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Department: City Clerk
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Item No: D4
Prepared by: Kathy Valdez, City Clerk Meeting Date: August 13, 2024 Approved by: John Conley, City Manager Agenda Location
SUBJECT: EXCESS CANNABIS REVENUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Discussion
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
CORRELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS: Public Safety, Parks & Recreation, and Economic Development.
PRIOR ACTION: On November 14, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-202, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0).
On November 15, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No 2022-172, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23 and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0).
See Exhibit 2 for a complete list of prior actions.
STATEMENT ON THE SUBJECT: Beginning in 2021, the City Council allocates excess cannabis revenue for special projects each Fall. One of those projects has been a scholarship program to enable youths to participate in sports leagues and other extra -curricular activities. The initial program was set up as a grant program in which nonprofit organizations could apply for up to $10,000 to cover enrollment fees and related costs for Vista youth. The program was significantly underutilized and staff recommended changing the program the following year to allow individuals to apply directly for scholarships and to expand the scope of the program. In its current iteration, income eligible Vista residents under 25 years of age may apply for up to $1,000 in 12-month period for scholarship funds to participate in recreational or other enrichment activities. Multiple scholarships may be awarded to an individual, but the aggregate total over a 12-month period may not exceed $1,000. Scholarship program guidelines for this fiscal year are included as Exhibit 4 for reference. Funds may be used to cover the costs of registration fees and supplies. Examples include, but are not limited to: registration fees for sports leagues, dance classes, art instruction, music training, camps and other summer programs (including Wave Waterpark passes), tutoring, test preparation courses, and equipment (i.e. bat, gloves, cleats, rackets, uniforms, protective gear, costumes, special shoes, art supplies, instruments). Funds may also be used for specialty clothing or shoes needed for a job or job training program. The recreational or enrichment activity must be with a Vista organization/business (non-profit or for -profit) and equipment purchases are made with Vista businesses or online so that the City receives the sales tax benefit.
ACTION: Approved above recommendation, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2024-141. Vote: 5-0 CIerWSecretary j
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024 PAGE 2
SUBJECT: EXCESS CANNABIS REVENUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Staff began accepting applications from individuals on May 1, 2023. A total of 64 scholarships, totaling $33,167, were awarded by June 30, 2023. The scholarship program's popularity quickly grew and staff proposed doubling the amount of funds available for scholarships when excess cannabis revenue was next discussed by the City Council. In November, 2023, City Council appropriated a total of $771,798 to the scholarship program, including funding for a staff position to help run the program, which added $205,678 to the unexpended scholarship funds from the previous allocation. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024, the City provided a total of $773,412 in scholarships to 2,200 youth. An additional $46,116 was spent on staff time (covering mid -February through June).
In mid -May of 2024 staff had a significant backlog of applications and concerns about the amount of funding still available. The program was put on hold through June 2024 to enable staff to catch up and monitor funding availability. During this time, staff made some minor changes to the program in anticipation of the next fiscal year. Changes included: 1) a modified application form, 2) required proof of Vista residency, 3) the 12 month period of eligibility will be based on the fiscal year (rather than when the person applied), 4) quarterly pauses in accepting applications to enable staff to catch up on processing applications and determine funding availability (applications are accepted in July/August, October/November, January/February, and April/May), and 5) funds will be divided up by quarter to ensure that there is roughly equal funding available throughout the year.
Staff determined the level of funding available and restarted the program on July 1, 2024. When staff reopened the application process there was an overwhelming response with 258 applications received as of July 17. A total of 225 applications (totaling $160,790) were approved or determined to be complete as of July 17, at which time staff stopped accepting applications based on funding availability. The remaining 33 applicants were informed that funding is not currently available, but that their application would be kept on file in the event that funds do become available. Staff posted information on the website and contacted major vendors to inform them that the program is currently on hold.
