REPORT TO PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SUBJECT
Title
Receive Oral Presentation by the Golden Triangle Soccer Club (Club) President and Consider a Financial Grant in the Amount of $2,123.69 from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program for Club Player Equipment
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Sports, Recreation & Arts Assets
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program (Grant Program) was established in memory of Santa Clara resident and youth sports enthusiast Wade Brummal. On October 27, 2015 (Attachment 1), Council approved a fee in the amount of $25 per non-resident youth participant in Santa Clara youth sports organizations using City facilities as a means of generating funds to support economically challenged Santa Clara youth participation in Santa Clara based youth sports programs. The grants reimburse these organizations for registration, equipment, program fees, and other related costs. Prior to adopting the fee, the Program had been funded through individual donations and an annual golf tournament held at the (now closed) Santa Clara Golf & Tennis Club.
According to the “Priorities of Funding” section of the Grant Program, requests for grants amounts over $500 require review by the Parks & Recreation Commission, meeting the grant eligibility guidelines, and having sufficient funds available.
DISCUSSION
At the Regular meeting of May 16, 2023, the Parks & Recreation Commission considered a financial grant in the amount of $3,323.69 from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program for the Golden Triangle Soccer Club to support player scholarships and equipment. The Commission requested additional information about the applicant’s eligibility and the Grant request before taking action to continue the item to a future meeting date.
After the meeting, the Recreation Manager met with the Club president to better understand their operations and Grant Program request. The Club meets the eligibility requirements by being a contributing Santa Clara based youth sports program that provides recreational soccer for youth and teens. While the Club’s office is in Cupertino, the club uses Santa Clara facilities for practices and home games. The Club is considering expansion into Cupertino and Fremont. The Club submitted a revised Grant Program request for an eligible expense, reimbursement of costs related to player equipment in the amount of $2,123.69 (Attachment 2). The grant program account balance is approximately $252,148 and has a sufficient fund balance to support the request.
The Parks & Recreation Commission will consider approval of the grant at the Regular Meeting on August 15, 2023. The Club President Anurag Gupta has been invited to attend and make an oral presentation about their program, their grant request and answer Commission questions.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 153778(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. The Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program account balance of $252,148 can accommodate the request for a program grant in the total amount of $2,123.69.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Parks & Recreation Commission agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve a financial grant in the amount of $2,123.69 from the Wade Brummal Youth Sports Grant Program for Golden Triangle Soccer Club Player Equipment.
Staff
Prepared by: Kimberly Castro, Recreation Manager
Approved by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENTS
1. Report to Council October 27, 2015 13.A
2. Application - Golden Triangle Soccer Club 8-15-23 - REVISED