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Item # 18
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
May 4, 2021
TOPIC: Grant Application for the Urban Flood Protection Program
AGENDA TITLE
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for Funding from the
Proposition 68 Urban Flood Protection Program for the Downtown Flood Reduction and
Stormwater Infiltration Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to
submit a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency for the Downtown
Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project, in an amount of up to $3.805 million.
DISCUSSION
Downtown Santa Ana experiences significant flooding during intense rain events, which
can have negative impacts on vehicle and pedestrian travel, as well as on business
operations. The Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project will
alleviate flooding via a two-pronged approach. First, stormdrain infrastructure will be
reconstructed and upgraded to increase capacity. Second, a large subsurface stormwater
infiltration system will be constructed to divert and remove flows from the stormdrain
system. As part of the project, a City-owned parking lot will also be reconstructed and
additional stormdrain upgrades may be added based on funding. This multi-benefit project
will not only reduce flooding Downtown, but will also increase local water supplies and
improve water quality in the Newport Bay watershed via stormwater infiltration and
implementation of Best Management Practices.
This project is currently in the conceptual design phase and Public Works Agency staff
has submitted an application for $3.805 million to the Proposition 68 Urban Flood
Protection Grant Program. A resolution is a required component of successful grant
applications for this funding program. Should funding be awarded, completion of the
construction plans is anticipated near the end of Fiscal Year 2021-22 and construction is
anticipated to commence close to the beginning of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
Adopt Resolution for Urban Flood Protection Program Grant Application
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. If this project is awarded funding, no
funding match is required because this project benefits a Disadvantaged Community
(DAC) area. Staff will return to Council with a request for approval of further actions if
funding is awarded.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Resolution Authorizing Grant Application for Urban Flood Protection Program
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, Executive Dir Public Works
Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
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Resolution No. 2021-XXX
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RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE URBAN FLOOD PROTECTION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided
funds for the program shown above; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program and establishing necessary
procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources
Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant’s
governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State
of California to carry out the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the
Downtown Flood Reduction and Stormwater Infiltration Project.
Section 2. The City Council certifies that Applicant understands the assurances
and certification in the application, that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds
to operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements or will
secure the resources to do so, and that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5
of the California Labor Code.
Section 3. If applicable, the project will comply with any laws and regulations
including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal
requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, and disabled access laws , and
prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained.
Section 4. Applicant will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to
promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public
health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1.
Section 5. The Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, or his or her
designee, is hereby appointed as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit
all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreement s, payment requests
and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
jmf 3/22/21
Resolution No. 2021-XXX
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Section 6. 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 ____________, 2021.
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Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
By:
John M. Funk
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers _
CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2021-XXX 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