Based on the response in early July and the increasing popularity of the program throughout Fiscal Year 2023/24, staff estimates that requests of $250,000 or more will be received each quarter. Staff is requesting that unspent excess cannabis revenue be reallocated to the scholarship program to cover $46,636 worth of scholarships already requested (applications deemed complete or currently on hold), $65,914 for additional scholarships for the current quarter (July -September, to cover programs whose registration opens in August; scholarship amounts may need to be limited to $500 if there is an influx of applications), $250,000 for the next quarter (October -December), and $54,782 for staff time to maintain the program through the end of the calendar year. Staff anticipates bringing an item to allocate 2023/24 excess cannabis revenue to the City Council on November 12, 2024; funds allocated to the scholarship program will be used in calendar year 2025.
Staff proposes utilizing unspent excess cannabis revenue from various projects to enable the scholarship program to continue through the end of the calendar year. A total of $199,680 is available in account number 0010200.531500.YECR, Youth Cannabis Prevention/Intervention Services. Utilizing these funds for individuals to participate in positive activities is an evidence -based prevention and intervention strategy, thus still meeting the intent of the program. Prior to receiving State grant funds, the City Council allocated $100,000 for a cannabis social equity study (0010145.521000.YECR). The equity assessment is complete and these funds are no longer required. A total of $20,000 was allocated to 010145.531500.YC23B, Performing Arts Shows; this program has not yet been implemented. The program was intended to be similar to the scholarship program, but with limited funding the requests would likely greatly outnumber the amount available. Staff believes it would be better to roll these funds into the scholarship program to provide youth with the opportunity to participate in a longer duration program. After 08/13/2024 D4 2 of 22
MEETING DATE: August 13, 2024 PAGE 3
SUBJECT: EXCESS CANNABIS REVENUE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
speaking with the Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Specialists, staff learned that the vast majority of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments conducted are for larger businesses and funding to implement recommendations is not needed; $20,000 is available in account number 0010200.531500.YC23E. Staff recommends reducing funding in account number 0010200.531500.YC23B, Domestic Violence Services, by $50,000. The remaining $200,000 will be used to support domestic violence services. Staff also recommends reducing account number 0010200.531500.YC23A, Prevention Education Programs, by $22,652; the remaining $227,348 will be used as originally planned. Staff purchased 200 gun locks for the Sheriff's Office to distribute; 178 are still available. Staff recommends reducing account number 0010200.531500.YC23D, Gun Locks, by $5,000.
Remaining funding ($5,234) would cover the cost of 400 additional gun locks.
Summary of proposed budget modifications
Account Number and Description
Amount to Reallocate to
Amount
Scholarship Pro ram
0010200.531500.YECR
$199,680
—Remaining
$0
Youth Cannabis Prevention/Intervention Services
0010145.521000.YECR
$100,000
$0
Social EquityAssessment
010145.531500.YC23B
$20,000
$0
Performing Arts Shows
0010200.531500.YC23E
$20,000
$0
CPTED Assessment Recommendations
0010200.531500.YC23B
$50,000.00
$200,000.00
Domestic Violence Services
0010200.531500. YC23A
$22,652.00
$227,348.00
Prevention Education Programs
0010200.531500.YC23D
$5,000.00
$5,234.00
Gun locks
The scholarship program has made a tremendous impact on local families, and the 75 local non -profits and businesses with whom scholarships have been provided, as demonstrated by the attached letters (Exhibit 3).
FISCAL IMPACT: A total of $417,332 is needed to continue the scholarship program (0010145.531500.YC23A) at the current level through December 31, 2024. Funds are available in the following excess cannabis revenue accounts: $199,680 (0010200.531500.YECR), $100,000 (0010145.521000.YECR), $20,000 (010145.531500.YC23B), $20,000 (0010200.531500.YC23E), $50,000 (0010200.531500.YC23B), $5,000 (0010200.531500.YC23D), $22,652 (0010200.531500.YC23A).
EXHIBITS:
1. City Council Resolution No. 2024- , amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25
2. Prior Actions
3. Letters from participants
4. FY 2024-2025 Scholarship Program Guidelines
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CHARTERED CITY OF
VISTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND 2024125
The City Council of the City of Vista does resolve as follows:
1. Findings. The City Council hereby finds and declares the following:
A. On June 27, 2023 the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-117 approving the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25.
