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February 10, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Grant Acceptance and Appropriation: Accept and Appropriate Grant Funds from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation
Report Number: 23-0333
Location: Norman Park Senior Center, 270 F Street
Department: Parks and 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.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution A) Accepting two grants from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, one for “No Senior Alone for the Holidays” in the amount of $4,000 and one for “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” in the amount of $6,800; and B) Amending the fiscal year 2025-26 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 $4,000 enabled the City to provide holiday-themed events and the “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” grant of $ 6,800 will allow the City to offer two community outings for seniors at Norman Park Senior Center.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been reviewed fo r 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 consists of a g overnmental 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.
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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 $4,000 allowed the City to provide holiday-themed events to brighten the day of older adults in Chula Vista . Holiday events includ ed the Starlight Parade, a Christmas Party, a holiday pickleball tournament and a New Year’s party.
The “Empower San Diego Senior Centers” grant of $6,800 will allow the City to offer two community outings that foster social connection, reduce loneliness and encourage meaningful conversation for seniors at the Norman Park Senior Center.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and have found no property holdings within 1,000 feet of the boundaries of the pr operty, which is the subject of this action. Consequently, this 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 is 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 two grants in the amount of $ 4,000 and $6,800 from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation and amend the fiscal year 202 5-26 budget by appropriating $10,800 in expenditures to the Other Expenses category of the Parks & Recreation section of the Other Grants Fund. Funding from the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Frank Carson, Parks and Recreation Director