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CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
REQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
OCTOBER 2, 2006
TITLE:
APPROVED
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT
PROGRAM
o As Recommended
o As Amended
o Ordinance on 151 Reading
o Ordinance on 2nd Reading
o Implementing Resolution
o Set Public Hearing For
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application in the
amount of $1,000,000 for the California River Parkways Grant Program for
the Santa Ana River 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
$32.5 million is available to fund projects during this grant cycle.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is requesting
authorization to submit a grant application in the amount of $1,000,000
for the enhancement of the five sites identified in the Santa Ana River
Vision Plan. The sites to be improved as part of this project are: Edna
Park, 17th Street Triangle, Fairview Triangle, McFadden Triangle, and
Edinger Equestrian area. The proposed proj ect will improve the sites by
installing native landscaping, irrigation, and trail amenities such as
bike racks, natural seating areas, and interpretive signage.
FISCAL IMPACT
Gerardo Mouet
Executive Direc or
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
ct associated with this action.
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RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000
FOR THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT
PROGRAM FOR THE SANTA ANA RIVER
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 California River Parkways Grant Program was established under the
Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act
of 2002.
1. The program provides funds for recreational acquisition,
restoration, protection and development of river parkways.
2. Approximately $32.5 million is available to fund projects during this
grant cycle.
3. The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency is
requesting authorization to submit a grant application in the amount
of $1,000,000 for the enhancement of the five sites identified in the
Santa Ana River Vision Plan.
4. The sites to be improved as part of this project are: Edna Park, 1 ih
Street Triangle, Fairview Triangle, McFadden Triangle, and Edinger
Equestrian area.
5. The proposed project will improve the sites by installing native
landscaping, irrigation, and trail amenities such as bike racks,
natural seating areas, and interpretive signage.
Section 2. The City Council hereby adopts this resolution authorizing the
submittal of a grant application in the amount of $1,000,000 for the California River
Parkways Grant program for the Santa Ana River Enhancement Project.
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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
day of
,2006.
Miguel A. Pulido
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney
By: Jose Sandoval
Senior Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers
NOES: Councilmembers
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, PATRICIA E. HEALY, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2006-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
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Resolution No. 2006-XXX
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