CC - Item 5E - Resolution Authorizing the Application for Grant Funds From the California Department of Parks and Recreation E M
0RosEMEAD COUNCIL
CITY
CIVIC PRIDE STAFF REPORT
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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 25, 2019
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION
SUMMARY
The Statewide Park Program (SPP) competitive grants, made available through Proposition 68,
will create new parks and new recreation opportunities in critically underserved communities
across California. Eligible projects include creation of new parks, expansion of existing parks, or
renovation of existing parks. Grant requests can range from $200,000 to $8.5 million, with no
match requirement. Grant applications are due August 5, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2019-32, authorizing the City of
Rosemead to apply for grant funds from the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
ANALYSIS
Staff has identified a project that will best qualify for this grant opportunity. The potential
project is a portion of the Southern California Edison (SCE) Corridor located between Mission
Drive and Wells Street just west of Walnut Grove. Staff is working with SCE to acquire a
license agreement for use of this property.
FISCAL IMPACT
No matching funds are required if awarded this grant.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT - None
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.E
City Council Meeting
June 25,2019
Page 2 of 2
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification.
Submitted by:
Tom Boecking
Director of Parks & 'ecreation
Attachment A: Resolution 2019-32
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Attachment A
Resolution No. 2019-32
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-32
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Statewide
Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures
governing the application; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation
require the Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of
said application to the State; and
WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California
to complete the Grant Scope project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby:
1. Certifies that said Applicant has ow will have available, prior to commencement of any
work on the project included in this application,the sufficient funds to complete the project;
and
2. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the project, and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agree to General Provisions
contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide; and
4. Delegate the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all
documents, including, but not limited to application, agreements, amendments, and
payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope; and
5. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
6. Will consider promoting inclusion per Public Resources Code §80001(b)(8 A-G).
PASSED,APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 25th day of June, 2019.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution Number was duly
adopted by the Rosemead City Council following a roll call vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
ATTEST:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk
Margaret Clark, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Rachel Richman, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD )
I,Ericka Hernandez,City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead,California,do hereby
certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution, No. 2019-32, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 25th day of
June, 2019, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk