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Matter 26-344

California Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza.

Arts & Culture City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 24 Mar 2026
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File
26-344
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
24 Mar 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:19

The papers

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Memorandum, rev. 4/1/26

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This memorandum discusses the California Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. It recommends adopting resolutions to authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds and negotiate agreements with the California Natural Resources Agency and the School of Arts and Culture. The grant, amounting to $2,000,000, will support planning and construction of the La Placita project, which aims to enhance access to arts and culture in a historically underinvested neighborhood. The City must enter into agreements by May 1, 2026, and the funds must be fully expended by March 1, 2028.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding a grant for the School of Arts and Culture.
  • The grant amount is $2,000,000, allocated for planning and construction by the School of Arts and Culture.
  • The City must enter into a grant agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency by May 1, 2026.
  • The funds must be fully expended by March 1, 2028.
  • The project aims to enhance access to arts, culture, and community wellness in San José.
Limitations
  • The text contains unresolved placeholders and blank fields, such as specific dates and names in the recommendation section.
  • The document does not provide detailed information about the approval process or specific actions taken by the City Council.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 4/7/26 26-344 2.7 FROM: Jen Baker DATE: March 16, 2026 Date: 3/17/26 COUNCIL DISTRICT: 5 SUBJECT: California Natural Resources Agency Grant for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza RECOMMENDATION (a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to approve the acceptance of General Fund Grant Funds for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or her designee to negotiate and execute: (1) A grant agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 to the City of San José, the amount of which will be passed through to the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in administering the grant, and all other actions necessary to effectuate the grant. (2) A grant agreement with the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza for an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, to disburse the funds from the California Natural Resources Agency, less reimbursement for City staff expenses in...
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Resolution

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This document is a draft resolution from the Council of the City of San Jose, approving the acceptance of general fund grant funds for the School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. It outlines the responsibilities of the grantee, including compliance with various laws and regulations, and appoints the City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs as the agent for negotiations and document submissions related to the project.

Key points
  • The resolution approves acceptance of general fund grant funds for a specific project.
  • The California Natural Resources Agency is responsible for administering the grant.
  • The grantee must certify understanding of assurances and compliance with various laws.
  • The City Manager’s Office of Economic Development and Cultural Affairs is appointed as the agent for the project.
Limitations
  • The resolution number is not filled in.
  • The date of adoption and voting results are not provided.

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SAW:AEB:JMD 3/25/2026 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND CULTURE AT MEXICAN HERITAGE PLAZA WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have approved a grant for the project shown above; and WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant project, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require the Grantee to certify by resolution the approval of a Project Information Package before submission of said package to the State; and WHEREAS, the Grantee will enter into an agreement with the State of California for the above project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE hereby: 1. Approves the acceptance of a general fund allocation for local assistance for the above project(s); and 2. Certifies the grantee understands the assurances and certification in the Project Information Form; and T-51165.001.006 / 2295908 Council Agenda: 04-07-2026 Item No.: 2.7(a) 1...