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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />JANUARY 2, 2007 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />D As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 1" Reading <br />D Ordinance on 20d Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING <br />PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA <br />STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION <br />FUND PROGRAM <br /> <br />~'?i <br /> <br />()JJlla~ <br /> <br />CITY MANAGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of <br />the amount of $75,000 to the California <br />Conservation Fund Program for the McFadden <br />Project. <br /> <br />a grant application in <br />State Parks Habitat <br />Triangle Restoration <br /> <br />2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant <br />the amount of $60,000 to the California State <br />Conservation Fund Program for the Cienega de las <br />Restoration Project at Thornton Park. <br /> <br />application in <br />Parks Habitat <br />Ranas Habitat <br /> <br />3. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in <br />the amount of $62,500 to the California State Parks Habitat <br />Conservation Fund Program for the Centennial peninsula Waterfowl <br />Sanctuary Project at Centennial Park. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Habitat Conservation Fund Program was established <br />California wildlife Protection Act of 1990 and provides <br />enhancement and restoration of riparian habitats throughout <br />Approximately $3 million will be available this funding <br />application requires a 50-percent match of non-State money. <br /> <br />under the <br />funds for <br />the State. <br />cycle. The <br /> <br />On September 5, 2006, the City Council adopted resolutions authorizing <br />the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency to submit <br />applications to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund <br />Program for the McFadden Triangle Restoration, Cienega de las Ranas <br />Habitat Restoration at Thornton Park, and the Centennial peninsula <br />Waterfowl Sanctuary Project at Centennial Park. The State Resources <br />Agency requested modifications to the resolutions, including language <br />that certifies that the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency <br />will have the resources to operate and maintain the projects after <br />completion. <br /> <br />55A-1 <br />