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November 18, 2025
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award: Authorize City Manager to Accept Grant Funds Throughout Fiscal Year 2025 -26 From San Diego Seniors Community and Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundations, and the National Recreation & Park Association to Fund Various City Programs and Service Report Number: 25-0265
Locations:
Heritage Community Center, 1381 East Palomar Street;
Lauderbach Community Center, 333 Oxford;
Street; Loma Verde Community Center, 1420 Loma Lane;
Loma Verde Pool, 1420 Loma Lane;
Montevalle Community Center, 840 Duncan Ranch Road;
Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street;
Oleander Community Center, 1301 Oleander Avenue;
Otay Community Center, 3554 Main Street;
Parkway Community Center, 373 Park Way;
Parkway Pool, 385 Park Way;
Salt Creek Community Center, 2710 Otay Lakes Road; and Veterans Park Community Center, 785 East Palomar Street.
Department: Parks & Recreation
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: 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 resolutions authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding and execute the grant documents through June 30, 2026 from A) Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation, B) National Recreation and Park Association, and C) San Diego Seniors Community Foundation.
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SUMMARY
Staff are seeking City Council authorization for the City Manager to accept grant funds and execute grant documents throughout fiscal year 2025-26, to fund various City programs and services , from the following grantors:
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation;
The National Recreation & Park Association; and
The Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp (CEK) Foundation.
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.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
DISCUSSION
The City of Chula Vista Parks and Recreation Department is pursuing grant funding from three non-profit organizations to support community programming in aquatics, recreation, and senior services.
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp (CEK) Foundation, in partnership with Step Into Swim, will provide funding to offer free swim lessons to children who otherwise would not have access to formal instr uction.
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) grant will support recreation programs and activities at the Norman Park Senior Center and potential other locations, enhancing participation and accessibility for residents. The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation (SDSCF) grant will continue to fund programs, services, and engagement opportunities at the Norman Park Senior Center.
Collectively, these grants provide ongoing support for essential programs that promote community wellness and inclusion. Grant funds will be used to offset staffing, program delivery, and operational costs associated with each initiative. Currently, City staff are applying for grant funding of $6,800 for field trips for seniors and $4,000 for No Senior Left Behind from SDSCF; Additionally, City staff are applying for $17,500 from the NRPA for a Healthy Aging grant.
Each of these grants require specific acceptance and timeliness requirements. To ensure compliance, staff is requesting City Council authorization fo r the City Manager to accept grant funds and execute grant agreements from these three non -profits throughout fiscal year 2025 -26. Should the City be awarded the grants, staff will return to City Council for approval of the associated appropriations.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and have found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the property which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this P a g e | 3
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 are not independently aware and have 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 th ese resolutions will authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds and enter into grant agreements from three non-profit organizations through June 30, 2026 . There is no net fiscal impact as a result of this action as any expenditure will be offset by the grant revenues received.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Frank Carson, Parks & Recreation Director