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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-012 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND THE CHULA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR USE OF THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY MULTIPURPOSE ROOM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista and the Chula Vista Elementary School District have developed a partnership and Memorandum of Understanding to establish and operate a STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at the Chula Vista Public Library Civic Center Branch, adopting Qualcomm's Thinkabit Lab model.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
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DISCUSSION
Since July 2016, the Innovation Station launched in collaboration with the Chula Vista Elementary School District, to provide an opportunity for students within the district to explore and discover engineering and technology careers with a Qualcomm Thinkabit inspired makerspace. Since its initial opening, the Innovation Station has become a multipurpose space that has welcomed over 11,000 participants through its doors. As the home to both the Chula Vista Elementary School District and the community, the Innovation Station has been the place for 195 classes and 250 community events to have an opportunity to continue to explore, learn, and discover how engineering and tec...
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