CC - Item 5E - Authorizing Resolution for LA County Proposition A Grant Application for RCRC Interior RenovationsROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: MAY 22, 2012
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR LA COUNTY PROPOSITION A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR RCRC INTERIOR RENOVATIONS
SUMMARY
The people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992, and on November 5, 1996,
enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree -
Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife Protection provides funds to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purposes of acquiring and /or
developing facilities and open space for public recreation. One of the requirements of the
application is a resolution authorizing submission of an application and designating an agent to
act on behalf of the City in matters related to the grant should funding be awarded.
As the City Council is aware, the Rosemead Community Recreation Center is part of the Civic
Center project with renovations and expansion of the center included in the current Capital
Improvement Project Plan. Interior improvements will include renovation of non -ADA restrooms,
conversion of multi - purpose space into a computer lab, HVAC and lighting improvements, fire
safety improvements, and window, wall, and floor treatments. Carde -Ten Architects have
developed conceptual drawings and cost estimates for the project are $500,000. Staff is
developing an application for Proposition A grant funding from LA County for these renovations.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that City Council adopt Resolution No. 2012 -35 authorizing submission of an
application for the Rosemead Community Recreation center Renovation project and designating
the City Manager as the City's agent to conduct all business related to the grant.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Attachment A: Resolution No. 2012 -35
ITEM NUMBER:
FISCAL IMPACT: N /A.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -35
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR ROSEMEAD
COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER RENOVATIONS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992, and on
November 5, 1996, enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood
Parks, Gang Prevention, Tree - Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and
Wildlife Protection (the Propositions), which, among other uses, provides funds to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purposes of acquiring and /or
developing facilities and open space for public recreation; and
WHEREAS, the Propositions also created 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 procedures governing applications
for grant funds under the Propositions; and
WHEREAS, the District's procedures require the Applicant to certify, by resolution, the
approval of the application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the District;
and
WHEREAS, the application form contains assurances that the Applicant must comply
with; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant certifies, through this resolution, that the application is
approved for submission to the District; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Project Agreement with the District for the
performance of the Project as described in the application;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HEREBY:
1. Approves the filing of an application with the District for funds allocated under
Section(s) 24(b) of the Proposition for the above named Project; and
2. Certifies that said Applicant understands the assurances and certifications in the
application form; and
3. Certifies that said Applicant understands its obligation to operate and maintain
the property(s) in perpetuity; and
4. Certifies that said Applicant will sign and return, within 30 days, both copies of
the project agreement sent by the District for authorizing signature; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, as agent of the City of Rosemead 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 the Project as described in
the application.
Approved and Adopted this 22 day of May, 2012.
Sandra Armenta, Mayor
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number 2012 -35 was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead following a roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
ATTEST:
Gloria Molleda, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney