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Home My WebLink About2013/08/06 Item 03_- _ - ---~~~ ' CITY COUNCIL ~- __ -~~,- AGENDA STATEMENT \~ CIIY OF CHULA VISTA AUGUST 6. 2013. Item ~' ITEnI TITLE: SUBI7ITTED BY RE~TER'ED BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTLNG A GRANT OF 514.737 FROA4 THE CHULA VISTA CHARITABLE FOUivDATION TO FUND THE `'PATHS TO CHIC ENGAGEA4ENT' PROJECT . AT THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY A\~D APPROPRIATING THESE GRANT FUNDS LIBRARY DIRECT CITY MANAG ~ DEPUTY CITY r` NAGEF~ 4/STHS VOTE: YES ~ NO CI SUI~IARY The Chula Vista Public Library received acne-time pant award from the Chula V"ista Charitable Foundation in the amount of S14;T7. The purpose of the awazd is to fund the "Paths to Civic Engagement' project which will fund citizenship classes; the acquisition of librar}~ materials; and a community engagement event to develop civic engagement in Chula Vista residents. E\~'IRONAIENTAL REVIEW The Director of Developmental Services has reviewed the proposed activity, Accepting Grant Revenue for support of Citizenship Classes, Libran~ Materials; and Community Engagement Programming at the Chula Vista Public Library, for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project' as defined under Section 1373 of the State CEQA Guidelines because the activity is accepting funds for educational reimbursement only; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060 (c) (3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activities aze not subject to CEQA. RECO~ZPZE\ D ATIO\ Council adopts the resolution BOARDS/COnI1IISSION RECO~ZIIE\DATION Not applicable 3-1 AUGliST 6. 20L3. ITE?`~ 3 Page 2 of 2 DISCUSSION The purpose of the grant from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation is to develop civic engagement in Chula Vista residents. Chula Vista Public Library applied for the grant to support a program proposal entitled "Paths to Civic Engagement". The Chula Vista Library with its accessible facilities, trusted and respectful staff, and dedication to public service is well placed within the community to promote civic engagement and support for new and existing citizens. The program comprises three parts. Creating Citizens will provide a series of free and easily accessible classes to prepare non-citizens for the citizenship test biforming Citizetu will expand and publicize the librazy's collection of . materials related to current events; civic and social issues, in multiple formats; in English and Spanish for adults; teens and children. Lastly; Engaging Citizens will welcome teens; adults, and seniors to a dynamic event featuring local news people and leaders; - stimulating engagement and discussion as they share knowledge on how to stay informed and engaged. The library anticipates l20 people will prepare for and take the citizenship test; new and timely materials will be used upwards of 2000 times, and at least 120 individuals will attend the conununity engagement event. DECISION DIAKER 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 the California Code of Regulations section 18704.2 (a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware; not has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of 514,737 to the fiscal year 2013-2014 Other Grants Fund (52,237 to Personnel Services and 512;500 to Supplies and Services.) ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting these grant funds. ATTACHMENTS Not applicable Prepared big: Stephanie Lonev, Principal Librmian, Chula Vista Public Librar~~ 3-2 COU\rCIL RESOLUTIOI\' NO. RESOLUTION' OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTLNG A GRANT OF 514J37 FROM THE CHULA VISTA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO FU1rD THE "PATHS TO CIVIC ENGAGED4ENT° PROJECT AT THE CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING THESE GRANT FUNDS \\%HEREAS. the Chula Vista Public Libran~ received aone-time Brant a~yazd from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation in the amount of $14.737 to fundythe "Paths to Civic Engagement' program; and WHEREAS, the grant will fund the "Paths to Civic Engagement' program which consists of three parts; Creating Citizens, Informing Citizens, and Enraging Citizens; and \b'HEREAS; Creating Citizens will provide a series of free and easily accessible classes to prepaze non-citizens for the citizenship test; and \V'HEREAS, Informing Citizens will expand and publicize the library's collection of materials related to current events, civic and social issues, in multiple formats; in English and Spanish for adults; teens and children: and \\%HEREAS. Enraging Citizens will welcome teens. adults. and seniors to a dynamic event featuring local ne~ys people and leaders; stimulating engagement and discussion as they share knowledge on how to stay informed and enraged: and \\%HEREAS; the Chula Vista Public Library anticipates 120 people will prepare for and take the citizenship test; new and timely library materials will be used upwazds of 2000 times; and at least 120 individuals will attend the community event. NO\V. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Cih~ Council of the City of Chula Vista that it accepts a grant of 514;737 from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation and appropriates to the fiscal veaz 20 Li-2014 Other Grants Fund (52;237 to Personnel Services and 512;500 to Supplies and Services). Presented by Betty Waznis Library Director J:WnomevtFINAL RESOS AA'D ORDii`A\'CESt20li\OS 06 li1C\'CF Grant Resolution 08-06-13.doc ~ison_ols 9:14 a\a 3=3 Approved as to form by