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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: MIKI CARPENTER, COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR
DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2020
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ALLOWING STAFF TO APPLY FOR MEASURE A
ALLOCATIONS
BACKGROUND:
In November of 2016, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A through a supermajority vote
(2/3 or 66.67 percent). Measure A is a parcel tax on improved properties, which took the place of
assessments from 1992 and 1996, which were expired or have since expired. The tax is to support
projects consistent with the 2016 Countywide Parks Needs Assessment.
Currently, a separate resolution is required prior to staff applying for each grant to be funded by
Measure A. The attached resolution would allow staff to submit the application and obtain approval
prior to coming to City Council for grant acceptance and more specific project details. Projects
submitted for approval will be consistent with those identified by the Parks and Recreation Commission
as priority projects and subsequently included in the CIP Budget Requests.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that City Council take the following action:
1)Approve Resolution No. 2020-C65 providing blanket authority to staff to file applications for
grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A
funding for projects and programs.
ANALYSIS:
In November of 2016, Los Angeles County voters approved Measure A through a supermajority vote
(2/3 or 66.67 percent). Measure A is a parcel tax on improved properties, which took the place of
assessments from 1992 and 1996, which had or since have expired. The tax, as approved, is to develop
or implement projects consistent with the 2016 Countywide Parks Needs Assessment. including, but not
limited to, projects protecting, developing, enhancing, and preserving parks, play areas, beaches, open
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
10/19/2020
Measure A Blanket Application Resolution
October 19, 2020
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space lands, natural areas, waterways, water resources, and equestrian facilities, promoting health and
encouraging community use including for seniors and youth, investing in areas with high needs for
parks, developing and improving local regional recreational facilities, maintaining and improving park
safety, healthiness, and accessibility, and providing and facilitating safe places to play, afterschool
programs, career development, job training, educational and cultural resources.
In order to submit an application for use of these funds, there are a number of Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District requirements in the way of outreach and community
engagement. Community engagement must be preceded by robust outreach that encourages meaningful
public participation and inclusive decision-making processes. Based on the annual amount of Azusa’s
allocation (between $140,000 - $160,000 thus far), a minimum community engagement of one
Information Sharing engagement and either two Concurrent Participatory Engagements or one
Dedicated Participatory Engagement are required. Information Sharing can occur at meetings, in the
form of written communications such as newsletters or website posting, or through individual contact
and should be done at each critical stage of each project. Concurrent Participatory Engagement actively
seeks input from community members and may occur as part of any public meeting with multiple
agenda items whereas Dedicated Participatory Engagement events must focus entirely on parks and
open space projects, plans, or priorities.
Measure A funded project application submissions will be consistent with the Parks and Recreation
Commission’s priority projects, which have been included as part of the 5 Year CIP Budget Plans. Due
to the extensive outreach requirements and the previous City Council approval of the projects on a
conceptual level, staff is looking to streamline the process by having blanket approval to submit
applications for Measure A project funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved:
Nikki Rosales Miki Carpenter
Senior Management Analyst Director of Community Resources
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
Attachment:
1) Resolution No. 2020-C65
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-C65
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA APPROVING THE BLANKET AUTHORITY TO FILE
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LOS
ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN SPACE
DISTRICT FOR MEASURE A FUNDING FOR PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, the voters of the County of Los Angeles on November 8, 2016, approved
the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and Water
Conservation Measure (Measure A); and
WHEREAS, Measure A also designated the Los Angeles County Regional Park and
Open Space District (the District) to administer said funds; and
WHEREAS, the District has set forth the necessary policies and procedures governing
the application for grant funds under Measure A; and
WHEREAS, the District’s policies and procedures require the governing body of the City
of Azusa to approve of the filing of an application before submission of said application to the
District; and
WHEREAS, said application contains assurances that the City of Azusa must comply
with; and
WHEREAS, the City of Azusa will enter into Agreement(s) with the District to provide
funds for acquisition projects, development projects, and/or programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Azusa:
1.The City Council approves the blanket authority to file applications with the Los Angeles
County Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funds for projects or
programs; and
2.The City Council certifies that the City of Azusa understands the assurances and will
comply with the assurances in the application form; and
3.The City Council appoints the City Manager or designee, to conduct all negotiations, and
to execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests and so forth, which may be necessary for the
completion of projects or programs.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of October, 2020.
Attachment 1
Robert Gonzales
Mayor
ATTEST:
Jeffrey Lawrence Cornejo, Jr.
City Clerk