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February 10, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Grant Award and Appropriation: Accept Grant Funds from Mission Edge San Diego for Art Exhibit Capacity Expansion Program and Appropriate Funds for that Purpose Report Number: 25-0287
Location: No Specific Geographic Location
Department: Library
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.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution a ccepting $20,000 from Mission Edge San Diego for the City of Chula Vista Art Exhibit Capacity Expansion program and amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget by appropriating these funds to the Library Section of the Other Grants Fund for that purpose. (4/5 Vote Required)
SUMMARY
Mission Edge San Diego has awarded the City of Chula Vista a one-time grant in the amount of $20,000 under the Local Arts Agency Learning Network Capacity -Building Program. The funding will support the City of Chula Vista Art Exhibit Capacity Expansion program, a fiscally sponsored initiative of Mission Edge San Diego.
Grant funds will be used to expand the City’s capacity to move and display artwork. This grant was made possible by San Diego Art Matters.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and it has been determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the proposed activity consists of a governmental fiscal/administrative activity which does not result in a physical change in the environment . T herefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Cultural Arts Commission informed of the award at its February 4, 2026, meeting.
DISCUSSION
As part of the Local Arts Agency Learning Network Capacity -Building Program, Mission Edge San Diego awarded the City of Chula Vista with a one -time grant i n the amount of $20,000. This grant was made possible by San Diego Art Matters.
The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment necessary to move and display artwork in accordance with grant requirements. The acquisition of such equipment will support the City’s ability to host art exhibitions within City facilities. Eligible expenditures include, but are not limited to, movable wall systems, display pedestals, and related equipment required for the safe transport, installation, and presentation of artwork.
Acceptance of the grant will allow the City to enhance its operational capacity for art exhibitions within existing facilities and staffing resources , without the creation of new programs, positions, or ongoing financial obligations.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff have reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and have determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the real property holdings of the City Council members do not create a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act. (Gov. 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 this resolution will result in the acceptance of the grant in the amount of $20,000 and amendment of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 adopted budget to appropriate $20,000 in expenditures to the Other Expenses category of the Library section of the Other Grants Fund. Funding from grant revenues will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact on the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant Award
Staff Contact: Barbara Locci, Management Analyst II
Joy Whatley, Director of Library Services