Resolution No. 2024-016RESOLUTION NO. 2024-016
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
APPROVING THE SUBMITTALS OF APPLICATIONS FOR PER CAPITA
GRANT FUNDS
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Per
Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing application(s).
B. Procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require
the grantee’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project application(s)
before submission of said applications to the State.
C. The City of Vernon will enter into a contract(s) with the State of California to
complete project(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council finds and determines that the above recitals are
true and correct.
SECTION 3. The City Council approves the filing of project application(s) for Per
Capita program grant project(s).
SECTION 4. The City Council certifies that said grantee has or will have available,
prior to commencement of project work utilizing Per Capita funding, sufficient funds to
complete the project(s).
SECTION 5. The City Council certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the project(s).
SECTION 6. The City Council certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent
with the park and recreation element of the City of Vernon’s general or recreation plan
Public Resources Code (PRC) §80063(a)).
SECTION 7. The City Council certifies that these funds will be used to
supplement, not supplant, local revenues in existence as of June 5, 2018 (PRC
80062(d)).
SECTION 8. The City Council certifies that it will comply with the provisions of
1771.5 of the State Labor Code.
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SECTION 9. (PRC §80001(b)(8)(A-G)) To the extent practicable, as identified in
the “Presidential Memorandum Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Our National Parks,
National Forests, and Other Public Lands and Waters,” dated January 12, 2017, the
City of Vernon will consider a range of actions that include, but are not limited to, the
following:
A) Conducting active outreach to diverse populations, particularly minority, low-
income, and disabled populations and tribal communities, to increase awareness
within those communities and the public generally about specific programs and
opportunities.
B) Mentoring new environmental, outdoor recreation, and conservation leaders
to increase diverse representation across these areas.
C) Creating new partnerships with state, local, tribal, private, and nonprofit
organizations to expand access for diverse populations.
D) Identifying and implementing improvements to existing programs to increase
visitation and access by diverse populations, particularly minority, low-income,
and disabled populations and tribal communities.
E) Expanding the use of multilingual and culturally appropriate materials in
public communications and educational strategies, including through social
media strategies, as appropriate, that target diverse populations.
F) Developing or expanding coordinated efforts to promote youth engagement
and empowerment, including fostering new partnerships with diversity-serving
and youth-serving organizations, urban areas, and programs.
G) Identifying possible staff liaisons to diverse populations.
SECTION 10. The City Council agrees that to the extent practicable, the project(s)
will provide workforce education and training, contractor and job opportunities for
disadvantaged communities (PRC §80001(b)(5)).
SECTION 11. The City Council certifies that the grantee shall not reduce the
amount of funding otherwise available to be spent on parks or other projects eligible for
funds under this division in its jurisdiction. A one-time allocation of other funding that has
been expended for parks or other projects, but which is not available on an ongoing basis,
shall not be considered when calculating a recipient’s annual expenditures. (PRC
80062(d)).
SECTION 12. The City Council certifies that the grantee has reviewed,
understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in
the Procedural Guide.
SECTION 13. The City Council delegates the authority to the City Administrator,
the Director of Public Works, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all
documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and
payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the grant scope(s).
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SECTION 14. The City Council agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state
and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 15. The Deputy City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this
resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED August 6, 2024.
JUDITH MERLO, Mayor
ATTEST:
YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA, City Attorney
I CERTIFY THAT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-016 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular Meeting on August 6, 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Larios, Lopez, Rivera, Ybarra, Merlo
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
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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