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Agenda
City of Vernon
Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 10:00 AM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, California
Leticia Lopez, Chairperson
Juliet Goff, Vice Chairperson
Julia Juarez, Committee Member
Michael Gavina, Committee Member
David Juarez, Committee Member
Steven Froberg, Committee Member
James Chang, Committee Member
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
At this time the public is encouraged to address the Grant Committee on any matter that is within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Grant Committee. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which
are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters.
MINUTES
1.City Clerk
Minutes of the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grand Committee Held on February
20, 2019
Recommendation:
A. Receive and File
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1. VCFGC Minutes 2-20-19
GRANT AWARDING
2.City Administration
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service
Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project”
as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV direct service grants totaling $150,000 to the four (4)
applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Huntington Park Youth Football and Cheer*
Original Amount Requested: $20,000
Amount Recommended: $20,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Las Fotos Project*
Original Amount Requested: $40,000
Amount Recommended: $35,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Opportunity Fund*
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $45,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
4) Applicant: Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission*
Original Amount Requested: $55,350
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
1. FY 2018/2019 Docket IV Transmittal Report for Direct Service Grants
2. FY 2018/2019 Docket IV Grant Recommendation Summary Forms
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3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
3.City Administration
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project”
as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. As to the proposed
capital projects, the City of Vernon is not a “lead agency” for purposes of CEQA, and the grant
agreement requires that recipients submit proof of approvals under CEQA for any applicable work
to be completed with grant funds; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 capital grants totaling $206,000 to the three (3) applicants
identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: California Children's Academy
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
2) Applicant: Clinica Romero
Original Amount Requested: $150,000
Amount Recommended: $66,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
3) Applicant: InnerCity Struggle
Original Amount Requested: $200,000
Amount Recommended: $90,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
1. FY 2018/2019 Transmittal Report for Capital Grants
2. FY 208/2019 Capital Grant Recommendation Summary Forms
3. VCF Capital Grant Form Agreement
4.City Administration
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project”
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as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that
CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 scholarship grants totaling $20,000 to the seven (7) applicants
identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: #3 - Yani Martinez
Amount: $2,000
School: Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine (HPIAM) Marquez High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
2) Applicant: #8 - Nayeli Jimenez Alvarado
Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
3) Applicant: #9 - Kimberly Robles
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
4) Applicant: #18 - Valeria Valencia
Amount: $2,000
School: LIBRA Academy Marquez High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
5) Applicant: #19 - Arianna Romero
Amount: $2,000
School: Mendez High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
6) Applicant: #20 - Julie Quintero
Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
7) Applicant: #21 - Hector Ruiz
Amount: $2,000
School: Math, Science, Tech Magnet (MSTM) at Roosevelt High School
Resident City: Boyle Heights
1. FY 2018/2019 VCF Scholarship Evaluation Summary Forms
ORAL REPORTS
Brief reports on activities, other brief announcements, and directives to staff.
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Next regular meeting: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 10 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was
posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe
Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City’s website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting date set forth
on this agenda. Dated this 9th day of May, 2019.
By: ________________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT
COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF
CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON,
CALIFORNIA
Members Present: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez,
James Chang
Members Absent: Steven Froberg
CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE
Chair Leticia Lopez called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and also lead the flag salute.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
City Clerk Maria Ayala announced that were no changes to the agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment provided.
ELECTION
1.City Clerk
Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve until the next annual
election.
Recommendation:
A. Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) review, because it is an administrative activity that will not
result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does
not constitute a "project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378; and
B. Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a one-year term; and
C. Elect one of its members as Vice-Chairperson for a one-year term.
It was moved by Juliet Goffand seconded by Michael Gavina to elect Leticia Lopez as Chairperson
for a one year term. Motion carried, 6-0.
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James
Chang
No: None
It was moved by Julia Juarez and seconded by Leticia Lopez to elect Juliet Goff as Vice
Chairperson for a one year term. Motion carried, 5-0.
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James
Chang
No: None
Abstain: Juliet Goff
New Committee Member James Chang introduced himself to the Committee and the public.
PRESENTATION
2. City Administration
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grantee Presentation – Southeast
Community Development Corporation (SCDC)
Presentation by: Cesar Zaldivar-Motts
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Mr. Cesar Zaldivar-Motts, Execute Director, Southeast Community Development Corporation
conducted the presentation.
Vice Chair Goff inquired as to the cost of the internet service. Mr. Zaldivar-Motts responded
accordingly. A discussion ensued between Committee and staff regarding internet services,
enrollment, discount programs, and advertisement.
3. City Administration
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grantee Presentation –LA Family
Housing
Presentation by: Hilary Mandel
Ms. Hilary Mandel, Director of Grants at LA Family Housing, conducted the presentation. Ms.
Mandel thanked the Committee for their support and generosity.
MINUTES
4.Minutes of the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Held
on November 28, 2018
It was moved by Juliet Goff and seconded by Michael Gavina to approve the amended Minutes of
the Regular Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Held on November 28, 2019. Motion
carried, 6-0.
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James
Chang
No: None
GRANT AWARDING
5.City Administration
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket III Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal
activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment,
and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section
15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA
review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five
applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles*
Original Amount Requested: $28,200
Amount Recommended: $28,200
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Helpline Youth Counseling*
Original Amount Requested: $80,000
Amount Recommended: $30,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Human Services Association*
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Original Amount Requested: $65,000
Amount Recommended: $30,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
4) Applicant: The Whole Child
Original Amount Requested: $10,000
Amount Recommended: $10,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
5) Applicant: Woodcraft Rangers*
Original Amount Requested: $40,000
Amount Recommended: $40,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Fran Jemmott, Jemmott-Rollins Group, reported on the first proposed grant applicant, Health Care
Centers of Greater Los Angeles.
A dialogue ensued between Committee and staff regarding general operation expenditures,number
of centers operating, personnel management, population served, kiosks and ultrasound machines.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Juliet Goff and seconded by Julia Juarez to: A. Find that the award
of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect
physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by
CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt
from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only
applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five applicants identified below at the
amounts recommended: Motion carried, 6-0
Applicant: Family Health Care Centers of Greater Los Angeles*
Original Amount Requested: $28,200
Amount Recommended: $28,200
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James
Chang
No: None
Ms. Jemmott, reported on the second proposed grant applicant, Helpline Youth Counseling*.
Committee Member Julia Juarez inquired if the 144 homeless persons placed into stable rental
housing were homeless people living on the streets in the Vernon area. Ms. Jemmott replied
accordingly.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Juliet Goff and seconded by Michael Gavina to: A. Find that the
award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five applicants identified below at the
amounts recommended: Motion carried, 6-0
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Applicant: Helpline Youth Counseling*
Original Amount Requested: $80,000
Amount Recommended: $30,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James
Chang
No: None
Maya Cacavas, Jemmott-Rollins Group, reported on the third proposed grant applicant Human
Services Association*. Chair Lopez recused herself from the discussion.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Juliet Goff and seconded by Michael Gavina to: A. Find that the
award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five applicants identified below at the
amounts recommended: Motion carried, 5-0.
Yes: Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James Chang
No: None
Abstain: Leticia Lopez
Chair Lopez rejoined the meeting.
Ms. Cacavas, reported on the fourth grant applicant, The Whole Child.
