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State of California
Natural Resources Agency — GRANT AGREEMENT
GRANTEE NAME: City of National City
PROJECT TITLE: Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise Creek Walk)
AUTHORITY: Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Act of 2006 (Prop 84)
PROGRAM: Urban Greening Project Grants
AGREEMENT NUMBER: U59149-0
TERM OF LAND TENURE: 20 years from date of project completion as evidenced by Project Certification Form
PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD IS: April 1, 2015 — December 1, 2017
Under the terms and conditions of this agreement, the applicant agrees to complete the project as described in the project scope described in Exhibit A, and
any subsequent amendments, and the State of California, acting through the Resources Agency pursuant to the California Safe Drinking Water, Water
Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Act of 2006, agrees to fund the project up to the total state grant amount indicated.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
See project description on page 1 and Exhibit A of the Agreement
$840,000.00 (or project costs, whichever is less)
The Special and General Provisions attached are made a part of and incorporated into the Agreement.
By
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Leslie Deese
Title City Manager
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Title Deputy Assistant Secretary
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FUNDING
$840,000.00
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6051 - Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and
Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Act of 2006 (Prop 84)
ADJ. INCREASING
APPROPRIATION
ENCUMBRANCE
$
0540-6051-001-2010-101
ADJ. DECREASING
FUNCTION
ENCUMBRANCE
$
Local Assistance
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
LINE ITEM ALLOTMENT
CHAPTER
STATUTE
FISCAL YEAR
$
0540-6051-101
712
2010
10/11
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OBJ. EXPEND
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PROJECT NUMBER
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30591
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GRANT AGREEMENT
State of California - The Natural Resources Agency
Grantee Name: City of National City
Project Title: Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise
Creek Walk)
Agreement Number: U59149-0
Authority: Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 — Proposition 84
Program: Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Expand existing community space adjacent to school site and planned development; create a
safe route to school path, edible garden and remove a significant amount of hardscape for
bioswale and native vegetation.
A detailed Project Scope and activities, project schedule and Project Budget are described and
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Grant Funds are to be used to preserve, enhance, increase or establish community green areas
such as urban forest, open spaces, wetlands and community spaces (e.g., community gardens),
in accordance with the provisions contained in the Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities
Grant Program and this Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT
Special Provisions
1. Recipients of Grant Funds shall post signs acknowledging the source of the funds pursuant to
the California Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program Grant Guidelines
and Application (Application Guidelines). Size, location and number of signs shall be
determined by the State. Required signage must be in place before Grant Funds for
construction will be released.
2. As conditions precedent to the State's obligation to make any construction funding available
pursuant to this Agreement, Grantee shall first provide evidence of compliance with CEQA by
January 31, 2016.
3. Upon completion of detailed Project design, plans and specifications, Grantee shall provide to
the State for review and approval a revised detailed Project Budget, Project Scope and
detailed site plan. If Project includes habitat restoration or landscaping, Grantee shall provide
a planting palette demonstrating how native, low-water, drought -resistant vegetation will be
used in the Project. Approval by the State of such plans and specifications, or any other
approvals provided for in this Agreement, shall be for scope and quality of work and shall not
relieve Grantee of the obligation to construct and maintain the facilities, or carry out any other
obligations required by this Agreement, in accordance with applicable law or any other
standards ordinarily applied to such work or activity.
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4. The Grantee may be required to record Deed Restrictions, incorporating by reference this
Grant Agreement and giving public notice that the Grantee received Funds under this
Agreement in order to assist Grantee in developing the real property and that, in
consideration for the receipt of the Grant Funds, the Grantee has agreed to the terms of this
Agreement.
General Provisions
A. Definitions
1. The term "Act" means Proposition 84, Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood
Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 .
2. The term "Acquisition" means obtaining a fee interest or any other interest, including
easement, leases, and development rights.
3. The term "Agreement" means this Grant Agreement.
4. The term "Application" means the individual application form, its required attachments for
grants pursuant to the enabling legislation and/or program and any applicable materials
supplied by applicant to the Natural Resources Agency prior to award.
