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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-223 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $60,000 IN GRANT FUNDING AND $69,080 IN DIRECT SERVICES TO SUPPORT HARBORFEST 2015 THROUGH THE PORT OF SAN DIEGO TIDELANDS ACTIVATION PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
HarborFest has been approved as a City of Chula Vista signature event with the City allocating $15,000 in FY 2016 funds for the event. The City collaborated with local agencies and volunteers to hold HarborFest in August 2015. The Port of San Diego is the presenting sponsor by providing a $60,000 grant and a contribution of $69,080 in Port District Services for the event. The event continues to grow in popularity and generates positive publicity and awareness for the City of Chula Vista. The event promotes entertainment and outdoor activities on the Chula Vista Bayfront and Port of San Diego tidelands.
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 authorization of the City Manager to sign the agreement between the City of Chula Vista and the HarborFest Consultant 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
The City of Chula Vista collaborated with local agencies and volunteers to hold HarborFest in the summer 2015. The City has secured a sponsorship grant of $60,000 from the Port of San Diego and a contribution of $69,080 in Port District Services for the event. The Port of San Diego was ...
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