Vice-Chair Goff complimented Jemmott-Rollins Group fortheir well-planned docketpresentation.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Vice-Chair Juliet Goff and seconded by Chair Leticia Lopez to: A. Find that the
award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or
indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as
defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would
be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA
only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five applicants identified below at the
amounts recommended: Motion carried, 6-0.
Applicant: The Whole Child
Original Amount Requested: $10,000
Amount Recommended: $10,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James Chang
No: None
Ms. Jemmott, reported on the fifth grant applicant, Woodcraft Rangers*.
Vice-Chair Goff inquired as to the exposure for the support provided.
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Finance Director William Fox explained the City’s conservative approach. A dialogue ensued
between Committee and staff regarding the children’s activities versus potential liability on the
City’s behalf.
No public comment provided.
It was moved by Julia Juarez and seconded by Chair Leticia Lopez to: A. Find that the award of
the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical
changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA
Guidelines section 15378. And even if such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from
CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies
to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Docket III grants totaling $138,200 to the five applicants identified below at the amounts
recommended: Motion carried, 6-0.
Applicant: Woodcraft Rangers*
Original Amount Requested: $40,000
Amount Recommended: $40,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Yes: Leticia Lopez, Juliet Goff, Julia Juarez, Michael Gavina, David Juarez, James Chang
No: None
ORAL REPORTS
Diana Figueroa, Administrative Analyst, provided a brief update on the Scholarship Program. The
program has been broadcast on social media, the City’s website, and various members of the
community have been informed of the program. The deadline to submit applications is Thursday,
March 28, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, at 11:27 a.m., Chair Lopez adjourned the meeting.
________________________
Leticia Lopez
Chair
ATTEST:
_________________________
Maria E. Ayala
City Clerk
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Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-184-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 15, 2019
SUBJECT
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if
such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV direct service grants totaling $150,000 to the four (4) applicants
identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Huntington Park Youth Football and Cheer*
Original Amount Requested: $20,000
Amount Recommended: $20,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
2) Applicant: Las Fotos Project*
Original Amount Requested: $40,000
Amount Recommended: $35,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
3) Applicant: Opportunity Fund*
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $45,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
4) Applicant: Proyecto Pastoral at Dolores Mission*
Original Amount Requested: $55,350
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
*Returning Grantee
Background:
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As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund (“VCF”) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those
residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the
VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers.
The City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. (“JRG”) to provide consultation, guidance, research and
specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related to the VCF. JRG has
extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants management and specialized knowledge of ethics and
principles governing the grant-making process.
On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218, as amended by Ordinances No. 1238 and No.
1257 to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) and provide the basic
guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of
funds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Funding
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF. Through the
normal budgetary process, City Council authorized an amount of $1,000,000 to the VCF for fiscal year 2018/2019.
The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds for fiscal year 2018/2019 in accordance with the following formula:
1) Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for payment from
funds appropriated to the VCF.
2) After Administrative Costs, no less than 25% of funds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals
to expend funds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more.
3) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on direct
services and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than $250,000.
In consideration of Administrative Costs of $174,500 and the minimum required set aside for capital projects, the total
maximum amount of grant funds available for award to proposals for direct services and scholarships during Fiscal Year
2018/2019 is $619,125. With $20,000 dedicated to scholarship awards, $599,125 remains for direct service grants.
As a general guideline, JRG and City staff recommend the Grant Committee award approximately $154,781 in grants at
each of the meetings proposed to occur this fiscal year. This will assure the availability of resources throughout the year
and a level playing field for applicants.
Criteria for Ranking Grant Proposals
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.166, no grant shall be awarded unless doing so serves a municipal
purpose of the City, and the Executive Director and Grant Committee must rank all proposals from eligible applicants
using the following factors:
1) The extent to which the funds will promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or working within
the Vernon Area.
2) The benefit anticipated to accrue to the Vernon Area.
3) The extent to which the public will appreciate that the benefits of the proposed actions were a direct result of the
funding provided by the City of Vernon.
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4) Evidence that the funds will be used by an organization with sufficient capacity to do the work, and will be used
effectively and without inefficiencies, waste or fraud.
5) For proposals for capital projects, the ability and commitment to fund the maintenance and repair of the project
over the long term.
FY 2018/2019 Docket IV Grant Applications
Docket IV and 2018/2019 year to date information is summarized in the Grant Review Committee Transmittal Report
attached hereto as Attachment 1.
As previously indicated, the fourth VCF grant docket for FY 2018/2019 contains four (4) applications for review,
deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee. All applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section
2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the
aforementioned ranking criteria.
Based on the application criteria, JRG’s due diligence findings, and the amount of funding available, the total amount of
grant funding recommended for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV is $150,000.
JRG staff has prepared a written summary for each grant application describing its merits and potential risks, which is
attached hereto as Attachment 2. These materials and recommendations are to be used only as guiding documents for
the Grant Committee’s deliberation. The Grant Committee is expected to debate the content of each application at its
May 15, 2019 meeting. The full applications are publicly available and can be accessed at the City Clerk’s Office at
Vernon City Hall, or via the City’s website www.CityofVernon.org wherein Docket IV grant applicant information is
posted online in “Public Meetings” under the “Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (VCFGC)” link.
Grant Agreement
Upon award of grants by the Grant Committee, each grant recipient shall be required to execute a Grant Agreement in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Attachment 3. The Grant Agreement sets forth the terms and
conditions of the grant, including the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, written reporting requirements, the return of
any unused portion, and requirements respecting the use of the VCF logo.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Docket IV total recommended grant award amount of $150,000 is included in the
2018/2019 City Budget and is within the recommended quarterly allocation of $154,781.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FY 2018/2019 Docket IV Transmittal Report for Direct Service Grants
2. FY 2018/2019 Docket IV Grant Recommendation Summary Forms
3. VCF Direct Service Grant Form Agreement
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Grant Review Committee
Transmittal Report
May 2019
Current Cycle: Docket IV FY2018-2019
Standard Grants
Total Grant Budget –Current Cycle $153,556.25
Total $ Amount of General Grant Requests $250,780 / year
Total # Recommended Grants 4
Average Recommended Grant Amount $37,500
Summary of Recommended Grants
STANDARD GRANTS
ORGANIZATION REQUESTED
AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT
COMMUNITIES SERVED
Huntington Park youth
Football and Cheer
$20,000 $20,000 Bell, Huntington Park, Maywood, Vernon
Las Fotos Project $40,000 $35,000 Boyle Heights, Huntington Park
Opportunity Fund $50,000 $45,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Vernon, Unincorporated East Los
Angeles
Proyecto Pastoral at
Dolores Mission
$55,350 $50,000 Boyle Heights
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $150,000
Year to Date FY18-19
Total grant budget:Fiscal Year 2018-2019 $599,125.00
Total $ Amount of Grant Requests $714,857.50 / year
Total Awarded Amount $445,000.00
Total # Grants Recommended 14
Average Recommended Grant Amount $29,666.67
Projections
Total Grants Awarded –Dockets I, II,III,IV 18
Total $ Amount of Grants –Dockets I, II, III, IV $595,000
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Agreement
On [INSERT DATE] the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (Grantor) awarded a grant to [INSERT ORGANIZATION]
(Grantee) in the amount of $[INSERT AMOUNT] to support the following purposes: To support [INSERT
ORGANIZATION MISSION AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION].
