Los Angeles County Regional Parks Measure A TAP Implementation Update
Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District (RPOSD) Measure A involves the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) to promote park and open space equity in communities with identified needs. This initiative aims to create high-quality parks through grant programs focusing on various categories like neighborhood parks, healthy communities, natural lands, and job training. The implementation process involves matching requests for help with available technical assistance resources and community support.
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Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District (RPOSD) Measure A Citizens Oversight Advisory Board RPOSD Measure A: TAP Implementation - Update Christina Angeles RPOSD Deputy Administrator (Acting) Narineh Nersessian Section Manager -- Administration Jack Sahl Project Manager RPOSD Technical Assistance Program FUSE Executive Advisor October 28, 2020
Measure A TAP Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 Parks and Open Spaces Are Good For Communities and Their Families Parks and Open Spaces Are Good For Communities and Their Families Many of Our Neighborhoods Do Not Have Access To Parks and Open Spaces These Same Communities Are Often Impacted By Poverty and High Environmental Pollution 1 LACountyParksNeeds.org Page | 2 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A TAP Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 Measure A Technical Assistance Program (TAP) Measure A Technical Assistance Program (TAP) The goal of TAP is to: Achieve park/open space equity by supporting the development of park and open space grant applications that result in more high-quality parks in communities that have been identified as High-Need or Very-High-Need in the LA County Park Needs Assessment1. Measure A Includes Funding For Competitive Grant Programs: Neighborhood Parks, Healthy Communities, & Urban Greening (Category 2) Natural Lands, Local Beaches, Water Conservation and Water Protection (Category 3) Regional Recreation, Multi-use Trails, and Accessibility (Category 4) Youth and Veteran Job Training & Placement (Category 5) 1 LACountyParksNeeds.org Page | 3 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 We Need To Match: 1. Requests for Help From Eligible Park Entities With Park High-Need or Very-High-Need 2. Availability of Technical Assistance Resources 3. Community Support Page | 4 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 We Need To Match: 30 Jurisdictions with 72 Study Areas; Identify needs for Technical Assistance resources; Create lists of projects under development. 1. Requests For Help Use Request for Statement of Qualifications and Master Agreement ; Use Statement of Work to receive bids; Evaluate success of advancing projects. 2. Availability of Technical Resources Outreach and Engagement; Incorporate input from community; Overcome challenges of COVID-19. 3. Community Support Page | 5 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 Technical Assistance Resources for Parkland Project Development What Does It Take To Imagine, Nurture, Plan, Fund, Build, and Maintain Parks? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Community Outreach and Engagement Park Development, Innovation, or Incubation Capital Projects (e.g., Planning, Design, and Multi-benefits) Park Services, Amenities, or Programs Grant Writing and Application Construction Management An additional category supports eligible park entities and development of common elements of the TAP. 7. TAP Program Development and Implementation 6 Page | 6 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 RPOSD1 Measure A Technical Assistance Program Framework Technical Assistance Program Grantmaking Support Eligible Entity Park High-Need or Very-High-Need Communities2 All Entities Eligible For Funding Ongoing Support From Grants Officers Training and Education Workshops Service and Resource Resource Toolkits Technical Assistance Directories Professional Services for Park Development Planning and Design Funds Parks Advocate 1Regional Parks and Open Space (RPOSD) WebSite: http://rposd.lacounty.gov/ 2 LACountyParksNeeds.org Page | 7 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 What Are The Projects? What Are The Needs? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation City of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation Non-Profit and Schools With Interest In Park Infrastructure Entities (25) With Jurisdiction Over High-Need or Very-High-Need Study Areas Joint Power Authorities Other Eligible for Measure A Funding Groups Page | 8 #WeAllNeedParks
Measure A Implementation: Los Angeles County Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 TAP: RPOSD Parks Incubation & Parks Creation Pipeline Park, Open Space & Natural Areas Questions? Thank-you! Page | 9
