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March 7, 2023
ITEM TITLE
Grant and Donation Acceptance & Revenue Appropriation: Accept Grants and Donations to be Used for the Costs Associated with Parks & Recreation Facilities and Programs
Report Number: 23-0025
Location: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F St; Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way Department: Community Services – Parks and Recreation
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 reso lution accepting grants and donations from multiple sources in the amount of $ 17,750 to be used for costs associated with Parks & Recreation facilities and programs, and appropriating funds for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
Multiple grants and donors have made contributions to the Community Services Department - Parks & Recreation to fund costs associated with the Parks & Recreation facilities and programs. Today’s action asks the City Council to accept and appropriate these funds.
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 the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the S tate 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. Thus, no environmental review is required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
Parkway Community Center was awarded a grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment needed for our Youth Sports program. The Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation donated $4,000 towards the Youth Scholarship Program to supplement the costs of programs and activities for Chula Vista residents. The San Diego Seniors Community donated $2,500 to support a holiday dinner and dance at the Norman Park Senior Center. Ruben Gavilan donated $750, and Palm Care Pharmacy donated $500 all to assist with programs and supplies at the Norman Park Senior Center.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this item does not present a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(7) or (8), for purposes of the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §87100, et seq.). Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City 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
Approval of this resolution will result in an appropriation of $17,750 in grants and donations from multiple donors to the Community Services Department’s budget. There is no net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
All funds were issued for one time use to supplement costs of programs and activities. There is no on -going impact to the budget.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Gil Contreras, Principal Recreation Manager