Grantor and Grantee agree to the following terms and conditions of the grant:
1. Scope of Work:
Grantee shall use the grant funds solely for the purposes stated below, and Grantee shall repay to
Grantor any portion of the amount granted which is not used for those purposes. Any changes in the
purposes for which grant funds are spent must be approved in writing by Grantor before
implementation.
[INSERT SCOPE]
2. Amount of Grant:
$[INSERT AMOUNT], payable upon the Vernon CommUNITY Fund’s receipt of this executed Grant
Agreement.
3. Conditions of Agreement:
Grantee agrees to the following conditions:
A. Reports. Grantee shall submit written reports to The Vernon CommUNITY Fund as follows:
A narrative report describing in detail the use of the granted funds, compliance with the terms
of the grant and the progress made toward achieving the purposes of the grant. A financial
report detailing all expenditures resulting from the grant.
A copy of materials (if applicable) produced as part of the grant.
The schedule for such reports is:
Interim report: [INSERT DATE]
Final report: [INSERT DATE]
Please submit your report using your FluidReview account. If you have any questions about the grant
report, please reach out to the Vernon CommUNITY Fund by phone at 323.351.1198 or by email at
vernoncommunityfund@ci.vernon.ca.us.
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund General Grant Agreement | 2
B. Expenditure of Grant Funds. Any funds not expended in accordance with the terms of this agreement
must be returned to Grantor. Grantee shall not use any portion of the funds granted herein to engage in
any grassroots or direct lobbying, to intervene in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to
any candidate for public office, to fund union activity, to induce or encourage violations of law or public
policy, to cause any improper private benefit to occur, nor to take any other action inconsistent with
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
C. PATRIOT Act. Grantee agrees that it will use the grant funds in compliance with all applicable anti-
terrorist financing and asset control laws, regulations, rules and executive orders, including but not
limited to the USA Patriot Act of 2001.
D. Return of Funds. If Grantor, in its sole discretion, determines that Grantee violates or fails to carry out
any provision of this Agreement, Grantor may, in addition to any other legal remedies it may have,
refuse to make any further payments to Grantee, and Grantor may demand the return of all or part of
the unexpended grant funds, which the Grantee shall immediately repay to Grantor.
E. Records and Audits. Grantee must maintain these grant funds in a separate fund dedicated to
charitable purposes. A systematic accounting record shall be kept by Grantee of the receipt and expense
of such funds. Grantee shall retain original substantiating documents related to specific expenditures
and make these records available for Grantor’s review upon request. Grantee shall be responsible for
maintaining adequate financial records of this grant.
F. No Further Obligations by Grantor. This grant is made with the understanding that Grantor has no
obligation to provide other or additional support or grants to Grantee.
G. Subgrantees. With regard to the selection of any subgrantees to carry out the purposes of this grant,
Grantee retains full discretion and control over the selection process, acting completely independently
of Grantor. There is no agreement, written or oral, by which Grantor may cause Grantee to choose any
particular subgrantee.
H. Licensing and Credentials. Grantee hereby agrees to maintain, in full force and effect, all required
governmental or professional licenses and credentials for itself, its facilities and for its employees and all
other persons engaged in work in conjunction with this agreement.
I. Organizational and Staff Changes. Grantee agrees to provide immediate written notice to Grantor if
significant changes or events occur during the term of this Agreement which could potentially impact
the progress or outcome of the grant, including, without limitation, changes in: a) the Grantee's
executive staff or key staff responsible for achieving the grant purposes, or b) losses in funding. In the
event that Grantee ceases its operations, Grantee shall transfer any property purchased with the grant
funds to Grantor.
J. Liability, Disclaimers and Insurance Requirements. Grantee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally
agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grantor, its
officers, directors, trustees, employees and agents, from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses
and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) directly, indirectly, wholly or partially arising from
or in connection with any act or omission of Grantee, its employees or agents, in applying for or
accepting the grant, in expending or applying the funds furnished pursuant to the grant or in carrying
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund General Grant Agreement | 3
out the program or project to be funded or financed by the grant, except to the extent that such claims,
liabilities, losses or expenses arise from or in connection with any act or omission of Grantor, its officers,
directors, trustees, employees or agents. Grantees receiving grants in the amount of $75,000 or more
shall obtain from their insurance carriers certificates of insurance naming the City of Vernon as
additional insured.
K. Promotion and Publicity. Recognition of the grant brings valuable attention to the mission and
activities of both Grantee and Grantor. Grantee agrees that Grantor may include information regarding
Grantee and/or this grant, including the amount and purpose of the grant, any photographs or materials
Grantee has provided for promotional purposes, Grantee’s logo or trademark, and/or other information
or materials about Grantee’s organization and activities, in Grantor’s periodic public reports,
newsletters, events, and media releases. Grantee may, subject to Grantor’s right of approval in its
reasonable discretion, promote Grantor and/or this grant by:
1. Reporting on the partnership with Grantor in Grantee’s communication materials,
including but not limited to, newsletters, events, media interviews, website posts, and
promotional e-mails;
2. Assisting Grantor on cross-promotional events and endeavors.
Grantor must review and approve all materials (including website postings) that use its name or logo,
prior to production or publication. Such approval will not be unreasonably withheld.
L. Entire Agreement. Grantor reserves the right to withhold or suspend payments of grant funds if
Grantee fails to comply strictly with any of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. This Agreement
shall supersede any prior oral or written understandings or communications between the parties and
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This
Agreement may not be amended or modified, except in a written document signed by both Grantor and
Grantee.
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund General Grant Agreement | 4
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Grant Agreement effective on the _____ day of
______ ____ , 2018.
[INSERT NAME], Grantee
Authorized Signature
Printed Name
Title
Date
CITY OF VERNON, Grantor ATTEST:
By:
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
Name: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr.
Title: City Administrator
Date:
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Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-185-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 15, 2019
SUBJECT
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if
such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. As to the proposed capital
projects, the City of Vernon is not a “lead agency” for purposes of CEQA, and the grant agreement requires that
recipients submit proof of approvals under CEQA for any applicable work to be completed with grant funds; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 capital grants totaling $206,000 to the three (3) applicants identified below at the
amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: California Children's Academy
Original Amount Requested: $50,000
Amount Recommended: $50,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
2) Applicant: Clinica Romero
Original Amount Requested: $150,000
Amount Recommended: $66,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
3) Applicant: InnerCity Struggle
Original Amount Requested: $200,000
Amount Recommended: $90,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
Background:
As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund (“VCF”) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those
residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the
VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers.
The City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. (“JRG”) to provide consultation, guidance, research and
specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related to the VCF. JRG has
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extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants management and specialized knowledge of ethics and
principles governing the grant-making process.
On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218, as amended by Ordinances No. 1238 and No.
1257 to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) and provide the basic
guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of
funds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
The Committee adopted a Capital Grants Program on May 18, 2016 which defined, among other things, the
parameters of the capital award process and procedures for applicants, and criteria and timeline for awards.
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Funding
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF. Through the
normal budgetary process, City Council authorized an amount of $1,000,000 to the VCF for fiscal year 2018/2019.
The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds for fiscal year 2018/2019 in accordance with the following formula:
1) Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for payment from
funds appropriated to the VCF.
2) After Administrative Costs, no less than 25% of funds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals
to expend funds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more.
3) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on direct
services and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than $250,000.
In consideration of Administrative Costs of $174,500, the 25% allocation reserved for capital project funding in FY
2018/2019 equates to $206,375, with the remaining amount of VCF funds available for award to proposals for direct
services and/or scholarship grants totaling $619,125. As such, JRG and City staff recommend that three (3) capital
grants be awarded in the amounts specified in this staff report for a total amount of $206,000.
Criteria for Ranking Grant Proposals
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.166, no grant shall be awarded unless doing so serves a municipal
purpose of the City, and the Executive Director and Grant Committee must rank all proposals from eligible applicants
using the following factors:
1) The extent to which the funds will promote the health, safety, and welfare of persons residing or working within
the Vernon Area.
2) The benefit anticipated to accrue to the Vernon Area.
3) The extent to which the public will appreciate that the benefits of the proposed actions were a direct result of the
funding provided by the City of Vernon.
4) Evidence that the funds will be used by an organization with sufficient capacity to do the work, and will be used
effectively and without inefficiencies, waste or fraud.
5) For proposals for capital projects, the ability and commitment to fund the maintenance and repair of the project
over the long term.
FY 2018/2019 Capital Grant Applications
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FY 2018/2019 capital grant information is summarized in the Capital Grant Review Committee Transmittal Report
attached hereto as Attachment 1.
As previously indicated, the VCF capital grant docket for FY 2018/2019 contains three (3) applications for review,
deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee. All applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section
2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the
aforementioned ranking criteria.
Based on the application criteria, JRG’s due diligence findings, and the amount of funding available, the total amount of
grant funding recommended for the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 capital grant docket is $206,000.
JRG staff has prepared a written summary for each grant application describing its merits and potential risks, which is
attached hereto as Attachment 2. These materials and recommendations are to be used only as guiding documents for
the Grant Committee’s deliberation. The Grant Committee is expected to debate the content of each application at its
May 15, 2019 meeting. The full applications are publicly available and can be accessed at the City Clerk’s Office at
Vernon City Hall, or via the City’s website www.CityofVernon.org wherein FY 2018/2019 capital grant applicant
information is posted online in “Public Meetings” under the “Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (VCFGC)”
link.
Grant Agreement
Upon award of capital grants by the Grant Committee, each grant recipient shall be required to execute a Capital Grant
Agreement in substantially the same form as attached hereto as Attachment 3. The Grant Agreement sets forth the
terms and conditions of the grant, including the amount and purpose(s) of the grant, written reporting requirements, the
return of any unused portion, and requirements respecting the use of the VCF logo.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2018/2019 total recommended capital grant award amount of $206,000 is included in the 2018/2019
City Budget and complies with the yearly VCF allocation percentage for capital grants.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FY 2018/2019 Transmittal Report for Capital Grants
2. FY 208/2019 Capital Grant Recommendation Summary Forms
3. VCF Capital Grant Form Agreement
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Grant Review Committee
Transmittal Report
May 2019
Current Cycle: Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Capital Grants
Total Grant Budget –Current Cycle $206,375.00
Total $ Amount of Grant Requests $400,000
Total # Recommended Grants 3
Summary of Recommended Grants
CAPITAL GRANTS
ORGANIZATION REQUESTED
AMOUNT
RECOMMENDED
AMOUNT
COMMUNITIES SERVED
California Children’s
Academy
$50,000 $50,000 Bell, Boyle Heights, Commerce, Huntington Park,
Maywood, Vernon, Unincorporated East Los
Angeles
Clinica Romero $150,000 $66,000 Boyle Heights
InnerCity Struggle $200,000 $90,000 Boyle Heights, Unincorporated East Los Angeles
TOTAL RECOMMENDED AMOUNT $206,000
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CAPITAL GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VERNON COMMUNITY FUND AND
[INSERT GRANTEE RECIPIENT NAME] FOR [INSERT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT]
This capital grant agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on this __ day of
____, 20__ (the “Effective Date”) by the Vernon CommUNITY Fund (“Grantor”), and [Insert
Organization Name] ( "Grantee").
Grantor and Grantee agree to the following terms and conditions of the grant:
1. The “Grant” Defined:
a) The Grant shall be available to Grantee in two parts:
i) In Vernon’s fiscal year [insert year], Grantee may receive, pursuant to the
procedure set forth in Section 3(d) of this Agreement, the Grant up to a maximum
amount of $[insert amount] (the “FY [insert year] Grant Amount”).
ii) In Vernon’s fiscal year [insert year], Grantee may receive, pursuant to the
procedure set forth in Section 4(d) of this Agreement, the Grant up to a maximum
amount of $[insert amount] (the “FY [insert year] Grant Amount”).
b) Prior to Grantor’s ’s disbursement of and as a condition of Grantee’s receipt of any
Grant funds, Grantee shall submit proof of approval, including but not limited to
approvals under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), by the City of Los
Angeles and by any other applicable public agencies for any construction work to be
completed with any Grant funds. For the avoidance of any doubt, the City of Vernon
and/or the Vernon CommUNITY Fund shall not be a “lead agency” for purposes of
CEQA and shall not be liable for determination of CEQA applicability to the Project or
for initiating or completing any study, report, or negative declaration with respect to the
Project.
c) All Grant funds must be applied to the “Project”, as defined in Section 3 of this
Agreement.
d) No unused amount of the FY [insert year] Grant Amount may be “rolled over” to FY
[insert year]. No unused amount of the FY [insert year] Grant Amount may be “rolled
over” to a subsequent fiscal year.
e) The last day that Grantee may request Grant funds in Vernon’s fiscal year [insert year]
is [insert date], after which date, any remaining funds in the FY [insert year] Grant
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Amount shall be deemed forfeited by the Grantee.
f) The last day that Grantee may request Grant funds in Grantor’s fiscal year [insert year]
is [insert date], after which date, any remaining funds in the FY [insert year] Grant
Amount shall be deemed forfeited by Grantee.
g) Under no circumstances shall the amount of money paid by Grantor to Grantee under
this Agreement exceed $[insert amount] during this term of this Agreement.
h) Each installment of the Grant funds must be approved by City Council prior to
disbursement.
2. The “Project” Defined:
a) Grantee can utilize Grant funds solely for actions listed in this Section 2 (which actions
shall be known as the “Project”). If the maximum amount of the Grant is insufficient to
complete the Project, Grantee will timely complete the Project with its own funds or
with funds that it is able to secure from source(s) other than the Grant.
b) Grantee shall undertake the activities described in its Workplan (Exhibit 1) and
Budget (Exhibit 2), or subsequent updates thereof to be approved by Grantor. The
Project shall include only the following:
i) [Include brief description of Grantee’s overall mission and the project to be
completed]
ii) Funds shall be maintained in an account separate from the organization’s
operating funds and restricted to use for the following Project related costs:
(1) renovations or purchase of physical property;
(2) design, plans, and plan approval fees;
(3) consultant support to review and assist the organization in drafting and
reviewing RFP and RFQ documents for prospective contractors and vendors;
(4) demolition, construction, interior design, repairs, and renovation;
(5) purchase or long term lease of equipment.
iii) Funds shall not be used for Grantee’s:
(1) payroll and wages;
(2) maintenance;
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(3) operating expenses.
3. Grantee’s duties:
a) Grantee as Project Manager. Grantee or its designee shall be the project manager of
the Project and ensure that the Project is completed with due diligence. In its role as
project manager, Grantee may contract with third parties to complete the Project,
subject to Section 3(j) of this Agreement.
b) Project Commencement. Grantee shall commence work on Phase 1 of the Project no
later than thirty (30) days from receipt of the fully executed grant agreement and initial
payment from Grantor. If work on the Project is not commenced by that date, Grantee
must submit a letter to Grantor describing steps taken to commence work on the
Project, reasons for delay, and the expected Project commencement date. If work on
the Project is not commenced within sixty (60) days of the date of this Agreement,
Grantee must submit a second letter explaining the additional delay in implementation.
Grantor may, after reviewing the circumstances, consider Grantee in default in
accordance with Section 4(c) and may terminate the Agreement in accordance with
Section 4(b).
c) Reports. Grantee shall submit written reports to Grantor as follows: (a) a narrative
report describing in detail the use of the Grant funds, compliance with the terms of the
Grant and the progress made toward achieving the purposes of the Grant (b) a
financial report detailing all expenditures resulting from the Grant; (c) a copy of
materials (if applicable) produced as part of the Grant; and (d) a report on
accountability measures to be undertaken to assure competent stewardship of Grant
funds.
The schedule for such reports shall be:
FY [insert year] Grant Amount Interim Report: [insert date]
FY [insert year] Grant Amount Final Report: [insert date]
FY [insert year] Grant Amount Interim Reports: [insert date]and [insert date]
FY [insert year] Grant Amount Final Report: Within thirty (30) days of
completion of the Project and no later than [insert date].
d) Payment Procedure. In order to receive Grant funds, Grantee shall submit a Phase
Budget Request as described below:
i) Phase Budget Request. Grantee shall request Grant funds in bulk by submitting to
Grantor an internally approved itemized budget for each phase of the Project
(each, a “Phase Budget”) up to the limits set forth in Section 1(a). Approval,
partial approval or denial by Grantor shall be provided within thirty (30) days of
receipt, and any denial or partial approval shall provide a written specification of
any deficiency.
(1) Contingency Fund Request. Between submission of Phase Budgets, if
Grantee requires additional Grant funds, then, subject to availability as
prescribed in Section 2(a), Grantee may complete and submit to Grantor a
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Prescribed Requisition Form (sample Prescribed Requisition Form appears as
Exhibit 4 hereto) showing that the requested funds: (1) have been incurred or
approved by Grantee; and (2) are necessary and reasonable to further the
Project. With the written request, where applicable, Grantee shall provide a
copy of third party quotes documenting the anticipated cost of goods or
services required. Grantor shall approve the individual request if it is complete
and if it is consistent with the scope of the Project. Approval, partial approval
or denial shall be provided within thirty (30) days of receipt, and any denial or
partial approval shall provide a written specification of any deficiency.
ii) Disbursement of Funds. All funds shall be disbursed only to Grantee, either as
reimbursement or advancement, consistent with the aforementioned payment
procedures. No funds shall be disbursed by Grantor directly to any third party on
behalf of Grantee.
e) Cost Overruns. Grantee shall be solely responsible for Project cost overruns and for
any actions it takes or costs that it incurs for actions that are not within the scope of
the Project. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Grant to the contrary, under no
circumstances will the total money that may be disbursed to Grantee during the term
of this Agreement exceed $[insert amount of grant award].
f) Demonstrated Financial Ability. Grantee must demonstrate financial resources
sufficient to support the Project on an ongoing basis throughout its useful life. In
addition, Grantee must provide a projected plan of operations for the upcoming five
fiscal years. Funding will not be granted unless Grantee can assure Grantor that
Grantee has the financial ability to maintain the Project for at least five years.
g) Licensing and Credentials. Grantee hereby agrees to maintain, in full force and effect,
all required governmental permits, or professional licenses and credentials for itself, its
facilities and liability, auto and workers compensation insurance for its employees and
all other persons engaged in work and/or sponsored activities in connection with this
Agreement, as required by Grantor.
h) Promotion and Publicity. Recognition of the grant brings valuable attention to the
mission and activities of both Grantee and Grantor. Grantee agrees that Grantor may
include information regarding Grantee and/or this grant, including the amount and
purpose of the grant, any photographs or materials Grantee has provided for
promotional purposes, Grantee’s logo or trademark, and/or other information or
materials about Grantee’s organization and activities, in Grantor’s periodic public
reports, newsletters, events, and media releases. Grantee may, subject to Grantor’s
right of approval in its reasonable discretion, promote Grantor and/or this grant by:
1. Reporting on the partnership with Grantor in Grantee’s communication materials,
including but not limited to, newsletters, events, media interviews, website posts,
and promotional e-mails;
2. Assisting Grantor on cross-promotional events and endeavors. Grantor must
review and approve all materials (including website postings) that use its name or
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logo, prior to production or publication. Such approval will not be unreasonably
withheld.
i) Organization and Staff Changes. Grantee agrees to provide immediate written notice
to Grantor if significant changes or events occur during the term of this Agreement
which could potentially impact the progress or outcome of the Project, including,
without limitation, changes in: (a) Grantee’s executive staff or key staff responsible for
achieving the Grant purposes or (b) losses in funding other than the Grant. In the
event that Grantee ceases its operations, Grantee shall transfer, assign and deliver
title and physical possession of any and all property purchased with the Grant funds to
Grantor.
j) Competitive Bidding or Selection. Grantee shall bear the burden and submit proof that
it is in compliance with any applicable competitive bidding and competitive selection
requirements. Grantee shall submit proof it is in compliance with applicable
requirements prior to Grantor’s disbursement of any Grant funds.
k) Subcontracts, Successors and Assignments. Grantee shall not enter into any
subcontracts for any of the Project activities required by this Agreement without
Grantor’s prior written consent. Grantee shall require any subcontracts to comply in
writing with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and provide the same
assurances as Grantee must in its use of the Grant funds. Grantor’s consent to any
subcontract shall not relieve Grantee of any of its duties or obligations under this
Agreement.
i) This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of Grantor, Grantee,
and their respective successors and assigns, except that Grantee may not assign
or transfer its rights or obligations hereunder or any interest herein without the prior
consent in writing of Grantor.
4. General Provisions
a) Audit. Grantor shall have the right to conduct a financial and compliance audit of
Grantee at any time upon reasonable written notice to Grantee. Grantee shall
maintain Project-related records for at least three (3) years from the Effective Date of
this Agreement and shall make such records promptly accessible to Grantor upon its
request.
b) Termination of Agreement. Unless terminated earlier pursuant to the default
provisions below, the Agreement shall terminate, and any duties Grantor may have to
Grantee under this Agreement shall terminate upon the earlier to occur of: (1) three
years from the Effective Date of this Agreement; (2) complete disbursal by Grantor of
the maximum amount of the Grant funds; or (3) issuance of a certificate of completion
of the Project by the applicable local governmental or regulatory authority.
c) Default. A default under this Agreement shall exist upon the occurrence of any of the
following events:
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i) Either party fails to perform, observe or discharge any of its covenants,
agreements or obligations contained herein or in any exhibit attached hereto; or
ii) Any representation, warranty or statement made by Grantee herein or in any
documents or reports relied upon by Grantor to measure progress on the Project,
the expenditure of Grant moneys or the performance by Grantee is untrue in any
material respect when made; or
iii) Grantee (a) applies for or consents to the appointment of, or the taking of
possession by, a receiver, custodian, trustee, or liquidator of itself or of
substantially all of its property, (b) admits in writing to its inability, or is generally
unable, to pay its debts as they become due, (c) makes a general assignment for
the benefit of its creditors, (d) is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, (e)
commences a voluntary case under the Federal Bankruptcy Code (as now or
hereafter in effect), (f) files a petition seeking to take advantage of any other law
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding-up, or composition or
adjustment of debts, (g) fails to controvert in a timely and appropriate manner, or
acquiesces in writing to, any petition filed against it in an involuntary case under
the Bankruptcy Code, or (h) takes any action for the purpose of effecting any of the
foregoing.
