams working on their vehicles in the
pits, watering the track to control dust, and clearing the track to tow vehicles which have stopped
fUJU11ng.
Based on the modeling results contained in the noise report, applying the noise levels associated
with 12 trucks within the loudest vehicle class (9] A dBA Leq-h at 90 feet), the one-hour average
noise level at the adjacent industrial area is estimated to be 65 dBA. Similarly, the one-hour
average noise level the at the nearest residential receives is estimated to be 51 dBA. The noise
levels at the closest industrial and residential land uses would result in a less than significant
noise impact,
Within the adj,!cent preserve areas to the south, the hourly average noise level associated with
non-event practice sessions would range from approximately 50 dBA to 70 dBA. The one-hour
average noise levels would be in the low 50 dBA (represented by Site 7), mid 50 dBA
(represented by Site 6). high 60 dBA (represented by Site 4) and low 70 dBA range represented
. by Site 5). The significance of the noise impact at the biological habitat areas is discussed in the
biological resources section of this document.
Public Servi"ces
The proposed project would not involve changing land uses that would result in increased
permanent demand for public services personnel, equipment and facilities or result in changes in
service levels. The proposed project ha6 the potential to result in hazards associated with
accidents during the race events and therefore creates a temporary increase in demand for police
and fire services. To ensure that public service response times are properly maintained during
the temporary event weekends, the project proponent is required to prepare a Security Plan and
an Emergency Medical Plan. The Security Plan shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the Chula
Vista Police Chief prior to the start of the first CaRR event. The Security Plan shall detail,
among other items, the number of security personnel provided, general distribution of security
throughout the race event, and number of uniformed Chula Vista police staff required.
Similarly, the project applicant is required to prepare an Emergency Medical Plan in accordance
with the 2007 Fire Code to the satisfaction of the Chula Vista Fire Chief. The plan shall detail,
among other items, emergency access routes, type of emergency vehicles required to adequately
serve the project. alternative access routes to be employed..inthe event of rain or damp
conditions, the variety of emergency medical services that can be provided by the contract
emergency medical company, chain of communication between event sponsor and medical staff,
number of ambulances present onsite and the number of uniformed Chula Vista Fire Department
staff needed onsite. In addition, the Emergency Medical Plan shall describe emergency staff
provided by CaRR. A fully staffed Chula Vista Fire Department engine company and Battalion
Chief will be onsite during all race events, or as directed by the Chula Vista Fire Chief.
Implementation of the mitigation measures contained in Section F of this MND would reduce
impacts to public services (including impacts associated with accidents, security, and public
safety) to a level of less than significant.
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T ransporta tionffraffic
The proposed proiect would be operated during off-peak hours and weekends: therefore. it is not
anticipated that the additional tranic associated with the event would result in unacceptable
levels of service on any affected public roadwav. Similarly. given the temporary nature of the
event, no pennanent adverse impacts to the City's tranic threshold standards would occur as a
result of the proposed proiect. Based on data collected during previous CORR events, If-is
estimated that approximately 2,847 vehicles per day of the event would access the site via Main
Street, Heritage Road, and Energy Way. Ho'.'..e'''~L Consequentlv. there is a potential for short-
teml there is the potential for localized impacts including congestion at ingress and egress points,
emergency access, and parking impacts on City roadways during the six non-consecutive
weekend event$ (2008-2009). A Traffic Control Plan would be prepared in accordance with City
guidelines by the project applicant and submitted to the City of Chula Vista Engineering and
Police Department for review and approval two weeks prior to the first event weekend. The
preparation of a Traffic Control Plan would mitigate potential impacts to circulation and parking
to less than signi fie ant.
Elements of the Traffic Control Plan would include, but are not limited to, a description of the
signage, striping, delineate detours, flagging operations and any other devices which would be
used during events to guide motorists safely to ingress locations from public roadways. The
Traffic Control Plan would also include provisions for coordinating with local emergency service
providers regarding event times and measures for bicycle lane safety. The Traffic Control Plan
would ensure that access and traffic flow would be maintained, and that emergency access would
not be restricted. Additionally, the Traffic Control Plan would ensure that congestion and delay
of traffic resulting from the event are not substantially increased and would be of a short-tenn
nature. A minimum of 39 handicapped parking spaces would be made available, consistent with
California Building Code and ADA requirements.
The mitigation measures contained in Section F below would mitigate potential impacts to
Transportation and Traffic to below a level of significance. These measures are included as a
part of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
F. MITIGATION NECESSARY TO A VOID SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
The mitigation measures detailed below would mitigate potentially significant effects on the
environmental to a level of less than significant. These measures have been incorporated into the
project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) provided as Attachment "A"
to this report.
Air Quality
I. The following project design features have been included as mitigation measures to
assure their implementation, arid shall be implemented bv the Applicant pnor to
commencement of each race event:
Low emission mobile heavy equipment shall be used, 'shere feasible.
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The contractors shall obtain applicable air quality permits for any portable or
stationary internal combustion engine subject to SDAPCD permit requirements.
During event operations and non-event practices sessions, the track shall be
watered prior to each individual race and/or vehicle class practice session
(minimum of seven times per day) to the satisfaction of the City's Mitigation
Monitor.
Excluding race vehicles operating on the designated track, spectator and
maintenance vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.
Idling time of trucks and other heavy equipment shall be minimized.
The streets shall be swept immediately when silt is carried over to adjacent public
thoroughfares.
Engines in site preparation equipment shall be maintained by keeping them
properly tuned.
Low sulfur fuel shall be used for stationary construction equipment.
Existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or clean fuel generators (bio-diesel
and/or ethanol powered machinery) rather than standard temporary gasoline
power generators shall be used, ?:hencver fcasilJle.
All parking lots on agricultural land shall be mowed such that roots of the
vegetation remain intact in order to provide soil stabilization.
. Parking lots and other areas with exposed dirt shall be watered to the satisfaction
of the City's mitigation monitor to minimize fugitive dust.
Biological Resources
2. To ensure that no direct or indirect impacts to nesting borrowing owls occur during site
preparation and active use of the general parking area and lower camping area, prior ,to
initiating any site preparation-related activities associated with the 2008 and 2009 events,
the Applicant shall conduct pre-active use surveys must bc performed by using a City-
approved biologist to deterrnine the presence or absence of active burrows within all
suitable habitat. The surveys must be conducted within 10 calendar days piior to the start
of site preparation or use, and the results submitted to the City's Environmental Review
Coordinator for review and approval prior to initiating any site preparation activities. If
an active burrow is detected, a mitigation plan shall be prepared by the Applicant using a
City-approved biologist and submitted to the City's Environmental Review Coordinator
for review and approval. The project applicant shall implement the approved mitigation
plan to the satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review Coordinator. Setbacks of 300
feet or more from occupied burrows shall be established and enforced until the young are
completely independent of the nest. To minimize all impacts and ensure that no nests are
removed or disturbed and no nesting activities are disturbed, a bio-monitor must be on
site during all project activities until all young have fledged.
3. Two weeks prior to the' commencement of each race event, prominently colered,well-
installed biological fencing shall be install cd placed bv the Applicant wherever the
project limits are adjacent to the Preserve, sensitive vegetation communities, and/or any
other biological resources, as identified by a qualified monitoring biologist and depicted
on Figure 3.
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4. Two weeks prior to the commencement of each race event "Sensitive Habitat - Keep
Out" signage shall be posted bv the Applicant every 150 feet along the Preserve edge to
discourage access to the Preserve. In addition, the project shall be required to either
prohibit domestic pets, or require that all pets remain on leashes pursuant to applicable
leash law requirements.
5. Two weeks prior to the commencement of race activities, a lighting plan shall be
prepared bv the Applicant and submitted to the City's Environmental Review
Coordinator for review and approval. The lighting plan shall clearly demonstrate that all
temporary security lighting shall be directed away and/or shielded from the Preserve to
prevent any potential indirect impacts due to night lighting. Additionally, low-pressure
sodium lighting shall be used to reduce these potential effects.
Cui tural Resources
6. The area identified as significant for SDI-9976 shall be removed from the planned
camping area and fenced as illustrated on Figure 3 of this MND. Two weeks prior to
commencement of each race event, the fencing shall be installed bv the Applicant under
the direction of the project archaeologist and shall remain for the. duration of the racetrack
use. No access to this site area shall be allowed during the nl€e,events.
7. The access road through SDI-12,291 b shall be fenced two weeks prior to commencement
of each race event to prevent traffIc from straying into the significant site area. The area
to be fenced is illustrated on Figure 3 of this tvlND. The fencing shall be installed bv the
Applicant under the direction of the project archaeologist and shall remain for the
duration of the racetrack use. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic through the sensitive site
area shall be minimized. The project archaeologist shall have the latitude to monitor the
condition of the site during track events and to add measures as necessary to ensure the
site is not adversely impacted by event activities.
8. Access roads or trails that pass through sites identified as significant or potentially
significant shall be fenced by the Applicant two weeks prior to commencement of each
race event to prevent intrusion into potentially sensitive areas. The fence locations are
noted on Figure 3 of this MND. The project archaeologist shall identify the locations of
all fences and the type of fence that would be appropriate to ensure the sites are not
disturbed.
9. Any mowing 'or other site preparations that might uncover archaeological materials or
affect' recorded sites shall, be monitored by an archaeologist prior to commencement of
race event preparations. In the event that the monitor identifies a potentially significant
site, measures shall be initiated to evaluate the site and to implement mitigation measures
as necessary to minimize impacts. Data recovery to mitigate impacts is an option, but
preservation of resources is the preferred mitigation measure.
10. During the monitoring of mowing or other site preparations, the archaeological monitor
shall collect all surface artifacts, map the locations, and report findings to the City.
11. All cultural materials recovered during the testing of S01.9976 or collected during
monitoring shall be prepared for permanent storage. Curation of all artifacts recovered
shall be required. Curation shall be arranged at an appropriate facility and will, be
coordinated through the City of Chula Vista.
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Hvdrology and Water Ouality
12. Two weeks prior to the commencement of the first 2008 eyent, the project applicant shal1
submit an NO! and obtain an NPDES Permit for Constnlction Activitv from SWRCB
The SWPPP shall include a description of pollution prevention control; and practices t~
be utilized both during and following (post-race) raceway activities. Adherence to aj]
conditions of the General Permit for Construction Activity is required. The SWPPP shal1
also include a Storm Water Sampling and Analysis Strategy (SWSAS), pursuant to the
SWRCB General Construction Permit requirements.
13. The applicant shal1 request a site inspection by the City's Public Works and Storm Water
Inspectors after completion of site preparation, and prior to each race event. If the
inspectors identify any violation of the BMPs, race events shall be delayed until such
BMPs are properly implemented.
14. During race events, the Applicant shall have standby cleanup equipment and crews sflall
Be available to respond to potential hazardous material spil1s. Significant spil1s shal1 be
reported to the appropriate authorities and the City of Chula Vista as soon as such spills
occur.
IS. The Applicant shall have A ~qualifiedwater quality technician shal1 be designated for
monitoring and repair of BMPs. The name and phone number of such person shall be
provided to the Storm Water Management Section prior to each race event.
Public Services
16. Two weeks prior to the commencement of the first race event, the project applicant shall prepare
a Security Plan to be approved by the Chula Vista Police Chief prior to the start of the CORR
events. The Security Plan shall detail, among other items, the number of security personnel
provided, general distribution of security throughout the race event, and number of uniformed
Chula Vista police staffrequired.
17. Two weeks prior to the commencement of the first race event, the project applicant shall prepare
an Emergency Medical Plan in accordancewith the 2007 Fire Code to the satisfaction of the
Chula Vista Fire Chief. The plan shall detail, among other items, emergency access routes, type
of emergency vehicles required to adequately serve the project, alternative access routes to be
employed in the event of rain or damp conditions, the variety of emergency medical services that
can be provided by.the contract emergency medical company, chain of communication between
event sponsor and medical staff, number of ambulances present onsite and the number of
uniformed Chula Vista Fire Department staff needed onsite. A fully staffed Chula Vista Fire
Department engine company and Battalion Chief will be onsite during all race events; or.as
directed by the Chula Vista Fire Chief. .
