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6.G. - Page 2 of 13 For the past several years, the staging and launching of the fireworks has been held on Wharf #4 at the Port. This past year due to the heavy volume of ships and the primary operation of the Port; as well as the additional inspections and logistics required of the City's Fire Marshal because of the proximity to the ships docked at the Port, City and Port staff agreed that it would be best to shoot the fireworks from a barge in the center of the water channel located near the Port. This alleviates the issues with using Wharf #4, including the elimination of additional fire inspections services on the Wharf. A barge was often used by the PCA when they were responsible for the Fireworks Show. When the City took over the Show, the Wharf was used as it eliminated the cost of securing a barge while still providing a safe location to launch the fireworks. The addition of the barge increases the cost of producing the Fireworks Show. Pyrospectaculars North, Inc., will be responsible for securing and coordinating loading and unloading of the barge. FISCAL IMPACT The cost of the 20 minute annual 4th of July Firework Show (including the use of a barge) is $79,500. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department raises funds to support the Show through business sponsorships. Sponsorship dollars have been trending downward over the last couple of years due to competing sponsor requests from the PRCS Department for Downtown Events and previously from the City's 150th Anniversary. Efforts are currently underway to raise as much money as possible for this year's Show. Funds not covering the expenses of the Show will then be taken from the PRCS Department's budget, making this a General Fund expense. The $79,500 figure does not account for Fire and Police personnel costs. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW As the lead agency, the City determined that the 4th of July Fireworks Show meets the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption criteria as set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15304(e) (Minor Alterations to Land) because the fireworks display will have a negligible or no permanent effect on the environment. PUBLIC NOTICE Public Notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with the agenda items being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. ALTERNATIVES Not to approve the agreement. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Professional Services Agreement — Pyrospectaculars North, Inc. City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.ore 78