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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55A - RESO - URBAN GREENING GRANT APPREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2013 TITLE: RESOLUTION FOR CENTER STREET URBAN GREENING GRANT APPLICATION AT JEROME PARK I CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1s' Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of an Urban Greening Grant application in the amount of $595,600 for the urban greening of Center Street at Jerome Park. DISCUSSION On April 2013, the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency submitted a preliminary concept application under the Urban Greening Grant program to remove a portion of Center Street, adjacent to Jerome Park, and to renovate the area with drought tolerant landscaping (Exhibit 1). The City was notified on August 26, 2013 that the preliminary application is eligible to compete under this grant program. A resolution is required authorizing the submittal of the full application. The proposed project will include removal of 500 linear feet of roadway that was officially vacated by City Council in 1994. The area will be re-graded with contour changes, installation of a bio- Swale to percolate any street water runoff, permeable or decomposed granite walkway, drought tolerant native planting, drip irrigation, architectural bollards, and interpretive signage on water conservation, and bike racks. A pedestrian walkway will also be installed to connect the east and west ball fields. FISCAL IMPACT The grant will require $20,000 matching funds that are available in cell tower expenditure account (no. 05113263 66220). Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation & Comm. Serv. 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The California State Legislature and Governor of the State of California have enacted Proposition 84 and provided funds for the program above, which provides funds for urban greening programs. B. The Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program and setting up necessary procedures governing the program. C. Said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the City Council before submission of said application to the State. D. If chosen, the City will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the urban greening of Center Street at Jerome Park (the "Project'). Section 2: The City Council understands the assurances and certifications in the application and hereby approves the filing of an application for "Proposition 84" urban greening grant program funds and certifies that the City has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project or will secure the resources to do so. Section 3: The City Council hereby certifies that it will comply with the provisions of section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on projects awarded Proposition 84 funds. Section 4: The City Council hereby certifies that, if applicable, 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, and that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained. Resolution No. 55A-5 Page 1 of 3 9/20/13LES Section 5: The City Council hereby certifies that it 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. Section 6: The City Council hereby appoints the Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency as the agent for the City of Santa Ana to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests which may be necessary for the purpose of securing grant funds and completion of the Project. Section 7: 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 October 2013. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho City Attorney Lisa E. Storck Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY Resolution No. 55A-6 Page 2 of 3 9/20/13LES CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2013- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on October 1 2013. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No 55A-7 Page 3 of 3 55A-8