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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-258 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH Q2 DATA & RESEARCH, LLC TO PROVIDE DISTRICT MAPPING CONSULTANT SERVICES TO THE DISTRICTING COMMISSION; APPROVING THE PROPOSED DISTRICTING COMMISSION BUDGET, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, ACCORDINGLY (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City's inaugural Districting Commission held its first meeting of the full Commission on September 11, 2014 and has continued to meet monthly since that time. The Commission has identified a mapping consultant to assist in its efforts, and has prepared a proposed budget. The Commission is requesting that the City retain the consultant, Q2 Data & Research, LLC ("Q2"), and appropriate the necessary funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the contemplated action is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the actions proposed are not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Districting Commission recommends that the City retain Q2 and appropriate the funds necessary funds, as reflected in the Commission's proposed budget. The Commission adopted resolutions to this effect at its October meeting; copies of those resolutions are attached to this Agenda Statement. In addition, the Commission Chairman, Jerome Torres, will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to speak to these matters on behalf of the Commission.
DISCUSSION
Retention of Q2
The City Charter was amended in 2012 to provide that the four City Council members be elected by district. Charter section 300.5 created a Districti...
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