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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 <br />TITLE: <br />RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING <br />PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF <br />CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS <br />PROGRAM <br />CITY MANAGER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application <br />in the amount of $132,000 for the Recreational Trails Program under <br />the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the <br />enhancement of the Fairview Triangle adjacent to the Santa Ana River. <br />2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application <br />in the amount of $176,000 for the Recreational Trails Program under <br />the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the <br />enhancement of the Raitt Street Bike Trail. <br />3. Approve the Negative Declaration for each of the above listed <br />projects. <br />DISCUSSION <br />The Recreational Trails Program was established under the Transportation <br />Equity Act for the 21st Century and provides funds annually for <br />recreational trails and trail -related projects. Approximately $3.3 <br />million will be available this funding cycle for non -motorized projects. <br />The application requires a 12-percent match of non -State money. <br />Applications are due on October 2, 2006. <br />The Fairview Triangle Project has been identified in the Santa Ana River <br />Vision Plan as an area of opportunity. The proposed project will develop <br />this area into a trail rest stop. The project scope includes installation <br />of a drip irrigation system, native landscaping and site amenities, <br />including benches, a bike rack, and signage. <br />55C-1 <br />