City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date: August 6, 2024
From: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department: Public Works
Submitted by: Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works Subject
Resolution Approving the Submittals of Applications for Per Capita Grant Funds Recommendation
A. Find that approval of the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review because it is a government fiscal activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined by CEQA guidelines section 15378; any projects pursued under the grant program are possible future actions which the City has not approved, adopted, or funded; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-016 Approving the Submittals of Applications for Per Capita Grant Funds.
Background
The California State Department of Parks and Recreation administers the Per Capita Grant Program, through the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), to support the creation, rehabilitation, and improvement of parks and other eligible projects. This program originates from Proposition 68, the California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018. The City of Vernon is eligible to receive $178,080 through this program. If awarded, grant funds could be used for improvements to the Civic Plaza in front of City Hall or could be used toward the creation of new park space.
In accordance with the Per Capita Program Procedural Guide, the proposed resolution serves two purposes:
a. It is how the City Council agrees to the terms of the contract, including confirmation that the City has the funding to complete, operate, and maintain projects associated with the contract; and
b. It designates a position title to represent the City Council on all matters regarding projects associated with the contract.
Adopting the proposed resolution is the first step in the following process:
1. Pass a resolution to accept Per Capita Funds.
2. Identify project(s) for funding.
3. Email Application Packet(s) to OGALS Project Officer by December 31, 2024.
4. Sign and encumber Per Capita Contracts by March 31, 2025.
5. Complete all Per Capita Projects by December 31, 2027.
6. Submit Project Completion Package(s) to OGALS Project Officer by March 31, 2028.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-016 Approving Applications for Per Capita Grant Funds.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2024-016