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November 16, 2021
Agenda Item No. 5
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Laura Detweiler, Recreation and Senior Services Director - 949-644-
3151, Idetweiler@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Matt Chong, Budget Analyst, mchong@newportbeachca.gov
PHONE: 949-644-3224
TITLE: Resolution No. 2021-108: Authorizing the Recreation and Senior
Services Director to Apply for the Per Capita Grant Funds under
Proposition 68, Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018 to Construct
Pickleball Courts at Newport Ridge Park
ABSTRACT:
The City of Newport Beach (City) will be awarded Per Capita and Urban County Per
Capita Grant Funds in the amount of $177,952 and $53,284 respectively. These funds
are available through application on a non-competitive basis under the Proposition 68
Parks and Water Bond Act of 2018, for local park rehabilitation, creation and
improvements. The Recreation & Senior Services Department will utilize the funds to
offset development costs of eight pickleball courts at Newport Ridge Park through a
minimum 30 -year lease agreement between the City of Newport Beach (City) and
Newport Ridge Community Association.
RECOMMENDATION:
a) Find this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA")
pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity
is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting
in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and
b) Adopt Resolution No. 2021-108, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach, California, Authorizing the Recreation and Senior Services Director to Apply
for the Per Capita Grant Funds Under County Per Capita Grant Funds in the amount
of $177,952. 00 and $53,284. 00, Respectively.
DISCUSSION:
The Per Capita Program originates from Proposition 68, the Parks and Water Bond Act
of 2018. Funding is available for local park rehabilitation, creation and improvement
grants to local governments on a per capita basis.
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Also, the Urban County Per Capita funds are available for Per Capita grants to cities in
urbanized counties providing park and recreation services within jurisdictions of 200,000
or less in population.
The Per Capita Grant program allocation for Newport Beach is $177,952.00. The Urban
County Per Capita allocation is $53,284.00. These two, non-competitive grants require a
single application, which is initiated by a resolution approved by the City Council
requesting application for the funds, review by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation's Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS), and subsequent issuance of
a contract. The City will be required to submit detailed project information to the State
before funding is distributed. The FY 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
includes $1 million to fund the project. Based on final costs, the grant funds will
supplement the funding amount needed for the pickleball project budget.
Staff has identified the development of pickleball courts as the highest and best use of
the grant funds as the sport continues to rise in popularity among Newport Beach
residents, maintaining its notoriety as one of the fastest growing sports in the country. In
Fall 2017, the City constructed four, dedicated pickleball courts at Bonita Canyon Sports
Park Field #6 to meet the community need and growing interest in the sport. As the sport
continues to gain momentum as a mainstream recreational activity, the outdoor courts at
Bonita Canyon Sports Park have become heavily impacted and do not meet the
increasing demand for available court time. Adding new courts in the City would help meet
the public need for more open court times and could also support recreational programs
such as league play, group/private lessons, and tournaments for all skill levels and ages.
The Newport Ridge Community Association (NRCA) approached the City to partner in
the development of pickleball courts at Newport Ridge Park, an 11.32 -acre site located
at 6331 Newport Ridge Drive. The park is owned and managed by NRCA and presents
itself as the most viable park location in the City that meets important site conditions:
1. Distanced from homes to diminish noise impact from pickleball play.
2. Existing parking that is sufficient to support the new recreational amenity.
3. Does not displace or impact any existing recreational programs.
The City and NRCA are finalizing a lease agreement for use of land in exchange for
development and maintenance costs of eight pickleball courts along the eastern edge of
the park, adjacent to the Newport Coast Community Center parking lot. Per the
agreement, the City will fund design and construction for eight courts and maintain and
operate six courts for public use, with dedicated use of two courts for NRCA.
In June 2021, the PB&R Commission appointed three commissioners to serve on the
Newport Ridge Park Pickleball Courts Ad Hoc Committee to assist with conceptual design
and community outreach. The Ad Hoc Committee, NRCA Board Members, Recreation &
Senior Services, and the Public Works Department have worked collectively to develop
plans for the courts and site amenities.
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Courts will be designed to USA Pickleball Association specifications and the site will be
furnished with shaded viewing areas, benches, trash cans and a bottle filling station. The
two northern most courts will be fitted with a keyless entry system for NRCA resident
access. The existing Newport Coast Community Center parking lot (120 spots) and
restrooms will be utilized to support public use of the site. NRCA pickleball players will
also have access to their community association parking lot and restrooms along the
western edge of the park.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Should the City receive the grant funds, staff will return with a budget amendment. The
State estimates the City will receive $231,236. These funds are supplemental to the Parks
and Community Center CIP Funds already approved in the FY 2021-22 CIP Budget
(56201-980000-22P13).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this action is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment)
and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no
potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment A — Resolution No. 2021-108
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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-108
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
APPLICATIONS FOR PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS,
CLIMATE, COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR
ACCESS FOR ALL ACT OF 2018
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated
the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California ("State") for the
administration of the Per Capita Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures
governing application(s);
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 City of Newport Beach ("City"), as grantee, will enter into a
contract(s) with the State to complete Per Capita Grant Program project(s).
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council does hereby approve the filing of project
application(s) for Per Capita Grant Program project(s).
Section 2: The City Council certifies that said grantee has or will have available,
prior to commencement of project work utilizing Per Capita Grant Program funding,
sufficient funds to complete the project(s).
Section 3: The City Council certifies that the grantee has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the project(s).
Section 4: Pursuant to Public Resources Code ("PRC") Section 80063(a), the
City Council certifies that all projects proposed will be consistent with the recreation
element of the City's general plan.
Section 5: The City Council certifies that these funds will be used to
supplement, not supplant, local revenues in existence as of June 5, 2018 (PRC Section
80062(d)).
Section 6: The City Council certifies that the grantee will comply with the
provisions of Section 1771.5 of the State Labor Code.
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Section 7: Pursuant to PRC Section 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: Pursuant to PRC Section 80001(b)(5), the City agrees that to the
extent practicable, the project(s) will provide workforce education and training, as well as
contractor, and job opportunities for disadvantaged communities.
Section 9: 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, pursuant to
PRC Section 80062(d).
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Section 10: 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 11: The City Council delegates authority to the City Manager, Recreation
and Senior Services Director, or their designees, 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 scopes.
Section 12: That the City agrees to comply with all applicable federal, State and
local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Section 13: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this resolution.
Section 14: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 15: The City Council finds the adoption of this resolution is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the
activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378)
of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or
indirectly.
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Section 16: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution.
ADOPTED this 16th day of November, 2021.
Brad Avery
Mayor
ATTEST:
Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Aaron C. Harp
City Attorney
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