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December 5, 2023
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept a Grant from the California State Library for the Stay and Play Program, Zip Book Program, Ready Set Grow Chula Vista! Program, and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose
Report Number: 23-0309
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Community Services – Library
G.C. § 84308: 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 accepting $ 39,414 in grant funds , amending the Fiscal Year 2023 /24 budget, by appropriating said funds to the Library section of the State Grants Fund for the Stay and Play Program, Zip Book Program, and Ready Set Grow Chula Vista! Program. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista Library System was awarded the Stay & Play Project grant in the amount of $4,500.
The project is a program specifically designed to serve and support the needs of informal childcare providers and the children in their care. The project’s primary goal is to provide California public libraries connect informal caregivers to library and community resources, and to each other as well as promote and model early learning practices.
On July 27, 2023 the City of Chula Vista Library System was awarded the Zip Books Project grant in the amount of $4,914. The project provides library users with speedy access to books that are not available at their local libraries. A patron requests the item, the library purchases it from Amazon, and the book is shipped directly to the patron’s home. Zip Books are a free alternative to Interlibrary Loans. The program is funded by the California State Library.
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The City of Chula Vista Library System was awarded the Ready, Set, Grow grant in the amount of $30,000.00.
The State of California made federal funds available through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The City of Chula Vista Library System was selected by the State Library to receive LSTA award 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 State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consis ts of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does 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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The Stay & Play Project gives informal caregivers access to resources such as programming, materials, community experts, and equipment that can support them in their caregiving roles.
The Zip Books Project gives patrons access to more materials that may not be available at their Library branch.
The Ready, Set, Grow Chula Vista! Program will provide the Library System with up-to-date technologies and resources.
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 [Insert appropriate legislative body name, e.g., City Council/Housing Authority/Planning Commission] 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 m ember, 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 a one -time appropriation of $4,914 to the Zip Book program, one - time appropriation of $4,500 to the Stay & Play program, and a one -time appropriation of $30,000 to the Ready, Set, Grow Chula Vista! Program in the Library section of the State Grants Fund. The funding will offset the cost of the program, resulting in no net fiscal impact. Funds for associated staff time have already been included in the Library’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
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There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of accepting these grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
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Staff Contact: Joy Whatley, Deputy Director of Community Services Barbara Locci, Management Analyst II