HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR SANTIAGO PARKREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
MARCH 17, 2020
TITLE:
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR
SANTIAGO PARK PHASE I
CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,000,000 AND SANTIAGO PARK PHASE
II DESIGN IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000
AND APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
❑ As Recommended
❑ As Amended
❑ Ordinance on 111 Reading
❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading
❑ Implementing Resolution
❑ Set Public Hearing For
CONTINUED TO
Is/Kristine Ridge FILE NUMBER
CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Adopt resolution accepting grant funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for Santiago
Park Phase I Construction in the amount of $1,000,000.
2. Adopt resolution accepting grant funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for Santiago
Park Phase 11 Design in the amount of $250,000.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,250,000 in grant revenue from the
State Coastal Conservancy and appropriate $1,250,000 into the corresponding
expenditure account to implement the two projects in the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency (PRCSA) Capital Grant Fund.
DISCUSSION
On July 30, 2019, the City of Santa Ana, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
(PRCSA) submitted two applications to the State Coastal Conservancy for the following projects:
Santiago Park Gashouse — Grant Request $1,000,000
This project develops the undeveloped area north of the old gashouse between Valencia
Street and the restroom. Scope of work will include picnic area, park walking/jogging path,
renovation of restroom and gashouse, amphitheater, security lighting, irrigation,
landscape, and removal of Valencia Street. The total project cost is $2,030,000. There is
$1,030,000 of funding identified in Acquisition and Development and In -Lieu funds for this
project. Those funds along with the grant award of $1,000,000 will fully fund this project
forward. Indirect/Overhead costs are not funded by the grant.
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Adopt Two Resolutions Accepting Grant funds from the State Coastal Conservancy and Approve
an Appropriation Adjustment
March 17, 2020
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2. Santiago Main Street Entry — Grant Request $250,000
This project is to prepare design plans for Santiago Park from Main Street entrance to
restroom and playground. Total design cost $250,000. Indirect/Overhead costs are not
funded by the grant.
In October 2019, the State notified the City regarding the grant awards. As a requirement of the
grant, the City is to adopt resolutions (Exhibit 1 and 2) accepting the grants, acknowledging the
availability of funds to complete the projects, agreeing to the terms of the grants, and designating
officers and/or employees to act as representatives to complete grant requirements and
documentation.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Approval of this item allows the City to meet Goal #6 - Community Facilities & Infrastructure,
Objective #1 (establish and maintain a Community Investment Plan for all City assets).
FISCAL IMPACT
An appropriation adjustment to recognize revenue and appropriate funds to the respective
accounts is shown below. The ongoing maintenance costs for each project are estimated at
$15,000420,000 per year.
Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit-
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit, Account
Description
Amount
FY 19-20
16113002-52025
PRCSA
Santa Ana River Conservancy
$1,250,000
Capital
Program,
Grants
State Grants -Direct
FY 19-20
16113263-66220
PRCSA
Santa Ana River Conservancy
$1,250,000
Capital
Program, Improvements Other
Grants
Than Building
APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS:
Lisa Rudloff Kathryn Downs, CPA
Executive Director Executive Director
Parks, Recreation, and Community Finance and Management Services Agency
Services Agency
Exhibits: 1. Resolution: Santiago Park Phase I Construction
2. Resolution: Santiago Park Phase II Design
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Exhibit 7
LR 3/17/20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE STATE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO
SANTIAGO PARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS OR AMENDMENTS
THERETO THAT MAY BE NECESSARY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy ("Conservancy") has certain grant
funds available to help achieve goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program,
including recreational opportunities and trails, wildlife habitat and species restoration,
enhancement and protection. In addition, the Conservancy may undertake projects for
public access to, enjoyment of, and enhancement of recreational and educational
experience on program lands in a manner consistent with the protection of land and
natural resources and economic resources in the area;
WHEREAS, the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
submitted an application for these grants funds to make improvements to the City's
Santiago Park.
WHEREAS, the City was notified that it has been selected for a grant award, by
the Conservancy, not to exceed $1,000,000 for constructing improvements to a one -
acre portion of Santiago Park. The project includes planting of native riparian
landscaping and installation of a drip irrigation system; renovation of the old gashouse
for use as a refreshment concession for park patrons during events at the park;
installation of natural rustic amphitheater; installation of new play equipment; biking and
hiking trail improvements; installation of park security lighting; and removal of Valencia
Street to improve pedestrian circulation and ADA access into the park ("Gashouse
Project");
WHEREAS, the total cost for the Gashouse Project will be $2,030,000. In
addition to the grant funds from the Conservancy, the City's Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency has set aside $1,030,000 of funding to complete the
Gashouse Project; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy requires as a condition precedent to
commencement of the project and disbursement of the funds that the City Council adopt
a resolution designating positions whose incumbents are authorized to negotiate and
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Exhibit 7
execute the grant agreement and any amendments to it on behalf of the grantee (i.e.,
the City).
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares that the City of Santa Ana hereby accepts the award of grant funds from
the Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for improvements to City's
Santiago Park.
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes the
City Manager on terms acceptable to the City Attorney, to execute any documents that
are necessary to accept the grant award described herein from the Conservancy
including but not limited to negotiating and executing the grant agreement and any
amendments thereto on behalf of the City;
Section 3. 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 17th day of March, 2020.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SoniapR. Carvalho, City Attorney
Laura A. Rossini
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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Exhibit 7
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2020-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on March , 2020.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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Exhibit 2
LR 3/17/20
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ACCEPTING A GRANT FROM THE STATE
COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR PREPARATION OF A
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION PLAN FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO SANTIAGO PARK IN THE AMOUNT
OF $250,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS OR
AMENDMENTS THERETO THAT MAY BE NECESSARY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS
FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the State Coastal Conservancy ("Conservancy") has certain grant
funds available to help achieve goals of the Santa Ana River Conservancy Program,
including recreational opportunities and trails, wildlife habitat and species restoration,
enhancement and protection. In addition, the Conservancy may undertake projects for
public access to, enjoyment of, and enhancement of recreational and educational
experience on program lands in a manner consistent with the protection of land and
natural resources and economic resources in the area;
WHEREAS, the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
submitted an application for these grants funds to make improvements to the City's
Santiago Park.
WHEREAS, the City was notified that it has been selected for a grant award, by
the Conservancy, not to exceed $250,000 for preparation of a design and engineering
specification plan for improvements to the Main Street entrance to Santiago Park,
potentially including separate bicycle and pedestrian trails, viewing decks adjacent to
Santiago Creek, interpretive signage, benches, security lighting, drought tolerant
landscaping and drip irrigation, and other park improvements as deemed feasible as
part of the design process; and
WHEREAS, the Conservancy requires as a condition precedent to
commencement of the project and disbursement of the funds that the City Council adopt
a resolution designating positions whose incumbents are authorized to negotiate and
execute the grant agreement and any amendments to it on behalf of the grantee (i.e.,
the City).
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines
and declares that the City of Santa Ana hereby accepts the award of grant funds from
the Conservancy in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for preparation of design and
engineering specification plan for improvements to City's Santiago Park.
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Exhibit 2
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby authorizes the
City Manager on terms acceptable to the City Attorney, to execute any documents that
are necessary to accept the grant award described herein from the Conservancy
including but not limited to negotiating and executing the grant agreement and any
amendments thereto on behalf of the City;
Section 3. 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 17th day of March, 2020.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: kwAo-" A . R
Laura A. Rossini
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2020-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on March , 2020.
Date:
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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