d) Remedies upon Default. If Grantee’s default is not cured within fifteen (15) days of
written notice thereof to Grantor or such longer period as Grantor may authorize in its
sole discretion, Grantor may pursue any remedies available under this Agreement, at
law or in equity. Such remedies include, but are not limited to, termination of this
Agreement, return of all or a portion of the Grant funds paid to Grantee or turnover of
title and physical possession of property purchased with Grant funds, payment of
interest earned on the Grant funds. If, as a result of Grantee’s default, Grantor
demands return of all or a portion of the Grant funds and/or payment of interest earned
on the Grant funds, Grantee may, at Grantee’s option, satisfy such demand by paying
to Grantor the amount demanded or permitting Grantor to recover the amount by
deducting that amount from future payments to Grantee from Grantor. If Grantee fails
to repay the amount demanded within fifteen (15) days of the demand, Grantee shall
be deemed to have elected the deduction option and Grantor may deduct the amount
demanded from any future payment from Grantor to Grantee, including but not limited
to, any payment to Grantee from Grantor under this Agreement and any payment to
Grantee from Grantor under any other contract or agreement, present or future,
between Grantee and Grantor.
e) Indemnity and Insurance. Neither party shall be required to indemnify the other except
to the extent that liability is allocated pursuant to a court of law, arbitration or other
dispute resolution process. Grantee shall determine its own needs in procurement of
insurance to cover potential liabilities. Grantor will not defend or indemnify Grantee
should Grantee be sued for any reason.
f) Expenditure of Grant Funds. Any funds not expended in accordance with the terms of
this Grant Agreement must be returned to Grantor. Grantee shall not use any portion
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of the funds granted herein to engage in any grassroots campaign for public office, nor
to fund union activity.
g) In writing. All notices, bills, invoices, consents and other communications between the
parties shall be in writing, and shall be sent by certified mail (return receipt requested)
or other delivery service which provides evidence of delivery, using the following
addresses:
Grantee: [Insert contact information]
Grantor: Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Attention: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr. City Administrator
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Mailed notices shall be deemed communicated as of the day of receipt.
h) No Joint Venture or other Relationship. Grantee has determined to undertake the
Project at its sole cost and risk, and to assume all liability for any and all costs above the
amount of the Grant. This Agreement does not create a partnership, or a joint venture,
or any business relationship between Grantee and Grantor, and it does not create an
obligation for Grantor to refund or reimburse any costs incurred by Grantee beyond the
maximum Grant amounts set forth in Section 1(a). Grantee understands and agrees
that it is a grantee of Grantor and not an employee, agent, consultant or independent
contractor of Grantor, and that Grantee is not providing services for or on behalf of
Grantor.
i) Binding Nature and Assignment. This agreement shall be binding upon and inure to
the benefit of Grantor, Grantee, and their respective successors and assigns, except
that Grantee may not assign or transfer its rights or obligations hereunder or any
interest herein without the prior consent in writing of Grantor.
j) Entire Agreement. This Grant Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement
between Grantee and Grantor, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either written or oral.
k) No Implied Waiver, Cumulative Remedies. The failure of Grantor to exercise, and any
delay in exercising any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement shall not operate
as a waiver thereof, nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or
privilege under this Agreement preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the
exercise of any other such right, power, or privilege. The remedies provided herein are
cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by law.
l) Amendment to Grant Agreement. No portion of this Grant Agreement may be waived,
altered, modified, supplemented, or amended except by a written instrument signed by
both Grantee and Grantor.
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m) Governing Law. The rights, obligations, duties and liabilities of the parties to this Grant
and the interpretation of this Agreement shall be governed by California law, without
regard to California’s laws regarding choice of applicable law.
n) Venue and Jurisdiction. For all court proceedings relating to this Grant, venue shall be
proper in Los Angeles County.
o) Voluntary Agreement. The Parties hereto, and each of them, represent and declare that
they have carefully read this Grant Agreement and know the contents thereof and have
been advised by their own counsel or had the opportunity to do so, and that each has
signed this Grant freely and voluntarily. As such, the Parties agree that the normal rule
of construing an agreement against the drafter of the document shall not apply here.
p) Headings. The section headings in this Agreement are included for convenience only,
do not give full notice of the terms of any portion of this Agreement and are not relevant
to the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
q) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterpart originals, duplicate
originals, or both, each of which is deemed to be an original for all purposes.
r) Severability. If any term or provision of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be illegal or in conflict with any law, the validity of the
remaining terms and provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations of
the parties shall be construed and enforced as if this Agreement did not contain the
particular term or provision held to be invalid.
s) No Third Party Beneficiaries. Grantor and Grantee are the only parties to this
Agreement and are the only parties entitled to enforce its terms. Nothing in this
Agreement gives, is intended to give, or shall be construed to give or provide any
benefit or right, whether directly, indirectly or otherwise, to third persons.
t) Attorney Fees. In the event of any action to enforce rights under this Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled its costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s
fees, incurred in connection with such action.
[Signatures Begin on Next Page].
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have signed this Grant Agreement as of the date stated in
the introductory clause.
City of Vernon, a California charter city and
California municipal corporation
By:____________________________
Carlos R. Fandino, Jr.
City Administrator
[Insert Grantee Name], a California
corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Maria E. Ayala, City Clerk
By:
Name:
Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
__________________________________
Hema Patel, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT 1
WORKPLAN
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EXHIBIT 2
PHASE BUDGETS
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EXHIBIT 3
SAMPLE PRESCRIBED REQUISITION
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Between submission of Phase Budgets, if Grantee requires additional Grant funds, then,
subject to availability as prescribed in Section 2(a), Grantee may complete and submit to
Grantor a Prescribed Requisition Form showing that the requested funds: (1) have been
incurred or approved by Grantee; and (2) are necessary and reasonable to further the Project.
With the written request, where applicable, Grantee shall provide a copy of third party quotes
documenting the anticipated cost of goods or services required. Grantor shall approve the
individual request if it is complete and if it is consistent with the scope of the Project. Approval,
partial approval or denial shall be provided within thirty (30) days of receipt, and any denial or
partial approval shall provide a written specification of any deficiency. Notwithstanding any
other provision in the Grant Agreement to the contrary, under no circumstances will the total
money that may be disbursed to Grantee during the term of the Agreement exceed $[insert
amount of grant award].
[A sample letter can be found on the next page.]
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Date: [Insert date]
To: Carlos R. Fandino, Jr., City Administrator
From: [Organization name and Grantee contact]
Subject: Request for Additional Funds
As per Section 3(d)(i)(1) of the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grant Agreement, [Grantee]
requests funding in the amount of [insert amount] for the purpose of [description].
The following expenses have been incurred or approved by Grantee and are necessary and
reasonable to further the Project.
[Itemize activities/expenses incurred for project]
[Grantee] understands that approval, partial approval, or denial shall be provided within thirty
(30) days of receipt of this request.
