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CARS:ADMIN:BS:calpaw/pc MAY 11 1993
Council Meeting: May 11, 1993
. Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: city staff
SUBJECT: Approval of Resolution in support of the Proposed
CALPAW 94 Park and Wildlife General Obligation Bond
Act Initiative
INTRODUCTION
This report provides information about CALPAW 94 (Californians
for Parks and Wildlife) -- a proposed new bond act that would
provide funding for park projects. The report also recommends
approval of a resolution in support of the State ballot
initiative needed to effectuate this proposed bond act.
BACKGROUND
Earlier this year, City staff was contacted by the Planning and
Conservation League (a statewide wildlife and parks advocacy
organization based in Sacramento) with information about a
proposed $2 billion park and wildlife general obligation bond act
to be placed on the State ballot by initiative in June of 1994.
If passed, this would be the largest park bond act in California
history with a significant portion of the funds going to local
agencies. The Act would provide for a wide range of funding
possibilities as follows:
Local Funding: Two types of entitlement funding would be
available to localities including (l) Per capita Grants which
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would be based on population and be awarded automatically to
all counties, cities and special park districts (Santa Monica
would received approximately $280,000 and also could compete
for a portion of funds awarded to the county of Los Angeles),
and (2) ROberti-Z'berq-Harris Grants which would be allocated
to urban areas (Santa Monica would receive approximately
$132,000 and could compete for a portion of the county's
award of $9 million).
Direct Grants for Reqional projects: The initiative
identifies projects across the state that are of regional
significance and guarantees a specified amount for direct
funding in the Act itself. The City was 1nvited to nominate
a number of projects for inclusion in the Act. City staff
proposed funding for palisades Park Reconstruction, Lincoln
Park/Miles Playhouse Improvements, Virginia Avenue Park
Expansion, Santa Mon1ca State Beach Facility Improvements,
and Santa Monica Beaches. The city was recently notified
that $2 million has been specified in the Bond Act for "the
restoration and rehabilitation of Santa Monica beaches and
related facilities. 11 This project was selected by a
statewide selection comm1ttee due to its regional
significance.
This funding component also specifies direct awards to the
Coastal Conservancy ($30 million) and for Coastal state Parks
($22 million) . The City could also compete for additional
funding in these areas.
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cate90rical Fundin9: The Act would fund a range of
categorical programs that would allocate grants on a
statewide competitive basis in the following areas: Trails,
Urban Streams, Historic Preservation, Archaeological
Preservation, Urban Tree Planting, Local River Parkways and
Greenways, At-Risk Youth Park and Recreation Programs, and
Local Conservation Corps. To date, it is estimated that at
least $880 million would be awarded in Los Angeles County
through the Categorical Programs. A range of City proj ects
may be competitive under categories such as Historic
Preservation, Urban Tree Planting, and At-Risk Youth Park
and Recreation Programs.
DISCUSSION
In order to gain the necessary broad-based support for this
initiative, the Planning and Conservation League is asking
non-profit groups and governmental entities to endorse the
effort. The attached resolution indicates the city council's
support for this initiative. Further, the city staff will
continue to monitor the progress of this initiative as well as be
prepared to propose projects under all relevant funding
categories for Council approval should the funds become
available.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT
If the initiative passes, the city of Santa Monica would receive
an entitlement of approximately $2.4 million in bond act funds as
well as the opportunity to compete for additional grants.
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RECOMMENDATION
City staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached
resolution in support of the CALPAW 94 Park and wildlife General
Obligation Bond Act initlative.
Prepared by: Susan McCarthy, Director
Barbara stinchfield, Manager, community & Neighbor-
hood services
Department of Cultural and Recreation services
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RESOLUTION NO.
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
IN SUPPORT OF THE CALPAW 94 PARK AND WILDLIFE
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ACT INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the Planning and Conservation League is proposing
a $2 billion park and wildlife general obligation bond act to be
placed on the state ballot by initiative in June of 1994; and
WHEREAS, a direct grant of $2 million to the City of Santa
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Monica for the restoration and rehabilitation of santa Monica
beaches and related facilities is specified in the proposed
initiative; and
WHEREAS, a Competitive Program will also be a part of the
proposed bond act that would provide the City with additional
opportunities for improving Santa Monica's parks and recreational
and cultural fac~lit1es; and
WHEREAS, this initiative will need broad-based local and
statewide support to ensure its passage by voters,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council supports this initiative and
encourages its passage in order to promote the rehabilitation and
enhancement of the State's and this community's most valuable
natural resources.
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SECTION 2. The city Clerk shall certify to the adoption of .tnis
resolution, and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be; in
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full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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