Transportation/T ramc
18. Two weeks prior to the commencement of the first race event, the Applicant shall prepare a Traffic
Control Plan shall be prepared in accordance with City guidelines to the satisfaction of the Police
Chief and City Engineer. Elements of the Traffic Control Plan will include, but not limited to, a
description of the signage, striping, delineate detours, flagging operations and any other devices
which will be used during events to guide motorists safely to ingress locations from public
roadways. The traffic control plan will also include provisions for coordinating with local
emergency service providers regarding event times and measures for bicycle lane safety. The
Traffic Control Plan will ensure that access and traffic flow will be maintained, and that emergency
access will not be restricted.
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G. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below; the Applicant and Operator stipulate that they have each read,
understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the mitigation measures
contained within Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-08-01 I, and will implement same to the satisfaction
of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below prior to posting of
this Mitigated Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the Applicant's and Operator's
desire that the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that the Applicant and Operator shall
apply for an Environmental Impact Report.
f(1J JI110 HIAnk( I R~Pf( ifnltd-;J(
Printed Name and Title of Applicant " f
(or authorized representative)
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Signature of Applicant
(or authorized representative)
Date
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Date
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Printed Name and Title of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Date
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Signature of Operator
(if different from Applicant)
Date
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H. CONSULTATION
Citv of Chula Vista
Glen Laube, Senior Planner
Marisa Lundstedt, Principal Planner
Scott Donaghe, Senior Planner
Josie McNeeley, Associate Planner
David Kaplan, Transportation Engineer
Justin Gipson, Fire Marshal
Khosro Aminpour, Sr. Civil Engineer (NPDES Division)
Applicant's A~ents
Dudek and Associates: Joe Monaco, Brian Grover, Anita Hayworth and Mike Komula
Brian F. Smith and Associates: Brian Smith
Scientific Resources Associated: Valorie Thompson
Design Fusion: Robert Day
Applicant and Applicant Representatives
Championship Off Road Racing (CaRR)
Ranie Hunter, Applicant Representative
Others
RECON Environmental, Inc.
Documents
The following documents were used, referenced, or relied on in preparing this MND, and the
documents are available for public review and inspection at the City of Chula Vista Planning and
Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California, and are incorporated by
reference in this MND:
.
Updated Cultural Resources Letter Report - Otay Ranch Championship Off-Road Racing
Facility, 2008 CUP, Brian F. Smith & Associates, April 9,2008
Biological Resources and Impacts Analysis Letter for 2008/2009 Championship Off
Road Racing, Chula Vista, California, Dudek, April 2008.
2008 and 2009 CaRR Racing Events: Environmental Noise Assessment. Dudek, April
2008.
Air Quality Technical Report for the Championship Off-Road Racing Temporary Race
Facility, 2008/2009 Race Events. Scientific Resources Associated, April 2008.
Archaeological Study Update Letter, Brian F. Smith and Associates, February, 2008.
Championship Off-Road Racing Project - Results of Race Noise Measurements, Dudek
& Associates, ] une 27, 2007. .
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Biological Monitoring for the Championship Off Road Racing Project, June 27, 2007.
Archaeological Shldy for the Chula Vista International Raceway, Brian F. Smith and
Associates, April, 2007
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary
Championship Off-Road Race (MND lS-07-030), May 29, 2007.
Addendum to Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-07-030, June 2007.
Biological Resources Report and Impact Assessment for Otay Ranch Villages Two and
Three, Dudek, February, 2006.
City ofChu]a Vista General Plan Update, 2005.
Final Environmental lmpact Report, City of Chula Vista General Plan Update, EIR No.
05-01, December 2005.
City ofChula Vista MSCP Subarea Plan, February 2003.
Otay Ranch General Development Plan/Subregional Plan Program EIR (Program EIR 90-
01), October, 1993.
Final Second Tier EIR for Villages Two, Three and Four (portion) SPA and TM, City of
Chula Vista, 2006
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INITIAL STUDY
This environmental determination is based on the attached Initial Study, and any comments
received in response to the Notice of Initial Study. The report reflects the independent judgment
of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this
project is available from the Chula Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue,
Chula Vista, CA 91910.
Glen Laube
Senior Planner
Date
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ATTACHMENT "A"
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP)
2008-2009 Temporan' ChamJ)ionshiJ) Off-Road Racin", Events (IS-08-0 II)
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared by the City ofChula Vista
in conjunction with the proposed 2008-2009 Temporary Championship Off-Road Racing Events
project. The proposed project has been evaluated in an Initial StudylMitigated Negative
Declaration (IS-08-011) prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and City/State CEQA Guidelines. The legislation requires public agencies to ensure that
adequate mitigation measures are implemented and monitored for Mitigated Negative
Declarations.
AB 3 I 80 requires monitoring of potentially significant and/or significant environmental impacts.
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for this project ensures adequate
implementation of mitigation for the following potential impacts(s):
I. Air Quality
2. Biological Resources
3. Cultural Resources
4. Geology/Soils
5. Hydrology and Water Quality
6. Public Services
7. Traffic
MONITORING PROGRAM
Due to the nature of the environmental issues identified, the Mitigation Compliance Coordinators
shall be the Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer of the City of Chula Vista.
The applicant shall be responsible to ensure tbat the conditions of the Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program are met to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator and
City Engineer. The applicant shall provide evidence in written form confirming compliance with
the mitigation measures specified in Mitigated Negative Declaration IS-08-0J I to the
Environmental Review Coordinator and City Engineer. The Environmental Review Coordinator
and City Engineer will thus provide the ultimate verification that the mitigation measures have
been accomplished.
Exhibit J, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Checklist, lists the mitigation measures
contained in Section F, Mitigation Necessary to Avoid Significant Effects, of Mitigated Negative
Declaration IS-08-0J I, whicb will be implemented as part of the project. In order to determine if
the applicant has implemented the measure, the method and timing of verification are identified,
along with the City department or agency responsible for monitoring/verifying that the applicant
has completed each mitigation measure. Space for the signature of the verifying person and the
date of inspection is provided in the last column.
J:\Planning\GLaube\Otay R:lOCh\CORR\CORR 08-09 Temp CUP\Final\IS-08-01 U'vIMRPinrro.doc
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EXHIBIT 1
Mitigalioll
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MND IS-08-0ll MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Championshin Off-Rnad Race
Mith.ation Measures
I
AIR OUALITY
The following project design features, have been
included as mitigation measures to assure their
implementation, and shall be implemented prior to and
during each event and non-event practices sessions:
Low emission mobile heavy equipment shall
be used,wJ.Ttlre (e:l,;iAIe.
. The contractors shall obtain applicable air
quality permits for any portable or stationary
internal combustion engine subject to
SDAPeD permit requirements.
. For t;vcnt operations and nOllwevent practices
sessions, the track shall be watered priono
each individual race and/or vehicle class
practice session (minimum of seven times
per day) to the satisfaction of the City's
Mitigation Monitor. .
. Excluding race vehicles operating on the
designated track, spectator and maintt:nance
vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall not
exceed 15 miles per hour.
.
Idling time of!rucks'and othedleavy
equipment shall be ~inimized.
The streets shall be swept immediately when
silt is carried over to adjacent public
thoroughfares. .
Engines in site preparation equipmenl shall
be maintained by keeping them properly
[lined.
Low sulfur fuel shall be llsed for stationary
construction equipment.
.
Method of
Verificarion
Timing of
Verificlltion
I I D"ri",
I Pre Event I Event
T.M
Prior to first
event/Site
Inspection
x
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Event
x
Responsible
PartY
x
Project Applicant!
City Engineering
Dcpartrnenti City
Planning and
Building
Department
Comolded
luitillls I DlIte
Comments
J
EXHIBIT I
MND IS-OS-Oll MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Championship Off-Road Race
Mirigation
Measure Method of Timing of Responsible
No. Mine-anon MCllsures Verification Verification Partv Comnicled COlI\tlIt'nts
I Pre Even! I Durin!: I Posl Illirials I Dale
T.M Event Event
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. Existing power sources (e.g., power poles) or
clean fuel generators (biD-diesel andlor
ethanol powered machinery) rather than
standard temporary gasoline power
generators shall be used,-wHetliWeH~ifH.e.
All parking lots on agricultural land shall be
mowed such that roots of the vegetation
remain intact in order (0 provide soil
stabilization.
. Parking Jots and other areas with exposed dirt
shall be watered to the satisfaction of tile
City's mitigation monitor to minimize
fugiti ve dList.
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EXHIBIT I
MND IS-08-0n MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 ChamnionshiD Off-Road Race
Mitigation
Measure Method of Timing of Responsible
Nfl. Miti!!ation MClIsures Verification Verification Partv ComrJletell Comments
I Pre Event I During I Post InitilllsT Dille
T.M Event Event
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
To ensure that no direct or indirect impacts to Survey within
nesting borrowing owls occur during site 10 calendar days
preparation and active use of the parking and prior to site
camping areas, prior to initiating any site rep<.lration of
preparation-related activities, pre-active use each event.
surveys must be perfonned by a City-approved
biologist to determine the presence or absence of
active burrows within all suitable habitat. The
surveys must be conducted within 1O calendar
days prior to the start of site preparation or use,
and the results submitted to the City's
Environmental Review Coordinator for review
and approval prior to initiating any site
preparation activities. If an active bun'ow is
detected, a mitigation plan shall be prepared by a
City-approved biologist and submitted to the
City's Environmental Review Coordinator for
review and approval. The project applicant shall
implement the approved mitigation plan to the
satisfaction of the City's Environmental Review
Coordinator. Setbacks of 300 feet or more from
occupied burrows shall be established and
enforced until the youhg are completely
independent of the nest. To minimize all impacts
and ensure that no nests are removed or disturbed
and no nesting activities are disturbed, a bio-
monitor must be on site during all project
activities until all young have nedged.
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ProjtCI Applici:H1v
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Building
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EXHIBIT I
MND IS-08-0ll MITIGA nON MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Chamniollship Off-Road Race
Miti~arion Measures
Method of
Verification
J
Two weeks prior to the commencement of each Site inspection
race event, prominently colored, well-installed prior to
biological fencing shall be installed place commencement
wherever the project limits are adjacent to the of each rJce
Preserve, sensitive vegetation communities, event
and/or any other biological resourc~s, as
identified by a qualified monitoring biologist.
Figure 3 of the MND identifies the general
location of the required fencing. .
4
Two weeks prior to the commencement of each Site inspection
race event "Sensitive Habitat - Keep Out" prior to
signage shall be posted every 150 feet along the commencement
Preserve edge to discourage access to the of each race
Preserve. In addition, the project shall be event
required to either prohibit domestic pets, or
require that all pets remain on leashes pursuant to
applicable leash law requirements.
j
Two weeks prior to the commencement of each Site inspection
race event, a lighting plan shall be submitted to prior to
the City's Environmental Review Coordinator for commencement
revIew and approval. The lighting plan shall of the first race
clearly demonstrate that all temporary security event
lighting shall be directed away and/or shielded
Ii'om the Preserve. to prevent any potential
indirect impacts due to night lighting.
Additionally, low-pressure sodium lighting shall
be used to reduce these potential effects.
T.M
Timiug of
Verificatioll
I I During
Pre Event I E....ent
x
x
X
x
I Post
Event
Responsible
Party
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Project Applicantl
City Engineering
Department! City
Planning and
Building
Department
X- Project Applicant!
City Engineering
Department! City
Planning and
8uilding
Dcpar1rncnt
X Project Applicant/
City Engineering
Departmentl Cily
r~lanning and
l3uilding
Department
Conmleted
Illithd~! Date
Cnmmellts
6
EXHIBIT I
MND IS-08-0ll MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Chamnionshin Off-Road Race
{\-litigation
I\'leasun: Method of Timing of Responsible
No. MitiJ!ation !\1eusures Verification Veril1carioll Partv COillnleted Comments
I Pre Event I DUling I Po.'>' . Initials I Olllt
T.M EVenl Evelll
CULTURAL RESOURCES
(, The area identified as significant for SDI-9976 Si,tc inspection X X X Project Applicant!
shall be removed from the planned camping area prior to City Engineering
and fenced as illustrated on Figure 3 of this commencement DcpnrtmentJ City
MND. Two weeks prior to commencement of orthe tirst race Planning and
each race event, the fencing shall be installed event Building
under the direction of the project archaeologist Deparllnent
and shall remain for the duration of the racetrack
use. No access to this site area shall be allowed
during the race events.
Ul 7 The access road through SDI.12,291 b shall be fenced Sitt: inspection X X X Project Applicant!
I two weeks prior to commencement of each nice event prior 10 City Engineering
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Ul to prevenllraffic from straying into the significant site. commencement Department! City
area. The area to be fenced is illustrated on Figure 3 of of the first race Planning and
(his tvlND. The fencing shall be installed under the event . Building
direction of the project archaeo!9gist and shall remain Department
for the duration of the ract:track-use. Vehicular and
ped.cslrian traffic through the sensitive site area shall be
minimized. The project archaeologist shall have the
latitude (0 monitor the condition of (he site during track
event.s and to add 1llt:3sures as necessary to ensure the
site is nO! adversely impacted hv event activities.
g Access roads or trails that pass through sites identified Sile inspection X X X Project Applicant!
as significant or potentially significant shall be fenced prior !O City Engineering
two wceks prior (0 COll1lnencelllent of each mce event commencement Department! City
to prevent intrusion into potentially sensitive areas. of each race Planning and
The fence locations are noted all Figure 30fthis event Building
MND. The project archaeologist shall identify the Department
locations of all fences and the type of fence that would
he allllropriate (0 ensure the sites are not disturhed.
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EXHIBIT I
Mitigation
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MND IS-08-0ll MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Chamnionshin Off-Road Race
l\litil!atio[l Measures
9
Any mowing or other site preparations that might
uncover archaeological materials or affect recorded
sites shall be monitored by an archaeologist prior to
commencement of race event preparations. In the
event that the monitor identifies a potentially
significant site, measures shall be initiated to
evaluate the site and to implement mitigation
measures as necessary to minimize impacts. Data
recovelY to mitigate impacts is an option, but
preservation of resources is the preferred mitigation
measure.
During the monitoring of mowing or other site
preparations, the archaeological monitor shall
collect all surface artifacts, map the locations.
and report findings to the City.
II
All cultural materials recovered during the testing
of 5D1.9976 or collecled during monitoring shall
be prepared for penmanent storage. Curation of all
artifacts recovered shall be required. Curation shall
be arranged at an appropriate facility and will be
coordinated through the Cicy of Chula Vista
Method of
Verification
Timing of
Verification
I I DIII'ing I P03{
Pre Event I Event Event
T.M
Site inspection
prior to
commencement
of t.lach rnce
~vcnt.
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X
Site inspection
prior to
commencement
of the firs! race
event.
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X
Veritication
prior to first race
event.
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x
Responsible
Party
X
Project Applicant!
City Engineering
Department! City
Planning and
I3uilJing
Department
~
Project Applicant!
City Engineering
Department/ City
Planning and
Building
Department
X
Project Applicant!
City Engineering
Department! City
Planning and
Building
Deranment
COllloleted
Initiab I Date
COlHlllents
8
EXfHBIT I
MND IS-OS-Oll MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Chamnionshin Off-Road Race
Mitigation
Measure Method of Timing of Responsible
No. Miti!!arion Measures Verification Verification Pnrtv Comoleled Comments
I Pre Event I Durillg- 'I . Past Jllilillls 1 Date
T.M Event Event .
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HYDROLOGYIW A TER QUALITY
Two weeks prior to the commencement of the Verification
first 2008 event, the project applicant shall subrnit prior to first race
an NOI and obtain an NPDES Pennit for evenL
Construction Activity from SWRCB. The
SWPPP shall include a description of pollution
prevention controls and practices to be utilized
both during and following (post-race) raceway
activities. Adherence to all conditions of the
General rennit for Construction Activity ]s
required. The SWPPP shall also include a Storm
Water Sampling and Analysis Strategy (SWSAS),
pursuant to the SWRCB General Construction
Pem1lt reauirements.
The applicant shall request a site inspection by Plan Check/Site
the City's Public Works and Stann Water Inspection
Inspectors after completion of site preparation,
and prior to each race event. If the inspectors
identi fy any violation of the BMPs, race events
shall be delayed until sucb BMPs are properly
implemented.
During race events, standby cleanup equipment Plan Check/Site
and crews shall be available to respond to Inspection
potential hazardous material spills.. Significant
spills shall be reported to the appropriate
authorities and the City of Chula Vista as soon as
such spills occur.
x
x
X. Project Applicant/
City Engineering
Department/ City
Planning and
Building
Department
x
.x. Project Applicant!
City Engineering
D~partmcnt! City
Planning and
Building
Department
x
X jlroject Applicant!
City Engineering
Department/ City
Planning and
Building
Department
IS.
A qualified water quality technician shall be Plan Check/Site
designated for monitoring and repair of BMPs. In:;pcctio/l
The name and phone number of such person shall
be provided to the Stann Water Management
Section prior to each race event. '
x
x
x Project Applicant/
City Engineering
Department! City
Planning and
Building
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EXHIBIT I
MND 15-08-011 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008.2009 Championship Off-Rood Race
Mitigation
Measure Method of Timing of Responsible
No. Mitieation Measures Verification Verification Party Compleled Comments
I Pre Event I Dunn!: I POSI IlJilial~ I Dille
T,M Event l':vent .
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4/20/07
Depm1ment
16.
PUBLIC SERVICES
Two weeks prior to the commencement of the Plan Review to
first race event, the project applicant shall the satisfaction
prepare a Security Plan to be approved by the of the Chief of
Chula Vista Police Chief prior to the start of the Police.
CORR events. The Security Plan shall detail,
among other items, the number of security
personnel provided, general distribution of
security throughout the race event, and number of
unifonned Chula Vista police staff required.
X
X Projecl Applicant!
City Engineering
Derartmentl City
Planning and
Building
Department
x
Two weeks prior to the commencement of the Plan Review to
first race event, the project applicant shall prepare the satisfaction
an Emergency Medical Plan' in accordance with of Fire Chiel:
the 2007 Fire Code to the:: satisfaction of [he
ehula Vista Fire Chief. Tlie plan shall detail,
among other items, emergency access routes, type
of emergency vehicles req~lired to adequately
serve the project, alternatiyt' access routes to be
employed in the event of rai9',or damp conditions,
the variety of emergency ~iledical services that
can be provided by the ,"contract emergency
medical company, chain of communication
between event sponsor and medical staff, number
of ambulances present onsite and the number of
uniformed Chula Vista Fire Department staff
needed onsite. A fully staffed Chula Vista Fire
Department engine company and Battalion Chief
will be onsite during all race events, or as
directed by the Chula Vista Fire Chief.
X
X Project Applicantl
CifY Engineering
Department! Cify
Planning and
nuiJding
Department
X
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Mitigation
Meilsurc
No.
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4120107
EXHIBIT I
MND IS-08-011 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
2008-2009 Chamoionshio Off-Road Race
Minuanon Measures
Method of
Ve"rification
TRANSPORT A TIONrrRAFFIC
Two weeks prior to the commencement of the Plan Check/Site
first race event, a Traffic Control Plan shall be Inspection.
prepared in accordance with City guidelines to
the satisfaction of the Police Chief and City
Engineer. Elements of the Traffic Control Plan
will include, but not limited to, a description of
the signage, striping, delineate detours, flagging
operations and any other devices which will be
used during events to guide motorists safely to
ingress locations from public roadways. The
traffi.e control plan will also include provisions
for coordinating with local emergency service
providers regarding event times and measures for
bicycle lane safety. The Traffic Control Plan will
ensure that access and traffic flow will be
maintained, and that emergency access will not
be restricted.
IS.
T.M
Timing of
Verification
I I During
I Pre Evenf I EVCllr
x
x
I posr
Evenr
Responsible
Party
x Project Applicant/
City Engineering
DepanlllenU City
Planning and
Building
Derartment
Comnleted
Initials I Date
Comments
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ATTACHMENT "B"
Response to Comments on DR4FT lVIND 15-08-011
(30-day public Review Period April 25, 2008 through May 25, 2008)
COMMENT REFERENCE COMMENT PROVIDER
Comments/Responses (A) Flat Rock Land Company, LLC & Otay Land
Company
c/o Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP ("Luce
Forward")
. 600 West Broadway
Sui Ie 2600 San Diego, CA 92101
Comments/Responses (B) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service & CA Department of
Fish and Game
6010 Hidden Valley Road
Carlsbad, California 920] ]
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600 WesIBroad\'la"/
SlJit~ 2600 .
San Oi~go, CA 92101
619.236.1414
bi9.232.3311 fax
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JErFREY A. CHfNE. PARTNER
DIRECT D1AL.NVMBEJt 619.699.2545
DIRECT F.,,-x NUMBER 619.446.3275
EMA1L ADDRESS jchinc@!uce.com
MGY 27, 2003
VIA E-iYL,uL Al'o/D U.S. !Villi
Mr. Glen Laube
Senior Planner
City of ChuIa Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
ChuIa Vista CA 91910
Re: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for Temporary Championship Off-Road Racing
Events/CUP (Case No. IS-08-0ll)
Dear Mr. Laube:
My finn represents Flat Rock Land Company, LLC and Otay Land Company, LLC, property
owners within Olay Ranch near the site of the proposed of1:road racing events which are the
subject of the above-referenced Mitigated Negative Declaration ("l'vlND"). The !Y1ND
emphasizes that the use contemplated by the CUP is temporary in nature. (See MND p. 10.)
Consequently, the MND indicates that amendments to the General Plan and Olay Ranch GDP
are not necessary. We believe that any proposal for a long-ternl or permanent establishment Of~
the uses contemplated by the proposed CUP would be fundamentally inconsistent with the
existing Otay Ranch GDP as well as the proposed land uses reflected in the Land Offer A _ \
Agreements recently approved by the City Council. The Land Offer Agreements are intended to
implement the City's vision for Otay Ranch, and that vision does not include the uses
contemplated by the CUP.
Finally, we note that the MND contemplates access to the racing event site through land owned~'
by Flat Rock Land Company. As of this date, the CUP applicant has not requested access rights A-1
from Flat Rock Land Company.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding these comments.
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Nir. Glen Laube
City ofChula Vista
May 27, 2008
Page 2
cc: Ranie Hunter, Vice President XR Promotions
Mr. Rob Cameron
Mr. Curt Noland
Mr. Bob Penner
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Comment Letter 'A'
Flat Rock Land Company, LLC & Otay Land Company
c/o Luce, Forward, Hamilton & Scripps, LLP ("Luce Forward")
600 West Broadway
Suite 2600 San Diego, CA 92101
A-J) Summary of Comment
Any subsequent proposal for a long-term or permanent establishment involving the uses
contemplated in the CUP for the temporary events would be fundamentally inconsistent
with the Existing Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) and the land uses
reflected in the recently approved Land Offer Agreement.
Response to Comment A-]
Comment noted. This comment does not challenge the adequacy of the draft mitigated
negative declaration. The City acknowledges that a proposal to establish a permanent or
semi-permanent facility at this location would require additional environmental review
and consideration.
A-2) Summary of Comment
The draft MND contemplated access to the event venue through land not owned by the
project proponent.
Response to Comment A-2
The project proponent is responsible for securing legal access through any lands not
currently under their ownership. The City has been notified by the Applicant of their
intensions to cooperate with the property owner and will execute a right-of-entry
agreement as was the case last year. This comment does not challenge the adequacy of
the draft mitigated negative declaration. No further response is required.
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Carlsbad Fish and Wildlife Office
60 I 0 Hidden Valley Road
CarJsbad, Califorilla 92011
(760) 43]-9440
FAX (760) 43\-5901
California DepL ofFish and Game
South Coast Region .
4949 Viewridge Avenue
San Diego, California 92123
(858) 467-4201
FAX (858) 467-4299
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In Reply Refer To:
FWS-SDG-08BOS 12-08T AOS6S
Mr_ Glen"Laube
City of Chula Vista
- - PI:illiUng anaB1lilaing Department -
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
MAY ,2 7 Zalla
Subject: Conditional Use Permit for the 2008_2009 Championship Off-Road Racing
Events
Dear Mr. Laube:
We have reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration, dated April 25, 2008, for the
above-referenced project. The comments provided herein are based on our review of the
minor amendment concurrence request, the Multiple Species Conservation Program
(MSCP) Findings of Conformance, the Wildlife Agencies' knowledge of sensitive and
declining vegetation communities in San Diego County, and our participation in regional
cOIlseIv"tiQn_PLanr)jngs:j'forts_____ .._.'.-. _ .__., _ _.__..__ '_. ..__.
The Wildlife Agencies have repeatedly requested that use of the off-road race track only
occur outside of the avian breeding season. However, in a meeting on January 9,2008,
with the project applicant and the City of Chula Vista MSCP staff (City), the project
applicant informed the Wildlife Agencies that race events had already been scheduled for
May and July 2008. Due to the difficulty of re-scheduling race events, as stated by the
project applicant, the Wildlife Agencies made a special concession to allow a race event
to occur in late July, 2008, with practice sessions restricted to occur after mid-June for
the 2008 racing season. However, we requested that the May race event be removed
from the schedule to avoid the most crucial part of the avian breeding seaSOll. We
appreciate that the City and project applicant have agreed to eliminate the May race
event.
As of our January 9, 2008, meeting and the date of this letter, the project applicant has
not informed us of the proposed race event dates for the 2.009 racing season. The
applicant has ample opportunity to schedule the 2009 race event dates outside the avian
breeding season. To be consistent with the City's MSCP Subarea Plan, we request that
the City condition the permit slIch that use of the off-road race track, including racing
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events and pr2ctice sessions, be restricted to only occur outside the general avian .~~
breeding season (February 15 - August 15) in tbe 2009 race season.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on tbis project. If you have any questions or
corriments pertaining to this Jetter, please contact Amber Himes (Department) at (358)
637-7188 or Cara McGary (Service) at (760) 431-9440.
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... ... Therese'O'Rourken .. . .. ....
'(' Assistant Field Supervisor'
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service'
'StephenM. Juarez
Environmental Program Manager
. California Department of Fish and Game
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Comment Letter 'B'
US. Fish and Wild]ife Ser,ice & CA Deportment of Fish and Game
60 I 0 Hidden Volley Rood
Car]sbad, California 920] 1
B-]' Summary of Comment:
At 0 meeting held on January 9, 2008, the Wildlife Agencies]) requested that the event
scheduled for May of 2008 be eliminated; and, 2) made a special concession to a]low race
rel3ted activities to occur after mid-June (end of general avian breeding season) in order
to accommodate the applicant's prior scheduling commitments.
Response to comment B-1:
As a point of clarification, the discussion to allow restricted use of the track during the
general breeding season occurred at a meeting on October 30, 2007. The City also
acknowledges that the project proposed at that time only included racing events
associated with the 2008-racing season.
In response to comment B-1, the City conditioned the project to eliminate the event
proposed for May 2008 and restricted race operations to occur after mid-June.
B-2. Summary of Comment:
The Applicant has had ample opportunity to schedule the 2009 event dates outside the
avian breeding season. To be consistent with the City's MSCP Subarea Plan, the City
should condition the 2009 race events such that use of the track is restricted to only occur
outside the general avian breeding season (Febmary ] 5 - August 15).
Response to comment B-2:
At a meeting held on January 9, 2008, the City informed the Wildlife Agencies that the
proposed conditional use permit for the temporary events would be extended to include
the 2009 racing series. The City also indicated that the 2009 events would be conditioned
consistent with the Wildlife Agencies previous request to restrict race operations to occur
after mid-June. Through this meeting, the City understood that the special concession
would apply only to the proposed temporary events, which now included the 2008 and
2009 event series, and conditioned the project accordingly.
Regarding the projects consistency with the City's MSCP, the City's MSCP Subarea Plan
does not require or restrict project operations adjacent to the Preserve to occur outside the
breeding season. Rather, projects adjacent to the preserve must be designed consistent
with the City's MSCP Subarea Plan Adjacency Guidelines. The'''oiblogical resources
section of the IVrNO summarizes the project's consistency with the City's MSCP Subarea.
Plan Adjacency Guidelines. The potential effects related to drainage, toxic substances,
noise, lighting, unauthorized access, and invasive species have been adequately addressed
in the MND. Implementation of the MlvlRP and adherence to the project's conditions of
approval will ensure that potential adjacency impacts are reduced to a level of less than
signi tlcance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
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(HUlA VISTA
1. Name of Proponent:
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
3. Addresses and Phone Number of Proponent:
4. Name of Proposal:
5. Date of Checklist:
6. Case No.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
ISSUES:
1. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage sceOlC
resources, including, but not limited
to, trees, rock outcroppings. and
historic buildings within a state scenic
highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing
visual character or quality of the site
and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
o
o
o
o
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XR Promotions, LLC
City of Chula Vista
Planning and Building
Department
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 919]0
6] 0 West Ash Street
Suite 1500
San Diego, CA 92101
2008-2009 Temporary
Championship.t)ff- Road
Racing Events
April 25, 2008
IS-08-011
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
No
ImjY<lct
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
No
Impact
I ight or glare, which would adversely
affect day or nighttime views in the
area?
Comments:
a-b) The project does not involve the placement and/or construction of any permanent structures that
would impact a scenic resources. The proposed activities would include temporary tent-like structures,
spectator stands, shade canopies, and portable restroom facilities as well as parked vehicles that would
be visibl~ from some public and private vantages points primarily to the south and west. However, all
temporary structures will be disassembled and removed from the site within two-weeks following the
race events. The proposed project would not damage any scenic resources, vegetation, or historic
buildings within a state scenic highway. Impacts are considered less than significant.
c) The proposal involves temporary racing events within the boundaries of the existing Rim Rock Quarry.
The location of the track, pit, and vendor areas have been sited within portions of the quarry that have
been fuHy disturbed by ongoing aggregate mining and processing operations. Similarly, the access
roads, parking, and camping areas have been sited in areas that have existing easement roads and/or
have been disturbed a result of annual mowing or "disking" of the existing agricultural lands. Following
each event series, all temporary structures, stands, bleachers, canopies, portable restroom facilities, and
power generators will be disassembled and removed from the site within two-weeks following the race
events. Therefore, the proposed project will not substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the project site. Impacts are considered less than significant.
d) The proposal shall comply with the City's minimum standards for roadway lighting and shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building. The project will be required to
comply with the light and glare regulations (Section 19.66.100) of the Chula Vista Municipal Code
(CVMe). Compliance with these regulations will ensure that no substantial glare, or light would affect
daytime or nighttime views in the surrounding area. The project site is located adjacent to the MSCP
]00% Conservation area and Ihe Otay River Vaney. As described in Sections E and F of the MND.
implementation of the required MSCP adjacency measures will reduce impacts to adjacent sensitive
biological resource areas to a level of less than significance.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. ]n determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California
Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California
Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and
farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farnlland, Unique 0 0 !Z;] 0
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Fannland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to
non-agricultural use?
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b) Conflict with eXlstmg zoning for
agricultural use, Or a Williamson Act
contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment, \\..-hich, due to their
location or nature, could result in
conversion of Faffilland, to non-
agricultural use?
Less Than
Signilicant
Potentially With Less Than
Signilicant Mitigation Signilicant No
Impact Incorporated Impact 1m pact
0 0 [8l 0
0 0 [8l 0
ISSUES:
Comments:
a-c) The project site does not contain Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, or
Unique Farmland and no land within the project area is subject to the Williamson Act.
Historically, the proposed camping areas within the Otay River Valley and the general admission
parking areas within Village Three have been used lor dry farming, as well as cattle and sheep
grazing and have been locally designated as Farmland ofLoca] Importance ancl/or Grazing Land.
The Otay Ranch General Development Plan (GDP) states that agricultural uses are allowed as an
interim use and that long-term agricultural uses are not planned for these areas. For areas
designated as general admission parking and camping, existing agricultural fields will be mowed,
in conjunction "vith ongoing agricultural operations, such that roots and approximately one inch
of vegetation would remain intact to stabilize the soil. Thus, the temporary parking and camping
on the iields will not preclude lIse of the land for interim agricultural purposes after the race
events. The location of the track, pit, and vendor areas has been sited within portions of the
quarry that have been fully disturbed by ongoing aggregate mining and contain no agricultural
resources. Therefore, impacts to agricultural uses on the site would be less than significant.
Mitigation: No mitigation measures are required.
ITI. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air
quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct 0 0 [8l 0
implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or 0 [8l 0 0
contribute substantially to an existing
or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable 0 0 [8l 0
net increase of any criteria pollutant
for which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing
emissions, which exceed quantitative
thresholds for ozone precursors)?
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ISSUES:
d) Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
substantial number of people?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
Comments:
a-e) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Less Tban
Significant
Witb
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
Less Tban
Significant
Impact
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No
Impact
o
o
Mitigation: 'The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant air quality impacts to a level of less than
significant.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES.
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect,
either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in local or
regional plans, policies: or
regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on
any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local
or regional plans, policies,
regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as
defined by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other
means?
d) Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife
o
o
o
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ISSuES:
nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological
resources~ such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an
adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation
plan?
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
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Comments:
a-I) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant biological resources impacts to a level of less
than significant.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would
the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change
in the significance of a historical
resource as defined in s] 5064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change'
m the significance of an
archaeological resource pursuant to S
15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a
unique paleontological resource or
site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remams,
including those interred outside of
fannal cemeteries?
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Comments:
a-b) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
cod) The proposed project has been sited in fully disrurbed areas and dose not involve grading
activities that, as a consequence, \votIld impnct sensitive paleontological resources or that could
disturb any human remains.
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Mitigation: The mItIgation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant cultural resources impacts to a level of less
than significant.
VI. GEOLOGY AJ'ID SOILS -- Would
the project:
a) Expose people or structures to
potentiar substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss, injury or
death involving:
I. Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and
Geology Special Publication 42.
I I. Strong seismic ground shaking?
Ill. Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
IV. Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil eroSIon
or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic un it or soil
that is unstable, or that would, become
unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table l8-I-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal
systems where sewers are not
available for the disposal of
wastewater?
o
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o
o
o
o
o
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Comments:
a-e) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section L
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant impacts to geology and soils to a level of less
than significant.
VII. HAZARDS AJ'ID
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Would the project:
a) Create a signiticant hazard to the
public or the environment through the
routine transpor1, use, or disposal of
hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into
the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials: substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included
on a list of hazardous materials sites
compiled pursuant to Government
Code section 65962:5 and, as a resulL
would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan
has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use
airpor1, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project
area?
o
o
o
o
o
o
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o
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o
o
o
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ISSUES:
g) Impair implementation of or
physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including
;vhere wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences
are intermixed with wildlands?
Comments:
See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
No
1m pact
~
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Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant impacts to hazards and hazardous materials to
a level of less than significant.
VIll. HYDROLOGY.~ WATER
QUALITY.
Would the project:
a) Result in an increase 10 pollutant
discharges to receiv10g waters
(including impaired water bodies
pursuant to the Clean Water Act
Section 303(d) list), result in
significant alteration of receiving
water quality during or following
construction, or violate any water
quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) 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)? Result in a
potentially significant adverse impact
on groundwater quality?
o
o
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o
o
o
~
ISSUES:
c) Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or flver: In n
manner, which would result In
su bstantial erosion or siltation 00- or
off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing
drainag<: pattern of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the
course of a stream or flver,
substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner
which would result in flooding on- or
off-site, or place structures within a
IOO-year flood hazard area which
would impede or redirect flood
flows?
e) Expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
f) Create or contribute runoff water,
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stomHvater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
Comments:
See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
~
o
~
o
No
Impact
o
~
o
~
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant impacts to hydrology and water quality to a
level of less than significant.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established
community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use
plan, policy, or regulation of an
o
o
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o
o
o
o
~
~
ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
~Iitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
agency with jurisdiction over the
project (including, but not limited to
the general plan, specific plan, local
coastal program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding
or mitigating an environmental
effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan?
o
~
o
o
Comments:
a-c) The proposed project would not pennanently alter land use or propose any changes to
existing or planned uses. Similarly, the project would not divide an established community or
conflict with any land lIse plans or policies adopted for the purposes of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect. The project would not conflict with the City ofChula Vista MSCP Subarea
Plan (refer to Section E of the wIND for a discussion regarding the project's potential to impact
sensitive biological resources). Therefore, the project would not result in significant impacts on
land use and planning.