5. The term "Application Guidelines" means the California Urban Greening for Sustainable
Communities Grant Program Grant Guidelines and Application.
6. The term "Development" means improvement, rehabilitation, restoration, enhancement,
preservation, protection and interpretation or other similar activities.
7. The term "Fair Market Value" means the value placed upon the property as supported by an
appraisal that has been reviewed and approved by the California Department of General
Services (DGS).
8. The term "Grant" or "Grant Funds" means the money provided by the State to the Grantee in
this Agreement.
9. The term "Grant Agreement" means a contractual arrangement between the State and
grantee specifying the payment of funds by the State for the performance of specific Urban
Greening Project objectives within a specific project performance period by the grantee.
10. The term "Grantee" means an applicant who has a signed agreement for Grant Funds.
11. The term "Interpretation" means visitor -serving amenities that communicate the significance
and value of natural, historical and cultural resources in a manner that increases the
understanding and enjoyment of these resources, or other similar activities.
12. The term "Other Sources of Funds" means cash or in -kind contributions that are required or
used to complete the urban greening project beyond the Grant Funds provided by this
Agreement.
13. The term "Payment Request Form" means Form RA212.
14. The term "Project" means the Acquisition or Development activity described in the
application as modified by Exhibit A to be accomplished with Grant Funds.
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15. The term "Project Budget" means the State approved cost estimate included as Exhibit A to
this Agreement.
16. The term "Project Scope" means the description or activity for work to be accomplished by
the Urban Greening Project.
17. The term "State" means the Secretary for Natural Resources or his/her representatives, or
other political subdivision of the State.
B. Project Execution
1. Subject to the availability of funds in the Act, the State hereby grants to the Grantee a sum of
money (Grant Funds) not to exceed the amount stated on the signature page in
consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purposes as
set forth in the description of Project in this Agreement and its attachments and under the
Terms and Conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Grantee shall furnish any and all additional funds that may be necessary to complete the
Project.
3. Grantee shall complete the Project in accordance with the Project Performance Period set
forth on the signature page, unless an extension has been formally granted by the State and
under the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. Extensions may be requested in
advance and will be considered by State, at its sole discretion, in the event of circumstances
beyond the control of the Grantee, but in no event beyond May 1, 2019.
4. Grantee shall at all times ensure that Project complies with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, Division 13, commencing with section
21000, et. seq., Cal Code Regs tit. 14, section 15000 et. seq.) and all other
environmental laws, including but not limited to obtaining all necessary permits. Grant
Funds will not be disbursed before the close of the period for legal challenge under
CEQA.
Grant Funds for planning and document preparation may be available sooner if included
in the grant Project Scope (Exhibit A) and approved by the State. CEQA compliance
shall be completed within one (1) year from the Grant Agreement start date, unless an
extension is granted by the State.
Changes to the scope resulting from CEQA compliance are permitted provided the State
determines that the project continues to meet all objectives of the Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program and is consistent with the intent cited in the
original Application.
If a grantee's project is disapproved on grounds related to the Natural Resource Agency's
CEQA determination, the grantee shall have the option of either: (1) reimbursing
the Natural Resources Agency for all State -reimbursed preliminary costs (e.g., planning,
design, etc.), or (2) relinquishing any planning/design documents, including all copies,
reproductions, and variations resulting from said funding, without a license to use or
otherwise retain in any form.
5. Projects must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.8 regarding the payment of prevailing
wages and the labor compliance program as outlined in the Labor Code Section 1771.5 (b).
6. Grantee certifies that the Project does and will continue to comply with all current laws and
regulations which apply to the Project, including, but not limited to, legal requirements for
construction contracts, building codes, environmental laws, health and safety codes, and
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disabled access laws. Grantee certifies that, prior to commencement of construction, all
applicable permits and licenses (e.g., state contractor's license) will have been obtained.