B. The City Council desires to amend the Operating and Capital Project Budgets at this time to reflect changed circumstances.
2. Action.
A. The Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25 is amended as set forth in Exhibit A.
3. Adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Vista held on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
JOHN B. FRANKLIN, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
WALTER CHUNG, CITY ATTORNEY KATHY VALDEZ, CITY CLERK
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CHARTERED CITY OF VISTA
PAGE 1 EXHIBIT A
1. Appropriations are hereby made to fund the youth scholarship program.
Account Number
Account Description
Increase
Decrease
0010145.531500.YC23A
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$ 417,332.00
0010200.531500.YECR
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
199,680
0010145.521000.YECR
PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING SRV
$
100,000
010145.531500.YC23B
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
20,000
0010200.531500.YC23E
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
20,000
0010200.531500.YC23B
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
50,000.00
0010200.531500.YC23D
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
5,000.00
0010200.531500.YC23A
SPECIAL DEPARTMENT EXPENSE
$
22,652.00
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Prior Actions
On November 14, 2023, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2023-202, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2023/24 and 2024/25, and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0).
On November 15, 2022, adopted City Council Resolution No 2022-172, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, and amending the Capital Project Budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24 (Vote: 5-0).
On October 11, 2022, discussed allocating excess cannabis revenues and provided direction to staff (Vote: No vote).
On September 28, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-168, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 202/23 (Vote: 3-2, Contreras and Melendez opposed).
On September 14, 2021, adopted City Council Resolution No. 2021-140, amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, with the revised appropriation of the $275,000 allocated for one Sheriff's Deputy to the Lighting Landscape and Maintenance line item (Vote 3-0, Ritter and Green absent).
On August 24, 2021, approved funding for 1) cannabis decoy ops; 2) youth prevention/intervention; 3) scholarships; 4) increased lighting; 5) increased park restroom maintenance; and 6) one Sheriff's deputy and two park directors/officers (Vote: #1-5: 5-0; #6: 3-2, Contreras and Melendez opposed).
EXHIBIT 2
08/13/2024 D4 6 of 22
From: Ryan Beamish
To: Kathyyalder
Subject: FW: Scholarships
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024 2:43:03 PM
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Testimonialfrom Vista Pop Warner
Ryan Beamish
Management Assistant
City Clerk's Office
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, CA 92084
Direct: (760) 643-5325
Email: rhearnishCrDcilyoivista.com
From: President Vista Pop Warner
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2024 12:31 PM
To: Ryan Beamish
Subject: 5c ho l a rs h i ps
The scholarship program through the City of Vista has been a lifeline for youth sports, especially in the wake of COVI❑-19. Without this program, our league might not have survived. The program has supported numerous families in need, including mine. With the high costs of rent, mortgages, property taxes, and water bills in Vista, most of our income goes toward essential expenses, leaving little for extracurricular activities like sports.
The scholarship program has enabled my children to participate in football, cheer, and wrestling —opportunities they wouldn't have had otherwise. Many families in our community are in a similar situation, struggling to afford the costs associated with youth sports. My children, and Foster children who attend both Vista unified schools and high schools, benefit greatlyfrom these programs. Without the financial assistance provided by the scholarship program and donations, many families would not be able to afford these activities.
Currently, we have several children whose parents cannot afford to pay for sports.
Without the scholarship program's support, these kids might have to miss out. We are actively seeking other sponsorships, but many businesses are also struggling and unable to provide donations. The continued support from the City of Vista's scholarship program is crucial. We urge the community and potential sponsors to consider contributingto this invaluable program to ensure all children have the opportunity to participate in sports, regardless of their financial situation.
EXHIBIT 3
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Thank you,
Maggie Quigless
Vista Pop Warner President
Sent from GmaiL Mobile
08/13/2024 D4 8 of 22
From: Ryan Beamish
To: Kathyyalder
Subject: FW: Youth Scholarship Applications on hold & Testimonials Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:15:21 PIA
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Ryan Beamish
Management Assistant
City Clerk's Office
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, CA 92084
Direct: (760) 643-5325
Email: rhear6s1VD6Iyo#vista.com
From: Bill Sixsmith
Sent: Thursday, August 1, 2024 2:14 PM
To: Ryan Beamish
Subject: Re: Youth Scholarship Applications on Hold & Testimonials To the Vista City Council,
I am in a very unique situation regarding the scholarship program as a third party vendor for the city. i9 Sports operates both the summer and winter City of Vista basketball programs. 30% of the revenue is shared with the city from these programs. l can tell you countless new participants in both programs have joined over the last year utilizing the scholarship grants. Without them these acids would not be able to play. I know these families and countless more would be devastated to tell their youngsters they can't play in future seasons now. We hope there is a solution and more funds for these families can be found.
Regards,
Bill Sixsmith
Owner
i9 Sports
On Wed, Jul 24, 2024 at 2:53 PM Ryan Beamish wrote:
Hello,
08/13/2024 D4 9 of 22
As you already know, The City of Vista has stopped the youth scholarship program for the time being. our department is planning ongoing to the city council meeting on August 13th to propose a temporary increase in the youth scholarship budget to help at least cover some of the costs of the program.
Currently, there are some applicants who may have applied for your programs but are currently on hold because we do not have enough money to cover their costs. I will reach out to you to let you know who these people are so you can help them if necessary. We are in the process of reaching out to the individuals to let them know of this situation.
Because of this situation, we are looking for some help to convince the council to approve a temporary budget increase for the scholarship program. For testimonials what I am asking of you is, if you desire, to turn into me a written testimonial of how this program has affected your business and your customers. If you have 1 or 2 customers who want to write a testimonial on their own behalf, sharing their story of how the scholarship program has affected them, then that is fine too.
Testimonials are completely optional so no need to write one if you do not want to.
Testimonies must be turned into me no later than Thursday, August 1 st in orderfor us to include it in the council agenda.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Ryan Beamish
Management Assistant
City Clerk's office
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, CA 92484
Direct: (760) 643-5325
Email: rbeamish(a7cityofvistaxom
08/13/2024 D4 10 of 22
From:
Maritra Diaz
To:
Kathy Valdez; Ryan Oeamish
subject:
Scholarship Testimonial
Date:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:06:53 PM
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From: Juan
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2024 3:41 PM
To: Maritra Diaz
Subject: Re: City of Vista Scholarship- Paid
To whom in may concern,
I want to thank the City of Vista and anyone else that was involve in this scholarship opportunity. This takes a large burden off my back and I am truly grateful. My son is very passionate about sports and staying active; and the years prior was a hardship for me. I do not want to tell him he cannot play sports because I cannot afford it I truly believe that sports helps individuals become team players, stay healthy, and keep them out of trouble. I only wish I had the same opportunities when I was his age. Again, thank you on behalf of my family for the assistance.
Will this opportunity be available next year?
On Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 01:43:41 PM PDT, Mantra Diaz wrote:
Hello,
Jost wanted to let you know that payment was made to B&G Club and Storm for further instruction, thank you !
Best regards,
Maritza Diaz
Office Specialist II
City Clerk's Office
200 Civic Center Dr
please contact them for
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Vista, CA 92084
❑irect: (760) 643-5324
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08/13/2024 D4 12 of 22
From:
Maritza Diaz
To:
Kathy Valdez; Ryan Bearish
Subject:
Scholarship Testimonial
Dace:
Tuesday, July 30, 2D24 3:12:27 PM
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From: Jose
Sent: Monday, July 1, 202411:52 AM
To: Maritza Diaz
Subject: Re: City of Vista Scholarship
Thank you I will check in with them since the season is over. The fall season will be starting soon would you be able to tell me if I still has scholarship funds to apply for fallba0. I would also like to know if my daughters i and i still have athletic scholarship funds so that we can apply for them for the fall season as well. Thank you for all your hard work our family greatly appreciate it. justcame back from Lancaster representing Vista in the Softball 10u division thanks to the help of the funds that helped pay for her equipment.
