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CONSIDERATION OF THE SPONSORSHIP OF HARBORFEST 2014 AND RATIFYING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR FUNDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-051 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2014 HARBORFEST EVENT, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO FOR COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING DURING THE COUNTY’S 2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE GRANT AGREEMENT
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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 2014. The event will promote entertainment and outdoor activities on the Chula Vista Bayfront.
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 project is approval of City sponsorship for the Harbor Fest and approval of an application for grant funds for the Harbor Fest, all of which are administrative activities 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
The City of Chula Vista is collaborating with local agencies and volunteers to hold HarborFest in the summer 2014. The event will support activation of the City of Chula Vista and Port of San Diego Tidelands. Activities include entertainment, a Kids Zone, live music performances, a Seafood Festival and Wine and Craft Beer Garden, a car and boat show, paddle board demonstrations, and other activities. Sponsorship and fundraising activities are underway through a committee established by Councilmember Pamela Bensoussan. A $10,000 grant for Community Enhancement Funding from the County of San Diego has been requested. The attached resolution approves the filing of an application with the County of San Diego for Community Enhancement Program Funding during the County’s 2014-2015 Fiscal Year.
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 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 in the current fiscal year as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action. If awarded, the funding from the Community Enhancement Program will help offset some of the costs for the 2014 HarborFest event. Additional funding sources will be required in order to move forward with the event and avoid general fund impacts. Currently, sponsorship and fundraising activities are underway through a stakeholder committee.
ATTACHMENTS
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