DATE:
November 15, 2022
15
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANTS AND CEQA EXEMPTIONS (DISTRICT: 1)
Body
OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego is fortunate to have an opportunity to reinvest taxpayer money into our communities for the benefit of the public. This action will assist the County in meeting the needs of the community.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
VICE-CHAIR NORA VARGAS
1. Allocate $35,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to City of National City to provide support for National City's Kimball Holiday by funding holiday lights and a pine tree next to City Hall, securing a Ferris wheel, an LED-light up dance floor, Santa's chair, as well as hiring Santa, Mrs. Clause, and Grinch actors.
2. Allocate $25,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to The Environmental Health Coalition to fund a development consultant to plan a community celebration in January 2023 that will honor the legacy of environmental justice in our region.
3. Allocate $12,500 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Hispanas Organized for Political Equality - California to fund a youth leadership program of 4-6 students plus chaperon participate in cohort 1 of the HOPE Youth Leadership Program (HYLP).
4. Allocate $15,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Kiwanis Club of Bonita Foundation to provide support for children experiencing homelessness and victims of trafficking in partnership with Mary's Guest House, Stand Up for Kids, and Youth Assistance Coalition by providing supplies, clothing, food, sanitary facilities, and counseling services. Funds also benefit underserved children by purchasing bicycles, helmets, and supplies, and by providing bicycle safety instruction to children and parents. Funds also support their Tee Off for Kids Golf Tournament event.
5. Allocate $75,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org ...
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