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Item # 27
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
May 3, 2022
TOPIC: Resolution Approving the Acceptance Grant Funds from the State of California
AGENDA TITLE:
Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Grant Funds from the State of California in the
Amount of $4,000,000 to the General Fund
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the State of California
in the amount of $4,000,000 to the General Fund for the Zoo Educational Hub and
installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park.
DISCUSSION
Senator Tom Umberg has secured funding in this year's (FY 2021-22) state budget
tailored to addressing the unique and unprecedented challenges facing Orange County
communities.
The state budget is a series of important funding and policy decisions voted on through
several budget bills. In preparation for this round of negotiations, Senator Umberg
collaborated with local and statewide leaders and other members of the legislature to
deliver millions of dollars of relief to communities. Through the COVID-19 pandemic,
natural disasters, and several other hurdles, he diligently working to help bring much-
needed and deserved funding to local programs in the 34th Senate District.
As part of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 State of California budget, Senator Tom Umberg
was able to secure $6,040,000 in General Fund monies for the City of Santa Ana
($4,000,000) and Discovery Science Center Orange County ($2,040,000) for Santa Ana
youth facilities. The State will enter into agreements separately with both agencies. Below
is a summary of the City of Santa Ana projects that will be funded.
Zoo Education Hub: “The Hive” - Education Hub Building at Santa Ana Zoo
The project goal is a building including a flex space, classroom(s), and hub for community
volunteers and education staff. The classrooms are flexible in design and layout to
maximize their use potential throughout the day and year. The facility would use
environmentally sustainable materials in its construction. This facility will serve as a
reception area for schoolchildren coming to the zoo and is directly adjacent to the existing
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outdoor amphitheater. Different sides of the building will open out to the general zoo area,
the amphitheater, or staff and service areas.
Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park
The City of Santa Ana’s first Universally Accessible Playground installation at the George
Upton All Access Park (one acre-site) located within Thornton Park will include equipment
specially designed to enable children of all abilities to play alongside each other. All
children, regardless of physical limitation, should be able to enjoy the fun that comes
along with playing on a playground. Kids love to play, and no child should be prevented
from having fun at the playground by a physical handicap. This playground will replace
the current 30-year-old playground with failing equipment and deteriorating parts.
The City must enter into an agreement with the State of California to access the funds for
both projects. Part of the process for creating the agreement is the completion of a Project
Information Packet, of which includes the resolution under consideration. City staff will
bring to the City Council, at a future meeting, an appropriation adjustment for funding,
once the agreement is created and executed, as well as amendments to the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) for the two City projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Although at a future meeting, once
an agreement is executed between the City of Santa Ana and the State of California, an
appropriation adjustment will be brought before City Council for approval.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution
Submitted By: Lisa Rudloff, Executive Dir. of Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
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Resolution No. 2022-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-XXX
A RESOLUTON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL FUND GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ZOO AND
PARK PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have
approved a grant for the project shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the grant project, settin g up necessary
procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources
Agency require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of a Project
Information Package before submission of said package to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana will enter into an agreement with the State of
California for the above project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana:
A.Approves the acceptance of a general fund allocation for local assistance
for the above project(s); and
B.Certifies that said agency understands the assurances and certification in
the Project Information Form; and
C.Certifies that said agency will have sufficient funds to develop, operate
and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements of
the Grant Agreement; or will secure the resources to do so; and
D.Certifies that said agency will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5
of the California Labor Code.
E.If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and
regulation including, but not limited to, the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and
safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that prior to
Exhibit 1
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commencement of construction, all applicable licenses and permits will
have been obtained.
F.Certifies that said agency has reviewed and understands the General
Provisions contained in the sample Grant Agreement conta ined in the
Procedural Guide; and
G.Appoints the City Manager, or his or her designee, as agent to conduct all
negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited
to the Project Information Form, agreements, payment requests and so
on, which may be necessary for the completion of th e aforementioned
project(s).
Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting
this Resolution.
ADOPTED this ____day of May, 2022
_______________________
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:_________________________
Brandon Salvatierra
Deputy City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers ________________________________________
NOES: Councilmembers _______________________________________
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers _______________________________________
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _______________________________________
Exhibit 1
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIRGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2022-______ to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana on May 3, 2022.
Date: ________________ ____________________________________
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
Exhibit 1