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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND GRANT PROGRAM :' ~ ~ CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 1St Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $75,000 to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Santiago Creek Butterfly and Bird Habitat Project. DISCUSSION The Habitat Conservation Fund Program was established under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 and provides grant funds for the enhancement, restoration and interpretation of riparian habitats throughout the State. Approximately $2 million will be available this funding cycle. The grant application requires a 50-percent match of non- State money, which is available in the City's park acquisition and development fund. Applications are due on October 1, 2008. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency proposes to submit an application for the Santiago Creek Butterfly and Bird Habitat. The habitat will be located at the southern edge of Fisher Park adjacent to the Santiago Creek bed. The project is an effort to create and maintain a thriving natural habitat that will attract rare and endangered butterfly and bird species. The project scope includes the removal of non-native vegetation, elimination of invasive species, and planting of native plants and flowers. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Gera do Mouet, Execu ive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55C-1