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June 16, 2026
ITEM TITLE
Grant Funds: Authorize City Manager to Accept Grant Funds Throughout Fiscal Year 2026-27 from Multiple Organizations to Fund Various City Programs and Services Report Number: 26-0187
Location: City Community Centers Citywide
Department: Parks and Recreation
G.C. § 84308 Regulations Apply: No
Environmental Notice: The proposed activity qualifies for a General Rule 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, 2027 from A) Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation, B) National Recreation and Park Association, C) San Diego Seniors Community Foundation , D) Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, and E) Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego.
SUMMARY
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting City Council authority for the City Manager to accept grant funds and execute grant documents through June 30, 2027, to fund various City programs and services, from the following grantors:
The Chuck & Ernestina Kreutzkamp Foundation;
The National Recreation & Park Association;
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation;
The Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; and
Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed activity has been revi ewed for compliance with CEQA, and it has been determined that the activity qualifies for a General Rule Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines, because there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Parks and Recreation Department is pursuing grant fund ing from five non-profit organizations to support community programming in aquatics, recreation, and senior services.
The Chuck and Ernestina Kreutzkamp 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 instruction.
The National Recreation and Park Association grant will support recreation programs and activities at various recreational centers, enhancing participation and accessibility for residents.
The San Diego Seniors Community Foundation grant will continue to fund programs, services, and engagement opportunities at the Norman Park Senior Center.
The Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will provide funding for recreational and aquatic programming at various locations.
To further support aquatic programming and water safety, the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego will fund swimming lessons and water safety education for students in Chula Vista.
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.
Each of these grants require specific acceptance and timeliness requirements. To ensure compliance, staff is requesting City Council authorization for the City Manager to accept grant funds and execute grant agreements from these four non-profits through June 30, 2027. 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 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.).
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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
There is no fiscal impact resulting from this action, a pproval of th ese resolutions will authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds and enter into grant agreements from five non-profit organizations through June 30, 2027. Should the City be awarded the grants, staff will return to City Council for approval of the associated appropriations. Additionally, it is anticipated that any grant that is awarded will fully offset any expenditures incurred, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact as a result of this action. Should the City be awarded the grants, staff will return to City Council for approval of the associated appropriations. It is anticipated that any grant that is awarded will fully offset any expenditures incurred, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Frank Carson, Parks & Recreation Director