If you have any questions, please contact [name] at [contact information].
[Grantee]
By:
City of Vernon
By:
Requisition # [insert number]
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Vernon Community Fund Grant Committee Agenda Item Report
Agenda Item No. COV-186-2019
Submitted by: Diana Figueroa
Submitting Department: City Administration
Meeting Date: May 15, 2019
SUBJECT
Award of Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the
environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even if
such action were a “project,” it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 2018/2019 scholarship grants totaling $20,000 to the seven (7) applicants identified below at
the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: #3 - Yani Martinez
Amount: $2,000
School: Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine (HPIAM) Marquez High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
2) Applicant: #8 - Nayeli Jimenez Alvarado
Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
3) Applicant: #9 - Kimberly Robles
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
4) Applicant: #18 - Valeria Valencia
Amount: $2,000
School: LIBRA Academy Marquez High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
5) Applicant: #19 - Arianna Romero
Amount: $2,000
School: Mendez High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
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6) Applicant: #20 - Julie Quintero
Amount: $5,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
7) Applicant: #21 - Hector Ruiz
Amount: $2,000
School: Math, Science, Tech Magnet (MSTM) at Roosevelt High School
Resident City: Boyle Heights
Background:
As one of the key elements of the City’s good governance reforms, the City Council created the Vernon CommUNITY
Fund (“VCF”) to provide grants to charitable and governmental entities for projects and programs that benefit those
residing and working in Vernon. Given the exclusively industrial nature of Vernon, the City Council determined that the
VCF was in the best interest of the City and its residents, businesses, and workers.
The City retained the services of Jemmott Rollins Group, Inc. (“JRG”) to provide consultation, guidance, research and
specialized administrative support services to the City Administrator and City staff related to the VCF. JRG has
extensive experience in non-profit grant-making and grants management and specialized knowledge of ethics and
principles governing the grant-making process.
On February 4, 2014, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1218, as amended by Ordinances No. 1238 and No.
1257 to establish the Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (“Grant Committee”) and provide the basic
guidelines and operational procedures for said Committee and its officers, including those related to the allocation of
funds and the processes for reviewing and ranking applications and awarding grants.
At its November 8, 2017 meeting, the VCF Grant Committee agreed to proceed with a VCF Pilot Scholarship
Program, as per the recommendation of the VCF Scholarship Subcommittee (the “Subcommittee”). Thereafter, the
Subcommittee, City staff, and JRG convened to address program details, timeline, and administration of the program.
The VCF Grant Committee approved an allocation in the amount of $20,000 toward the Pilot Scholarship Program and
a Pilot Scholarship Program Timeline at their February 21, 2018 meeting. Working in alignment with the approved
program timeline has allowed for adequate time to organize, plan, prepare, and gather necessary approvals for each
phase of program progression; including an amendment to Article XX of the Vernon Municipal Code (specifically,
Sections 2.165 and 2.166) to incorporate language that references the VCF scholarship program eligibility, selection
criteria, and related VCF Scholarship Program Guidelines which were approved at the Grant Committee's August 15,
2018 meeting. Subsequently, the VCF Scholarship Program Applicant Package was adopted at the Grant Committee's
November 28, 2018 Grant Committee Meeting.
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Funding
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.164, the City Council may appropriate funds to the VCF. Through the
normal budgetary process, City Council authorized an amount of $1,000,000 to the VCF for fiscal year 2018/2019.
The Grant Committee is required to allocate funds for fiscal year 2018/2019 in accordance with the following formula:
1) Administrative Costs shall be determined for the fiscal year and the amount shall be allocated for payment from
funds appropriated to the VCF.
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2) After Administrative Costs, no less than 25% of funds available in any fiscal year shall be awarded to proposals
to expend funds on capital projects with a projected useful life of 10 years or more.
3) The remainder of available funds in any fiscal year may be awarded to proposals to expend funds on direct
services and/or scholarship grants. No single grant of this type shall be in an amount more than $250,000.
In consideration of Administrative Costs of $174,500 and the minimum required set aside for capital projects, the total
maximum amount of grant funds available for award to proposals for direct services and/or scholarship grants during
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 is $619,125. The VCF Grant Committee approved an allocation in the amount of $20,000
toward the Pilot Scholarship Program. As such, JRG and City staff recommend the Grant Committee award $20,000
in scholarship grants in the specified amounts to the individual students identified in this staff report.
Criteria for Ranking Scholarship Grant Applicants
Pursuant to Vernon Municipal Code Section 2.166, all eligible scholarship applicants must be ranked using the following
factors:
Award Criteria (not in order of priority)
(1) Financial need
(2) Academic achievement
(3) Community/extracurricular involvement
(4) Leadership at school or in the community
(5) Awards and recognition
(6) Personal and/or family attributes, as demonstrated through scholarship application process
FY 2018/2019 Scholarship Grant Applications
As previously indicated, there are seven (7) FY 2018/2019 Scholarship grant candidates presented for review,
deliberation, and award by the Grant Committee. All applicants meet the eligibility requirements set forth in Section
2.165 of the Vernon Municipal Code and all applications were thoroughly vetted by JRG and City staff using the
aforementioned ranking criteria.
Based on the application criteria, due diligence findings, and the amount of funding available, the total amount of
scholarship grant funding recommended for Fiscal Year 2018/2019 is $20,000.
Recommended scholarship recipient information is summarized in each evaluation form attached hereto as Attachment
1. These materials and recommendations are to be used only as guiding documents for the Grant Committee’s
deliberation. The Grant Committee is expected to debate the content of each application at its May 15, 2019 meeting.
The full applications are publicly available and can be accessed at the City Clerk’s Office at Vernon City Hall, or via the
City’s website www.CityofVernon.org wherein Docket IV grant applicant information is posted online in “Public
Meetings” under the “Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee (VCFGC)” link.
Fiscal Impact:
The Fiscal Year 2018/2019 total recommended scholarship grant award amount of $20,000 is included in the
2018/2019 City Budget and is within the recommended allocation of $20,000 for scholarship grants.
ATTACHMENTS
1. FY 2018/2019 VCF Scholarship Evaluation Summary Forms
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Scholarship Program
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#3 3.980 (official LAUSD)
HPIAM Marquez High School Huntington Park
11k/yr approx (UC Riverside)
22
28
18
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Strong application overall. Student is in top 10% of class while involved with over 200 hours of volunteer
work in field of interest and extracirricular activities. He demonstrated leadership while involved in band
as co-Drum Major and leading member of his school's Gay Straight Alliance Club. He has taken advantage
of unique opportunities to volunteer at the prestigious LAC+USC Medical Center and was selected for a
student exchange program in Japan. Recommendation letters spoke of his positive energy, leadership,
dependability, work ethic, and encouraging, helpful nature. He included an engaging essay with his
application that was personal and highlighted his motivation and drive to be successful. He has multiple
interests and enjoys expanding his horizons, but his goal is to pursue a biochemistry degree. He has
demonstrated his potential for great success in the future.
