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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - PROP 84 URBAN GREENING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT REQUEST FOR ~ COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 19, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ? As Recommended SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSITION 84 URBAN ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1 S` Reading GREENING FOR SUSTAINABLE ? ordinance on 2"d Reading COMMUNITIES GRANT APPLICATION FOR ? Implementing Resolution BIRCH PARK IMPROVEMENTS ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO ' ~ Eck ~ /r FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION 1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of Proposition 84 Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant application in the amount of $350,000 for park improvements at the Birch Park Site. 2) Receive and file Categorical Exemption for Environmental Review No. 2010-62 (Birch Park). DISCUSSION On November 2006, California voters passed Proposition 84, a $5.4 billon "Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act. The bond act will provide $70 million in grant funding for urban greening projects that reduce energy consumption, conserve water, improve air and water quality and provide community benefit. The $70 million is divided into three rounds of grant opportunities. The first round of applications is due on April 30, 2010. The shuffleboard club at Birch Park disbanded years ago and attempts to reorganize the use of the shuffleboard courts has not been successful. Current focus of the park districts and grants has been in the area of educating the public on water conservation, drought tolerant planting, gardening, fighting obesity, exercising etc. Changing the shuffleboard area into gardening opportunities and providing classes for the seniors creates an outdoor program at this center. Staff is requesting permission to apply for the Urban Green Grant to remove portions of the shuffleboard court to develop an outdoor gardening class area for the seniors. Meetings with the seniors will be held to finalize the conceptual plan for this program. A tentative plan was prepared in order to apply for the grant funding. 55B-1 Resolution -Proposition 84 Grant April 19, 2010 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended action is exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. 2010-62 will be filed for this project. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. ~ ~ ~ Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency 55B-2 JF 4/14/10 Resolution No. 2010- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) 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 program shown above; and, B. The Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and, C. Said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicants governing before submission of said application(s) to the State; and D. The applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the Project. Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the filing of an application for The Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for park improvements at the Birch Park Site. Section 3. The City Council hereby certifies: A. That applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; and Resolution No. 2010-XXX Page 1 of 3 55B-3 B. That applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or secure the resources to do so, and C. That it 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 D. If applicable, 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, environmental laws, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained, and E. That applicant will work towards the Governor's 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. and Section 3. Appoints the City Manager or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s) Section 4. 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 , 2010. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher City Attorney Resolution No. 2010-XXX Page2of3 55B-4 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010-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 Resolution No. 2010-XXX Page 3 of 3 55B-5 55B-6