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CC - Item 5F - Adoption of Resolution 2021-64 Approving a Proposition 68 Per Capita Program Grant ApplicationROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: GLORIA MOLLEDA, CITY MANAGER M DATE: DECEMBER 14, 2021 SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 2021-64 APPROVING A PROPOSITION 68 PER CAPITA PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION SUMMARY The City of Rosemead has the opportunity to apply for grant funds through the Prop 68 Per Capita Program. The state will award $185 million for the General Per Capita Program. The state will also award eligible agencies approximately $138 million for the Urban County Per Capita Program. Grant funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvements to local governments, on a per capita basis. The City of Rosemead's available total grant amount is approximately $211,000. Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution 2021-64, approving the City's application for the funding. DISCUSSION The City of Rosemead has the opportunity to apply for Per Capita Program grant funds through the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. This program originates from Proposition 68, and funds will be administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services. For the General Per Capita Program, the state will award a total of $185 million. The City's available grant amount is $177,952. For the Urban County Per Capita Program, the state will award $13,875,000. The City's available grant amount for this program is $33,615. Per Capita Grant Program funds total $211,567. General Per Capita Program Grant funds are available for local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement to local governments on a per capita basis. Grant recipients are encouraged to utilize awards to rehabilitate existing infrastructure and address deficiencies in neighborhoods lacking access to the outdoors. Projects must be used for capital outlay for recreational purposes, either acquisition or development. AGENDA ITEM 5.F City Council Meeting December 14, 2021 Page 2 of 3 Urban County Per Capita Program These additional funds are available to cities and districts in urbanized counties, defined as counties with a population of 500,000 or more. Funds are available to cities providing park and recreation services within the jurisdiction of 200,000 or less in population. Proposed Project The proposed project is the Dog Park at Garvey Park. These funds would be used to offset the cost of the project. Should the proposed project change, staff will bring the item back to the City Council, and the City can submit another project for state approval. Staff will be submitting the application for the proposed project, and the accompanying resolution by the application submittal deadline of December 31, 2021. Eligible projects not serving a "severely disadvantaged community" defined as median household income less than 60% of the statewide average require a 20% match. Based on the location of the proposed project, a match will not be required. Resolution Required For the City to apply for the grant funds, the State Department of Parks and Recreation requires a resolution from the City Council approving the City's application. Accordingly, staff has prepared the attached resolution 2021-64 for adoption by the City Council. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution 2021-64 approving the City's application for grant funds through the Prop 68 Per Capita Grant Program and approve the proposed project recommendation to be submitted as part of the state application. FISCAL IMPACT At this time, a match of 20% would not be required under the program guidelines, as the proposed project serves a severely disadvantaged community. If the proposed project changes and/or a match is required, staff will bring the item back to the City Council for budget and project recommendations. STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT The Project is consistent with the City of Rosemead's Strategic Plan Goal D — Parks and Programs, which is to continue to expand the existing green space, park facilities, and programs City Council Meeting December 14, 2021 Page 3 of 3 available in the City through community partnerships, expanded stewardship from the community, development of more robust cultural programming. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification. Submitted by: Tom Boeckmg Director of Parks dRecreation Attachment A: Resolution 2021-64 Attachment A Resolution No. 2021-64 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-64 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PER CAPITA 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 Per Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s); and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the grantee's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application before submission of said applications to the State; and WHEREAS, successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete the project(s); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, does hereby resolve as follows: 1. Approves the filing of project application for Per Capital program grant project; and 2. Certifies that said grantee has or will have available, prior to commencement of project work utilizing Per Capita funding, sufficient funds to complete the project(s); and 3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s), and 4. Certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with the park and recreation element of the City of Rosemead general or recreation plan (PRC §80063(a)), and 5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, local revenues in existence as of June 5, 2018 (PRC §80062(d)), and 6. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of § 1771.5 of the State Labor Code, and 7. (PRC §80001(b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in the "Presidential Memorandum --Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks, National Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters," dated January 12, 2017, the City of Rosemead will consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low income, and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness within those communities and the public generally about specific programs and opportunities. b. Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders to increase diverse representation across these areas. c. Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit organizations to expand access for diverse populations. d. Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income, and disabled populations and tribal communities. e. Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in public communications and educational strategies, including through social media strategies, as appropriate, that target diverse populations. f. Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement and empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity -serving and youth -serving organizations, urban areas, and programs. g. Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations 8. Agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s) will provide workforce education and training, contractor and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities (PRC §80001(b)(5)). 9. Certifies that the grantee shall not reduce the amount of funding otherwise available to be spent on parks or other projects eligible for funds under this division in its jurisdiction. A one-time allocation of other funding that has been expended for parks or other projects, but which is not available on an ongoing basis, shall not be considered when calculating a recipient's annual expenditures. (PRC §80062(d)). 10. Certifies that the grantee has reviewed, understand, and agree to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and 11. Delegate the authority to the City Manager or designee 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 12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2021. ATTEST: Polly Low, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk 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. 2021-64, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14th day of December, 2021, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Ericka Hernandez, City Clerk