2019-052 - Approving Application(s) for Per Capita Grant FundsRESOLUTION 2019-052
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, 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); and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Gatos intends to apply for and anticipates receiving funds
though the Per Capita Grant Program as a "grantee'; and
WHEREAS, said 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; and
WHEREAS, the grantee will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete
project(s);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos
hereby:
1. Approves the filing of project application(s) for Per Capita program grant project(s); and
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); and
3. Certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project(s), and
4. Certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with the park and recreation
element of the Town of Los Gatos General Plan (PRC §80063(a)), and
5. Certifies that these funds will be used to supplement, not supplant, local revenues in
existence as of June 5, 2018 (PRC §80062(d)), and
Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of §1771.5 of the State Labor Code, and
(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 Town of Los
Gatos 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.
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(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.
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)).
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)).
10. Certifies that the grantee has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General
Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Procedural Guide; and
11. Delegates the authority to the Town Manager, 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); and
12. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations and guidelines.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los
Gatos, California, held on the 5th day of November 2019 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Rob Rennie, Marico Sayoc, Barbara Spector, Mayor Steven Leonardis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK 01: THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE:
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