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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-010 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING A DEED RESTRICTION ON THE TITLE OF LAUDERBACH PARK THAT IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF APPROVAL FOR A YOUTH SOCCER AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE DEED RESTRICTION
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The City of Chula Vista was awarded a grant for the California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program for the construct of an artificial turf multipurpose field for soccer and softball, with field lighting and minor improvements at Lauderbach Park. The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services has conditionally approved the grant pursuant to the imposition of a deed restriction on the title of Lauderbach Park to be consistent with the public purposes of the 2002 Resources Bond Act/Proposition 40, which provided funding for the grant program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The Project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 4 Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services released a notice of funding availability for the California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program. The program is funded through the passage of Proposition 40, which provides funds for local assistance grants to develop neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreational areas, for land, air, and water conservation programs. The intent of the Youth Soccer Program was to award grants on a competitive basis for fostering the development of youth soccer, baseball, softball, and basketball recreation opportunities in heavily populated, low-income urban areas with a high youth crime and unemployment rate.
On July 1, 2017, the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services conditionally awarded up to $1,000,000 for the grant to the City of Chula Vista for the construct of an artificial turf multipurpose field for soccer and softball, field lighting and minor improvements at Lauderbach Park subject to the recordation of a deed restriction on the property.
The deed restriction is to ensure that the property will be used for a purpose consistent with the grant for the duration of the Contract Performance Period, as noted in Section I. Use of Facilities in the attached Grant Contract. The Contract Performance Period for this grant is for the 20-year period of July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2037.
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found no property holdings with 500 feet of the boundaries of the property which is subject of this action. Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this manner.
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. This action supports the goals of a Healthy Community and a Connected Community by making park space and recreation available for residents to enjoy. It also supports the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by providing new opportunities for the community to utilize the park in a positive and safe way.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
If awarded after deed restriction is recorded, these grant funds will allow the City to move forward on developing the sports facilities at Lauderbach Park. Grant awards are not expected to occur in the current fiscal year.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
If awarded after deed restriction is recorded, staff will return to Council to appropriate grant funds.
ATTACHMENT
1. Deed Restriction Form
2. Exhibit A (Legal Description of Property)
3. Exhibit B (Grant Contract)
Staff Contact: Tim Farmer, Principal Recreation Manager