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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE RELEASE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO SOLICIT AN EVENT PLANNER FOR A SPONSORED CITY EVENT TO BE HELD IN EASTERN CHULA VISTA IN SPRING 2016
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City Council has provided funding for three signature events to promote Chula Vista that attract local and regional residents and visitors. These funds have been allocated to support HarborFest in August and the Starlight Parade in December. The special event budget has $10,000 remaining for a third signature event. Staff recommends issuing a Request for Proposals to secure an event for eastern Chula Vista and allocating the sponsorship funds to that special event.
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 sponsoring an event 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
Chula Vista has a robust special events program and more than 60 events attracting more than 110,000 people have been held annually in the City in recent years. City parks, recreation centers, Third Avenue and the Bayfront have been the site of events from walking/running races, school events, fundraisers as well as major festivals and parades. Staff has been working to identify a festival to hold in eastern Chula Vista. Staff recognizes the benefits of securing a professional event planner to develop larger festival events....
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