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CC - Item 3F - LA Rivers and Mountains ConservancyE 0 ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: OLIVER CHI, CITY MANAGER DATE: APRIL 22, 2008 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY SUMMARY The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) offers grant opportunities for projects that help preserve open space and habitat in eastern Los Angeles County and western Orange County. In November 2007, staff completed the first step in the grant application process, submitting grant application packages for four projects in the City of Rosemead. The City recently received notification that three of the four projects are eligible to move on to the second step of the grant process. The attached resolution will authorize staff to apply for grant funds for three park development projects. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolutions 2008-30, 2008-31, and 2008- 32, authorizing the City of Rosemead to apply for grant funds from the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy for three pocket park development projects. DISCUSSION The San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) was created by the California legislature in 1999 to help preserve open space and promote low-impact recreation opportunities, educational resources, habitat restoration and protection, and watershed improvements. The RMC awards grant funding to local and regional agencies to help serve this purpose. Funding for the RMC has come largely from a series of ballot measures approved by the voters, including Propositions 12 and 13 in 2000, Propositions 40 and 50 in 2002, and Proposition 84 in 2006. In late 2007, staff prepared four Step 1 grant applications and submitted them to the RMC. These applications included three proposals for passive pocket park i development projects under the Edison transmission corridor (at San Gabriel Boulevard; San Gabriel Boulevard and Pine Avenue, and Pine Avenue and Falling Leaf) and a APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: O• 1. City Council Meeting April 22, 2008 Page 2 of 2 development projects under the Edison transmission corridor (at San Gabriel Boulevard; San Gabriel Boulevard and Pine Avenue, and Pine Avenue and Falling Leaf) and a proposal to conduct a citywide parks and trails visioning process. After reviewing the Step 1 applications, RMC staff informed the City that the three pocket park development projects are eligible for further consideration in the grant application process. ti In order to pursue these grants, RMC has informed staff that the City must complete Step 2 applications which require more detailed project information and the City Council's authorization to participate in the grant process. If authorized, staff will complete grant applications for each project and submit them to the RMC by June 6, 2008. The RMC anticipates awarding grant funds from September through November 2008. } FINANCIAL REVIEW There is no financial impact associated with this grant application. Prepared by: Chris Marcarello Administrative Services Officer Submitt by: Brian ki , Assistant City Manager Attachments: 1- Resolution 2008-30 (San Gabriel Blvd. Pocket Park) 2- Resolution 2008-31 (San Gabriel Blvd/Pine Pocket Park) 3- Resolution 2008-32 (Pine/Falling Leaf Pocket Park) i , I I~It~ • • Mill 1 ' f. RESOLUTION NO. 2008-30 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROP 84) For San Gabriel Blvd Pocket Park Development WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) in 2002, and the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), and the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) which provides funds for the RMC Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by RMC require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the RMC Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) in 2002, or the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), or the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); and 2. Certifies that the Project is consistent with local or regional land use plans or Programs; and 3. Certifies that the Project is consistent with Common Ground and Phase l1 Final Reports; and 4. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project; and RMC revised 4/8108 i'1 • 0 5. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed and understands the General Requirements and General Policies in the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant Program Guidelines. 6. Appoints the City Manager, Oliver Chi 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 Project. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2008. For the City of Rosemead: John Tran Mayor I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Rosemead City Council following a roll call vote: Ayes Noes Absent ATTEST: Gloria Molleda City Clerk RMC revised 4/8108 0 • RESOLUTION NO. 2008-31 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROP 84) For San Gabriel Blvd/Pine Pocket Park Development WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002• (Proposition 40) in 2002, and the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), and the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) which provides funds for the RMC Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by RMC require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the RMC Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) in 2002, or the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), or the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); and 2. Certifies that the Project is consistent with local or regional land use plans or Programs; and 3. Certifies that the Project is consistent with Common Ground and Phase 11 Final Reports; and 4. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project; and RMC revised 4/8/08 5. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed and understands the General Requirements and General Policies in the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant Program Guidelines. 6. Appoints the City Manager, Oliver Chi 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 Project. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2008. For the City of Rosemead: John Tran Mayor I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Rosemead City Council following a roll call vote: Ayes _ Noes Absent_ ATTEST: Gloria Molleda City Clerk RMC revised 4/8/08 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-32 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2002, THE WATER, SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, AND THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROP 84) For Pine/Falling Leaf Pocket Park Development i" WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) in 2002, and the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), and the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) which provides funds for the RMC Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by RMC require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City Council hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the RMC Grant Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 40) in 2002, or the Water, Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50), or the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); and 2. Certifies that the Project is consistent with local or regional land use plans or Programs; and 3. Certifies that the Project is consistent with Common Ground and Phase lI Final Reports; and 4. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project; and RMC revised 418/08 i 5. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed and understands the General Requirements and General Policies in the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Grant Program Guidelines. 6. Appoints the City Manager, Oliver Chi 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 Project. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 22ntl day of April, 2008. For the City of Rosemead: John Tran Mayor I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Rosemead City Council following a roll call vote: Ayes Noes Absent ATTEST: Gloria Molleda City Clerk RMC revised 4/8/08