Mitigation:
The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration would
mitigate potentiallv significant biological resources impacts to a level of less than significant.
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would
the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would
be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
locally-important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other
land use plan?
o
o
~
o
o
o
~
o
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
Comments:
a-b) The track, pit, and grandstand areas of the project are located within a portion of the existing
quarry currently used for material stockpiling and equipment storage but that are no longer
subject to active resource extraction. Temporary stnlctures would be removed foIlo\ving each
event and would not result in a condition that would preclude future mining related activities
within this area. Those portions of the project that are not located within the quarry do not
involve excavation or earthwork (including import or export of materials) that would have the
potential to ,esult in a loss of reSOurces. Therefore, impacts to mineral resources are considered
less than significant,
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation
of noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation
of excessive groundbome vibration or
groundbome noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without
the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic
increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport
land use plan or, where such a plan
has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use
airport, would the project expose
people -residing or working in the
project area to excessive .noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a
private airstrip, would the project
expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise
levels?
o
cs::J
o
o
o
cs::J
o
o
o
o
o
cs::J
o
o
cs::J
o
o
o
o
cs::J
o
o
o
cs::J
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
ISSUES: Significant Mitigation Significant No
1m pact Incorporated Impact 1m pact
Comments:
See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E,
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XII, POPULATION AND HOUSING,
Would the project:
a) l"duce substantial population gro',1h 0 0 0 ~
In an area; either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes
and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of road or
other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of 0 0 0 ~
existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of 0 0 0 ~
people, necessitating the construction
of replacement housing elsewhere?
Comments:
The proposed project is considered a temporary use that would not change existing land uses or
proposes activities that would affect population or housing growth. Therefore, the project would
not result in impacts to population and housing.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XIII. PUBLlC SERVlCES. Would the
project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision
of new or physically altered
govemmental facilities, need for new
or physically altered govemmental
facilities, the construction of which
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Tha n
ISSUES: Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
could cause significant environmental
impacts, In order to maintain
acceptable servIce ratios, response
times or other performance objectives
for any public services:
Fire protection? 0 [ZJ 0 0
Police protection? 0 [ZJ 0 0
Schools? 0 0 0 [ZJ
Parks? . 0 0 0 [ZJ
Other public facilities? 0 0 0 [ZJ
Comments:
See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant impacts to Public Services to a level of less
than significant.
XIV. RECREATION.
project:
Would the
a) Increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of
the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction
or expansion of recreational facilities
which have an adverse physical effect
on the environment?
o
o
o
[ZJ
o
o
o
[ZJ
Comments:
a-b) The proposed project is considered a temporary use that would not involve changing existing
land uses that would result in increased demand for recreational [acilities or services. Therefore.
the proposal would not impact the City's planned and/or future recreational facilities.
Mitigation:
No mitigation measures are required.
XV. TRANSPORTATION /
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ISSUES:
TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is
substantial in relation to the existing
tralfic load and capacity of the street
system (i.e., result In a substantial
Increase In either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity
ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)
b) Exceed, either individually or
cumulatively, a level of servlce
standard established by the county
congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result In a change In alr traffic
patterns, including either an increase
In traffic levels or a change In
location that results In substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to
a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result In inadequate emergency
access?
f) Result In inadequate parking
capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans,
or programs supporting alternative
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
Comments:
See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E.
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
[8J
D
D
D
[8J
D
D
Less Than
Significan t
Impact
o
o
o
~
o
~
o
No
1m pact
o
~
~
o
o
o
~
Mitigation:
The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration would
mitigate potentially signil1cant Transportation impacts to a level of less than significant.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE
SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastevv-ater treatment
requirements of the applicable
o
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o
~
ISSUES:
Regional Water Quality Control
Board?
b) Require or result in the construction
of new \vater or wastewater treatment
facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental
effects?
c) Require- or result in the construction
of new stonn water drainage
facilities or expansIOn of existing
facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant
environmental effects?
d) Have sut1icient water supplies
available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resollrces,
or are new or expanded entitlements
needed?
e) Result In a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project's projected demand In
addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with
sufficient permined capacity to
accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local
stat lites and regulations related to
solid waste?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
o
o
o
o
!Zl
!Zl
No
Impact
!Zl
!Zl
!Zl
!Zl
o
o
ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
Comments:
a-g) The proposed project would not involve changing land uses or actlvlt!es that would
permanently increase demand for utilities. Consequently, no permanent utilities would be
constnlcted. Temporary generators would provide power for lighting and electricity. Portable
restrooms and water would also be brought in for use during the event weekends. Trash and
recyclables would be disposed of in approved disposal containers and collected routinely
throughout the event. The City's Environmental Services Department has confirmed that there
are adequat@ recyleing and solid waste facilities to serve the proposed temporary evnets.
Furthermore, compliance with the City's Municipal Code 19.58.340 (Recycling and Solid Waste)
and the provisions regulated by the California Integrated Waste Management Board (CIWMB)
would avoid potentially significant impacts associated with special event recycling and solid
waste management. Consequently, recycling and solid waste management associated with the
proposed project would be regulated by conditions in the approved Conditional Use Permit,
specifically those conditions that require the preparation, review, and approval of a Special Event
Recycling and Solid Waste Plan prior to the commencement of each event weekend. Impacts to
utilities and public services are considered less than significant.
Mitigation
No mitigation mea~ures are required.
XVII. THRESHOLDS: Will the proposal adversely impact the City's Threshold Standards?
A) Library
The City shall construct 60,000 gross
square feet (GSF) of additional library
space, over the June 30, 2000 GSF total,
in the area east of Interstate 805 by
buildout. The construction of said
facilities shall be phased such that the
City will not fall below the citywide ratio
of 500 GSF per 1,000 population.
Library facilities are to be adequately
equipped and staffed.
B) Police
a) Emergency Response: Properly
equipped and staffed police units shall
respond to 81 percent of "Priority One"
emergency calls within seven (7)
minutes and maintain an average
response time to all "Priority One"
emergency calls of 5.5 minutes or less.
b) Respond to 57 percent of "Priority
Two" urgent calls within seven (7)
o
o
o
k8J
o
k8J
o
o
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ISSUES:
minutes and maintain an average
response time to aj) "Priority Two"
calls of7.5 minutes or less.
C) Fire and Emergency Medical
Emergency response: Properly equipped
ond statTed fire and medical units shall
respond to calls throughout the City
within 7 minutes In 80% of the cases
(measured al)nually).
D) Traffic
The Threshold Standards require that all
intersections must operate at a Level of
Service (LOS) "C" or better, with the
exception that Level of Service (LOS)
"0" may occur during the peak two hours
of the day at signalized intersections.
Signalized intersections west of 1-805 are
not to operate at a LOS below their 199 I
LOS. No intersection may reach LOS
"E" or "F" during the average weekday
peak hOUL Intersections of arterials with
freeway ramps are exempted from this
Standard.
E) Parks and Recreation Areas
The Threshold Standard for Parks and
Recreation is 3 acres of neighborhood
and community parkland with
appropriate facilities 11,000 population
east of 1-805.
F) Drainage
The Threshold Standards reqUire that
storm water flows and volumes not
exceed City Engineering Standards.
Individual projects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with the
Drainage Master Plan(s) and City
Engineering Standards.
G) Sewer
The Threshold Standards reqUire that
sewage flows and volumes not exceed
City Engineering Standards. Individual
projects will provide necessary
improvements consistent with Se\ver
Master Plan(s) and City Engineering
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
o
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
~
~
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
o
o
[g]
[g]
[8'J
ISSUES:
Standards.
H) Water
The Threshold Standards require that
adequate storage, treatment, and
transmission facilities are constructed
concurrently with planned grovith and
that water quality standards are not
jeopardized during growth and
construction~
Applicants may also be required to
participate in whatever \vater
conservation or fee off-set program the
City of Chula Vista has in etTect at the
time of building permit issuance.
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
0 0 0 [g]
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ISSUES:
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significa 0 t
With
IVlitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
1m pact
No
1m pact
Comments:
a) The project is a temporary event that would not induce substantial population grow1h: therefore, no
impacts to library f3ciJities \yould result. No adverse impact to the City's Library Threshold standards
would occur as a result of the proposed project.
b) According to the Police Department, adequate police protection services can continue to be provided
during major event weekends. The proposed project \liQuld not involve changing land uses that
would r~sult in increased permanent demand for police protection services. Therefore, no adverse
impacts to the City's Police Threshold standards would occur as a result of the proposed project. As
discussed under Section E of the NfND (Public Services), the proposed project has the potential to
result in a temporary increase in demand for police protection services as a result of hazards
associated with large crowds, temporary congestion of local intersections serving the evenl, and
accidents during the race events. Implementation of the mitigation measures'contained in Section F of
the rvtND would reduce temporary impacts to police protection services to a level <?f less than
significant.
c) According to the Fire Department, adequClte fire protection and emergency medical services can
continue to be provided during major event weekends. The proposed project would not involve
changing land uses that would result in increased permanent demand for police protection services.
Therefore, no adverse impacts to the City's Fire and Emergency Medical Threshold standards would
occur as a result of the proposed project. As discussed under Section E of the tvfND (Public Services),
the proposed project has the potential to result in a temporary increase in demand for protection and
emergency medical services as a result of hazards associated with large crowds, temporary congestion
of local intersections serving the event, and accidents during the race events. Implementation of the
mitigation measures contained in Section F of the MND would reduce temporary impacts to
protection and emergency medical services to a level of less than significant.
d) See Mitigated Negative Declaration, Section E; refer to the Transportation/Circulation Section
addressing temporary project generated traffic conditions. No pennanent adverse impacts to the
City's Tramc Threshold standards would occur as a result of the proposed project.
e) As described above in Section XIV (Recreation), the temporary events would not induce significant
population growth and would not impact existing. or proposed recreational facilities. No adverse
impacts to the City's recreati.onal threshold standards \vill occur as a result of the proposed project.
1) The proposed project does not involve grading activities that would alter drainage patterns within or
adjacent to the project site. The Engineering Depanment has determined no adverse impacts to the
City's drainage threshold standards will occur as a result of the proposed project.
g) The project site is within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista wastewater services area. As
discussed in Section E (Public Services) of the MND, the proposed project would not involve
changing land uses that would result in increased permanent demand for public services personnel,
equipment and facilities or result in changes in' service levels.
h) The project site is \....ithin the potable water service area of the Otay Water District (District). Pursuant
to correspondence from the District, the District has adequate water service, storage, and capacity to
serve the proposed project. No significant impacts to existing facility systems or the City's water
threshold standards will occur as a result of the proposed project.
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative Declaration
would mitigate potentiallv significant temporarv impacts to Public Services (Police / Fire and Emergencv
Medical) and Traffic to a level of less than significant.
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ISSUES:
XVIII. MANDA TORY FINDINGS
OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to
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 10 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?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed In
connection with the effects of past
projects, the etfects of other current
project, and the effects of probable
future projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental
effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
Comments:
a) Potential short-term indirect impacts
Section E, under Biological Resources.
Potentially
Significant
1m pact
Less Than
Significant
With
lYIitigation
Incorporated
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
[g]
o
o
o
1Zl
o
o
o
o
o
1Zl
are addressed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
b) No cumulatively considerable impacts associated with the project when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, other current projects and probable future projects, have been
identified.
c) The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly, as the proposed project has been mitigated to lessen any potential significant impacts
to a level of less than significance.
Mitigation: The mitigation measures contained in Section F of the Mitigated Negative
Declaration would mitigate potentially significant impacts to a level of less than significance.
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XIX. PROJECT REVISIONS OR MlTIGA nON MEASURES
Project mitigation measures are contained in Section F. Mitigation Necessary to A void
Significant Impacts, and Exhibit I, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program of
Mitigated Negative Declaration ]S-08-0 I 1.
XX. AGREEMENT TO IMPLEMENT MITIGATION MEASURES
By signing the line(s) provided below, the Applicant and/or Operator stipulate that they have
each read, understood and have their respective company's authority to and do agree to the
mitigation m!'asures contained in Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-08-0Il), and will
implement same to the satisfaction of the Environmental Review Coordinator. Failure to sign
below prior to posting of this Mitigated Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall
indicate the Applicant and/or Operator's desire that the Project be held in abeyance without
approval and that the Applicant and/or Operator shall apply for an Environmental Impact
Report.
Kanl0 HUttfbr ) f(4JrL~~~+aj7l!L
Printed Name and Title of Authorized Representative of
[Property wner's Nam
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Signature of Authorized Representative of
[property Owner's Name]
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/ 'Date
Printed Name and Title of
[Operator if different from Property Owner]
Signature of Authorized Representative of
[Operator if different from Property Owner]
Date
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XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially
Significant Unless Mitigated," as indicated by the checklist on the previous pages.
o Land Use and Planning ~ Transportation/Traffic
o Population and Housing ~ Biological Resources
~ Geophysical 0 Mineral Resources
~ Public Services
o Utilities and Service Systems
o Aesthetics
o Agricultural Resources
~ Hydrol;gy/Water
~ Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
~ Cultural Resources
~ Air Quality
o Threshold Standards
o Noise
o Recreation
o Mandatory Findings of Significance
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XXI. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the 0
environment and 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 the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect on the 0
environment, and an Environmental Impact Report is required.
I find that the proposed project may have a significant effect(s) on the 0
environment, but at least one effect: I} has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on
attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated." 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 0
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated
pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
imposed upon the proposed project An addendum has been prepared to provide
a record of this determination.
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Senior Planner
City of Chula Vista
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RESOLUTlON.NO.2008-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION
MONITORING PROGR~M (IS-08-011), A1~D GRANTING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERt'\tIIT (PCC-08-013), TO
CONDUCT RACE EVENTS ON A TEMPORARY
RACETRACK WITHIN THE RIMROCK QUARRY,
LOCATED OFF HERITAGE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO
THE OT A Y RIVER V ALLEY.
A. RECIT ALS
1. Project Site
WHEREAS, the parcels that are the subject matter of this resolution are
represented in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, and
for the purpose of general description are located on a portion of the Rimrock Quarry
adjacent to the Otay River Valley. The project site also includes a portion of Otay Ranch
Village Three to be used as general public parking, and the western active recreation area
within the Otay River Valley for an overnight camping area ("Project Site"); and
2. Project Applicant
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2008 a duly verified application for a Conditional
Use Permit (PCC-08-0l3) was filed with the City of Chula Vista Planning and Building
Department by XR Promotions, LLC for Championship Off Road Racing ("Applicant");
and
3. Project Description; Application for Conditional Use Permit
WHEREAS, said Applicant requests permission to conduct off-road racing
events on July 25th - 27th, September 12'h - 14th, and December 5th - 7u" 2008 and three
similar dates in 2009 on said Project Site; and
4. Planning Commission Record of Application
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held an advertised public hearing on the
project on June 25, 2008 and voted 6 - 0 - 0 - 1 recommending that the City Council
approve/deny the project in accordance with Resolution PCC-08-013; and
5. City Council Record of Application
WHEREAS, a hearing time and place was set by the City Clerk of the City of
Chula Vista for consideration of the Project and notice of said hearing, together with its
purpose, was given by its publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
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and its mailing to property o""ners and residents within 500 feet of the exterior
boundaries of the property, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing; and
WHEREAS, a duly called and noticed public hearing on the project was held
before the City Council of the City of Chula Vista on July 8, 2008; to receive the
recommendation of the Planning Commission, and to hear public testimony with regard
to the same.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista reviewed and
considered the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND IS-08-01I) and associated
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), and Conditional Use Permit
(PCC-08-0 13); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista after considering all
evidence and testimony presented voted X - X - X - X to approve the Project and the
Applications in accordance with the findings listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby
find, determine, and resolve as follows:
B. PLANNING COMMISSION RECORD
The proceedings and all evidence on the Project introduced before the Planning
Commission at their public hearing on this project held on June 25, 2008 and the minutes
and resolution resulting there from, are hereby incorporated into the record of this
proceeding.
C. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and has conducted an Initial
Study (IS-08-0 11), in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act. Based
upon the results of the Initial Study, the Environmental Review Coordiiiiifiii-'has
determined that the project could result in significant effects on the environment.
However, revisions to the project made by, or agreed to by, the Applicant would avoid
the effects, or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would
occur; therefore, the Environmental Review Coordinator has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration (IS-08-01 1).
D. CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH CEQA
The City Council does hereby find that the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-08-0 11) has been prepared in
accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
State CEQA Guidelines, and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula
Vista, and hereby adopts the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (IS-08-0 11).
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E. INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL
The City Council does hereby find on the basis of the whole record before it, including
the initial study and comments received for the Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (IS-08-0 11), that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and that the
Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and
analysis. In addition, the City Council does hereby find that in the exercise of their
independent review and judgment, the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (18-08-011) in the form presented has been prepared
in accordance with requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the Environmental Review Procedures of the City of Chula Vista and hereby adopts
the same.
F. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby make the findings required by
the City's rules and regulations for the issuance of conditional use permits, as herein
below set forth, and sets forth, there under, the evidentiary basis that permits the stated
finding to be made.
1. That the proposed use at this location is necessary or desirable to provide a
service or facility which will contribute to the general well being of the
neighborhood or the community.
The proposed use at this location is desirable in that it attracts thousands of
visitors to the City of Chula Vista for each event and is televised nationwide. The
racetrack facilities are located within a portion of an already disturbed mining
operation within the Rimrock Quarry. The camping area is located on land
designated for open space active recreation, and the parking area is located on an
agricultural field land use designated for future residential use.
The racetrack, camping and parking areas are all located a significant distance
away from existing residential neighborhoods to the south and west and visually
obscured from view to the north and east by the surrounding rock quarry. The
nearest residential neighborhoods within the City are over two miles to the north
and east.
2.
That .such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case be
detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity.
This conditional use permit for six (6) race events required environmental
documentation that analyzed the proposal with respect to the effect of the
proposal on health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity.
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The Traffic Control Plan would ensure the smooth flow of vehicular traffic to and
from the parking areas and the racetrack site to address any traffic congestion at
the beginning and end of each race event.
For race event participants and spectators, a Security Plan and Emergency
Medical Plan would ensure the public health, safety and general welfare. For
example, safety precautions such as concrete barriers and fencing, and fire and
police equipment and personnel will be provided in order to address the potential
impacts of the race events on participants and spectators.
In addition, even though race related noise is not regulated by the noise ordinance,
noise attenuation measures will be implemented such as barriers behind the
grandstands. Also, noise and biological monitoring will be provided during race
events as conditions of the Conditional Use Permit. Archeological study areas
and open space preserve areas are to be protected with fencing and security
personnel as part of the Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program
compliance.
3. That the proposed use will comply with the regulations and conditions
specified in the code for such use.
The temporary racing and related events would be conditioned to comply with all
Municipal Code regulations. The Conditional Use Permit requires City Council
approval per the unclassified uses provisions for a racetrack in the Zoning Code
(l9.54.020J-7), which references the amusement and entertainment facilities
development standards of Zoning Code (19.58.040). The Conditional Use Permit
requirement allows for the imposition of conditions as requirements that must be
adhered to as determined by the City Council.
4. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
General Plan of the City or the adopted plan of any government agency.
Because the six (6) race events proposed in the Conditional Use Permit are only
being permitted as a temporary land use, the granting of this permit will not
require amendments to the Chula Vista General Plan, Otay Ranch General
Development Plan, or the creation of a Sectional Planning Area (SPA) Plan for
the Planned Community (PC) zoned project site, and as such does not affect the
future long-range planning of land uses for the project site.
G. TERMS OF GRANT OF PERMIT
The City COlillcil hereby grants Conditional Use Permit PCC-08-0l3 subject to the
following conditions:
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Plannin!! and Sui/din!!:
I. The Applicant shall submit building permit plans in conformance with the racetrack
site plan layout approved by the City Council. The Director of Planning and Building
shall approve any revisions required for compliance with the conditions of approval
prior to each race events.
2. The Applicant shall submit building permit plans in compliance with 2007 CBC, and
2004 CEC requirements for temporary power poles, power supply generators, and
temporary seating grandstands and canopies. Structural calculations are required for
the grandstands. The Applicant shall provide a manufacturer's certification letter of
approval for the grandstand installation, as well as provide portable seating system
details for review and approval by Director of Planning and Building.
3. The Applicant shall provide plans showing the path of travel from parking areas and
restroom facilities to the grandstands in compliance with 2001 Handicapped
Accessibility Requirements, SB 1025 and 2005 Title 24 Energy requirements for
review and approval by Director of Planning and Building.
4. The Apflicant shall comply with the approved schedule for race events to occur on
July 25t - 27th, September Ith - 14th, and December 5th - 7th, 2008. The three race
events proposed for 2009 are anticipated to be held on similar dates and shall be
approved by the Director of Planning and Building one month prior to the first race
event of 2009. The Director of Planning and Building may require a new public
hearing before the City Council for the three race events proposed for 2009. In the
event that modifications are requested by the Applicant, or required for compliance
with the conditions, a new public hearing may be required between each race event as
needed to modify or revoke the permit.
5. The Applicant shall enforce hours of operation limiting race events and related
activities to between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on race event dates. Qualifying and testing on
the Fridays immediately prior to race events may be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6. The Applicant shall agree to cease all race events in the event of heavy rain where
there is significant surface runoff and the safety of race participants and spectators
may be in jeopardy as determined by the Director of Planning and Building.
.7. The Applicant shall only permit concerts and other live entertainment activities to
occur before, during, and immediately after each racing event in association with the
race events, between 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
8. The Applicant may permit race participant crews, equipment, and race vehicles to
remain onsite for the duration of the race events; however, the Applicant shall enforce
requirements to ensure race participant teams arrive no sooner than the Wednesday
immediately prior to the race events.
9. The Applicant shall not provide any lighting for the racetrack. The Applicant may
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provide temporary lighting limited to the race team pit areas, overnight camping
areas, and vendor staging areas. If temporary site lighting is proposed, a lighting plan
shall be submitted two-weeks prior to first race event for review and approval by the
Director of Planning and Building.
10. The Applicant shall provide for general clean up and trash pick-up of the racing pit
areas, spectator stands, foodlbeverage areas and parking lots on a continuous and as
needed basis throughout the race events to prevent trash and debris from leaving the
site to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
II. The Applicant shall ensure that on-site parking fee collections occur at the easterly
terminus of Energy Way, adjacent to the parking areas, to prevent the queuing of
vehicles onto City streets. No queuing of vehicles shall be permitted on City streets.
If necessary, patrons may be required to circulate vehicles further into the parking
area beyond the designated collection point until traffic on-site can accommodate all
vehicles arri ving.
12. The Applicant shall prohibit the following actlVltles within the camping area: the
creation of any open fire pits; the use.of All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) and all other
similar motorized vehicles, the use of personal fireworks; campers from leaving the
campground and intruding into adjacent Preserve areas; domestic pets without a leash
within the campsite areas. The campsite shall be subject to a curfew between 11:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The Applicant shall provide campers a leaflet explaining the
biological sensitivity of the surrounding areas as well as the campground rules,
including the requirement that camper's only access the racetrack via a shuttle bus.
Failure of the campsite area users to abide by the conditions set forth in this permit
shall result in the immediate removal of any camper who violates these regulations, or
the Applicant shall face revocation of permit provisions for campsite areas. Use of
the campsite area is contingent upon enforcement of all conditions of this permit to
the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
13. The Applicant shall provide a Trash and Recycling Plan two-week prior to the first
race event to the satisfaction of the Recycling Coordinator and the Director of
Planning and Building. A septic truck shall be available to all campsite area users to
prevent the illegal dumping of wastewater or the discharge of raw sewage onto areas
that may lead to drainage systems, or within the solid waste and recycling receptacles
to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building,
14. The Applicant shall secure the racetrack site so access will be closed to the public
after the final racing event each day. Overnight use or access to the racetrack will be
limited to race participants, crewmembers, and security staff, and all access points to
the racetrack site will be closed and/or secured by fencing after racing event activities
end each day to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
15. The Applicant shall commence clean up of the racetrack site immediately following
each race event weekend's activities. All trash and debris generated by the proposed
project will be removed. Disturbed areas of the parking and camping areas shall be
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stabilized to prevent or reduce soil runoff to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Building.
