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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - CA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: OCTOBER 3, 2005 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROG APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the amount of $1,200,000 for the California River Parkways Grant Program for the Santiago Creek Watershed and Recreational Facility Enhancement project. DISCUSSION The California River Parkways Grant Program was established under the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002. The program provides funds for recreational acquisition, restoration, protection and development of river parkways. Approximately $10 million is available to fund projects during this grant cycle. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency requests authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,200,000 for the enhancement of the Santiago Creek and Park. The proposed proj ect will improve the creek by relocating the parking lot currently located in the creek bed to the South side of the creek in Santiago Park, reinforcing the retaining walls along the creek, and closing the parking lot entrance on Valencia Street. FISCAL IMPACT Gerardo Mouet Executive Direc or Parks, Recreation Services Agency t associated with this action. There is no A-lkL and Community ( ~,., y' \0' / . . ~ '" /"', ..~ . J~) ~/&Y--C- '-"'r-- It" t. I.' 'C '(.c'y' ;/'<.,~, James G / Ross ,/" Executive Director Public Works Agency 558-1 Iss09/23/05 RESOLUTION NO. 2005-093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (Proposition 50) FOR THE SANTIAGO CREEK WATERSHED AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT 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 Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided Funds for the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50); and B. The Resources Agency 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 Resources Agency require the City of Santa Ana to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. The City of Santa Ana, if selected, will enter into an Agreement with the State of California to complete the project. Section 2. The City Council approves the submittal of an application for $1,200,000 in grant funds through the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 for the enhancement of the Santiago Creek Watershed and Recreational Facility Enhancement project (the "Project"); and Section 3. The City Council certifies that the City understands the assurances and certification in the application; and Section 4. The City Council certifies that the City has or will have available prior to commencement of any work on the Project included in this application, sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project consistent with the land tenure requirements; and Resolution No. 2005--093 Page 1 of 3 558-2 Section 5. The City Council certifies that the City will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.8 of the State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded Proposition 50 Funds; and Section 6. The City Council certifies that the Project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and Section 5. 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. 2005-093 Page 2 of 3 558-3 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2005-093 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Resolution No. 2005-093 Page 3 of 3 Clerk of the Council, City of Santa Ana 558-4