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Agenda Report
May 23, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Department of Public Works
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION 9879-1 TO AMEND RESOLUTION 9879 TO
INCLUDE A REPRESENTATION THAT THE CITY WILL ADOPT, AND
HAS ADOPTED, A YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PLAN AS REQUIRED BY
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PROPOSITION A EXCESS FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed action is not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
2. Adopt resolution 9879-1 to amend Resolution 9879 to include a representation that the City will adopt, and has adopted, a Youth Employment Plan as required by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District to be eligible for Proposition A Excess Funds.
BACKGROUND:
In 1992, Proposition A was approved by the Los Angeles County voters to establish the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District ("District"), set the term for the grant performance period as 22 years, and identified grant programs. In 1996, a second assessment term of 22 years was established and the focus was on capital park projects, and maintenance and servicing of the same projects.
Proposition A Excess Funds are derived from investment earnings on the Proposition A funds. The eligibility of these funds are the same as the original Proposition A funding.
Each County District has an equal portion of the remaining funding and can allocate as necessary. This funding has been earmarked by Supervisor Kathryn Barger as part of the funding allocated to the Fifth District to be used for the Robinson Park Pool and Pool Building (78085) project in the amount of $500,000.
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Proposition A Excess Funds Resolution Adoption
May 23, 2022
On December 6, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 9879 - "Approving the Application for Grant Funds from Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District 5 Supervisorial District Excess Funding for the Robinson Park Parking Lot and Lighting Enhancements Project". When the resolution was submitted to the County, staff was notified that the clause concerning the Youth Employment Plan was omitted from Resolution 9879 and an amended resolution was required including reference to this plan. While the City has fulfilled the Youth Employment Plan requirement, District will not approve the application without reference to the Youth Employment Plan and adoption of such plan stating that this requirement has already been met.
COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The project is consistent with the City Council's goal to maintain fiscal responsibility and stability and improve, maintain and enhance public facilities and infrastructure. It also supports the Public Facilities Element of the General Plan by maintaining public facilities to enhance the quality of life of the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The action proposed herein is an application for funding and not the construction of a project. Accordingly, the authorization to apply for grants is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3). The appropriate level of CEQA analysis for the construction of the proposed project will be a part of the scope of work for the proposed project and determined at the appropriate time.
Proposition A Excess Funds Resolution Adoption
May 23, 2022
FISCAL IMPACT:
This action will allow staff to file applications for and accept Proposition A grant funding in the amount of $500,000 for the Robinson Park Pool and Pool Building (78085). This funding was appropriated as part of the Adoption of the FY 2023 - 2027 CIP budget.
Phylf Hallowell
Management Analyst V
Approved by:
Respectfully submitted,
Tbir--
Director of Public Works
Attachment A - City of Pasadena Youth Employment Plan for Robinson Park Parking Lot and Lighting Enhancements Project