HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2008-250RESOLUTION NO. 2008 — 250
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,354,842 FROM THE CALIFORNIA
RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAMS UNDER THE
SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY,
FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION
BOND ACT OF 2006 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PARADISE
CREEK PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND HABITAT RESTORATION
(PROPOSITION 84)
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have
provided funds for the California River Parkways Grant Programs under the Safe Drinking
Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, Rive and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006
(the "Grant Program"); and
WHEREAS, The Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this Grant Program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State of California Resources
Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of an application by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Urban Corps of San Diego
County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education and environmental job
training to young adults; and
WHEREAS, if grant funds are awarded to National City, the Urban Corps of San
Diego County would provide services to assist in the construction of Paradise Creek Park
improvements and habitat restoration, and in exchange the City would reimburse the Urban
Corps of San Diego County for these services from grant funds awarded through the California
River Parkways Grant Program funds, and
WHEREAS, the community benefits from the creation of jobs and the training
provided by the Urban Corps of San Diego County, and
WHEREAS, the City of National City, if selected to receive these grant funds, will
enter into an agreement with Urban Corps of San Diego County to define the scope of work for
these services and reimbursement of grant funds, and
WHEREAS, the City of National City, if selected, will enter into an agreement
with the State of California to carry out the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City, California, hereby approves an application to The Resource Agency for California
River Parkways Grant funds in the amount of $2,354,842 for the construction of Paradise Creek
Park improvements and habitat restoration.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby:
1 Approves the filing of an application for the California River Parkways Grant
Program; and
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2. Certifies that the City Council understands the assurances and certification in the
application; and
3. Certifies that the City of National City will have sufficient funds to operate and
maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements or will secure
the resources to do so; and
4. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of California Labor Code Section
1771.5; and
5. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any State and federal laws,
regulations and City ordinances including, but not limited to, the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), 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
6. Appoints Brad Raulston, Executive Director, or his designee, as the agent to
conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not
limited to applicants, agreements, payment requests, and so on, which may be
necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project.
BE IT RESOLVED that copies of this Resolution shall be transmitted forthwith to
The Resource Agency.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd day of Decembgr, 2008.
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mich el R. Dalla, C%ty Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
December 2, 2008 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Sotelo-Solis, Zarate.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City erk of the City oyNational City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-250 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on December 2, 2008.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy