20200520 VCF MinutesMINUTES
VERNON COMMUNITY FUND GRANT COMMITTEE
REGULARMEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20,2020
COUNCIL CHAMBER,4305 SANTA FE AVENUE
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Lopez called the meeting to order at l0:02 a.m.
FLAG SALUTE
Administrative Analyst Figueroa led the Flag Salute.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT:Leticia Lopez, Chair (via remote access)
Juliet GofI, Vice Chair (via remote access)
James Chang, Committee Member (via remote access)
Steven Froberg, Committee Member (via remote access)
Michael Gavifia, Committee Member (via remote access)
Mark Gonzalez, Committee Member (via remote access)
STAFF PRESENT:
Diana Figuero4 Administrative Analyst
Zaynah Moussa, Senior Deputy City Attomey
Lisa Pope, City Clerk
Frances Jemmott, City Consultant
James Hull, City Consultant
APPROVAL OFTHE AGENDA
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Gonzalez seconded a motion to applove
the agenda. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
The Consent Calendar consisted of the following item:
I Approval of Minutes
Recommendation:
Approve the February 19,2020 Regular Vemon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee
meeting minutes.
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NEW BUSINESS
Vernon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee Meetings
Recommendation:
A. Find that adoption ofthe proposed resolution does not constitute a "project" pursuant to
section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act
CEQA') because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption of the
proposed resolution did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance
with Section 15061(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may
have an effect on the environment; and
B. Adopt a resolution to set the Vemon CommUNITY Fund Grant Committee ("VCF")
regular meeting schedule to be on the third Wednesday of May and November (two
meetings per year) at l0:00 a.m., repealing all resolutions in conflict herewith.
Administrative Analyst Figueroa presented the staff report
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Gavifia seconded a motion to: A. Find
that adoption ofthe proposed resolution does not constitute a "project" pursuant to section
15378(bX2) of the Guidelines to the Califomia Environmental Quality Act CEQA')
because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption ofthe proposed
resolution did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA 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. Adopt a resolution to set the Vemon CommUNITY Fund
Grant Committee ("VCF") regular meeting schedule to be on the third Wednesday of May
and November (two meetings per year) at 10:00 a.m., repealing all resolutions in conflict
herewith.
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket III Vernon CommUNITY Fund Direct Service Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed is exempt under the Califomia Environmental
Quality Act (,.CEQA") because it is a govemment fiscal activity that will not result in direct
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MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Froberg seconded a motion to approve
the Consent Calendar. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a
"project" as defined by CEQA Guidelines section 15378. And even ifsuch action were a
"project," it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15061(bX3),
the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 Docket III direct service grants totaling $74,725 lo the
two (2) applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
1) Applicant: Inclusive Action for the City
Original Amount Requested: $60,000
Amount Recommended: $34,725
Proposed Term: I year
2) Applicant: YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles*
Original Amount Requested: $ 100,000
Amount Recommended: $40,000
Proposed Term: I year
*Retuming Grantee
Fran Jemmott, Jemmott-Rollins Group, summarized the applicants, requested grant amount
and recommendation.
In response to Committee questions, Ms. Jemmott explained other available funds and
timing for use.
Committee Member Gonzalez discussed the benefits of the YMCA services and thanked
the Committee for recommending the gant. Chair Lopez stated the YMCA was delivery
food to Vernon residents and making a difference in supporting families during the
pandemic.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Chang seconded a motion to: A. Find that
the award of the grants proposed is exempt under the Califomia 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@)(3), the
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
and B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 Docket III direct service gant to Inclusive Action
for the City in the amount of $34,725. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Gorualez seconded a motion to award
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Docket I direct service grant to YMCA Metropolitan Los Angeles
in the amount of$40,000. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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.t City Administration
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Capital Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the gants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the
Califomia Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because it is a govemment 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 Vemon 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 Yeat 2019/2020 capital grants totaling $81,375 to the three (3) applicants
identified below at the amounts recommended:
I ) Applicant: LA Music and Art School
Original Amount Requested: $3 1,600
Amount Recommended: $3 1,600
Proposed Term: I year
2) Applicant: Mark Taper Foundation Shelter
Original Amount Requested: $35,906
Amount Recommended: $24,775
Proposed Term: I year
3) Applicant: Southeast Community Foundation
Original Amount Requested: $25,000
Amount Recommended: $25,000
Proposed Term: 1 year
Fran Jemmott, Jemmott-Rollins Group, summarized the applicants, requested grant amount
and recommendation.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Gavifla seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the Califomia
Environmental Quality Act C'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 sectioi 15378. And even if such
action were a "project," it would be exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section
15061(bX3), 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 Vemon 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 2019/2020 capital grant to LA Music and Art School in the
amount of$31,600. The question was called and the motion carried unanimously.
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MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Froberg seconded a motion to: A. Find
the aclion exempt under CEQA; and B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 capital grant to Mark
Taper Foundation Shelter in the amount of $24,775. The question was called and the
motion carried unanimously.
MOTION
Committee Member Gonzalez moved and Committee Member Froberg seconded a motion
to: A. Find the action exempt under CEQA; and B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 capital
grant to Southeast Community Foundation in the amount of $25,000. The question was
called and the motion carried unanimously.
City Administration
Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Vernon CommUNITY Fund Scholarship Grants
Recommendation:
A. Find that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the
Califomia 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 I 5061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an
effect on the environment; and
B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 scholarship grants totaling $20,000 to the eight (8)
applicants identified below at the amounts recommended:
I ) Applicant: #6 - Mariela Barrales
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
2) Applicant: #8 - Angelica Garcia
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
3) Applicant: #2 - Daniel Gorlzalez
Amount: $3,000
School: Maywood Center for Enriched Studies Magnet School
Resident City: Bell
4) Applicant: #4 - Britney Juarez
Amount: $2,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
5) Applicant: #3 - Sara Lopez
Amount: $3,000
School: Garfield High School
Resident City: East Los Angeles
6) Applicant: #l - Arely Ordonez
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Amount: $3,000
School: Bell High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
7) Applicant: #7 - Samantha Tomayo
Amount: $2,000
School: Bell High School
Resident City: Huntington Park
8) Applicant: #5 - Citlaly Zazteta
Amount: $3,000
School: Marquez School of Social Justice
Resident City: Huntinglon Park
Administrative Analyst Figueroa presented the staff report.
MOTION
Vice Chair Goff moved and Committee Member Gavifla seconded a motion to: A. Find
that the award of the grants proposed in this staff report is exempt under the California
Environmental Quality Act C'CEQA) because it is a govemment 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(bX3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect
on the environment; and B. Award Fiscal Year 201912020 scholarship grants totaling
$20,000 to Mariela Barrales, $2,000; Angelica Garcia, $2,000; Daniel Gonzalez, $3,000;
Britney Juarez, $2,000; Sara Lopez, $3,000; Arely Ordonez, $3,000; Samantha Tomayo,
$2,000; and Citlaly Zaneta, $3,000. The question was called and the motion carried
unanimously.
ORAL REPORTS
Administrative Analyst Figueroa thanked the Committee for approving the grants, all being
relevant to the current COVID-19 epidemic situation.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, Chair Lopez adjoumed the meeting at 1 2 a.m.
LETICIA LOPEZ, Chair
LISA POPE, Ci
(seal)
ATTEST:
Clerk