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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-196 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING YEAR FOUR OF 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 FUNDS THEREFOR (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
On June 2, 2015, October 13, 2015 and October 4, 2016, City Council approved the year one, year two, and year three agreement, respectively, between the City and Community Health Improvement Partners for funding, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, to promote healthy eating and physical activity to Latinos living in Chula Vista’s 91910 and 91911 zip codes. This action will approve year four funding for staff time to further develop policies and plans supporting healthy food access.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The non-profit Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) received funding, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, to address health disparities in Chula Vista in 2015. Specifically, the project has been working to promote healthy eating and physical activity for Latinos living in the City’s 91910 and 91911 zip codes.
While the initial grant period was for three years, the Centers for Disease Control has awarded an unexpected fourth year to continue the REACH project. A total of $30,007 in year four (October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018) funding has been awarded, of which $30,005 was appropriated as part of the regular fiscal year 2017-18 budget development process ($2 to be appropriated). It is expected that this will be the final year of grant funding.
In addition to the year four funding, the City has identified unspent year three (October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017) grant funds totaling $11,185. Staff recommends appropriating these monies from the available grant fund balance for expenditure in fiscal year 2017-18, for a total appropriation request of $11,187.
The project will provide the City with technical assistance to develop and review policies to support healthy food access. In addition to the City of Chula Vista, other project partners have included the UCSD School of Medicine’s Center for Community Health, Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, Sweetwater High School District, Chula Vista Elementary School District, the YMCA and 2-1-1 San Diego.
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 REACH project directly supports the Strategic Plan’s Healthy Community component by promoting physical activity and healthy eating.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal year 2018 budget includes $30,005 in REACH funding. Actual REACH funds awarded total $30,007, necessitating a minor appropriation of $2.00. In addition to the year four funding, unexpended prior year grant funds totaling $11,185 have been identified and are recommended for appropriation in the current year, resulting in a total appropriation request of $11,187. Table 1 below summarizes the funds available and appropriations requested.
The proposed appropriation will be fully offset by grant funds. The funds will be used to support City staff time associated with healthy eating-related policy development.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed project would be a one-time activity. There are no ongoing fiscal impacts.
ATTACHMENTS
1. REACH Sub-Award Agreement (Year 4)
Staff Contact: Stacey Kurz, Development Services Department