Agenda Item No: 1.f
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 19, 2024
Submitted by: Madelinne Villapando
From: Community Services
Subject:
Agreement with St. Jude Hospital to Accept a Healthy Communities Initiative Grant to Support Community Health and Wellness
Financial Impact:
Fiscal Impact:
Expense: $60,000 (St. Jude Grant)
Revenue: $60,000 (St. Jude Grant)
Summary:
St. Jude Hospital (St. Jude) has approached the City of Placentia (City) to continue supporting community health and wellness through the Healthy Community Initiative. The partnership between St. Jude and the City has proved successful over the past eight (8) years. St. Jude has provided thousands of dollars in facility renovations including, repairs of the rubberized surfacing for two (2) playgrounds, re -plastering of both community pools, the addition of exercise equipment at three (3) parks, support for food programs at the Whitten Community Center, and pathway lighting for Kraemer Park. Additionally, the ongoing grant dollars have provided funding for grant writing services and for program scholarships to assist families with registration fees associated with active recreationally programming.
Currently, in order to continue supporting the established Healthy Communities Initiative, the St. Jude Hospital Board of Trustees Community Benefit Committee has approved a Healthy Communities grant of up to $60,000 to the City for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The purpose of the grant is to assist in the reduction and prevention of obesity by supporting residents in low- income neighborhoods to increase physical activity and healthy eating.
The proposed grant agreement with St. Jude identifies funding to purchase sports field netting equipment for Torii Hunter Field at Kraemer Park, cover cost for three (3) Placentia residents to receive Zumba instructor certifications, and to support seasonal food programs at the Whitten Community Center.
Staff recommends the City Council approve an agreement with St. Jude accepting a $60,000 Restricted Project Grant focused on obesity reduction and prevention in low-income neighborhoods located within the City. Additionally, Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. R-2024-72 to authorize a budget amendment for $60,000 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget.
64 Recommendation:
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Restricted Project Grant Agreement with St. Jude Hospital to accept a $60,000 Healthy Communities Initiative Grant to support community health and wellness; and
2. Approve Resolution No. R-2024-72, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placentia, California authorizing a budget amendment in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in compliance with City Charter of the City of Placentia §§1206 and 1209 pertaining to appropriations for actual expenditures; and
3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or his designee to execute all necessary documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Discussion:
Over the last eight (8) years, St. Jude Hospital (St. Jude) has awarded the City of Placentia (City) $320,000 in grant funds to support program enhancements and city initiatives, improve existing outdoor activity spaces, and incorporate health and wellness aspects when developing new programs or initiatives.
To continue this effort, St. Jude approached the City to continue to support the community health and wellness through Healthy Community Initiatives. The partnership between St. Jude and the City has proved successful over the past eight (8) years and has provided thousands of dollars in facility renovations including, repairs of the rubberized surfacing for two (2) playgrounds, re -plastering of both community pools, the addition of exercise equipment at three (3) parks, support food programs at the Whitten Community Center, and pathway lighting for Kraemer Park. Additionally, the ongoing grant funding has provided funding for grant writing services and for program scholarships to assist families with registration fees associated to active recreational programming. The purpose of the grant is to assist in the reduction and prevention of obesity by supporting residents to increase physical activity and health eating in low-income neighborhoods.
The proposed grant agreement with St. Jude identifies funding to purchase sports field netting equipment for Torii Hunter Field at Kraemer Park, cover costs for three (3) Placentia residents to receive Zumba instructor certifications, and to support seasonal food programs at the Whitten Community Center. The total proposed grant funds of $60,000 will support the following activities:
• Sports Field Netting for Torii Hunter Field at Kraemer Park - $47,000 The City has budgeted a total of $12,200 in Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to purchase sports field netting for Torii Hunter field at Kraemer Park. The total cost for product and install will be $60,000. The field netting will be utilized by sports groups and the community to provide safe athletic options and physical activity opportunities.
• Three (3) Zumba Instructor Certificates - $1,200
The City will utilize these funds to have three (3) Placentia residents complete Zumba instructor certification. These instructors then will provide a Zumba class option to three (3) community centers. This will promote healthy exercise and fitness opportunities to low-income communities and assist the City in providing reduction and prevention of obesity. 65 • Food Programs at Whitten Community Center - $11,000 The City will utilize these funds to continue providing food programs to the community. Food programs will be located at the Whitten Community Center and will serve all Placentia residents. The City will continue to support current food programs and seasonal food programs with the funding. Any additional funds remaining will be utilized for scholarships to low-income resident youth and teens to participate in City programs.