16. The Applicant shall restore or secure the racetrack site as necessary between each of
the race events. The general public parking access point from Energy Way shall be
closed-off with replacement fencing. All temporary structures such as light poles,
grandstand, canopies, portable restroom facilities, and power generators may remain
on the racetrack site if secured, or shall otherwise be disassembled and relocated or
removed from the site to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
17. The Applicant shall provide the date for each practice session two weeks prior to each
practice session for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building.
18. The Applicant shaH comply with the General Plan's Open Space land use designation
goals, objectives, and policies for areas of the projects that are located outside the
Rimrock Quarry mining operations areas and within Otay Valley District to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
Environmental:
19. The Applicant shall implement, to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building, all mitigation measures identified in the Final Mitigated Negative
Declaration for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Championship Off-Road
Race (IS-08-0 11) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in accordance
with the requirements, provisions and schedules contained therein. Modification of
the sequence of mitigation shall be at the discretion of the Director of Planning and
Building.
20. The Applicant shall not schedule 2009 race events including non-event practice
sessions or other race event operations to occur between February 15th and June 15th.
21. The Applicant shall minimize noise impacts adjacent to the Preserve. As noted on the
plans, berms and/or walls will be constructed adjacent to uses that introduce noise
that could impact or interfere with wildlife. The proposed project shall install noise
attenuation barriers along the backs of all grandstands adjacent to the Preserve to the
satisfaction of the Director of Planning and Building.
22. The Applicant shall provide acoustical monitoring at the edge of, and within,
sensitive habitat areas, including designated MSCP Preserve areas, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Planning and Building throughout any race related activities
scheduled between June 16th through September 15th Monitoring locations shall be
reviewed and approved by the City's biological consultant prior to any race related
activity. Upon completion of the acoustical monitoring, a summary report shall be
provided to City staff.
23. The Applicant shall provide biological monitoring within sensItIve habitat areas
including designated MSCP Preserve areas, to the satisfaction of the Director of
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Planning and Building throughout any race related activities scheduled between June
16th through September 15th to ensure implementation of appropriate resource
protection measures. Monitoring shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
changes in sensitive species behavior (most notably coastal California gnatcatchers
and least Bell's vireo); intrusions into the MSCP Preserve; visible trampling of
natural vegetation adjacent to the project footprint; and edge effects at the border of
the MSCP preserve and adjacent to the project footprint. Monitoring locations shall
focus on adjacent Preserve areas, the locations of which shall be reviewed and
approved by the City's biological consultant prior to any race related activities. Upon
completion of the biological monitoring, a report summarizing the general baseline
biological conditions (i.e., pre-race conditions), the observed effects of race related
activities on biological resources, and the Applicant's conformance to the City's
adjacency management guidelines shall be provided to City staff.
24. The Applicant shall prohibit pedestrian use of the existing Otay River access road
(Camping Area to Track Area) and the existing Wolf Canyon access road (Parking to
Track Area) during race events. The Applicant shall post signs reading "No
Pedestrians or Private Vehicles - Shuttles Only" along all access roads crossing Wolf
Canyon and the Otay River Valley to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning and
Building. On-site security staff shall direct race patrons to the appropriate shuttle
pick-up/drop-off locations. Methods for enforcement of this condition shall be
detailed in the approved Security Plan.
25. The Applicant shall ensure that all parking and camping stalls be sited under the
direction of a qualified biologist and archeologist to the satisfaction of the Director of
Planning and Building.
26. The Applicant shall prepare and distribute an informational/regulation leaflet to all
race participants describing the race venue's proximity to the Preserve and mandatory
restrictions including mandatory use of the shuttle buses when crossing Wolf Canyon
or the Otay River Valley. The informational/regulation leaflet content is subject to
the approval of the Director of Planning and Building prior to the first race events.
27. The Applicant shall enforce the prohibition of firework use of any kind before, during
and after each race event.
28. The Applicant shall include in the Security Plan required by the Police Department a
description of all activities that are prohibited within or adjacent to Preserve areas. In
addition, this section of the Security Plan shall provide a procedure for how violations
will be processed in order to maintain the biological integrity of the adjacent Preserve
areas. This section of the Security Plan snail be reviewed and approved by the
Director of Planning and Building prior to the first race events.
Police:
29. The Applicant shall provide a Security Plan two-weeks prior to the first race events
for review and approval by the Police Chief and the Director of Planning and
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Building.
30. In compliance with the approved Traffic Control Plan, the Applicant shall notify
businesses operating on Nirvana and Energy Way at least seven days in advance of
each event regarding the use of these public roads for routing general public parking
along their frontages to the temporary parking areas. The Police Chief and City
Engineer shall review and approve revisions as required to the Traffic Control Plan
for race events that occur when there are concurrent concert or other events occurring
at the adjacent Cricket Wireless Amphitheater during the 2008-2009 race event
season. The Applicant shall provide the 2009 race event schedule to the Police Chief
and City Engineer one month prior to the first racing event of 2009.
3 I. The Applicant shall prohibit motorized vehicle use other than race vehicles registered
for the race event and permitted team vehicles. Teams are permitted one 4-wheel
motorized vehicle and one 2-wheel motorized vehicle. Pennitted team vehicles must
prominently display team identification. The Applicant shall post signs in areas
where motorized vehicles are prohibited to the satisfaction of the Police Chief.
32. The Applicant shall obtain and provide all required Alcoholic Beverage Control
(ABC) permits to the Special Events and Special Investigations Unit prior to any
sales of alcohol at any racing and entertainment events. The sale of alcoholic
beverages may occur during the races and shall cease one hour prior to the end of the
races. Compliance with the limitation to the sales of alcohol by ABC is a condition
of this permit.
33. The Applicant shall provide signs at all of the entrances to the racing event indicating
the following: Except as provided in California Yehicle Code (CYC) Section 22658,
the owner or person in lawful possession of any private property, within one hour of
notifying, by telephone or, if impractical, by the most expeditious means available,
the local traffic law enforcement agency, may cause the removal of a vehicle parked
on the property to the nearest public garage under any of the following circumstances:
(l) There is displayed, in plain view at all entrances to the property, a sign not less
than 17 by 22 inches in size, with lettering not less than one inch in height,
prohibiting public parking and indicating that vehicles will be removed at the owner's
expense, and containing the telephone number of the local traffic law enforcement
agency. The sign may also indicate that a citation may also be issued for the
violation.
Fire:
34. The Applicant shall provide an Emergency Medical Plan two weeks prior to the event
for approval by the Fire Chief and/or his designee. No race will start or a "hold the
start" will be enforced until approval of these plans, followed by a failure to comply
fine.
35. The Applicant shall provide an Emergency Evacuation Plan two weeks prior to the
event for approval by the Fire Chief and/or his designee. No race will start or a "hold
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the start" will be enforced until approval of these plans, followed by a failure to
comply fine.
36. The Applicant shall provide: (1) a race pit indemnification letter that includes all
vehicle repair/hazmatlwelding within the pit areas; and (2) a firework indemnification
letter acknowledging that the City has prohibited the use of fireworks,. These
indemnification letters shall be provided to the Fire Chief and/or his designee two
weeks prior to the event. No race will start or a "hold the start" will be enforced until
submittal and approval of these documents are obtained, followed by a failure to
comply fine.
37. The Applicant shall provide the complete site plan a minimum of two weeks prior to
the event to the Fire Chief and/or his designee for approval. The site plan shall
include emergency exits. Non-compliance may result in a "hold the start" until
submittal and approval, followed by a failure to comply fine, and followed by a stop
to the event.
38. The Applicant shall, for generators: (1) provide a generator plan to the City of Chula
Vista and the Fire Department for approval; (2) submit a complete manifest; (3) pay
the permit fee and; (4) obtain a Fire Department permit by completing an inspection
and receiving clearance prior to the event from the Fire Chief and/or his designee.
Non-compliance will result in a notice of violation, followed by the removal of all
non-compliant generators, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
39. The Applicant shall submit plans for approval of all grandstands (identifying the
o'ccupant load, aisles, etc.), and obtain a fire code permit for the grandstands from the
Fire Chief and/or his designee prior to erecting any grandstands. Non-compliance
will result in a "hold the start" of the race, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
40. The Applicant shall provide a site plan for the camping area that shall include fire
department access, approved grades, fire lanes, fire department turnaround, etc., two
weeks prior to the event to the Fire Chief and/or his designee for approval. Camping
shall be maintained according the approved camping plans. Non-compliance will
result in a notice of violation, followed by towing of campers or vehicles, holding the
race start, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
41. The Applicant shall maintain emergency exits, provide exit signs, provide 44-inch
aisles and provide openings in fenced area and shall submit to an inspection and
receive approval from the Fire Chief and/or his designee. Non-compliance will result
in a notice of violation, followed by holding of the race start, and followed by a
failure to comply fine.
42. The Applicant shall submit tent plans, pay permit fees, and obtain all tent permits
(including the Baldwin tent) and approval for tent locations. All other requirements
of a tent permit shall apply. An inspection and clearance from the Fire Chief and/or
his designee shall be obtained prior to the event. Non-compliance will result in a
notice of violation being written, followed by a "do not occupy", followed by the
removal of the tent, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
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43. The Applicant shall include all practice sessions in the Emergency Medical Plan.
Practices are limited to practice only. The Applicant shall notify the Fire Chief
and/or his designee two weeks in advance for all practice sessions. Non-compliance
will result in a notice of violation, followed by holding the practice session/no
practice session, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
44. The Applicant shall provide for the pit areas the following: (1) no public assembly
tents over 200-sq. ft.; (2) fire extinguishers and; (3) clear fire lanes at all times.
Inspection and approval prior to the event shall be obtained from the Fire Chief
and/or his designee. Non-compliance will result in a notice of violation, followed by
closure of the pit, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
45. The Applicant shall provide exiting aisles of required aisle width as approved by the
Fire Chief and/or his designee to be maintained and kept clear at all times. Non-
compliance will result in a notice of violation, followed by a failure to comply fine,
and followed by a hold of the race start.
46. The Applicant shall provide fire lanes that are striped, maintained, and always
unobstructed as approved by the Fire Chief and/or his designee to be maintained and
kept clear at all times. The Applicant shall provide a tow truck in the pit area
dedicated to removing vehicles illegally parked in the fire lanes. Non-compliance
will result in a failure to comply fine.
47. For the Food Prep Area the Applicant shall: (1) obtain approved clearance from tents;
(2) maintain proper propane clearance and; (3) provide fire extinguishers. Prior to the
event, the Applicant shall submit to an inspection and receive approval from the Fire
Chief and/or his designee. Non-compliance will result in a notice of violation,
followed by closure of the food prep area until all corrections are made, and followed
by a failure to comply fine.
48. For the grandstand tents, the Applicant shall obtain the fire department permit, pay
the permit fee, post no smoking signs, provide fire extinguishers, provide exit signs
(all in accordance with CFC 2007) and submit to an inspection and receive approval
prior to the event from the Fire Chief and/or his designee. Non-compliance will
result in a notice of violation, followed by closure of the grandstand tent area, and
followed by a failure to comply fine.
49. The Applicant shall obtain a public assembly permit III compliance with 2007
California Fire Code and submit to an inspection and receive approval prior to the
event from the Fire Chief and/or his designee. Non-compliance will result in a notice
of violation, followed by holding of the race start, followed by failure to comply fine,
and followed by the closure of the event.
50. For the Fuel truck, the Applicant shall: (1) obtain a fire department permit; (2) submit
a complete manifest; (3) pay the permit fee; (4) obtain the location and clearance
approval with prior to event and; (5) submit to an inspection and receive approval
prior to dispensing fuel from the Fire Chief and/or his designee. Non-compliance will
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result in no fuel dispensing being allowed and a notice of violation issued, followed
by fuel truck removal, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
51. The Applicant shall provide and maintain approved Fire Department Access,
including access to the racetrack, at all times per the CFC 2007 and/or as approved by
the Fire Chief and/or his designee. A test drive shall be conducted prior to each
event. Non-compliance will result in a notice of violation, followed by holding the
race start, and followed by a failure to comply fine.
