Form Rev 3/6/2023
RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING A CONSULTANT SERVICE S
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND SOUNDSKILZ,
INC.
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista prioritizes the quality of life of those who live, work, and choose to visit the area; and
WHEREAS, special events provide an important opportunity for community building, economic development and strengthening the sense of civic pride felt in the City of Chula Vista ; and
WHEREAS, in support of continuing to offer high quality, highly accessible special events managed through the City of Chula Vista, staff is recommending approval of an agreement to provide event planning coordination services for City events; and
WHEREAS, on August 4, 2023, the City issued a request for proposals (RFP P06 -2024), seeking competitive proposals from event planners and event production companies to plan and coordinate special events in the City of Chula Vista; and
WHEREAS, the City received three (3) responses to solicitation P06-2024; and
WHEREAS, the proposals were ranked, and the top two (2) respondents were invited to provide a presentation and answer questions to evaluate their qualifications; and
WHEREAS, a selection committee evaluated the pro posals, including the presentations given, and recommends entering into an agreement with Soundskilz, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement will cover services through January 30, 2029 for completion of all required services; and
WHEREAS, the maximum amount to be paid to Soundskilz, Inc. for services performed through January 30, 2029 shall not exceed $500,000 in consultant fees and an additional $2,000,000 for approved event expenses; and
WHEREAS, 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 State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it approves the Consultant Services Agreement , between the City and Soundskilz, Inc., in substantially the fo rm presented , authorizes the City Manager to finalize and execute the Resolution No.
agreement, with such modifications as may be required or approved by the City Attorney , a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Maria V. Kachadoorian Jill D.S. Maland
City Manager Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney