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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
MEETING DATE: June 7, 2011
AGENDA ITEM NO.
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City approving an application for a $1.5 Million
Statewide Park Program Grant Funds for improvements to 12th Street with no required local matching
funds and appropriating $4500 to the 2011 Tax Allocation Bond Fund — Capital Improvement to use
for preparation of technical support documents for the grant application request
PREPARED BY: Din Daneshfar DEPARTMENT: D
PHONE: 619-336-4387 APPROVE
EXPLANATION:
This resolution will allow City staff to apply for a Statewide Park Program grant avaiable through
Proposition 84 (Safe Drinking Water Bond Act of 2006). This grant will apply for approximately $1.5
Million in funds for improvements for a portion of 12th Street, east of Palm Avenue ending
approximately 100 feet or less east of Palm Avenue to park space through the Califomia State Parks
Department. The improvements listed in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan
Update will be a starting point for Kimball Way improvements. These improvements include a small
plaza, shade trees, a bus shelter, and an emergency vehicle access -only gate to the plaza.
Two public workshops will be held to allow the community to provide input into the recreational elements
that will be included in the 12th Street park. These workshops are a requirement of the grant
application. Following the completion of the public workshops, a concept plan will be prepared for
inclusion in the grant application package.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: APPROVED:, Finance
ACCOUNT NO. APPROVED: MIS
The funds are available through Tax Allocation Bond (Capital Improvement), Account Number 524-406-
029-213-0000 ($4,500).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
An Environmental Impact Report has been prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality
Act (SCH #2010051009) for the Comprehensive Land Use Update, which includes 12th Street
improvements as described above.
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION: FINAL ADOPTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. Approved Request to Apply for Grant Form
3. Grant Application and Technical Support Documents