Resolution No. 2024-018RESOLUTION NO. 2024-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS 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
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. 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).
B. Measure A also designated the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open
Space District (District) to administer said funds.
C. The District set forth the necessary policies and procedures governing the
application for grant funds under Measure A.
D. The District’s policies and procedures require the governing body of the City of
Vernon (Vernon) to approve the filing of an application before submission of said
application to the District.
E. Said application contains assurances that Vernon must comply with.
F. Vernon will enter into Agreement(s) with the District to provide funds for acquisition
projects, development projects, and/or programs.
G. The City Council wishes to delegate authorization to execute the Agreement(s)
with the District and any amendments thereto to the Director of Public Works.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines
that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby authorizes the Director of Public Works, or
his or her 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 for,
and on behalf of, the City of Vernon and to take whatever actions are deemed necessary
or desirable for the purpose of implementing and carrying out the purposes of this
Resolution and the actions herein approved or authorized.
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Resolution No. 2024-018
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SECTION 4. 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 20, 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. 2024-018 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Vernon at the Regular Meeting on August 20, 2024, by the following
vote:
AYES: 3 Council Members: Larios, Rivera, Ybarra
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2 Council Members: Lopez, Merlo
ABSTAIN: 0
YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Report
Meeting Date:August 20, 2024
From:Daniel S. Wall, P.E., Director of Public Works
Department:Public Works
Submitted by:Lissette Melendez, Project Engineer
Subject
Resolution Approving Authority to File Applications for Grant Funds from the Los Angeles County
Regional Park and Open Space District for Measure A Funding.
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-018 to apply for and accept Measure A Funds.
Background
Measure A, the Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks, Open Space Beaches, Rivers Protection, and
Water Conservation Measure, was approved by voters in 2016. The measure was developed to
meet current and future park needs throughout Los Angeles County based on the findings of
the Countywide Parks and Recreation Needs Assessment completed that same year. Measure
A includes both formula-based allocations to agencies throughout the study area, as well as
competitive grants that are open to public agencies, non-profit organizations and schools. The
City of Vernon has accumulated $557,595.98 in formula-based allocations.
In order to apply for and accept Measure A funds, the Los Angeles County Regional Park and
Open Space District requires a resolution from the City of Vernon. Staff recommends that the
City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-018 authorizing the acceptance of Measure A funds.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report. Receipt of Measure A funds and projects
utilizing the funds will be brought to Council as required in the future.
Attachments
1. Resolution No. 2024-018