CC Resolution 2021-040 Dept of Parks & Rec Grant Funds (Prop 68)
RESOLUTION NO. 2021 – 040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE FILING OF APPLICATION(S) FOR PER
CAPITA PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
AND RECREATIONS; AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO
WHEREAS, the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
(DPR) 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); and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the DPR require the
grantee’s Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of project
application(s) before submission of said applications to the state; and
WHEREAS, the grantee will enter into a contract(s) with the state to
complete project(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, hereby:
SECTION 1. Approves the filing of project application(s) for Per Capita
program grant project(s).
SECTION 2. 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 3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to
operate and maintain the project(s).
SECTION 4. Certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with
the park and recreation element of the City of La Quinta’s general or recreation
plan [PRC §80063(a)].
SECTION 5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not
supplant, local revenues in existence as of June 5, 2018 [PRC §80062(d)].
Resolution No. 2021 – 040
California Department of Parks & Recreation – Per Capita Grant Funding Program
Adopted: November 2, 2021
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SECTION 6. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of §1771.5
of the State Labor Code.
SECTION 7. [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 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 8. 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 9. 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