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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />OCTOBER 2, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING <br />PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF <br />CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT <br />PROGRAM <br />CIT MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />^ As Recommended <br />^ As Amended <br />^ Ordinance on 1S` Reading <br />^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading <br />^ Implementing Resolution <br />^ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the <br />amount of $1,000,000 for the California River Parkways Grant Program for <br />the Santa Ana River Enhancement Project. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The California River Parkways Grant Program was established under the <br />Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of <br />2002. The program provides funds for recreational acquisition, <br />restoration, protection and development of river parkways. Approximately <br />$32.5 million is available to fund projects during this grant cycle. <br />The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is requesting <br />authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,000,000 <br />for the enhancement of the five sites identified in the Santa Ana River <br />Vision Plan. The sites to be improved as part of this project are: Edna <br />Park, 17th Street Triangle, Fairview Triangle, McFadden Triangle, and <br />Edinger Equestrian area. The proposed project will improve the sites by <br />installing native landscaping, irrigation, and trail amenities such as <br />bike racks, natural seating areas, and interpretive signage. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. <br />Gerardo Mouet 'f"'1~ <br />Executive Direc or ` <br />Parks, Recreation and <br />Community Services Agency <br />55A-1 <br />