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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A SUB-AWARD AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PARTNERS FOR THE RACIAL AND ETHNIC APPROACHES TO COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE AGREEMENT, AND APPROPRIATING $30,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 FEDERAL GRANTS FUND TO BE OFFSET BY UNANTICIPATED REVENUE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Jurisdictions are becoming increasingly aware that cities play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of their communities. In addition to the built environment, social and economic conditions are important factors determining an individual's health. As such, Community Health Improvement Partners recently received funding through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Healthy (REACH) program to promote healthy eating and physical activity to Latinos living in Chula Vista's 91910 and 91911 zip codes. The project will provide the City with technical assistance and staff time funding to develop policies and plans supporting healthy food access and active transportation.
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 appropriation of grant funds is not a "Project" as defined under section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it involves a governmental fiscal activity which will not result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(C)(3) of the State CEQA Guideline the activity is not subject to CEQA.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
Jurisdictions are becoming increasingly aware that cities play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of their communities. Factors contributing to a community's health can include walkable neighborhoods, quality parks and open space areas, efficient transportation, and safe, clean environments. As such, the Chula Vista City Council reiterated the importance of creating a healthy community in adopting the Chula Vista Strategic Plan in 2013. Over the last year, the City has also been implementing its multi-department Healthy Chula Vista initiative, which focuses on integrating public health considerations across municipal capital projects, plans, and services.
In addition to the built environment, social and economic factors play a critical role in determining an individual's health and well-being. These factors can include education levels, economic opportunities, health care access, transportation options, public safety, language, and literacy and can lead to health disparities between different races and ethnicities. As such, the non-profit Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) recently received funding through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Healthy (REACH) program to address health disparities in Chula Vista. Specifically, the project will work to promote healthy eating and physical activity to Latinos living in the City's 91910 and 91911 zip codes.
The project will provide the City with technical assistance to review health-related draft General Plan amendments and to develop policies to support healthy food access and active transportation. The REACH project will also conduct a community needs assessment for the recreation programming component of the City's new Parks & Recreation Master Plan and complete a health impact assessment on the City's future Healthy Chula Vista Action Plan. In addition to the City of Chula Vista, other project partners include the UCSD School of Medicine's Center for Community Health, Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, Sweetwater High School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, and the YMCA.
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 18705.2(a)(11), 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. The City's Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The REACH project directly supports the Strategic Plan's Healthy Community component by promoting physical activity and healthy eating.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The REACH sub-award will provide $30,000 to support City staff time associated with physical activity and healthy eating-related policy development. Approval of the resolution will result in no net fiscal impact to the City's Federal Grants Fund as the appropriation of $30,000 is fully offset by unanticipated revenue.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed project would be a one-time activity, so there would be no ongoing fiscal impact associated with it.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - REACH Sub-Award Agreement
Staff Contact: Stacey Kurz