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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-156 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE DEPUTY CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR A $10,000 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT GRANT FOR CHULA VISTA HARBORFEST 2014, AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND APPROVING THE REQUISITE RESOLUTION PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista is collaborating with local agencies and volunteers to hold HarborFest in the summer of 2014. The event will promote entertainment and outdoor activities on the Chula Vista Bayfront. The City has received a $10,000 Community Enhancement Grant from the County of San Diego to support HarborFest 2014.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Department Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines because the approval of an agreement for grant funds for the Harbor Fest, is an administrative activity that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
City Council approved the filing of an application for a Community Enhancement Grant for the County of San Diego on March 25, 2014 and designated City Manager James Sandoval as the signatory. Because only James Sandoval was authorized to approve the agreement in March, a new resolution must be approved to authorize new signatories for the agreement between the City and County for the grant funding. This action authorizes City Manager Gary Halbert or Deputy City Manager Kelley Bacon to sign the agreement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community This event supports two Strategic Plan goals. HarborFest 2014 will advance the Economic Vitality goal by activating the Bayfront and bring new and returning visitors to enjoy activities, shop, and dine. The Connected Community Goal emphasizes activities, like Harbor Fest, that enrich the community's quality of life.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact from authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement to receive $10,000 in grant funding for HarborFest 2014 from the County of San Diego. These one-time funds will be used to help offset the cost of the event. HarborFest event costs should be funded by revenue generated from HarborFest 2014, grants, and donations.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The grant funds are for HarborFest 2014. There are no anticipated ongoing financial impacts related to this item. The goal is for HarborFest to become a self-supporting signature event promoting the City of Chula Vista.
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County of San Diego Resolution
Staff Contact: Anne Steinberger