City Council

(30) 18-0611-S4 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM PROPOSITION K – L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE and RESOLUTION relative to authorizing a grant application under Measure A Acquisition-Only Competitive Grant Program for the acquisition of Strathern Park West. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit a grant application as detailed in the project list (Attachment), attached to the Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Steering Committee report dated March 4, 2025 (Steering Committee report), attached to the Council file, to the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District (RPOSD) under the Measure A 2024 Competitive Acquisition Only Program for the acquisition of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) owned land at Strathern Park West (Project). 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept the RPOSD grant funds for the Project and execute the grant agreement attached to said Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file, with substantially the same terms and conditions as set forth in the Attachment, for the grant amount, scope, and the grant performance period for the Project, subject to the approval of the Mayor and City Council pursuant to Section 14.6(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and approval as to the form of the grant agreement by the City Attorney. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION included as Attachment 3 of said Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. 4. SUBMIT RAP’s grant request to the Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee in accordance with City Council instructions (Council file No. 18-0611), and to the Mayor and City Council for approval pursuant to Section 14.6(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 5. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make necessary technical adjustments to the Grant application as necessary to carry out the intent of said Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Proposition K – L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact.