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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO CA RIVER PARKWAYSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2007 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM .. r~~ . v~ "~Q CIT ANAGE RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED As Recommended As Amended Ordinance on 1 Sc Reading Ordinance on 2"d Reading Implementing Resolution Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $400,000 for the California River Parkways Program for the enhancement of Edna Park. 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $187,000 for the California River Parkways Program for the enhancement of the 17th Street Site. 3. Receive and file Negative Declaration for Environmental Review No. 06- 170. DISCUSSION The California River Parkways Grant Program was established under the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002. The program provides funds for recreational acquisition, restoration, protection and development of river parkways. Approximately $20.5 million is available to fund projects during this grant cycle. The City of Santa Ana will seek funding to enhance two sites identified in the Santa Ana River Vision Plan: Edna Park and the 17th Street Triangle. The proposed projects will improve the sites by installing native landscaping, irrigation, and trail amenities such as bike racks, seating areas, and interpretive signage. 55B-1 California River Parkways Grant October 1, 2007 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed projects have been determined to be adequately evaluated in previously prepared Negative Declaration Environmental Review No. 06-170. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55B-2 Resolution No. 2007- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (Proposition 50) TO ENHANCE EDNA PARK Iss09/25/07 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 hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the California River Parkways Grant Program for recreational acquisition, restoration, protection and development of river parkways; and B. The State Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program, establishing necessary procedures; and C. Said procedures established by the State Resources Agency require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. The City of Santa Ana, if selected, will enter into an Agreement with the State of California to carry out the project(s). Section 2. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the California River Parkways Grant Program, in the amount of $400,000, to enhance Edna Park by installing native landscaping, irrigation and trail amenities such as bike racks, seating areas and interpretive signage; and Section 3. The City Council certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project(s) included in this application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; and 55B-3 Section 5. The City Council certifies that it will comply with the provision of Section 1771.8 of the State Labor Code, regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded Proposition 50 Funds; and Section 6. The City Council certifies that the Project will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to, legal requirements of building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will be obtained; and Section 7. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project. ADOPTED this day of 2007. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers 55B-4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION & ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2007 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana 55B-5 Iss09/25/07 Resolution No. 2007- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (Proposition 50) TO ENHANCE THE 17T" STREET TRIANGLE 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 hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the California River Parkways Grant Program for recreational acquisition, restoration, protection and development of river parkways; and B. The State Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program, establishing necessary procedures; and C. Said procedures established by the State Resources Agency require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. The City of Santa Ana, if selected, will enter into an Agreement with the State of California to carry out the project(s). Section 2. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the California River Parkways Grant Program, in the amount of $187,000, to enhance the 17th Street Triangle by installing native landscaping, irrigation and trail amenities such as bike racks, seating areas and interpretive signage; and Section 3. The City Council certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the project(s) included in this application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; and 55B-6 Section 5. The City Council certifies that it will comply with the provision of Section 1771.8 of the State Labor Code, regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded Proposition 50 Funds; and Section 6. The City Council certifies that the Project will comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to, legal requirements of building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will be obtained; and Section 7. The City Council appoints the City Manager, or the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency or his designee, as agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the project. ADOPTED this day of 2007. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers 55B-7 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION & ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2007 - to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana 55B-8