TITLE
Recommendation to increase appropriations in the General Fund (GF) in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (PR) by $10,000, offset by the Sixth Council District one-time infrastructure funds transferred from the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW) to help fund playground equipment at the Jenni Rivera Memorial Park with the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation; and
Request City Attorney to draft a resolution including, but not limited, to the suggested draft language provided in support of the efforts of the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation as they apply for a playground equipment grant with the non-profit organization KaBOOM! to benefit the Jenni Rivera Memorial Park located at the 20th Street and Walnut Avenue right-of-way.
DISCUSSION
In 2014, the City of Long Beach paid tribute to the late Jenni Rivera by approving a recommendation to name the Park at Walnut Avenue and 20th Street the Jenni Rivera Memorial Park. This space has been beautified with murals and tree plantings and the site has become a must-visit tourist attraction for Latin music enthusiasts. In conjunction with the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation (JRLF), Long Beach Parks and Recreation Commission, the Sixth Council District, and the Department of Parks, Recreation & Marine have actively worked to partner with KaBOOM! to ensure children have a place to actively play. Allocating these funds will serve as a matching contribution to the funds that will be raised by both the Jenni Rivera Love Foundation and KaBOOM! for playground equipment at this park further attracting residents to use this green space.
A Resolution by the City of Long Beach will greatly aid the process with KaBOOM! to move this project forward. Draft Resolution language has been attached. The City Attorney is therefore requested to bring back a Resolution before City Council for approval and adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total appropriation increase of $10,000 in the General Fund (OF) in the Parks, Recreation and Marine Department (PR) is offset by a transfer of one-time infrastructure funds from the Capital Projects Fund (CP) in the Public Works Department (PW).
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
DEE ANDREWS
COUNCILMAN, SIXTH DISTRICT