HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2009-082RESOLUTION NO. 2009-082
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA RATIFYING AND APPROVING SUBMITTAL
OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT A MULTI-
YEAR LAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM TO RESTORE
AND ENHANCE DEGRADED COASTAL CACTUS WREN
HABITAT WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA MULTIPLE SPECIES
CONSERVATION PROGRAM SUBAREA PLAN CENTRAL
CITY PRESERVE MANAGEMENT AREA
WHEREAS, the Coastal Cactus Wren is a Covered Species under the Chula Vista
Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP) Subarea Plan and recognized by the California
Department of Fish and Game as a State Species of Special Concern; and
WHEREAS, loss and degradation of Coastal Cactus Wren habitat within the City's
MSCP Central City Preserve is occurring due to weed invasion, drought, and vegetation
succession; and
WHEREAS, in November 2004, the voters of San Diego County approved the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) Ordinance 04-01, which extended the TransNet one-
halfcent sales and use tax through 2048 (Extension Ordinance); and
WHEREAS, the TransNet Extension Ordinance contains provisions for the creation of an
Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP), which began being funded by the Extension
Ordinance on April 1, 2008, and
WHEREAS, in May 2008, SANDAG issued a request for proposals from entities wishing
to apply for a portion of the EMP funds for use on environmental land management projects
meeting certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, the City s proposed restoration and enhancement program has been
developed to ensure the prolongation of the Coastal Cactus Wren through active management of
suitable Cactus Wren habitat; and
WHEREAS, the activities offered though the proposed restoration and enhancement
program aze essential for the prolongation of the Coastal Cactus Wren and would reduce the
vulnerability of this species to extirpation; and
WHEREAS, the proposal has been developed consistent with the City's adopted habitat
management plans to ensure that MSCP Covered Species are adequately protected; and
WHEREAS, the City, if awazded the grant, will enter into an agreement with SANDAG
to carry out an education project.
Resolution No. 2009-082
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby ratify and approve the filing of an application for environmental land
management grant program funds through the San Diego Association of Governments Transnet
Environmental Mitigation Program.
Presented by
Manager
Approved as to form by
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ity Atto y
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of Apri12009 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, ay r
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CM ,City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2009-082 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21st day of Apri12009.
Executed this 21st day of Apri12009. ~1~
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk