HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-97 - Land and Water Conservation Fund Assistance for the Proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields Restoration Project RESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 97
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, 1)
APPROVING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION
FUND GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION FOR THE PROPOSED LAS PALMAS LITTLE LEAGUE BALLFIELDS
RESTORATION PROJECT; 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO EXECUTE THE
GRANT APPLICATION, GRANT AGREEMENT AND SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENTS IF
AWARDED; AND 3) COMMITTING TO PROVIDING A LOCAL MATCH.
WHEREAS, the ballfields at Las Palmas Park get consistent play throughout the year and
are in need of major restoration to ensure a safe and accessible experience for players and fans,
including restoration of both ballfields to improve drainage and performance, installation of
permeable concrete walking paths for ADA compliance, slope stabilization and erosion control
using retaining walls and planting vegetation, and replacement of the bleachers and outfield
fencing (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the establishment of
a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-In-Aid program, providing matching funds to
the State of California and its political subdivisions for acquiring lands and developing facilities for
public outdoor recreation purposes (the "LWCF Grant Program"); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the LWCF Grant Program in the State, setting up necessary rules and
procedures governing applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, City of National City ("City") staff has identified an opportunity to apply for
funding pursuant to the LWCF Grant Program which, if approved, will contribute up to 50%
towards the cost of improvements for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies by this resolution the approval of the LWCF Grant Program
application and the availability of eligible matching funds prior to submission of the application to
the State.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby approves the filing of an application for Land
and Water Conservation Fund assistance for the proposed Las Palmas Little League Ballfields
Restoration project.
Section 2: That the City Council certifies that the City of National City has reviewed,
understands, and agrees to the General Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant
Administration Guide.
Section 3: That the City of National City agrees to abide by 54 U.S.C. §200305(f)(3)
which requires, "No property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall,
without the approval of the Secretary, be converted to other than public outdoor recreation use.
The Secretary shall approve a conversion only if the Secretary finds it to be in accordance with
the then-existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan and only on such conditions
as the Secretary considers necessary to ensure the substitution of other recreation properties of
at least equal fair market value and of reasonably equivalent usefulness and location."
Section 4: That the City Council certifies that the City of National City has matching
funds in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program Fund and can finance 100
percent of the project, which up to half may be reimbursed.
Section 5: That the City of National City agrees to comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Section 6: That the City Council hereby appoints the City Engineer as agent of the
City of National City to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including,
but not limited to, applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and compliance with
all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary for the completion of the
aforementioned project.
Section 7: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 19th day of A t, 2025.
Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
She ley apel, MMC, City Clerk
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Barry J. ch , City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
August 19, 2025 by the following vote, to-wit:
Ayes: Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstain: None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Shelley Chapel
pF 11ATIOnf,` City Clerk of the City of National City, California
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