CC - 2012-48 - Approving the Application to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for First Supervisorial DistrictRESOLUTION NO. 2012-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPRROVING THE APPLICATION
TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN
SPACE DISTRICT FOR FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS FOR
TREE PLANTING IN PARKS AND RIGHT OF WAY
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, Beach and Wildlife Protection (the Propositions), which among
other uses, provides funds to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the County for the purpose of
acquiring and/or developing facilities and open spaces 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 necessary procedures governing application for grant funds
under the Propositions, and
WHEREAS, the District's procedures require the City of Rosemead to certify, by resolution, the
approval of the application before submission of said application to the District; and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the City of Rosemead must comply with;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead will enter into an Agreement with the District to provide funds for
acquisition and development projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD DOES HEREBY:
1. Approve the filing of an application with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
Spaces District for First Supervisorial District Excess Funds for the above project, and
2. Certify that the City of Rosemead understands the assurances and certification in the
application form; and
3. Certify that the City of Rosemead has, or will have, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project in perpetuity; and
4. Appoint the Director of Public Works, or his 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
the aforementioned project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS J 4 I" DAY OF 1 2012
ATTEST:
Glona Molleda
City Clerk
Sandra Armenta
Mayor
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Rachel H. Richman
City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS.
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I, Gloria Molleda, City Clerk of the City of Rosemead, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. being 2012 -48:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK
AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT FROM FIRST
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS
FOR TREE PLANTING IN PARKS AND RIGHT
OF WAY
was duly and regularly approved and adopted by the Rosemead City Council on the 14Th of
August, 2012, by the following vote to wit:
Yes: Alarcon, Armenta, Clark, Low, Ly
No: None
Abstain: None
Absent: None
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Gloria Molleda
City Clerk
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 14, 2012
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -48 APPROVING THE APPLICATION TO THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT FOR FIRST SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT EXCESS FUNDS
FOR TREE PLANTING IN PARKS AND RIGHT OF WAY
SUMMARY
The County of Los Angeles, 1st Supervisorial District recently made grant funds
available to local communities for tree planting and other "greening" projects. Such
funds will also be directed to San Gabriel Valley communities that suffered significant
damage as a result of the heavy windstorms that hit the area in late 2011. A total of
$1.8 million is available to 1st District cities, with a cap of $100,000 per grant application.
It is anticipated that two applications will be prepared, including one to help recuperate
losses related to tree damages incurred during the 2011 windstorm and another to plant
new trees in public areas, including the proposed Jay Imperial Park site.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -48 approving the
application for available grant funds through the County Regional Park/Open Space
District.
ANALYSIS
Through the County's Regional Park/Open Space District, funds have been made
available to assist with tree planting projects. A focus of this grant program is to assist
San Gabriel Valley communities that suffered significant losses during the windstorm
events in late 2011. A total of $1.8 million is available in the 1 st District alone, with a cap
of $100,000 per grant application. Two possible projects have been identified for this
grant opportunity.
Response to the windstorms of late 2011 incurred costs in excess of $100,000. These
costs include labor response from City staff and contractors, lost trees, and related
supplies and irrigation components. Unfortunately, reimbursement monies were not
made available by the State and these costs were absorbed by the City. Potentially,
these grant monies could be used to help offset some of the costs associated with
replanting trees, removing damaged materials, and installing related tree materials.
ITEM NO.
City Council Meeting
August 14, 2012
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In addition, the City was recently awarded "Tree City USA" designation and continues to
be an active steward of urban forestry programs. Included in this effort is an active
annual tree planting and maintenance program. Several sites have been identified at
existing City parks and right -of -way areas as well as proposed park sites, including the
proposed Jay Imperial Park adjacent to San Gabriel Blvd, south of Garvey Avenue.
This grant opportunity from the County of Los Angeles will allow the City the opportunity
to pursue both of these tree planting projects.
LEGAL REVIEW
The attached resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with these grant applications. No matching
funds are required.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
The item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By:
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Sean Sullivan
Management Analyst
Prepared By:
John Scott
Public Services Superintendent
Submitted By: k
Chris Marcarello
Director of Public Works
Attachments:
A. Resolution No. 2012 -48