55B - RESO - YOUTH SOCCER GRANT APP

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Atoll] a=p 0 a IZ! Lei 14 1 •► CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2016 CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: TITLE: APPROVED RESOLUTION FOR YOUTH SOCCER AND ❑ As Recommended RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ❑ As Amended GRANT APPLICATION ❑ Ordinance on 15` Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading {STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 5, 4A} ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO e • �, t • Adopt a resolution approving the application for Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program grant funds. DISCUSSION The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program. The resolution will allow the City to apply for state funding for a park improvement project. The proposed project would allow for the replacement of the natural turf field at Santa Anita Park, with the installation of the synthetic turf. Through the completion of this project and with the existing sports lighting already installed, the field would be open for community use for extended periods of time all year long. The new synthetic field would also provide for the city's continued efforts to conserve water as mandated by the state and local regulations. In addition to the synthetic field, the landscaping around the site would be replaced with drought tolerant vegetation, further improving our water conservation efforts. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #4 (Support neighborhood vitality and livability), Strategy A (Support the design and construction of parks to provide increased open space and opportunities for recreation throughout the city, construct the Roosevelt Walker Park and Community Center, and develop concepts and proposals for the Library Park in the Civic Center and Centennial Santa Ana River Eco- Park). 55B -1