8
9
85
X
2,000
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Scholarship Program
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#8 4.247 (official LAUSD)
Garfield High School East Los Angeles
68k/yr approx (Brown University)
29
28
20
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Ranks #1 in class. A degree in Public Health is desired , with the ultimate goal of the student to become
a pediatrician. Over 200 volunteer hours, in her chosen area of interest. Recommendations commented
on her humility, work ethic, responsibility, passion, leadership, and great rapport with classmates. She
has a positive attitude, is a model citizen, and has the desire to give back to her community. Her essay
spoke to experiences related to volunteer work and passion for health care. She expressed a strong desire
to give back to community and support education and advocate accessibility for those that often do not
seek out the care they deserve. She is a well-disciplined student and team player. She possesses many
qualities that indicate a great potential for her to succeed in her college endeavors.
X
7
9
93
5,000
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Scholarship Program
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#9 4.075
Garfield High School East Los Angeles
55k/yr approx (Cornell)
(official LAUSD)
27
28
19
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Candidate desires a career as an attorney, and wishes to influence public policy. Her volunteer efforts
were aligned with her career interests, with over 200 hours dedicated to the Coalition for Humane
Immingrant Rights. Additionally, she participates in student congress, speech and debate, is a LAUSD
School Board Student Representative, and captain of the school basketball team. Student received glowing
recommendations that spoke of her strong point of view, curiosity, passion, kindness, natural leadership
skills, and her willingness to work hard. Her educational goals are fueled by family and community,
understanding that their sacrifices have given her tools to fight for a better life. Her voice and passion for
social justice was born in East LA. Her family taught her not to let haredships define her, but to be resilient.
She has qualities that will lead to success in her future.
7
9
90
X
2,000
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund
Scholarship Program
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#18 4.166
LIBRA Marquez High School Huntington Park
13k/yr approx (Cornell)
(official LAUSD)
23
29
20
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Ranks #3 in class. Goal of student is to become a public defender. Approximately 220 hours of time has
been spent conducting volunteer work in both the Humanitarian and Environmental Clubs, and additional
time was spent interning at a law firm where she was exposed to the legal challenges facing minorities.
Recommendation letters spoke to her maturity, academic intensity, work ethic, and her willingness to
take a stand on social issues. She wants to give back to her community and fight for the rights of minorities.
She wants to contribute to a solution for a broken system and feels that her voice will only become louder
through the power of education. She is engaged as a student and sets an example for others. Her hunger for
knowledge has driven her to the top of her class and she has several qualities that will lead to future success.
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#19 3.948 (official LAUSD)
Mendez High School East Los Angeles
11k/yr approx (UC Riverside)
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
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TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Student is already a leader in their community. Recommendations spoke about passion, grace, compassion,
and desire to seek out social justice. She is interested in giving back to her community and plans to do so
through achieving her goal to be an attorney who serves the people in her neighborhood along with other
minority groups. She values education and has learned to manage the high expectations of her family to
achieve success while tending to her mental health. With over 300 hours of volunteer hours logged with
InnerCity Struggle, she has pursued exposure to activism as a means to battle social inequity. She has an
interest in understanding cultures other than her own, and immersed herself in a Taiwanese cultural exchange
program, committing to experiencing a new environment and language. Well written essay conveys maturity
and ability to achieve success in career and life goals.
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#20 4.225
Garfield High School East Los Angeles
58k/yr approx (USC)
(official LAUSD)
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Candidate has achieved straight "A"s throughout her high school career. She has over 40 hours of volunteer
work as a peer counselor and teacher's assistant at the local church, and participates in CAPA Club, track,
tennis, Environmental Club, and speech and debate. Her desire is to achieve a career as a translator in order
to break the language barriers of her community, forging understanding and effective communication.
Recommendations speak to her determination, hard work, responsibility, humility, leadership, maturity,
creativity, and positive attitude. She appreciates her family who have been supporting and encouraging. She
has a desire to give back to them and her community by mentoring and aiding kids in their pursuit of educa-
tion and scholarships. She received Dartmouth Book Award and Most Improved Track Athlete. She has
the tools and support to achieve great success in her college pursuits and career.
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Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Applicant Evaluation Form
Applicant: ______________________________________ GPA: _________________
School: ______________________________________ Resident City: _________________
The criteria below will be used to evaluate applicant:
•Financial need (30 points)
•Community/extracurricular involvement and leadership (30 points)
•Academic achievement (20 points)
•Awards and recognition (10 points)
•Personal and/or family attributes and values (10 points)
1.DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The applicant has completed the Financial Analysis Summary to project their anticipated costs for their
post-secondary educational pursuits. A VCF Scholarship may be awarded in a dollar amount that considers
all financial aid being awarded to applicant and the total cost for their education. Total unmet financial
need of applicant is $ ______________.
2. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (30 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay, Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable), and Verification of
Community Service Hours should collectively demonstrate the applicant’s personal motivation, influences,
academic ability, and potential. Consideration should be given to the applicant’s unique situation and/or
experience, career goals, and how receiving a scholarship will help the applicant. Recommendations
should speak favorably to the applicant’s dependability, initiative, and maturity, and specify applicant’s
talents and abilities, such as leadership, artistic abilities, excellence in athletics or extra-curricular
activities, etc. Applicant should be viewed as capable of success in college. The applicant’s participation
in events and/or activities (such as student body office, work experience, special family responsibilities
and obligations, and/or community service) leading to the accumulation of knowledge, attitudes and skills
needed in post-secondary education should be considered. The quality and quantity of such events in the
life of the individual should be assessed.
3. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT (20 POINTS POSSIBLE)SCORE _____
Transcript and report card should validate the applicant’s preparedness for post-secondary educational
demands. Preparatory courses (e.g. algebra, biology, literature, composition, chemistry, history,
government, foreign language) should be completed with passing grades (at a minimum). Through
academics, the student should demonstrate their ability to be successful in their pursuit of a trade
school/college education.
#21 3.987 (official LAUSD)
Math, Science, Tech Magnet - Roosevelt HS Boyle Heights
$55k/yr approx (Occidental College)
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4. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
If application indicates that the student has received awards and/or recognition during their high school
career in academics and/or in extracurricular activities, this should be considered. Acknowledgement by
others demonstrates how the candidate is regarded and validates their work ethic, spirit, abilities,
maturity, and perseverance in efforts to excel.
5. PERSONAL AND/OR FAMILY ATTRIBUTES AND VALUES (10 POINTS POSSIBLE) SCORE _____
The Autobiographical Essay and Recommendation Forms (and letters if applicable) should convey the
applicant’s distinguishable characteristics and values. The applicant’s ability to be successful in their
prospective career will be based upon personal qualities demonstrated in their day-to-day
school/work/volunteer activities. Qualities such as motivation, enthusiasm, dedication, and the desire to
achieve a successful outcome in their chosen field of study should be assessed.
6. COMMENTS
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL SCORE
RECOMMENDED FOR VCF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes No
IF YES, INDICATE RECOMMENDED AWARD AMOUNT: $ ________________
Excellent student with a goal to become a teacher of Latin American Studies. With over 140 volunteer hours,
student has also participated in a number of extracirricular activities such as treasurer of the National Honors
Society, member of Mecha, mentor at Hollenbeck Middle School, intern at Getty's Teen Lab Program, founder
of Boyle Heights Merchant Association, and member of Garcetti's Gang Reducation Youth Program. The
student is also a candidate for Capstone, a highly selective award at Roosevelt. Recommendatons describe
him as driven, committed, compassionate, and thoughtful with class topics with a stron desire to learn. He
is interested in exploring other educational systems, and then return with an understanding of how best to
pay it forward to his own community. The student has skills that indicate a high probability for success.
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