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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-085 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,110 FROM THE FRIENDS OF CHULA VISTA PARKS & RECREATION FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CRITICAL HOURS PROGRAMMING AND EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM NEEDS AT CITYWIDE RECREATION FACILITIES AND AMENDING THE FY2013-2014 RECREATION BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROPRIATION OF THESE DONATED FUNDS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation is donating funds to the Recreation Department for costs associated with Critical Hours programming and equipment and programming needs at citywide recreation facilities. Today’s action asks the City Council to appropriate these donated funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for 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 of California CEQA Guidelines because the activity consists of a governmental administrative/fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State of California CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
The Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation is donating $4,110 from proceeds from the 2013 Chula Vista Community Fun Run to the Recreation Department for costs associated with Critical Hours programming and the purchase of equipment and supplies for various recreation facilities.
Donated funds will be utilized to purchase game room equipment for Heritage, Otay and Parkway Centers to be utilized during “Critical Hours” after-school programming at each center and for the purchase of a digital camera for Norman Park Center to be utilized for marketing and promotion of programs. In addition, the funding will be utilized to provide two free movies in the park events for the community, one at Heritage Center and one at Memorial Park & Bowl.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1), is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, and has 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.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. Entering into partnerships with outside donors and sponsoring organizations such as the Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation allows the Recreation Department to expand and enhance programs and services such as Critical Hours programming and special events such as Summer Movies in the Park, increasing economic vitality and community engagement as well as providing diversified activities for youth through seniors that promote a healthy lifestyle and community.
These partnerships also serve to encourage and develop strong and secure neighborhoods and a connected community by providing diverse recreational opportunities that bring families together and foster civic pride through comprehensive communication strategies and cultural and recreational programming.
Collaboration with individuals and organizations for programs such as these also serves to provide responsive and responsible public service and operational excellence by improving the effectiveness of how the Recreation Department communicates the diverse opportunities and resources available to the community.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in an appropriation of $4,110 to the Recreation Department’s supplies and services budget. The Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation is the source of the funding; therefore there is no net fiscal impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The one-time donation from the Friends of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation has no ongoing fiscal impact.
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