Thank you,
Jose i and Liseth
From: Maritza Diaz
Sent: Monday, June 24, 2024 8:42 AM
To: Jose
Subject: City of Vista Scholarship
Hello Jose,
Justwanted to letyou know paymentwas sentto Vista Girls Softball for on 6/20/24, please contact them for further instruction, thank you ! Best regards,
Maritza Diaz
® Office Specialist II
City Clerk's Office
200 Civic Center or
Vista, CA 92084
08/13/2024 D4 13 of 22
August 1, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
First, I'd like to thank the City of Vista for providing scholarship opportunities to the youth of Tiffiny's Futbol Club. By doing so, the City contributes to the wellbeing of our communities, our families, and our youth.
My son plays on one of the Tiffiny's teams and I am also the Team Manager of his team. In my capacity as both mom and Team Manager, I've seen firsthand the emotional relief the financial assistance the City of Vista provides to the parents of the boys and girls who play soccer at Tiffiny's.
The boys and girls who play on the teams have a genuine love for the sport and a passion to excel. Thanks to the City of Vista's financial assistance, they are able to continue to play the sport they love without causing a financial strain on their family members. implore the City of Vista to continue to provide financial assistance to the family members whose youth participate in Tiffiny's Futbol Club. Our communities, families, and youth thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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08/13/2024 D4 14 of 22
To
City of Vista
To the City of Vista,
My name is Rubiely Maldonado. I am a coach at Tiffiny's Futbol Club, and I also help the club as they are growing a lot. The impact that the scholarships has had on our kids has been huge.
One scholarship, means one opportunity for one player, to have the experience to play soccer, exercize, stay away from electronic devices and its an opportunity to learn a sport that can teach many life skills.
Our community is mainly low income; therefore, there are many times where families have three kids and they have to pick only one sibling to play because they cannot afford to pay for all of their kids. The scholarships have given many kids the opportunity to be introduced to soccer and it has given other kids the opportunity to advance to a competitive level, which becomes more expensive as they become high level players.
In this letter I ask for you to keep considering the scholarships for our kids and possibly extend the opportunity for more kids to play. The City of Vista has become a major contributor on buiding great athletes at out club. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for impacting the lives of our kids with your help.
Sincerely,
Rubieiy Maldonado
Head Coach Boys 2020
Assistant Coah Girls 2013
[email protected]
760-477-396
08/13/2024 D4 15 of 22
To whom this may concern.
My name is Blanca I have two sons; . is 10 years old playing at Tiffiny's Soccer Club. My other son is . he is 8 years old and he wants to be like his big brother but he is a striker.
As sole provider in my family the City of Vista has helped me so much financially to be able to give my kids the resources and time for them to reach and accomplish their dreams of playing soccer. I want to thank the City of Vista for this great opportunity and I hope that it continues to help me and others that I know that are also in desperate need of these resources. The scholarship has changed mine and my children's lives. A huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders without also having my children see me struggle on a daily basis trying to figure out what they are able to do or not because I would have to choose what I can pay for soccer registration wise, but with the city's help I am able to cross that off my budget list and be able to enjoy them achieve their dreams without the worry of how am I going to pay for majority of both of their requirement to continue playing soccer.
I also want to thank Tiffiny's Soccer Club for opening their doors to us with so much love and support. Everyone that I have met while being part of this league is amazing people. They make me and my children feel like we are family. All the coaches are great and I love the fact that they have the opportunity for Peter to be in a goalkeeper practice to better himself for such a tough position and that he has progressed so much because of Tiffiny's.
I only hope that me and my children will be able to continue participating in soccer with Tiffiny's with the help Of The City of Vista scholarships that have helped me tremendously.
I wanted to give a thank you from the bottom of my heart to The City of Vista and Tiffiny's Soccer Club.
Thank you,
Blanca
08/13/2024 D4 16 of 22
Dear Members of the Scholarship Committee,
I am compelled to write this letter to express my appreciation for the City of Vista's scholarship program. As a youth soccer coach, I have seen firsthand the remarkable impact these scholarships have on our young athletes.
