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RESOLUTION NO. 2020-017
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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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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By: (:k41Nta, X
Laura A. Rossini
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
Bacerra Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Villegas(6)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2020-017 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on March 17, 2020.
Date: 20 �10 _ (�(
Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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