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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-046 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIREMENT, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AND GRANICUS, INC. TO PROVIDE STREAMING VIDEO AND AGENDA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT NOT TO EXCEED A TOTAL OF $150,250
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Granicus provides streaming video services for City Council and other public meetings, as well as agenda management software. The City of Chula Vista wishes to renew the existing contract for services with Granicus, Inc. for up to 36 months, and may desire to implement additional services that Granicus offers in the future.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a 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 required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista currently utilizes video streaming and agenda management software from Granicus, Inc. The City has utilized Granicus services since 2005, and the video streaming and software tools are a key component to the City's commitment to transparency and communicating with the public.
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