Fiscal Impact Summary:
The agreement with St. Jude will provide $60,000 in grant funding for the Fiscal Year 2024-25, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing by both St. Jude and the City. The funding will purchase sports fields netting, cover costs for three (3) residents to receive Zumba instructor certifications, and support food programs at the Whitten Community Center. Should Council approve the proposed grant agreement and Resolution No. R-2024-72, a budget amendment will be made to reflect the grant expenditures and revenues in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget under Miscellaneous Grant Funds.
Attachments
Budget Amendment Resolution- St. Jude Grant FY 24-25.pdf PlacentiaCityCY25grant agreement.pdf
66 RESOLUTION NO. R-2024-72
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT IN FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 IN COMPLIANCE
WITH CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA §§ 1206
AND 1209 PERTAINING TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR
ACTUAL EXPENDITURES.
A. Recitals.
(i). The adopted budget for the 2024-25 Fiscal Year sets out estimated appropriations for City expenses throughout the year.
(ii). From time to time the adopted budget must be adjusted when precise expenditures are finally determined or when estimated expenditures exceed projected costs allocated.
(iii). City Charter of the City of Placentia § 1206 authorizes the City Council to amend or supplement the budget by motion adopted by the affirmative votes of at least three members so as to authorize the transfer of unused balances appropriated for one purpose to another purpose, or to appropriate available revenues not included in the budget. All other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.
B. Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. In all respects as set forth in the Recitals, Part A., of this Resolution.
2. The adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Resolution No. R-2024-72, is hereby amended to reflect the following expenditure of funds from the Account specified to the Account specified:
Fund Description Department GL Account Amount Type
St. Jude Healthy Equipment, Community Services 504070-6401 $60,000 Expense Communities Grant Certification, and
Food Programs
St. Jude Healthy Equipment, Community Services 504070-4760 $60,000 Revenue Communities Grant Certification, and
Food Programs
3. The Mayor shall sign this resolution, and the City Clerk shall attest and certify to the passage and adoption thereof.
Resolution R-2024-72
67 PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024.
Jeremy Yamaguchi, Mayor
ATTEST:
Robert McKinnell, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, Robert McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia held on the 19TH day of November 2024 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Robert McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Christian Bettenhausen, City Attorney
Resolution R-2024-72
68 Providence St. Jude Hospital
Restricted Project Grant Agreement
City of Placentia
Grant Number 202501
This Restricted Project Grant Agreement ("Agreement") upon execution on behalf of Grantee in the spaces provided for signature will evidence Grantee's agreement with and commitment to City of Placentia ("City") as follows:
I. Grantee's Status
This grant is specifically conditioned upon Grantee's status as an eligible grantee of St. Jude Hospital ("Hospital') in accordance with this section.
Grantee warrants and represents that it is a public organization. Grantee will notify the Hospital immediately of any actual or proposed change in tax status.
II. Purposes of Grant
To prevent and reduce obesity by assisting the City of Placentia in supporting residents to increase physical activity, improve mental health, and eat healthier.
This grant is made only for the specific charitable purposes described in the Agreement as part of the hospital's community benefit program. The grant funds may not be used for any other purpose without prior written approval from the Hospital.
III. Use of Grant Funds and Mutual Expectations
These grant funds will be used as follows:
1. PSJMC will provide $47,800 for the purchase of sports field netting for Torii Hunter Field at Kraemer Park to create additional physical activity opportunities and safety for the community The City of Placentia shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of the sports field netting.
2. Hospital will provide $1,200 for the City to provide Zumba certification instruction for three Placentia community residents. The City will create a MOU with the residents indicating that they will agree to provide Zumba classes once a week at the Whitten Community Center, Gomez Community Center, and/or the Senior Center. City will commit to documenting number of Zumba classes and participants quarterly.
3. Hospital will provide $11,000 to the City towards the Whitten Community Center Food Program, Gift Card holiday giving, and scholarships to low- income residents to participate in Parks and Recreation child/ teen City Sports Leagues. The food gift cards and food program will help reduce food insecurity in our most vulnerable population during the Holidays.
The City will commit to weekly CalFresh enrollment availability for residents (assistance/ training from Second Harvest Food Bank, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, or 211). Scholarships 69