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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-254 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE SPONSORSHIP OF THE 2015 HARBORFEST EVENT; APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH MCFARLANE PROMOTIONS TO COORDINATE CHULA VISTA HARBORFEST 2015; AND APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION FROM THE GENERAL FUND OF $7,500 FOR INITIAL PAYMENT TO MCFARLANE PROMOTIONS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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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 August 2015. The event continues to grow in popularity and generates positive publicity and awareness for the City of Chula Vista. The event will promote 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 is collaborating with local agencies and volunteers to hold HarborFest in the summer 2015. The event will support activation of the City of Chula Vista bayfront and Port of San Diego Tidelands. Proposed activities include entertainment, a youth zone, live music performances, a Culinary Festival and Wine, Beer and Spirits Garden, a car and boat show, paddle board demonstrations, and other harbor ac...
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