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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 TITLE: APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 151 Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM GRANT // ,: )"-} c2"'~ / '/" ./ ^,-,:"i-". ./" I I' L/ tC,~ :/., '.. CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO r~' .------ FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $100,000 to the California State Parks Habi tat Conservation Fund Program for the Santiago Park Trailhead. 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $50,000 to the California State Parks Habitat Conservation Fund Program for the Cienega de las Ranas Habitat Restoration Project at Thornton Park. DISCUSSION The Habi tat Conservation Fund Grant Program was established California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 and provides enhancement and restoration of riparian habitats throughout The application requires a 50-percent match of non-state money. under the funds for the State. The Santiago Trailhead is the main entrance to the Santiago Nature Reserve Trail, Interpretive Nodes Area, and the Santiago Wildlife Habitat Viewing Facility. The proposed project will include installation of small retaining walls and hardscape, signage and interpretive graphics, and landscaping of the trailhead. The project will clarify the entrance to the park and provide a transition between the parking lot, baseball field and the start of the wildlife habitat. The Cienega de las Ranas Habitat Restoration proj ect at Thornton Park consists of the re-creation of the historic ecological conditions of the site. The project includes restoring and enhancing the freshwater marsh habitat surrounding the lake and to the east of the lake, and connecting the flood control channel to the lake with a band of native wetland and 55A-1 Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Habitat Conservation Fund Program Grant September 19, 2005 Page 2 the flood control channel to the lake with a band of native wetland and riparian habitat. To accomplish this, non-native exotic grasses will be removed, and native plants, along with plant and wildlife interpretive signage will be installed. A portion of the matching funds requirement for this grant will be met through in-kind donation of supplies and volunteer labor. The remainder of the matching funds will be available in future Park Acquisition and Development Funds. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~ Gerardo Mouet Executive Dire tor Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55A-2 Iss09/07105 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-086 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - 2005 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALlFONIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF1990 FOR HABITAT SIGNAGE AND LANDSCAPING AT SANTIAGO PARK TRAILHEAD 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 people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and B. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the program; and C. Said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the City to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. with; and Said application(s) contain assurances that the applicant must comply E. The City will enter into an agreement with the State of California for development of the project. Section 2. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance in the amount of $100,000 for installation of small retaining walls and hardscape, signage and interpretive graphics and landscaping of the trailhead at Santiago Park Nature Reserve; and 55A-3 Resolution No. 2005-086 Page 1 of 3 Section 3. The City Council certifies that it understands the assurances and certifications in the application form; 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); and Section 4. 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 and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. ADOPTED this day of ,2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Council members ABST AI N Councilmembers NOT PRESENT Councilmembers Resolution No. 2005-086 Page 2 of 3 55A-4 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & PUBLICATION I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-086 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 55A-5 Resolution No. 2005-086 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-087 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE LOCAL AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM - 2005 UNDER THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM OF THE CALlFONIA WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT OF1990 FOR THE CIENEGA DE LAS RANAS HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT AT THORNTON PARK 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 people of the State of California have enacted the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to local agencies to acquire and/or develop facilities for public recreational and fish and wildlife habitat protection purposes; and B. The State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the program within the State, setting up necessary procedures governing project application under the program; and C. Said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the City to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. with; and Said application(s) contain assurances that the applicant must comply E. The City will enter into an agreement with the State of California for development of the project. Section 2. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Grant Program under the California Wildlife Protection Act of 1990 State grant assistance in the amount of $50,000 the Cienega de las Ranas Habitat Restoration Project which will restore and enhance the freshwater marsh habitat around the lake at Thornton Park; and Resolution No. 2005-087 Page 1 of 3 55A-6 Section 3. The City Council certifies that it understands the assurances and certifications in the application form; 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); and Section 4. 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 and payment requests which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. ADOPTED this day of ,2005. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney By: Laura Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN Council members NOT PRESENT Councilmembers Resolution No. 2005-088 Page 2 of 3 55A-7 CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY & PUBLICATION I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-087 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 Resolution No. 2005-087 Page 3 of 3 55A-8