HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-170RESOLUTION NO. 2011-170
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE CILANTRO TO STORES
PROGRAM MANUAL AND APPROPRIATING $75,000 IN
AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT
FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency Public Health
Services identified three behaviors (poor nutrition, lack of physical activity and tobacco use) that
contribute to four diseases (diabetes, heart disease/stroke, cancer, and respiratory illnesses) that
account for over 50% of deaths in San Diego County; and
WHEREAS, nearly 60% of South County adults are overweight or obese; a higher rate
than almost every other region in the County and aze more likely to have poor nutrition than
adults in any other region in the County; and
WHEREAS, South County adults are less likely to have consumed 5 or more servings
of fruits and vegetables daily than adults in almost every other region in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Cilantro to Stores program has identified four (4) corner stores, located
in redevelopment project azeas, to dedicate a percentage of their square footage to the sale of
locally-grown fresh produce; and
WHEREAS, to incentivize local store owners to participate and to assist in the reduction
of visual blight the City will provide funds to participating store owners for fagade and tenant
improvements; and
WHEREAS, an important aspect of this program will also be connecting store owners to
local/regional farmers through Chula Vista's two certified farmers' markets and our existing
relationships with local growers ensuring that the produce being provided is of the freshest
quality and is locally grown; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista received $75,000 in grant funds for the Healthy
Community Planning Grant to develop healthy communities policies and to develop and
implement the "Cilantro-to-Stores" program to incorporate fresh local produce in convenience
and liquor stores; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista committed matching funds and in-kind contributions
and authorized City of Chula Vista staff to accept the grant funds, execute a grant agreement
with the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) with no exceptions, and complete
the two programs by February 1, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, the agreement between the City of Chula Vista and SANDAG was executed
Apri129, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the total estimated project cost is $225,000. SANDAG awazded the
City/Agency a grant of $75,000. The remaining amount is matched from a variety of sources
including: $80,000 of tax increment funds, $35,000 in staff and office support in-kind services
from the City/Agency, $6,435 in in-kind staff time from Community Health Improvement
Partners (CHIP), $12,000 in merchandising and advertising materials from the Network for a
Healthy California, and $20,000 in technical assistance from Public Health Law & Policy; and
WHEREAS, through Resolution No. 2011-016, the City/Agency committed to providing
up to $80,000 for necessazy store improvements. To fund the City/Agency's matching funds
staff has identified monies through the Agency's existing Fiscal Yeaz 2011/2012 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista approves the Cilantro to Stores Program Manual that describes the goals, process and
timeline for implementing the program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista approves
the appropriation of $75,000 to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Fund's Capital
Expense Category to be offset by a SANDAG grant in support of the Cilantro to Stores Program.
Approved as to form by
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Presented by
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 13th day of September 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Cheryl Cox, M or
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
1, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2011-170 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 13th day of September 2011.
Executed this 13th day of September 20] 1.
Donna R. Nom-~ ~s, C~City Clerk