1 TO: City Council
FROM: Andrew Vialpando, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Lina Hernandez, Deputy City Manager/Public Works Director MEETING DATE: January 21, 2025
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2025-03 Authorizing the Los Angeles County Measure A Grant Application
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-03 authorizing the City to file application(s) for grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A funding for projects and programs.
BACKGROUND
On November 8, 2016, the voters of the County of Los Angeles approved the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water Conversation Measure (Measure A). The measure authorizes funding for park, recreation, and open space projects and their maintenance through an annual special tax on all taxable real property in the County. Measure A distributes funds through annual allocations using set formulas and through competitive grants. The annual allocation varies based on revenue received each year. The Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) requires agencies to adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of applications and acceptance of the grant funds.
DISCUSSION
The City is currently allocated a formula-based amount of approximately $70,000 to $80,000 per year and has accrued a balance of $487,7144 held by RPOSD. Measure A annual allocation funds can be used for planning, design, and construction of various parks, open space, and recreational use projects subject to specific grant criteria, restrictions, and approval by RPOSD. The RPOSD also offers a variety of other
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2 competitive grant programs that the City may be eligible for in the future.
Under the terms of the RPOSD, applicants for any project funding must submit an adopted resolution demonstrating that its governing body has authorized the filing of the application. Approval of the resolution would allow staff to seek annual allocation funding to help supplement funding for projects currently programmed in the capital improvement program (CIP) and utilize future year funding allocations. Staff anticipates using these funds for the Stephenson Center Renovation Project and playground equipment replacement at Lomita and Hathaway Parks. Staff will also continue to explore other grant opportunities as they become available from RPOSD.
FISCAL IMPACT
None at this time. If the application is accepted and the City is awarded Measure A grant funds, staff will return to the City Council appropriating the grant funds.
OPTIONS
1. Approve the attached resolution as recommended.
2. Provide alternate direction.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Resolution
2. Measure A Annual Allocation Grant Agreement
Approved by:
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Andrew Vialpando
City Manager
Prepared by:
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Lina Hernandez
Deputy City Manager/Public Works