The scholarships have enabled many children, who would otherwise be unable to participate, to join our soccer programs. These opportunities have provided them with more than just athletic training, they have fostered essential life skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. These skills translate into improved academic performance and behavior, as many of our scholarship recipients have shown significant progress in their studies and personal lives.
Furthermore, being part of a soccer team has given these children a sense of community and belonging. For those facing various challenges, soccer offers a supportive environment where they can build self-esteem and confidence.
In summary, the scholarships awarded by the City of Vista are invaluable investments in our youth. They promote physical fitness, mental well-being, and personal growth. I strongly advocate for the continuation and expansion of this program, as it truly makes a difference in the lives of our children.
I cannot express with words how grateful we are for your ongoing support and commitment to our young athletes.
Best Regards,
Head Coach of GU2016
Ulises Lopez Martinez
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08/13/2024 D4 17 of 22
From: Maritza Diaz
Sent: Monday, August 5, 2024 1:01 PM
To: Kathy Valdez ; Ryan Beamish
Subject: Scholarship Testimonial
Hello,
Below is another testimony, here's the translated text, "Thank you so much! This really helps us to keep our children in sports and away from drugs and depression, which nowadays has increased a lot in children and young people. Thank you very much."
From: ARIANA
Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:43 AM
To: Maritza Diaz
Subject: Re: Beca de la Ciudad de Vista
Muchisimas Gracias!! De verdad esto nos ayuda a mantener a los hijos en el deporte y fuera de drogas y la depresion ya que hoy en dia ha aumentado muchisimo en los ninos yjovenes.
Muchas gracias.
Sent from my Phone
On Jul 3, 2024, at 9:21 AM, Maritza Diaz wrote:
Hola,
iSolo queria hacerle saber que fue aprobado para la beca para Tiffinys por $1,000, todavia estamos trabajando en el pago, por favor asegurese de ponerse en contacto con Tiffinys para revisar el estado del pago, o pongase en contacto con nosotros, gracias !
Saludos cordiales,
08/13/2024 D4 18 of 22
Maritza Diaz
Office Specialist II
City Clerk's Office
200 Civic Center Dr
Vista, CA 92084
Direct: (760) 643-5324
mdiag0cityofvistaxom
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Scholarship Program Guidelines (FY 2024 - 2025)
Purpose: Provide opportunities for young people to participate in recreational or other enrichment activities.
Funding source: Excess cannabis tax revenue
Process: An application must be completed and signed by the applicant (if 18 years of age or older) or a parent/legal guardian (if under 18 years of age). Applicants or parent/guardian will self -certify they are income qualifying, are under the age of 25, and certify that the information provided is true under penalty of perjury and that they understand that they may be required to provide documentation of income in the future. Proof of income may include the most recent tax returns, Medi-Cal or CalFresh card, pay stubs, proof of participation in a rental assistance program, or other documents that demonstrate income eligibility.
All scholarship funds will be paid directly by the City to the organization/business for which the individual is applying. Applications will be reviewed and approved by staff based on the criteria provided herein, which may be amended at the City's sole discretion as needed. The Department Director may review and approve requests that are not clearly identified in this document. The City Manager or their designee may review and approve requests for services or supplies provided by an organization/business outside of Vista. If a decision is made to reject an application based on the type of request, the applicant will be invited to resubmit for an eligible activity. Scholarships will be processed in the order received along with complying to the scholarship review calendar.
Eligibility:
General scholarship requirements: Under 25 years of age; Vista resident; income qualifying Vista Fire Department Explorer Participants: Current or recent Explorer (within the last 24 months), Vista resident, income qualifying
Income qualifications: *Income is Gross Yearly Income*
Income
Number of Persons in Household
Category
4/1/2024 HUD Method
1 person
2 persons
3 persons
4 persons
1 5 persons
6 persons
7 persons
8 persons
Extremely
$31,850
$36,400
$40,950
$45,450
$49,100
$52,750
$56,400
$60,000
Low 30%
or less
or less
or less
or less
or less
or less
or less
or less
Very Low
$31,851-
$36,401-
$40,951-
$45,451-
$49,101-
$52,751-
$56,401-
$60,001-
50%
$53,050
$60,600
$68,200
$75,750
$81,850
$87,900
$93,950
$100,000
60%
$53,051-
$60,601-
$68,201-
$75,751-
$81,851-
$87,901-
$93,951-
$100,001-
$63,650
$72,750
$81,850
$90,900
$98,200
$105,450
$112,750
$120,000
Low
$63,651-
$72,751-
$81,851-
$90,901-
$98,201-
$105,451-
$112,751-
$120,001-
80%
$84,900
$97,000
$109,150
$121,250
$130,950
$140,650
$150,350
$160,050
Moderate
$84,901-
$97,001-
$109,151-
$121,251-
$131,951-
$140,651-
$150,351-
$160,051-
120%
$100,400
$114,700
$129,050
$143,400
$154,850
$166,350
$177,800
$189,300
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Scholarship Amounts: Qualifying individuals are eligible to receive up to $1,000 in scholarship funding in a 12-month period. The 12-month period starts July 1, 2024, and ends June 30, 2025. Multiple scholarships may be awarded to an individual, but the aggregate total over a 12-month period may not exceed $1,000.
Fully Completed Application: When filling out the scholarship application, the applicant must fill out all the necessary information for the application to be accepted. The main/necessary information consists of: filling out all of the applicant and/or parent/guardian information, indicating income category on the income eligibility chart, giving a brief description of the program/activity/item requested along with the amount and link to website that shows the program/activity/equipment, totaling the dollar amount requested along with the program start date, program/activity/business contact information, and attaching with the application proof of residency and a cost back-up/registration form/quote of the desired program/activity/equipment, and then signing and dating the application at the end. There could be information that is repetitive/unnecessary for an applicant's personal situation (such as not having contact info for an organization because the applicant is just requesting equipment). In these cases, best practice is to list any blanks as "N/A" as it indicates that the applicant saw the requested information, but determined it was not necessary for their application to be properly processed.
Proof of Residency: Scholarship applications must have attached to them, a document that proves Vista residency. Common proof of residency documents are: utility bills, paycheck/paystub, school records, cell phone bill, health insurance card, voter id card, etc. If not given at the time the application is turned in, the application will be considered incomplete and put on hold and the applicant or parent/guardian will be contacted by staff for city staff to receive the necessary document(s) Cost Back-Up/Registration Form/Quote: The applicant must provide the city with documentation showing the requested program, activity, and/or equipment. Generally, this document will show the cost of the requested program/activity/equipment, and this should match up with the information the applicant requested on the application. The cost back-up/registration form/quote should be turned in along with the application. If not, the application will be considered incomplete and put on hold and the applicant or parent/guardian will be contacted by staff to receive the necessary document(s).
Eligible activities: Scholarship funds are intended to provide young people with the opportunity to participate in recreational or other enrichment activities and may be used to cover the costs of registration fees and supplies. Examples include but are not limited to: registration fees for sports leagues, dance classes, art instruction, music training, camps and other summer programs (including Wave Waterpark passes*), tutoring, test preparation courses, and equipment (i.e. bat, gloves, cleats, rackets, uniforms, protective gear, costumes, special shoes, art supplies, instruments). Funds may be used for specialty clothing or shoes needed for a job/job training program. Please note: taxes and shipping costs for equipment and/or eligible activities will be factored in with the scholarship payment.
The recreational or enrichment activity must be with a Vista organization/business (non-profit or for - profit). Equipment purchases will be made with Vista businesses or, if not available, online at one of our approved online vendors [listed below], so that the city of Vista receives the sales tax benefit. Proof of class or activity registration must be attached to the application even when using the scholarship for equipment purchases only. Exceptions may be made with City Manager approval or their designee.
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Approved Online Vendors: Amazon, Dick's, Nike, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Under Armour Current or recent Vista Fire Explorers (participated within the last 24 months) may apply for a scholarship to cover the cost of EMT classes.
*Wave Waterpark Passes: Up to two adult passes per household may be requested when a youth Wave Waterpark pass is issued, the total amount of all passes issued will count towards the total scholarship amount received SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REVIEW CALENDAR: The review calendar below follows the City of Vista's fiscal year (July 2024 —June 2025). There are four (4) review months, which are put in place to help the City accurately track current youth scholarship budget availability and to help staff process the applications that have been submitted.
• September 2024, December 2024, March 2025, and June 2025 are the four (4) review months where no new applications will be accepted.
• The city will still be processing previously submitted applications during the review months.
City of Vista Youth Scholarship Review Calendar (FY 2024-2025) July 2024
Accepting New Applications
August 2024
Accepting New Applications
September 2024
Review Period — No New Applications
October 2024
Accepting New Applications
November 2024
Accepting New Applications
December 2024
Review Period — No New Applications
January 2025
Accepting New Applications
February 2025
Accepting New Applications
March 2025
Review Period — No New Applications
April 2025
Accepting New Applications
May 2025
Accepting New Applications
June 2025
End of FY 24-25 — No New Applications
*The City of Vista reserves the right to start, extend, or update the review calendar, throughout the year at any point in time, to better adapt to any departmental or City Council needs and/or suggestions that impact the City of Vista's Youth Scholarship Program*
Updated: July 1, 2024
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Dear Vista City Council Members,
Thank you for your time and the opportunity to speak on my behalf of the Cannabis Tax on Scholarships. My name is Taniah Worthy, a current resident of the City of Vista, speaking on behalf of the North County NAACP Youth Council. Although at this moment I am across the country, in my first year of attending Howard University in Washington DC, majoring in biology. Howard is one of the top private Historically Black Universities in the nation. Howard is known for producing many Black Doctors, Lawyers, Dentists and Businessmen and Businesswomen. Which is huge because Black people are not dominant in those industries. For me specifically I would like to be a Pediatrician, and being Black as well as a Black Female it will be a challenge being that there is less than 10 percent of Black Doctors in the US. In order to pursue my career I would need the best resources and mentors to guide me along the way and I truly believe this is what Howard will offer me. I was appealed to the University although the only thing that was deterring me was the annual cost of attendance at $59,000.00 per year. Even though I do come from a two parent household with an income over $1001000/year, this is an expense that can holy burden my family. Being that the cost of living is already very expensive in California as well as not receiving any financial aid. Adding on another fee of attending college can cause stress and even debt in my family. This is when I began to look for local scholarships. Over my senior year of high school I have earned many scholarships such as the North County African American Women's Association Scholarship, The City of Oceanside's Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Scholarship, the Costal Community Foundation Scholarship, and the Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship. These scholarship are truly beneficial to my academic career as they will help pay for my education. Also even going toward things you have to buy for your dornr such as food, bedding, lamps, school supplies, clothes, shoes and etc. Which can add a large amount of hundreds or even thousands of dollars on top of that annual cost. So I support the Cannabis tax on scholarships. Like me many other students may rely on scholarships to help pay to receive the best education/ resources they can get in order the purse their career and make a difference in other lives. Once again thank you for your time and the opportunity to speak on this matter.
Sincerely,
Taniah Worthy
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From: Ravvel Hall
To: Public Comments
Subject: Supporting Cannabis Tax
Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 9:21:05 PM
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My name is Rayvel Hall, and I am apart of the North San Diego County Youth Council of the NAACP. I currently am a student at Prairie View A&M University. This past school year, my high school senior year, I was chosen among a select few to be awarded the MLK Scholarship in Oceanside, California. As a high school student, it's hard to grasp how different college is, in terms of education level, personal standards, and responsibilities, as well as financial independence. In my situation, I am having issues with financial aid and other finance related things, due to the fact that there are so many students at my university. Thankfully, I have the MLK scholarship that I am able to lean on whenever I need it. I believe that the bill that will implement cannabis taxes and direct the collected money towards scholarships is an amazing idea, which would allow students to be able to find more scholarships like the MLK scholarship that will allow students to have financial confidence within themselves whenever they decide to go college or trade school.
Rayvel Hall
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