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Matter 25-1319

Report on Request for Proposals for the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management.

Parks & Recreation City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Dec 2025
2 Documents on file 659 KB · 2 extracted · 2 AI summaries
File
25-1319
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
02 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

The papers

2 documents · 659 KB
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Memorandum

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The memorandum discusses the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management Request for Proposal (RFP) process. It recommends awarding a contract to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for up to $1,000,000 over three years to provide community programs. The RFP was released in May 2025, and after evaluating 26 proposals, Catholic Charities scored the highest. The memorandum also addresses two protests against the award, which were ultimately rejected. The funding is part of the Downtown West Development Agreement with Google, aimed at enhancing community services in the Diridon Station Area.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Gardner Community Center Grant Program.
  • It recommends accepting the report on the RFP process and awarding a contract to Catholic Charities.
  • The contract amount is up to $1,000,000 for three years, funded by the General Fund.
  • The RFP process included extensive outreach and received 26 proposals.
  • Catholic Charities scored 89 out of 100 points in the evaluation.
  • Two protests against the award were submitted but were rejected after review.
  • The funding aligns with the Downtown West Development Agreement's community benefit requirements.
Limitations
  • The document includes unresolved placeholders and blank fields that affect the completeness of the summary.
  • Specific dates and detailed outcomes of the protests are not fully detailed in the text.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/16/25 25-1319 2.21 FROM: Jon Cicirelli DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/3/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6 SUBJECT: Report on Request for Proposals for the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the report on the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management Request for Proposal process and results; and (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute a grant agreement, and all other necessary and/or ancillary documents, and any amendments thereto with Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County for the City-owned Gardner Community Center in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 through June 30, 2029. SUMMARY AND OUTCOME The Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department (PRNS) administered the Gardner Community Center Grant Program and Facility Management Request for Proposal (RFP) in May 2025. Based on staff’s evaluation of proposals, PRNS recommends awarding the contract to Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (Catholic Charities). The City Council’s acceptance of the staff’s...
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Letter from the Public

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The letter expresses support for item 2.21 regarding the Gardner Community Center, highlighting Catholic Charities' commitment to operate the center in partnership with the community. It emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive space that meets community needs and acknowledges Google's funding as crucial for the center's success.

Key points
  • Catholic Charities has been selected to operate the Gardner Community Center.
  • The organization aims to work closely with community members and leaders.
  • The goal is to create an inclusive and welcoming environment at the center.
  • The center is intended to be a space for community engagement and resource access.
  • Appreciation is expressed for Google's funding support.

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@ Outlook FW: City Council, item 2.21 support From City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Mon 12/15/2025 8:04 AM To Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2025 8:14 PM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: City Council, item 2.21 support [External Email. Do not open links or attachments from untrusted sources. Learn more You don't often get emai son IM caro why this important To: Mayor Mahan and City Councilmembers Re: item 2.21 Gardner Community Center We at Catholic Charities are deeply honored to have been selected to operate the Gardner Community Center. This is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we recognize the trust that has been placed in us to steward a space that holds great significance for the Gardner community. We are committed to working in close partnership with community members, local leaders, and service providers to ensure the center is not only fully operational, but truly responsive to the needs and hopes of those it is meant to serve. Our goal is to help cultivate a space that is inclusive, welcoming, and reflective of the community's strengths—a place where families can gather, neighbors can connect, and...