02-18-2020 - AGENDA ITEM 11 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT11/16/2020
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 11
DATE: February 18, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: David Carmany
City Manager
AGENDA STAFF REPORT
City of West Covina I Office of the City Manager
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION GRANTING AUTHORITY TO FILE
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council approve the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION NO.2020-09 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
BACKGROUND:
The development and maintenance of suitable areas for recreation is of great importance. It is obvious that
properties cannot be maintained without a stable budget for operation and maintenance. Almost the first
question asked when communities consider the construction of a play field, or recreation facility is, "What will
be the cost of operating and maintaining it?". It is a question of equal importance with that of the cost of
building the area or structure.
The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) is responsible for implementing
the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 (Measure A). Seventy-five percent (75%)
of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A in November 2016. This approval authorizes continued
dedication of local funding for grant projects and their maintenance through an annual charge of 1.5 cents per
square foot of building floor area on all taxable real property in the County. Similar propositions in 1992 and
1996 allocated funds to West Covina and were key components for funding several park projects over the
years.
Measure A makes funding available to eligible recipients for projects that repair and upgrade parks and
recreation facilities, preserve and protect open spaces and beaches, and support recreational programming.
Measure A implementation also includes efforts to update and maintain the 2016 Countywide Comprehensive
Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment (Needs Assessment) process and its data. It will utilize available
technology to facilitate grant applications and provide efficient oversight. The architecture of Measure A aims
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to respond to the findings of the Needs Assessment by increasing the quantity and the quality of parks,
recreation facilities, beaches and open spaces throughout Los Angeles County, with an emphasis on the areas
of highest need.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council is being asked for authority to apply for grant funds in order to expedite the grant application
process and increase the City's ability to secure grant funding. Resolution No. 2020-09 (Attachment No. 1)
approves the blanket authority to file applications with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space
District for Measure A Funds for projects or programs; and authorize the City Manager to conduct all
negotiations, and to execute and submit all documents including applications, agreements, amendments,
payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion of projects or programs.
OPTIONS:
The City Council has the following options:
1. Approve staffs recommendation; or
2. Provide alternative direction.
Prepared by: Kelly McDonald, Public Services Manager
Fiscal Impact
FISCAL IMPACT:
West Covina is eligible to apply for both competitive and non-competitive grant funds through Measure A to
increase the quantity and quality of our park system. There is no General Fund impact resulting from this
report.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1 - Measure A Resolution
CITY Enhance City Facilities and Infrastructure
COUNCIL Respond to the Global COVID-19 Pandemic
GOALS &
OBJECTIVES:
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
RESOLUTION NO.2020-09
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WEST COVINA APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY
TO FILE APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR
PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the voters of the County of Los Angeles on November 8, 2016, approved
the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water
Conservation Measure (Measure A); and
WHEREAS, Measure A also designated the Los Angeles County Regional Park and
Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary policies and procedures governing
the application for grant funds under Measure A; and
WHEREAS, the District's policies and procedures require the governing body of the
City of West Covina to approve of the filing of an application before submission of said
application to the District; and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that City of West Covina must comply
with; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina will enter into Agreement(s) with the District to
provide funds for acquisition projects, development projects, and/or programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WEST COVINA HEREBY:
1. Approves the blanket authority to file applications with the Los Angeles County Regional
Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funds for projects or programs; and
2. Certifies that the City of West Covina understands the assurances and will comply with
the assurances in the application form; and
3. Appoints the City Manager or designee, to conduct all negotiations, and to execute and
submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the completion
of projects or programs.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 18`b day of February, 2020.
Tony Wu
Mayor
ATTACHMENT NO. 1
APPROVED AS TO FORM ATTEST
Thomas P. Duarte Lisa Sherrick
City Attorney Assistant City Clerk
I, LISA SHERRICK, the custodian of the original records, which are public records over which I
maintain custody and control for the City of West Covina, California, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution No. 2020-09 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West
Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof on the 18' day of February 2020, by the
following vote of the City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Lisa Sherrick
Assistant City Clerk