v . 0 0 5 P a g e | 1
May 6, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve the First Amendment to an Agreement Between the City and Tribesy Consulting for Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Consulting Services, Including the Creation of the JEDI Action Plan.
Report Number: 25-0135
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Community Services - Library
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution to amend the contract with Tribesy Consulting to extend the term of the agreement and to increase the not-to-exceed amount of the services agreement to $246,668 to complete the work to create a strategic plan to include justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in City operations.
SUMMARY
Tribesy Consulting has provided the City with the tools to draft a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion roadmap. The consultant has worked to create a roadmap gathering input from the community and City employees. Tribesy is now working to finalize an Acti on Plan to be included in the City’s general Strategic Action Plan.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that th e 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.
P a g e | 2
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista and Tribesy Consulting entered into a contract to develop a comprehensive tool to assist the City with a strategic plan to implement strategies to create conditions for more equitable employee outcomes across City employment as well as equitable outcomes for residents and businesses. The work is close to being completed and the original contract included the option to extend the length of time as well as the amount to be paid by the City to Tribesy Consulting not to exceed the amount of $ 200,000. Staff is recommending an amendment to the original contract to finalized additional services, extend the agreement through April 30, 2024, and increase the not to exceed the amount of $246,668, an increase of $46,668 above the original agreement.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision-maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The funds supporting this agreement amendment have already been appropriated by City Council via the Second Quarter Financial Report budget amendments (Resolution No. 2025 -037). There is no additional fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
No ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Tribesy Original Contract
2. First Amendment to Tribesy Consulting Contract
Staff Contact: Joy Whatley, Library Director