TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

FROM: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2003

SUBJECT: APPROVE APPLICATION FOR PROPOSITION 40, 2002 RESOURCE BOND FUNDS

Staff Coordinator: Lauren Ramezani, Sr. Administrative Analyst

RECOMMENDATION

1. Adopt Resolution 2003- ___, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approving the application of grant funds for the per capita grant program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002.
2. Adopt Resolution 2003- ___, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes approving the application of grant funds for the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris Block Grant program under the under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002.

BACKGROUND

In March 2002 the voters of California passed Proposition 40, the "California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002". The allocations for the Per Capita Program and the Roberti-Z'berg-Harris (RZH) Block Grant Programs under the 2002 Resources Bond Act have been finalized by the State and funds have been included in the FY 03-04 State budget. This act makes $220,000 in Per Capita Allocation and $113,221 in RZH Block Grant Allocation available to the City for acquisition of park and recreation lands and facilities, development/rehabilitation of park and recreation lands and facilities, special major maintenance of park and recreation lands and facilities. There is no match requirement for either fund.

DISCUSSION

On March 4, 2003, the City Council approved an expenditure plan for the Proposition 12, Proposition 40 and available Measure A bond funds. The approved City FY 03-04 budget- Infrastructure Improvements Fund, has budgeted the amount of $844,087 from Proposition 12 and 40 funds, and the amount of $155,913 from Measure A funds for a total of $1,000,000 towards open space acquisition. The balance of $28,012 in

un-programmed Proposition 40 funds may be allocated in the future towards other eligible projects or programs.

The State of California has requested that the City adopt two resolutions, which formulizes the allocation of Proposition 40 funds. The approval of these two resolutions does not obligate the City to any specific project at this time. It simply sets the funds aside for future City approved project(s). However, the City will be required to have a fully executed contract by June 30, 2006.

ALTERNATIVE

The alternative would be to not submit any resolutions applying for grant funds. Staff does not recommend this because this application only encumbers the funds for the City. The City then has time to choose a project(s) and fill out the required application form(s).

FISCAL IMPACT

If adopted, the City will encumber $220,000 in Per Capita Allocation and $113,221 in RZH Block Grant Allocation under the 2002 Resources Bond Act (Proposition 40).

Respectfully Submitted:

Dean E. Allison, Director of Public Works

Reviewed by:

Les Evans, City Manager

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER CAPITA GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002

WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the Per Capita Grant Program which provides funds for the acquisition and development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreation lands and facilities; and

WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, setting up necessary procedures; and

WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Applicant to apply for the Per Capita Allocation, and

WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California;

BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

That the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes:

1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the Per Capita Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2002; and
2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
4. Appoints the Director of Public Works as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to Applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of project(s).

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THE 7th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003.

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MAYOR

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK

State of California )

County of Los Angeles ) ss

City of Rancho Palos Verdes )

I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2003-___ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 7, 2003.

RESOLUTION NO. 2003-____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES APPROVING THE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ROBERTI-Z’BERG-HARRIS BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002

WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 which provides funds for the Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris Block Grant Program for grants to eligible Applicants, and

WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures; and

WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and Recreation require the Applicant’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Applicant to apply for the Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris allocation; and

WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the Project;

BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES:

That the City Council of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes:

1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris Block Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection Act of 2002; and

2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s); and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
4. Certifies that the Project conforms to the recreation element of any applicable city or county general plan; and
5. Appoints the Director of Public Works as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, Applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project(s).

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THE 7^th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2003.

_____________________

MAYOR

ATTEST:

___________________

CITY CLERK

State of California )

County of Los Angeles ) ss

City of Rancho Palos Verdes )

I, JO PURCELL, City Clerk of The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, hereby certify that the above Resolution No. 2003-____ was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on October 7, 2003.

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CITY CLERK