Enf!ineerinf!:
52. The Applicant shall show and identify on site plans all existing sewer lines, water
lines, and all easements on all properties within the project boundaries to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
53. The Applicant shall maintain roadway access for San Diego Gas and Electric, the
City of Chula Vista, the City of San Diego, Otay River (SR-125) Construction, and
all other local, state, and federal governmental agencies that need access to sewer
lines, the water lines/aqueduct, toll way construction etc., in order to fulfill functions
that occur as part of business and governmental operations within the affected
properties.
54. The Applicant shall apply for a construction permit to perform work within public
right-of- way to remove and replace the curb, gutter and sidewalk located at the cul-
de-sac terminus of Energy Way that will provide access to the general public parking
area prior to the first race event. Gravel shall be provided over the length of the
Energy Way entrance to eliminate the tracking of mud onto public streets to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer. The Energy Way driveway shall be replaced with a
Chula Vista Standard driveway CVCS-IA.
55. The Applicant shall maintain the access and operation of the two existing de silting
basins along the south side of the quarry property at all times. The Applicant shall
clean these de silting basins as necessary for maintenance for storm runoff to be
directed to those desilting basins before leaving the site to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
56. The Applicant shall submit a final grading plan of the site demonstrating that the
drainage patterns for all runoff leaving the project site will pass through the existing
desilting basins, prior to the first race event on the site to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
57. The Applicant shall provide plans showing all portable toilets a minimum of 50-ft.
away from the existing storm water desilting basins to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
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Public Works:
58. The Applicant shall provide access to all sewer manholes and telemetry vaults located
on the site prior to holding any racing events at the Rimrock Quarry. Applicant shall
submit detailed construction plans and cost estimates to the City Engineer for the
permanent adjustment to grade of manholes, telemetry vaults, and concrete pads no
later than August 29 2008. Applicant shall obtain a construction permit (including
the provision of faithful performance and material and labor securities) and complete
said construction work no later than one month prior to the 2009 season's first race
event.
59. In addition to the Best Management Practices (BMPs) proposed in the approved
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and its addendum the Applicant
shall nominate a person to be in charge of conducting inspections and maintaining
BMPs before, during, and after the race events. The name and contact number of the
designated person shall be provided to the Storm Water Management Section two-
weeks prior to first race event. In addition, the person nominated shall provide an
informational/regulation leaflet to all race participants describing the BMPs that are
required to be used on site. The language to be included in the leaflet shall be
reviewed and approved by the Storm Water Management Section and Public Works
Director two-weeks prior to first race event.
60. The Applicant is required to obtain coverage under the NPDES General Construction
Permit that includes the access road leading to the proposed campsite on the south
...side of the Otay River, based on NPDES Regulations for soil disturbance. In
addition, the berm that was constructed along the southern edge shall have erosion
control protection provided by the Applicant in the form of hydro seeding or bonded
fiber matrix. A copy of the receipt of the Notice of Intent shall be submitted to the
Storm Water Management Section within two-weeks prior to first race event. The
SWPPP shall be amended to include BMPs for this access road to the satisfaction of
the Storm Water Management Section and Public Works Director.
General:
61. The Applicant shall provide good faith deposits toward the fulfillment of certain
conditions noted above as follows:
(a) Two weeks prior to the first race event, a good faith deposit to the City of Chula
Vista in the amount of $15,000, which shall be used towards the remedy of
actions deemed necessary by the City of Chula Vista, as specified in Mitigation
Measure No.3 of the MMRP for MND (IS-08-0ll) referenced in condition No.
19 related to fencing the Preserve that fail to be implemented and maintained
according to their terms immediately upon notification during any race events.
The basis of the deposit is for reimbursement for City personnel services at
current full cost recovery rates, costs of materials, and for outside contractors, if
needed. To the extent that the deposit is used and/or exceeded, the Applicant will
be required to refund the balance due in advance of the next race event;
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(b) In the event that the sewer manhole condition No. 58, except permanent
adjustment/construction is not resolved two weeks prior to the September 2008
race events, an additional $90,675 deposit must be provided. The basis of the
deposit is for reimbursement for City personnel services at current full cost
recovery rates, costs of materials, and for outside contractors, if needed. To the
extent that the deposit is used and/or exceeded, the Applicant will be required to
fund the balance due in advance of the next race event. The deposit shall be
reviewed and approved by the Planning and Building Director two weeks prior to
the September 2008 race event.
62. Applicant shall provide proof of liability insurance coverage naming the City of
Chula Vista as an additionally insured party in the amount of $10 million. The
liability insurance policy shall be reviewed and approved by the Risk Management
Department two weeks prior to the first race event.
63. The Applicant shall be subject to any and all new, modified or deleted conditions
imposed after approval of this permit to advance a legitimate governmental interest
related to health, safety or welfare which the City shall impose after advance written
notice to the Permittee and after the City has given to the Permittee the right to be
heard with regard thereto. However, the City, in exercising this reserved
right/condition, may not impose a substantial expense or deprive Permit tee of a
substantial revenue source which the Permittee cannot, in the normal operation of the
use permitted, be expected to economically recover.
64. The Applicant shall and does hereby agree to indemnify, protect, defend and hold
harmless City, its Council members, officers, employees, agents and representatives,
from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, demands, claims and costs,
including court costs and attorneys' fees (collectively, "liabilities") incurred by the
City arising, directly or indirectly, from (a) City's approval and issuance of this
Conditional Use Permit (PCC-08-013) and the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration
for this Conditional Use Permit allowing for a Temporary Championship Off-Road
Race (IS-08-011) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, (b) City's
approval or issuance of any other permit or action, whether discretionary or non-
discretionary, in connection with the use contemplated herein, and (c) the activities
conducted in conjunction with this Conditional Use Permit and Final Mitigated
Negative Declaration, including all claims for damages for alleged personal injuries
or property damage from any person or entity, whether such inj ury or damage is
allegedly caused by Applicant/operator, race participants, vendors, or spectators.
Applicant/operator shall acknowledge their agreement to this provision by executing
a copy of this conditional use permit where indicated, below. Applicant's/operator's
compliance with this provision is an express condition of this Conditional Use Permit
(PCC-08-0 13) and this provision shall be binding on any and all of
Applicant' s/operator' s successors and assigns.
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H. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 66020 NOTICE
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66020(1), NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the
90 day period to protest the imposition of any impact fee, dedication, reservation, or other
exaction described in this resolution begins on the effective date of this resolution and
any such protest must be in a manner that complies with Section 66020 (a) and failure to
follow timely this procedure will bar any subsequent legal action to attack, review, set
aside, void or annul imposition. The right to protest the fees, dedications, reservations, or
other exactions does not apply to planning, zoning, grading, or other exactions, which
have been given notice similar to this, nor does it revive challenges to any fees for which
the Statute of Limitations has previously expired.
1. EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL
The property owner and the Applicant shall execute this document by signing the lines
provided below, said execution indicating that the property owner and Applicant have
each read, understood, and agreed to the conditions contained herein. Upon execution,
this document shall be recorded with the County Clerk of the County of San Diego, at the
sole expense of the property owner and/or Applicant.
Failure to return a signed, stamped copy of this recorded document within ten davs of
recordation to the City Clerk shall. indicate the property owners/Applicant's desire that
the project, and the corresponding application for building permits and/or a business
license, be held in abeyance without approval. Said document will also be on file in the
City Clerk's Office and known as document No._.
Signature ofXR Promotions, LLC
Applicant/Property Owner
Date
Signature of Applicant's Event Representative
From Championship Off-Road Racing (CORR)
Date
J. CONSEQUENCE OF FAILURE OF CONDITIONS
If any of the foregoing conditions fail to occur, or if they are, by their terms, to be
implemented and maintained over time, if any of such conditions fail to be so
implemented and maintained according to their terms, the City shall have the right to
revoke or modify all approvals herein granted, deny, revoke or further condition future
race events under the authority of approvals herein granted, institute and prosecute
litigation to compel their compliance with said conditions or seek damages for their
violation.
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K. INVALIDITY; AUTOMATIC REVOCATION
It is the intention of the City Council that its adoption of this Resolution is dependent
upon the enforceability of each and every term, provision, and condition herein stated;
and that in the event that anyone or more terms, provisions, or conditions are determined
by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, this
resolution and the permit shall be deemed to be automatically revoked and of no further
force and effect.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
Nancy M. Lytle,
Acting Planning Director
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Bart Miesfeld
Interim City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 8th day of July, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES: Council members:
NA YS: Council members:
ABSENT: Council members:
ABSTAIN: Council members:
Cheryl Cox, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council
at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the this 8th day of July, 2008.
Executed this 8th day of July 2008.
Donna Norris, Interim City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO WAIVE THE FULL COST RECOVERY
RATE FOR POLICE SERVICES FOR THE
CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD RACING (CORR) RACE
EVENTS, AUTHORIZING AN ALTERNATIVE RATE OF
COST RECOVERY OF OVERTIME PLUS 20%, AND
APPROPRIATING $27,859 TO THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 PERSONNEL
SERVICES BUDGET FOR OVERTIME COSTS
WHEREAS, the Police Department received a request from representatives of
Championship OtT Road Racing (CORR) to reduce the fee for fire and emergency medical
services for the racing cup season that includes three racing weekends per year from 2008
through 2009; and
WHEREAS, since 2005, the City has historically lowered the fees for public safety
related services from the "Full Cost Recovery Rate" to "Overtime plus 20%"; and
WHEREAS, police services are required for the purpose of ensuring the safety of
participants and those in who will be attending these events; and
WHEREAS, the CORR events bring significant positive publicity to the City of
Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the "Overtime plus 20%" rate will completely offset the direct costs to
provide police services for the race event; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $27,859 will need to be made to the fiscal year
2009 Police Department Personnel Services budget for overtime costs which will be
completely offset by the event fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista as follows:
1. That it authorizes the City Manager to waive the full cost recovery rate
for police services for the Championship Off Road Racing (CORR)
season from 2008 through 2009 for three racing weekends per year.
2. That it authorizes an alternative rate of cost recovery of overtime plus
20%.
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3. That it appropriates $27,859 to the Police Department Fiscal Year
2008/2009 Personnel Services budget for overtime costs.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
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Bart Miesfeld {i
Interim City Attorney
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MAi'JAGER TO WAIVE THE FULL COST RECOVERY
RATE FOR FIRE Ai'JD EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OFF ROAD
RACING (CORR) RACE EVENTS, AUTHORIZING AN
ALTERNATIVE RATE OF COST RECOVERY OF
OVERTIME PLUS 20%, AND APPROPRIATING $33,567
TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009
PERSONNEL SERVICES BUDGET FOR OVERTIME
COSTS
WHEREAS, the Fire Department received a request from representatives of
Championship Off Road Racing (CORR) to reduce the fee for fire and emergency medical
services for the racirig cup season that includes three racing weekends per year from 2008
through 2009; and
WHEREAS, since 2005, the City has historically lowered the fees for public safety
related services from the "Full Cost Recovery Rate" to "Overtime plus 20%"; and
WHEREAS, fire and emergency medical services are required for the purpose of
ensuring the safety of participants and those in who will be attending these events; and
WHEREAS, the CORR events bring significant positive publicity to the City of
Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the "Overtime plus 20%" rate will completely offset the direct costs to
provide fire and emergency medical services for the race event; and
WHEREAS, an appropriation of $33,567 will need to be made to the fiscal year
2008/2009 Fire Department Personnel Services budget for overtime costs which will be
completely offset by the event fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City ofChula
Vista as follows:
1. That it authorizes the City Manager to waive the full cost recovery rate
for fire and emergency medical services for the Championship Off Road
Racing (CORR) season from 2008 through 2009 for three racing
weekends per year.
2. That it authorizes an altemati ve rate of cost recovery of overtime plus
20%.
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3. That it appropriates $33,567 to the Fire Department Fiscal Year 2008/2009
Personnel Services budget for overtime costs.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
James S. Geering
Interim F ire Chief
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Bart Miesfeld' rf .
Interim City Attorney
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