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December 17, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award and Appropriations: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation
Report Number: 24-0310
Location: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution A) accepting two grants from the 2024 San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, one for “No Senior Alone for the Holidays” in the amount of $3,500 and the other for “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” in the amount of $12,600 and B) amending the fiscal year 2024-25 budget by appropriating funds to the Parks and Recreation Section of the Other Grants Fund for this purpose (4/5 vote required).
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Parks & Recreation Department applied for two grants from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation that will provide services to the senior community in Chula Vista. The “No Senior Alone for the Holidays” grant of $3,500 is to produce a holiday -themed event to brighten the day of older adults in Chula Vista and the other “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” grant of $12,600 will add additional hours of programming for the pickleball at the Norman Park Senior Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for San Diego seniors . SDSCF has provided funds in the past for senior programming and services at the Norman Park Senior Center. The “No Senior Alone for the Holidays” grant of $3,500 is to produce a holiday-themed event to brighten the day of older adults in Chula Vista and items to participate in the Starlight Parade. The City also was awarded the “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” grant of $12,600 that will continue the extended pickleball hours at the Norman Park Senior Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.
These grant award funds would support a holiday themed event and provide additional after -hours programming of pickleball 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 Califor nia 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 the acceptance of two grants in the amount of $3,500 and $12,600 from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and amend the Fiscal Year 202 4-2025 budget by appropriating funds to the Parks & Recreation section of the Other Grants Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2024 SDSCF No Senior Alone for the Holidays Grant Award Letter
2. 2024 SDSCF Empower San Diego Senior Centers Grant Award Letter P a g e | 3
Staff Contact: Frank Carson, Parks & Recreation Director