CC - Item 5F - Land Water Conservation Grant Program - Resolution Approving the Appication for Grant Funds - Garvey Dog ParkROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER �,tV \
DATE: JANUARY 23, 2018
SUBJECT: LAND WATER CONSERVATION GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION
NO. 2018-07, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION - GARVEY DOG PARK
SUMMARY
On February 14, 1963, President Kennedy's Administration proposed legislation to establish a
federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to assist States in the planning, acquisition,
and development of recreation lands. Funds allocated to California are administered by the
California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services under the
provisions of the California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan Act of 1967, (Public Resources
Code §5099 et seq.).
City staff is currently working with Global Urban Strategies to submit an application for the
LWCF grant, which is due by February 5, 2018, for the creation of the Garvey Dog Park.
Funding for the LWCF grant has been inconsistent and sparse in recent years, which leads
officials to believe this grant cycle will be highly competitive.
DISCUSSION
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Office of Grants and Local Services has
released a Request for Proposals for the planning, acquisition, and development of parks. The
LWCF grant is a reimbursement grant that has a 50% matching funds requirement. The City
would be required to pay for the entire project upfront and then submit for reimbursement up to
50% of the project cost.
Upon approval from the City Council, staff intends to submit an application to create a dog park
at Garvey Park. With the opening of the new Public Works Corporate Yard on River Avenue, a
portion of the west side of Garvey Park (see Attachment A) has become available, and serves as
the most feasible and project ready location as this property is owned by the City.
The dog park would occupy approximately 15,000 square feet (.35 acres) and include separate
gated areas for large and small dogs with various possible amenities such as a decomposed
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City Council Meeting
January 23, 2018
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granite surface, drinking fountains, benches, trash cans, and a shaded canopy. City staff is
working on designing the project, and will work with the Parks Commission on amenity and
layout suggestions before bringing the project back before the City Council for final approval.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be $580,750 (see Attachment B).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2018-07 authorizing the submission of an application for the
LWCF Grant Program to the California Department of Parks and Recreation for the
creation of the Garvey Dog Park.
2. Appropriate $580,750 from the unassigned general fund balance. If approved for funding
under the LWCF Grant Program, then 50% of this amount would be reimbursable to the
City.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimate project cost of the new dog park is $580,750, which would need to be appropriated
from the unassigned general fund balance. If approved for funding under the LWCF Grant
Program, the City would be required to pay for the entire project upfront, then submit for
reimbursement up to 50% of the project cost.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15304 (a) of the CEQA Implementation Guidelines.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT — None
LEGAL REVIEW
Resolution No. 2018-07 has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process.
Prepared By:
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R M. Fajardo, P.E., City Engineer
Submitted By:
Michelle G. Ramirez, Dir of Public Works
City Council Meeting
January 23, 2018
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Attachment A: Site Map
Attachment B: Cost Estimate
Attachment C: Resolution No. 2018-07
Attachment A
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Attachment B
Cost Estimate
City of Rosemead
Land & Water Conservation Grant
Garvey Dog Park
0.35 Acres
Engineering Construction Cost Estimate
1:Clearing
and Grubbing
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$
25,000.00 ; $
25,000.00
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:Waste Disposal
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10,000.00
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50,000.00
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;Landscape/Irrigation
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87,500.00 ; $
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87,500.00
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:Park Equipment
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:Canopy, etc.)
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125,000.00 ' $
125,000.00
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185,000.00
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Subtotal;
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$
48 250.00
Total (Construction)i
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$
530 750.00
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;Grand Total
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580 750.00
* Design will be done by Engineering Department.
Attachment C
Resolution No. 2018-07
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND — GARVEY DOG
PARK
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund program, providing matching funds to the State of
California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities for public
outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures governing
applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead certifies by resolution the approval of the application
and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council approves the filing of an application for Land and
Water Conservation Fund for the proposed Garvey Dog Park; and
SECTION 2. That the City Council agrees to abide by Section 6(f)(3) of Public Law 88-
578 which states "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall,
without the approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than public
outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds it to be in
accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only upon such
conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution of other recreation properties of at least
equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location"; and
SECTION 3. That the City Council certifies that the City of Rosemead has matching
funds from eligible source(s) and can finance 100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be
reimbursed; and
SECTION 4. The City Manager, or a designee, is hereby authorized to conduct all
negotiations and is designated as the Signature Authority to execute all documents necessary
including (but not limited to) applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and
compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws, which may be necessary for the
completion of the aforementioned Garvey Dog Park project; and
SECTION 5. That this authorization is effective until rescinded by Signature Authority
or this Governing Body; and
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter
the same shall be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23 d day of January, 2018.
Polly Low, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney Marc Donohue, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Marc Donohue, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution, No. 2018-07, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 23rd day of
January, 2018, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Marc Donohue, City Clerk