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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-349
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH DEKRA-
LITE INDUSTRIES INC. AND APPROPRIATING $53,250
FROM THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX
(RCT) FUND TO IMPLEMENT THE DOWNTOWN AMBIENT
TREE LIGHTING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Downtown Ambient Tree Lighting Program was originally initiated as a
component of the annual Holiday Decor Program; and
WHEREAS, due to the popularity of maintaining the downtown tree lights as a year
round amenity, a separate program was created to address its varying needs; and
WHEREAS, to formally initiate the new program, the City issued a request for proposals
to solicit proposals ITom qualified and experienced tree lighting companies to supply, install, and
maintain ambient lighting for the 95 trees located within the downtown core; and
WHEREAS, the downtown trees are generally located on the east and sidewalk areas
along Third A venue between E Street and G Street; and
WHEREAS, based on a formal consultant selection process, Dekra-Lite Industries Inc., a
specialty lighting company based in Santa Ana, was selected to implement the Downtown
Ambient Tree Lighting Program; and
WHEREAS, Dekra-Lite was selected due to their extensive knowledge and experience in
implementing similar tree lighting programs throughout the State, their intimate knowledge of
the downtown core, and their ability to complete previous work assignments in a timely manner;
and
WHEREAS, the contract with Dekra-Lite authorizes the City to continue the work
associated with implementing the Downtown Tree Lighting Ambient Program; and
WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator 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;
therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(93) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject
to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby:
1. Approve in the form presented a contract with Dekra-Lite Industries Inc.;
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2. Appropriate $53,250 from the City's Residential Construction Tax Fund and
transfer to Capital Improvement Project# 71700-7999/2506245717-400000 for
downtown tree lighting; and
3. Implement the Downtown Ambient Tree Lighting Program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Chula Vista is hereby
authorized to execute said agreement for and on behalf of the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista.
Presented by
Approved as to form by
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Dana Smith
Assistant City Manager/
Community Development Director
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City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 25th day of October, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers:
Castaneda, McCann, Rindone, and Padilla
Councilmembers:
None
Councilmembers:
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ATTEST:
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, Ci Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certifY that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2005-349 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 25th day of October 2005.
Executed this 25th day of October 2005.
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Susan Bigelow, MMC, City 2erk