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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/09/20 Item 09 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ::~Y!f::.. CITY OF -- (HULA VISTA ITEM TITLE: SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, ltem--L RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $20,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS FOR PRODUCING A CENTENNIAL HISTORY WALK, LOCAL TALENT STAGE, YOUTH RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND FIREWORKS FOR THE CHULA VISTA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 15, 2011 AT THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER AND APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011-12 CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENT BUDGET IAN MONAHAN, CONSTI~k1J7J'H SERVICES MANAGER, OFFICE OF THE MA Y~/l MAYOW 4/STHS VOTE: YES 0 NO D BACKGROUND The County of San Diego awarded the City of Chula Vista a $20:000 grant to support the Chula Vista Centennial Celebration on October IS, 2011. The celebration is an admission free event commemorating Chula Vista's history. Adoption of the resolution accepts the funds to be used for the operational needs to produce a Centennial History Walk, local talent stage, youth recreation activities and a fireworks finale. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Development Services 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 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is only the acceptance of a grant for support of an event, therefore pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. RECOMMENDATION Council adopt the resolution. 9-1 SEPTEMBER 20, 2011, Item---E.- Page 2 of2 BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON Not applicable. DISCUSSION The City of Chula Vista celebrates its Centennial in October 2011. The public is invited to the official Chula Vista Centennial Celebration at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTe) on Saturday, October 15 from noon to 9 pm. The celebration will feature a family- friendly carnival, live music and entertainment on two stages (the main stage will be a solar stage), food and beverage vendors, classic car show, a centennial history walk, recreation and learning activities, including the city's Rec and Roll and Chula Vista Fire Department's interactive Fire House, and fireworks. A bike valet located near the front entrance will give guests the option to bike to the event and lock their bikes for the day. The City ofChula Vista Centennial is a yearlong celebration. Citywide events organized by and for the community commemorate the history and people of the city and create a lasting legacy. Sponsored by community businesses, educational groups, and nonprofit organizations, events will continue through 2011. To learn more about the Centennial and to review a calendar of events and projects, visit the official website at www.chulavistaIOO.com. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of the resolution will result in the appropriation of $20,000 to the fiscal year 2011-12 City Council Department's Services and Supplies budget. This appropriation will be fully offset by grant funds from the County of San Diego. These grant funds will be used to support the operational needs for producing a Centennial History Walk, local talent show, youth recreation activities and fireworks for the Chula Vista Centennial Celebration. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting these grant funds. These one-time grant funds will be used for one-time expenditures. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 9-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2011- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $20,000 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS FOR PRODUCING A CENTENNIAL HISTOR Y WALK, LOCAL TALENT STAGE, YOUTH RECREATION ACTIVITIES AND FIREWORKS FOR THE CHULA VISTA CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 15, 2011, AT THE OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER AND APPROPRIATING SAID GRANT FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENTS SUPPLIES AND SERVICES BUDGET WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista was incorporated 100 years ago on Oct. 17, 1911; and WHEREAS, Chula Vista's Centennial year has featured a variety of community events and projects for community members to recognize the city's history; and WHEREAS, Executive Director Tracy Lamb has generously donated the use of the U.S. Olympic Training Center to celebrate Chula Vista's Centennial; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista was awarded a grant from the County of San Diego to assist in producing the Centennial Celebration, which positively promotes Chula Vista's Centennial and provides an admission-free community event on October 15, 2011. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept a Grant of $20,000 from the County of San Diego to support the operational needs for producing a Centennial History Walk, local talent stage, youth recreation activities and fireworks for the Chula Vista Centennial Celebration on October 15,20 II, at the Olympic Training Center, and appropriating said Grant funds to the Fiscal Year 2011112 City Council Department's Supplies and Services Budget. Ian Monahan Constituent Services Manager Office ofthe Mayor Approved as to fOITn\ , I I ill t / /(jJV- Submitted by: 9-3