HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2010-217RESOLUTION NO.2010-217
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA (1) RATIFYING AND APPROVING
SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE SAN
DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SANDAG) TO
SUPPORT AMULTI-YEAR PROGRAM TO RESTORE AND
ENHANCE OTAY TARPLANT AND SAN DIEGO
THORNMINT HABITAT WITHIN THE CHULA VISTA
CENTRAL CITY PRESERVE MANAGEMENT AREA; (2)
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN SANDAG AND THE CITY TO
RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS, AND; (3) DIRECTING STAFF TO
RETURN TO COUNCIL WITH A GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN SANDAG AND THE CITY REGARDING OTAY
TARPLANT AND SAN DIEGO THORNMINT RESTORATION
FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, the Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint are Narrow Endemic Species
under the Chula Vista Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) Subarea Plan and recognized
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Federally Threatened Species and a State Endangered
Species by the California Deparhnent of Fish and Game; and
WHEREAS, loss and degradation of Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint habitat
within the City's MSCP Central City Preserve is occurring due to threats such as weed invasion,
drought, and recreation activities; and
WHEREAS, in November 2004, the voters of San Diego County approved the San Diego
Association of Governments (SANDAG) Ordinance 04-O1, 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 December 2009, SANDAG issued a request for proposals from entities
wishing to apply for a portion of the TransNet funds for use on environmental land management
projects meeting certain criteria; and
WHEREAS, due to SANDAG's expeditious RFP process, staff was unable to present this
proposal to City Council prior to submittal to SANDAG; and
WHEREAS, the City's proposed restoration and enhancement program has been
developed to ensure the Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint continue to exist and sustain the
changing conditions within the Central City PMA through active management; and
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WHEREAS, the activities offered through the proposed restoration and enhancement
program aze essential for the sustainability of the Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint and
would reduce the vulnerability of these 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, on July 16, 2010, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG)
approved a portion of the City's grant application for Transnet funding, awazding the City an
amount of $268,428 to carry out the first three yeazs of the proposed restoration and
enhancement program; and
WHEREAS, in order to receive TransNet funds, staff will proceed with SANDAG in
preparing a Grant Agreement and retum to Council for approval prior to entering in to said
Agreement with SANDAG.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby:
1. Ratify and approve the filing of an application for environmental land
management grant program funds through the SANDAG Transnet EMP;
2. Authorize staff to negotiate a Grant Agreement between SANDAG and the City
to receive grant funds; and
3. Direct staff to return to Council with the Grant Agreement between SANDAG
and the City regazding Otay tarplant and San Diego thornmint restoration and
enhancement for Council to consider for approval.
Presented by
Gary 29albert/P.E.; AICP
Assistant Ci Manager /
Development Services Director
Approved as to form by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of August 2010 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Bensoussan, Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, ayor
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, C C, Crty 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. 2010-217 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the l7th day of August 2010.
Executed this 17th day of August 2010.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk