For City Council Meeting September 9, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tanya Williams, City Manager
AUTHOR: Cynthia Alvarado, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
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Request City Council to: (1) Ratify the submission of a grant application to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in the amount of $35,000 to establish a Sensory Mobile Trailer; and (2) Accept the grant award and adopt Resolution No. 8405 amending the Fiscal Year Budget; and (3) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all related documents necessary for the grant application, award, and acceptance of the funds.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Ratify the submission of a grant application to the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation in the amount of $35,000 to establish a Sensory Mobile Trailer; and
2) Accept the grant award and adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget; and
3) Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all necessary documents related to the grant application, award, and acceptance of funds.
BACKGROUND
On March 14, 2025, the Rialto Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department (PRCSD) applied for the 2025 San Manuel Cares Grant under the program pillar "Inspiring Our Future Through Education." As part of this effort, PRCSD recognizes that children with sensory processing needs often face barriers that limit their participation in traditional recreational programming, restricting opportunities for learning, growth, and social engagement.
To address these barriers, PRCSD identified the need for a Sensory Mobile Unit, a customized, retrofitted trailer designed to provide calming, structured, and sensory-friendly experiences. The unit will be deployed directly to community parks, school events, and special events, ensuring equitable access to recreation for children and families across Rialto. More than just providing fun experiences, the Sensory Mobile Unit will fost...
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