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December 3, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the California Community Foundation for the Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Program Report Number: 24-0308
Location: Loma Verde Pool, 1420 Loma Lane; Parkway Pool, 385 Park Way Department: Parks & Recreation
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. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the activity qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution accepting $93,500 in grant funds from the California Community Foundation for elementary- aged children learn- to- swim programs with Chula Vista Elementary School District schools and appropriating funds for that purpose (4/5 Vote Required).
SUMMARY
Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash has been grant funding elementary learn-to-swim classes for Chula Vista youth for over 15 years at the Loma Verde and Parkway Pools. Through its non -profit, California Community Foundation (CalFund), funds have been awarded to the City to cover costs for both the swim lessons and the transportation of the students from at least 16 schools with the Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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 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.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Director of Development Services has also determined that the activity P a g e | 2
qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guideline s. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The Operation Splash Elementary Learn to Swim Program grant is awarded by the Kaiser Permanente Southern California Fund for Charitable Contributions and is administered by the California Community Foundation. Kaiser Permanente’s Operation Splash has grant funded elementary learn-to-swim classes for Chula Vista youth for over 15 years.
The City of Chula Vista, through the non-profit California Community Foundation (CalFund), has again been awarded Operation Splash grand funds that will cover the costs for both swim lessons and transportation for students from the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Grant funds will be utilized to cover the costs of staff time to teach the swim lessons and bussing transportation of students from the Chula Vista Elementary School District to Loma Verde and Parkway pools.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council Members and has found that Council Member Morineau has real property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. However, to the extent that any decision would have a reasonably foreseeable financial effect on the member’s real property, the effect would be nominal, inconsequential, or insignificant. Consequently, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Title 2, sections 18700 and 18702(b), this item does not present a real property-related 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
Approval of this resolution will result in the acceptance of $93,500 in grant revenues from the California Community Foundation and an increase in appropriations of $93,500 to the Other Expenses category of the Other Grants Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of applying for and accepting this grant.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Kaiser Operation Splash Agreement
Staff Contact: Frank Carson, Parks & Recreation Director