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RESOLUTION NO. 2017 — 188
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL
AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT GRANTS FUND APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $365,000 FOR DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY ("DAC") PLANNING
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE PROPOSITION 1 DAC INVOLVEMENT
GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PARADISE VALLEY CREEK WATER
QUALITY AND COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CORRESPONDING REVENUE BUDGET
WHEREAS, National City's portion of Paradise Valley Road is located within a
100-Year Federal Emergency Management Area ("FEMA") Special Flood Hazard Area
("SFHA"); and
WHEREAS, there are over 20 properties within the FEMA SFHA adjacent to the
project site, which is located on the north side of Paradise Valley Road at the bottom of a hill;
and
WHEREAS, the eastern side of the project site collects stormwater runoff that
confluences with the stormwater runoff from East Plaza Boulevard and during storm events,
trash, bacteria, and other pollutants are carried towards the creek on the western portion of the
project site, which contributes to flooding and impairs overall quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, the Paradise Valley Creek Water Quality and Community
Enhancement Project (the "Project") will construct bioretention areas along portions of Paradise
Valley Road upstream of East Plaza Boulevard to treat stormwater runoff, and a flood protection
detention basin downstream of East Plaza Boulevard to improve flood control and protect
properties located within the FEMA SFHA; and
WHEREAS, these improvements will also encourage residents to use the
sidewalks and/or proposed recreational path that will have learning stations describing the
stormwater treatment process; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2016, the City was notified that the Disadvantaged
Community ("DAC") Project Selection Workgroup recommended the City's Project for
Proposition 1 Disadvantaged Community Involvement Grant funds in the amount of $365,000;
and
WHEREAS, the City received notification from the San Diego Water Authority on
August 2, 2016 that the Proposition 1 Disadvantaged Community Involvement Grant Proposal
for the San Diego Funding Area had been approved by the California Department of Water
Resources (DWR) for the full funding request of $5,551,350; and
WHEREAS, the DWR has confirmed that all allowable project costs incurred after
January 22, 2017 are eligible for reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, while this grant is for planning only (preliminary engineering and
environmental studies), staff intends to submit a new grant application for project construction
once the application period opens in 2018.
Resolution No. 2017 — 188
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes the establishment of an Engineering Grants Funds
appropriation in the amount of $365,000 and corresponding revenue budget in order to allow for
reimbursement of project expenses.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of October, 2
ATTEST:
Mich_ -I R. Dalla, If y Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Morrison, Mayor
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on
October 3, 2017 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes: Councilmembers Cano, Mendivil, Morrison, Rios, Sotelo-Solis.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
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City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-188 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on October 3, 2017.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy