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City Council Meeting August 12, 1997
Santa MOnica, California
AUG 1 2 1997
TO Mayor and City Council
FROM City Staff
SUBJECT Recommendation to Approve Resolutions AuthorizIng the FIling of
Applications with the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space
District for Los Angeles County Proposition A (Safe Neighborhood Parks Act)
Grant Funds and to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute
Grant Agreements If Funding Is Received
INTRODUCTION
ThiS staff report recommends that the City CounCil approve the attached resolutions that
authOrize the City staff to submit grant applications for funding made pursuant to the 1992
Los Angeles County Safe Neighborhood Parks Act (PropOSition A) and that certify that the
City understands funding requirements of the Act It further requests authOrization for the
City Manager to negotiate and execute grant agreements If the City'S applications are
funded
BACKGROUND
The Los Angeles County Park and Open Space District recently Issued Request for
Proposals for a range of competitive programs funded from 1992 Safe Neighborhood Parks
Act ThiS Act proVides funding for three speCifiC funding programs
SpeCified Projects (project speCified In the Act Itself, Includmg Phase II of Palisades
Park Improvements and the South Beach Improvements)
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Per Parcel Discretionary Projects (allocated to the City by formula and used to
renovate Lincoln Park and upcoming Improvements to Joslyn Park)
Competitive Programs (funding allocated through a county-wide competitive
process In specific areas such as at-risk youth centers, senior centers, urban trails,
urban tree plantIng, stream and river restoration) The City successfully competed
for Urban Trail funds In round two, receiving an award for the expansion of the
Beach Bike Path from the Santa MOnica Pier south to Bay Street
The District recently Issued Requests for Proposals (RFP's) for the third, and final, round
of funding for the 1992 Competitive Program City staff have reviewed the RFP's to
determine the City's eligibility for speCifiC program funding areas and the viability of
pOSSible projects consistent with the strategies of the City'S Parks and Recreation Master
Plan which was approved In concept by the City CounCil on July 1, 1997
DISCUSSION
Grant applications are due to the County on September 8. 1997 Therefore, It IS necessary
to request that CounCIl approve the attached resolutions at Its August 12, 1997 meeting
Staff Will continue to refme project scope including the deSign of a youth employment
component that IS a funding requirement for all Proposition A projects The follOWing
generally deSCribes the three projects that City staff has determined would be competitive
as well as consistent With pnonty one strategies of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan
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At-Risk Youth Recreation and Service FacIlities This application would be filed
jomtly by the City of Santa Monica and the Police ActiVities League (PAL)
$300,000 In funds would be requested to support enhanced recreation program
faCilities at Virginia Avenue Park This funding would supplement the current
appropriation of $2 176 million In City funding to expand and Improve the park The
prOject would be Integrated With the deSign and construction of the City's current
efforts A portion of the WIder project's funds would provide the required match to
thiS grant application
Urban Tree Plantmg ThiS application would support a proposed Santa MOnica
Reforestation Project which would support the planting of 375 street trees to further
enhance the CIty's Community Forest ApprOXimately 35% of the trees would be
planted In the Mid-City area Some 25% are replacements for trees damaged or
removed dunng the January 1997 Wind storms, With the remainder filling vacancies
throughout the City
A total of $65,000 In funds would be requested, covering
purchase of trees, Installation and the first year of mamtenance
Urban TraIls ThiS application would support continued Improvements to the beach
trail system $300,000 In funds would be requested to Improve Circulation and
safety of the blkepath by Widening or adding an additional path In the area just north
of the Santa Monica Pier These funds would also be used to Improve linkages for
pedestrians and bicyclists between Palisades Park and the beachfront though
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Increased secunty lighting, fencing and entryway treatment of the five pedestnan
bndges that hnk the Park to the beach promenade and beach blkepath
FISCAUBUDGET IMPACT
The requested Council action would authorize the submittal of grant applicatIons Any
required matching funds would be Identified from eXisting budget appropnatlons, therefore
there IS no Immediate budgetary Impact If grant funds are awarded, the appropriations
of grant funds would be requested
RECOMMENDA TION
City staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolutions authOriZing
submittal of PropOSition A grant applications and certifying the City's understanding of grant
req ulrements, and authOrize the City Manager to negotiate and execute all grant
applications If funding IS awarded.
Prepared by
Barbara Stinchfield. Acting Director of Community and Cultural
ServIces
Julie Rusk, Human Services Manager
John Lynd, Parks and Sports Manager
JudIth Meister, Beach Manager
Julie Johnson, Human Services SupervIsor
Walter Warnner, Community Forester
Attachments
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B
C
Resolution - Mid-City Reforestation - Phase 1
Resolution - At-Risk Youth Recreation & Service FaCilities
Resolution - Beach Trail ProJect - Phase II
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Attachment A
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RESOLUTION NO 9183 (ecs)
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
URBAN TREE PLANTI NG COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
FOR MI D-CITY REFORESTATION - PHASE I
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992,
enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang
Prevention, Tree-Plantmg, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife
Protection (the PropOSition), WhiCh, among other uses. provides funds to public
agencIes and nonprofit organizations In the County for the purpose of construction and
developing at-risk youth recreation and service faclhtles. and
WHEREAS. the Proposition also created the Los Angeles County RegIOnal Park
and Open Space Dlstnct (the District) to administer said funds, and
WHEREAS, Section 8(a)(3)(C) of the PropOSItion has allocated funds for planting
trees In parks, medians, rights of way, public squares and other public places, and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa MOnica deSires to plant street trees to enhance the
City's Commumty Forest, and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary procedures governing
applications for grant funds under the Proposltton, and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa MOnica certifies through thIS Resolution, that the
application IS authOrized for submISSIon to the Dlstrrct, and
WHEREAS, If the City of Santa Monica IS selected for a grant award, It Will be
reqUired to enter IOto a Project Agreement WIth the Dlstnct for the performance of the
project as descnbed In the application,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA HEREBY
Section 1 Authorizes the filing of an application With the Los Angeles County
Regional park and Open Space Dlstnct for funds allocated under SectIon
8(a){3)(C) of the PropOSitIon for the above-named Project
Section 2 Certifies that the City of Santa MOnica understands that It Will be reqUired
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Adopted and approved tills 12th of August 1997
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Robert Holbrook. Mayor Pro Tempore
1. Mana M Stewart. Cay Clerk of the CIty of Santa MOnica. do hereby certIf}." that the
foregomg ResolutIon 9183 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meetmg of the Cny CouncIl held on the
12th of August. 1997 by the follm.\'lng vote
Aves
Councilmembers
Ebner, Femstem, Genser. Greenberg. Mayor Pro Tern
Holbrook, Mayor O'Connor. Rosenstem
Noes
CouncIlmembers
None
Abstam
CouncIlmembers
None
Absent
Councllmembers
None
ATTEST
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Mana M Stewart, CIty Clerk
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Attachment B
RESOLUTION NO 9184
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
TRAIL ACQUISITION & DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE SANTA MONICA BEACH TRAIL PROJECT - PHASE II
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992,
enacted Los Angeles County Proposition A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang
Prevention, Tree-Planting, SenIor and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife
Protection (The Proposition), WhICh, among other uses, provides funds to public
agencies and nonprofit organizations In the County for the purpose of acqUIring and
developing land and nghts-of-way for walkIng, hiking, horse, bicycle and disabled
access trails, and
WHEREAS, the Proposition also created the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space Dlstnct (the Dlstnct) to administer said funds, and
WHEREAS, SectIon 8 a 4 of the ProposItion has allocated funds for acquIsition
and development of land and nghts-of-way for walking, hiking, horse. bicycle and
disabled access traIls, and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa MOnica has received Grant No 58J6-97-0614 for
enhancement and expansIon of the Santa MOnica Beach Trail from the Santa MOnica
Pier south to Bay Street, and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica deSires to extend bIcycle and pedestrian
Improvements to and on the Santa Monica Beach Bicycle Path and Promenade north of
the Santa MOnica Pier, and
WHEREAS, the Dlstnct has set forth the necessary procedures governing
applications for grant funds under the Proposition, and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa MOnica certifies through thIS Resolution, that the
application IS authOrized for submiSSion to the Dlstnct, and
WHEREAS, If the CIty of Santa MOnica IS selected for a grant award, It will be
reqUired to enter Into Project Agreement With the Dlstnct for the performance of the
project as deSCribed In the application,
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA HEREBY
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
SectIon 5
SectIon 6
Section 7
SectIon 8
Authorizes the filing of an application with the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District for funds allocated under SectIon
8 a 4 of the PropOSition for the above-named ProJect
Certifies that the City of Santa Monica understands that It Will be required
to prOVide additIonal fundmg for the above-named Project If the requested
grant funds are inSUffiCIent to complete said ProJect
CertifIes that the City of Santa MOnica understands Its obligatIon to
operate and maintain the property(s) In perpetuity for Its useful life
Certifies that the City of Santa Monica Will sign and return. within 30 days,
both copies of the project agreement sent by the District for authorizing
signature
Certifies that the City of Santa Monica will cause work on the project to be
commenced wlthm 180 days after receIpt of a fully executed proJect
agreement
Certifies that the CIty of Santa MOnica agrees and understands that the
District may terminate the proJect agreement at any pOint If It determines
that the project cannot be performed as descnbed In the application
AuthOrizes the City Manager. or hiS or her deSignee, as agent of the City
of Santa MOnica to conduct all negotIations, and to execute and submit all
documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the
completion of the project as deSCribed In the application
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of thiS Resolution, and
henceforth and thereafter the same shall be In full force and effect
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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MARSHA JONES MOUTRIE
City Attorney
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Adopted and approved tlns 12nd of August 1997
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Pam O'Connor. Mayor
L Mana M Ste\van. Cny Clerk of the CIty of Santa MOnIca. do hereby certIfy that the
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foregomg ResolutIOn 9184 (CCS) was duly adopted at ameetmg of the Cny CouncIl held on the
12nd of August. 1997 by the followmg vote
Ayes
Councdmembers
Ebner. Femstem. Gensel. Greenberg. ~1ayor Pro Tern
Holbrook. Mayor O'Connor. Rosenstem
Noes
Councdmembers
None
Abstam
Councdmembers
None
Absent
CouncIlmembers
~one
ATTEST
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Mana M Stewart. CIty Clerk
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Attachment C
RESOLUTION NO 9185
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL of the CITY OF SANTA MONICA
APPROVING A JOINT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
AT-RISK YOUTH RECREATION & SERVICE FACILITIES
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE SANTA MONICA YOUTH FITNESS CENTER
WHEREAS, the people of the County of Los Angeles on November 3, 1992,
enacted Los Angeles County ProposItion A, Safe Neighborhood Parks, Gang
Prevention, Tree-Planting, Senior and Youth Recreation, Beaches and Wildlife
Protection (The Proposition), WhICh, among other uses, provides funds to public
agencIes and nonprofit organizations In the County for the purpose of constructing and
developing at-risk youth recreatIon and service facilities; and
WHEREAS, the PropOSitIOn also created the Los Angeles County Regional Park
and Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and
WHEREAS, Section 8.a.4 of the Proposition has allocated funds for the
construction and development of at-risk youth recreation and service faCIlities through
the District; and
WHEREAS. the District has set forth the necessary procedures governing
applications for grant funds under the ProposItIOn; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa MOnica has entered Into an agreement With the
Santa MOnica Police ActiVities League to perform the above-named project; and
WHEREAS, If the City of Santa MOnica IS selected for a grant award, It Will be
reqUired to enter Into a project agreement WIth the District for the performance of the
project as descnbed In the application,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA MONICA HEREBY:
Section 1 . Authonzes the filing of a Jomt application With the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space Dlstnct for funds allocated under Section
8.a 4 of the Proposition for the above-named Project.
Section 2: Certifies that at least sixty percent of the grant-funded Improvements Will
be used by at-risk youth
Section 3: Certifies that the City of Santa MOnica understands that It Will be
required to provide additional funding for the above-named Project If the
requested grant funds are msufflclent to complete said Project.
Section 4. Certifies that the City of Santa MOnica understands Its obligation to
operate and maintain the property In perpetUity.
Section 5: Certifies that the City of Santa MOnica Will sign and return, wlthm 30
days, both copies of the proJect agreement sent by the District for
authOriZing signature.
Section 6: Certifies that the City of Santa Monica Will cause work on the project to
be commenced Within 1 80 days after receipt of a fully executed project
agreement.
Section 7: CertifIes that the City of Santa MOnica agrees and understands that the
DIstrict may terminate the project agreement at any pOint If It determines
that the proJect cannot be performed as deSCribed In the application.
Section 8. AuthOrizes the City Manager or deSignee as agent of the CIty of Santa
MOnica to conduct all negotIations, and to execute and submit all
documents Including, but not limited to, applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment request which may be necessary for the
completion of the proJect as deSCribed In the application.
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Adopted and approved this 12nd of August 1997
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Pam O'Connor. Mayor
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L :Vlana M Ste\vart. CIty Clerk of the City of Santa Montca. do hereby certify that the
foregomg ResolutIOn 9185 (CeS) \vas duly adopted at a rneetmg of the Cn)' Council held on the
12nd of August. 1997 by the follo'\\'mg vote
Aves
Councilmembers
Ebner. Femstem. Genser. Greenberg. Mayor Pro Tern
Holbrook. Mayor O'Connor. Rosenstem
Noes
CouncIlmembers
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Abstam:
Councllmembers.
None
Absent
Councilmernbers
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