7. Grantee shall provide access by the State upon 24 hours notice to determine if Project work
is in accordance with the approved Project Scope, including a final inspection upon Project
completion.
8. Prior to the commencement of any work, Grantee agrees to submit in writing to the State for
prior approval any deviation from the original Project Scope per Exhibit A and the
Application. Changes in Project Scope must continue to meet the need cited in the original
application or they will not be approved. Any modification or alteration in the Project as set
forth in the Application on file with the State must be submitted to the State for approval.
Any modification or alteration in the Project must also comply with all current laws and
regulations, including but not limited to CEQA.
9. Grantee shall provide for public access and/or educational features where feasible.
10. Grantee must have (1) fee title, (2) leasehold, or (3) other interest to Project lands and
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the State that the proposed Project will provide public
benefits that are commensurate with the type and duration of the interest in land. Any
acquisition of Project lands by Grantee following award shall not involve eminent domain
proceedings or threat of eminent domain proceedings.
11. Grantee shall promptly provide photographs of the site during and after implementation of
Project at the request of the State.
C. Project Costs
1. Any Grant Funds provided to Grantee under this Agreement will be disbursed for eligible
costs, on a reimbursement basis, as follows, but shall not exceed in any event the amount
set forth on the signature page of this Agreement:
a. Approved direct management costs or construction and Development costs. Up to ten
percent (10%) of the reimbursement amount will be held back and issued as a final
payment upon completion of the Project.
b. Remaining Grant Funds shall be paid up to the total amount of the Grant Funds or the
actual Project cost, whichever is less, upon completion of the Project, receipt of a
detailed summary of Project costs from the Grantee found to be satisfactory by the
State, and the satisfactory completion of a site inspection by the State.
2. Payment Documentation:
a. All payment requests must be submitted using a completed Payment Request Form.
This form must be accompanied by an itemized list of all expenditures that clearly
documents the check numbers, dates, recipients, line -item description as described in
the Project Budget approved by the State and amounts. Each payment request must
also include proof of payment such as receipts, paid invoices, canceled checks or other
forms of documentation demonstrating payment has been made.
b. Any payment request that is submitted without the required itemization and
documentation will not be authorized. If the payment request package is incomplete,
inadequate or inaccurate, the State will inform the Grantee and hold the payment
request until all required information is received or corrected. Any penalties imposed on
the Grantee by a contractor, or other consequence, because of delays in payment will
be paid by the Grantee and is not reimbursable under this Agreement.
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3. Grant Funds in this award have a limited period in which they must be expended. Grantee
expenditures funded by the State must occur within the time frame of the Project
Performance Period as indicated in this Agreement.
4. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Grantee shall expend Grant Funds in the manner
described in the Exhibit A approved by the State. The total dollars of a category in the
Project Budget may be increased by up to ten percent (10%) through a reallocation of funds
from another category, without approval by the State. However, the Grantee shall notify the
State in writing when any such reallocation is made, and shall identify both the item(s) being
increased and those being decreased. Any cumulative increase or decrease of more than
ten percent (10%) from the original budget in the amount of a category must be approved by
the State. In any event, the total amount of the Grant Funds may not be increased, nor may
any adjustments exceed the limits for management costs as described in the Application
Guidelines.
D. Project Administration
1. Grantee shall promptly provide Project reports and/or photographs upon request by the
State. In any event Grantee shall provide the State a report showing total final Project
expenditures with the final payment request and required closing documents.
2. Grantee shall make property and facilities acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement
available for inspection upon request by the State.
3. Grantee shall use any income earned by the Grantee from use of the Project to further
Project purposes, or, if approved by the State, for related purposes within the jurisdiction.
4. Grantee shall submit all documentation for Project completion, including a notice of
completion as applicable and final reimbursement within ninety (90) days of Project
completion, but in no event any later than May 1, 2019.
5. Final payment is contingent upon State verification that Project is consistent with Project
Scope as described in Exhibit A, together with any State approved amendments.
6. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement in writing between Grantee and
State. Any request by the Grantee for amendments must be in writing stating the
amendment request and reason for the request. The Grantee shall make requests in a
timely manner and in no event less than sixty (60) days before the effective date of the
proposed amendment.
7. Grantee must report to the State all sources of other funds for the Project.
E. Project Termination
1. Prior to the completion of Project construction, either party may terminate this Agreement
by providing the other party with thirty (30) days' written notice of such termination. The
State may also terminate this Grant Agreement for any reason at any time if it learns of or
otherwise discovers that there is a violation of any state or federal law or policy by
Grantee which affects performance of this or any other grant agreement or contract
entered into with the State.
2. If the State terminates without cause the Agreement prior to the end of the Project
Performance Period, the Grantee shall take all reasonable measures to prevent further
costs to the State under this Agreement. The State shall be responsible for any
reasonable and non -cancelable obligations incurred by the Grantee in the performance of
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the Agreement prior to the date of the notice to terminate, but only up to the undisbursed
balance of funding authorized in this Agreement.
3. If the Grantee fails to complete the Project in accordance with this Agreement, or fails to
fulfill any other obligations of this Agreement prior to the termination date, the Grantee shall
be liable for immediate repayment to the State of all amounts disbursed by the State under
this Agreement, plus accrued interest and any further costs related to the Project. The State
may, at its sole discretion, consider extenuating circumstances and not require repayment
for work partially completed provided that the State determines it is in the State's best
interest to do so. This paragraph shall not be deemed to limit any other remedies available
to the State for breach of this Agreement.
4. Failure by the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement or any other
Agreement under the Act may be cause for suspension of all obligations of the State
hereunder.
5. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be cause for
suspending all obligations of the State hereunder if, in the judgment of the State, such
failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. At the discretion of the State, any amount
required to settle at minimum cost any irrevocable obligations properly incurred shall be
eligible for reimbursement under this Agreement.
6. Because the benefit to be derived by the State, from the full compliance by the Grantee
with the terms of this Agreement, is the preservation, enhancement or establishment of
community green areas and spaces for the people of the State of California, and because
such benefit exceeds to an immeasurable and unascertainable extent the amount of money
furnished by the State by way of Grant Funds under the provisions of this Agreement, the
Grantee agrees that payment by the Grantee to the State of an amount equal to the amount
of the Grant Funds disbursed under this Agreement by the State would be inadequate
compensation to the State for any breach by the Grantee of this Agreement. The Grantee
further agrees therefore, that the appropriate remedy in the event of a breach by the Grantee
of this Agreement shall be the specific performance of this Agreement, unless otherwise
agreed to by the State.
F. Hold Harmless
1. Grantee shall waive all claims and recourses against the State, including the right to
contribution for loss or damage to persons or property arising from, growing out of or in any
way connected with or incident to this Agreement, except claims arising from the gross
negligence of State, its officers, agents and employees.
2. Grantee shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend State, its officers, agents and employees
in perpetuity against any and all claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses or liability
costs arising out of the Project, including Development, construction, operation or
maintenance of the property described in the Project description which claims, demands or
causes of action arise under Government Code Section 895.2 or otherwise, including but not
limited to items to which the Grantee has certified, except for liability arising out of the gross
negligence of State, its officers, agents or employees. Grantee acknowledges that it is
solely responsible for compliance with items to which it has certified.
3. Grantee and State agree that in the event of judgment entered against the State and
Grantee because of the gross negligence of the State and Grantee, their officers, agents or
employees, an apportionment of liability to pay such judgment shall be made by a court of
competent jurisdiction. Neither party shall request a jury apportionment.
G. Financial Records
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1. Grantee shall maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents and records for the
Project and to make them available to the State for auditing at reasonable times. Grantee
shall also retain such financial accounts, documents and records for three (3) years after
final payment and one (1) year following an audit.
2. Grantee agrees that during regular office hours, the State and its duly authorized
representatives shall have the right to inspect and make copies of any books, records or
reports of the Grantee pertaining to this Agreement or matters related thereto. Grantee shall
maintain and make available for inspection by the State accurate records of all of its costs,
disbursements and receipts with respect to its activities under this Agreement.
3. Grantee shall use applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, unless otherwise
agreed to by the State.
H. Use of Facilities
I. The real property (including any portion of it or any interest in it) may not be sold or
transferred without the written approval of the State of California, acting through the
Natural Resources Agency, or its successor, provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld as long as the purposes for which the Grant was awarded are
maintained.
2. Grantee shall maintain, operate and use the Project in fulfillment of the purpose funded
pursuant to this Grant for a minimum of TWENTY (20) YEARS, consistent with the Land
Tenure/Site Control requirements included in the Application Guidelines. The Grantee, or
the Grantee's successor in interest in the property, may assign without novation the
responsibility to maintain and operate the property in accordance with this requirement only
with the written approval of the State. Grantee may be excused from its obligations for
operation and maintenance of the Project site only upon the written approval of the State
for good cause. "Good cause" includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters that destroy
the Project improvements and render the Project obsolete or impracticable to rebuild.
3. Grantee shall use the property for the purposes for which the Grant was made and shall
make no other use or sale or other disposition of the property. This Agreement shall not
prevent the transfer of the property from the Grantee to a Public Agency, if the successor
Public Agency assumes the obligations imposed by this Agreement.
4. If the use of the property is changed to a use that is not permitted by the Agreement, or if
the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, at the State's sole discretion, an amount
equal to (1) the amount of the Grant (2) the Fair Market Value of the real property, or (3)
the proceeds from the sale or other disposition, whichever is greater, may be reimbursed
to the State. If the property sold or otherwise disposed of is less than the entire interest
in the property funded in the Grant, an amount equal to either the proceeds from the sale
or other disposition of the interest or the Fair Market Value of the interest sold or
otherwise disposed of, whichever is greater, shall be reimbursed to the State.
5. The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property for
mitigation without the written permission of the State.
6. The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property as security
for any debt.
I. Nondiscrimination
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1. The Grantee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color,
ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS),
mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, and denial of
family care leave in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to
this Agreement.
2. The Grantee shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of residence except to
the extent that reasonable difference in admission or other fees may be maintained on the
basis of residence and pursuant to law.
3. The completed Project and all related facilities shall be open to members of the public
generally, except as noted under the special provisions of this Agreement or under
provisions of the Act.
J. Application Incorporation
The Grant Guidelines and the Application and any subsequent changes or additions to the
Application approved in writing by the State are hereby incorporated by reference into this
Agreement as though set forth in full in this Agreement.
K. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, that invalidity shall not
affect other provisions or applications of this Agreement which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are severable.
L. Waiver
No term or provision hereof will be considered waived by either party, and no breach excused by
either party, unless such waiver or consent is in writing and signed on behalf of the party against
whom the waiver is asserted. No consent by either party to, or waiver of, a breach by either
party, whether expressed or implied, will constitute consent to, waiver of or excuse of any other,
different or subsequent breach by either party.
M. Assignment
Except as expressly provided otherwise, this Agreement is not assignable by the Grantee either
in whole or in part.
N. Disputes
If the Grantee believes that there is a dispute or grievance between Grantee and the State
arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the Grantee shall first discuss and attempt to
resolve the issue informally with the Agency Grants Administrator. If the issue cannot be
resolved at this level, the Grantee shall follow the following procedures:
1. If the issue cannot be resolved informally with the Agency Grants Administrator, the
Grantee shall submit, in writing, a grievance report together with any evidence to the
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Bonds and Grants for the Natural Resources Agency.
The grievance report must state the issues in the dispute, the legal authority, or other
basis for the Grantee's position and the remedy sought. Within ten (10) working days of
receipt of the written grievance report from the Grantee, the Deputy Assistant Secretary
shall make a determination on the issue(s) and shall respond in writing to the Grantee
indicating the decision and reasons therefore. Should the Grantee disagree with the
Deputy Assistant Secretary's decision, the Grantee may appeal to the Assistant
Secretary for Administration and Finance for the Natural Resources Agency.
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2. The Grantee must submit a letter of appeal to the Assistant Secretary explaining why the
Deputy Assistant Secretary's decision is unacceptable. The letter must include, as an
attachment, copies of the Grantee's original grievance report, evidence originally
submitted, and response from the Deputy Assistant Secretary. The Grantee's letter of
appeal must be submitted within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Deputy
Assistant Secretary's written decision. The Assistant Secretary or designee shall, within
twenty (20) working days of receipt of Grantee's letter of appeal, review the issues raised
and shall render a written decision to the Grantee. The decision of the Assistant
Secretary or designee shall be final.
O. Audit Requirements
Urban Greening projects are subject to audit by the State annually and for three (3) years
following the final payment of Grant Funds. The audit shall include all books, papers, accounts,
documents, or other records of the Grantee, as they relate to the Project for which the Grant
Funds were granted.
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EXHIBIT A
STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
GRANT AGREEMENT
Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2006 (Proposition 84)
Grantee Name: City of National City
Project Title: Paradise Creek Educational Park
Agreement Number: U59149-0
Project Scope:
Expand existing community space adjacent to Kimball Elementary School and planned development; create
a new safe route to school path, an edible community garden and remove a significant amount of
hardscape to create bioswales and a native vegetation park.
• Remove approximately 13,600 sq. ft. asphalt paving from Hoover Avenue and W. 19th Street
• Establish approximately 0.07 acres of native vegetation with temporary irrigation during its
establishment
• Install an educational native garden and approximately 500 foot long plant walk with interpretive
elements explaining the site's unique salt flat and other habitats
• Establish approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of decomposed granite nature trail along Paradise Creek
• Establish a community garden for use by both the public and school children
• Install a cistern to collect and recycle rain water
• Construct a large water -quality bioswale to retain and treat storm water run-off
The public will be able to access the new park elements via new entry gateways installed at W. 19th Street
(west end) and Hoover Avenue (north end) adjacent to the school.
Project Schedule:
Activity Description
Timeline (Due Date)
Obtain Notice to Proceed from State
April 1, 2015
Submit county -recorded CEQA docs to State
January 31, 2016
Submit final site design/plans/specifications to State
June 30, 2016
Submit evidence of bond acknowledgment signage
October 1, 2016
Award construction contract
November 1, 2016
Mobilization, begin construction, restoration, and/or
other key activities.
December 1, 2016
File Notice of Completion with County
October 1, 2017
Record MOUGA/Deed Restrictions Document, and
Submit Project Closeout package with final Payment
Request to State
December 1, 2017
Subtotal Tasks 1A & 1B (not to exceed 25% of grant
2. Site Preparation2
General Conditions & Mobilization
Clearing & Grubbing
Grading
Soil
Bio-retention Basin
Stormwater Pollution Control
Subtotal Task 2
3. Landscaping/Plant Establishment2
Trees
Irrigation
Transitional Uplands Plant
Bio-retention Basin Plants
Subtotal Task 3
Agreement U59149-0
Exhibit A Page 2
COST ESTIMATE / BUDGET
Project Elements
Prop
84 Urban Greening
Grant
National City
CIP (Local
Match)3
1A. Project Management Costs'
Project Management (non -participating)
TBD
TBD
N/A
N/A
TBD
TBD
1B. Planning, Design, & Permitting
$75,000
Environmental Permitting/CEQA
Design (Site Improvements, Planting Pallete) $125,000
Public Outreach $10,000
$210,000
$20, 000
$35,000
$40:000
$21, 000
$20,000
$40,000
$176,000
$ 7 500
$37:500
S17,600
S3,600
$75,000
$125,000
$10,000
$210,000
$20,000
$35,000
$40,000
$21,000
$20,000
$40,000
$176,000
$7,500
$37,500
$17,600
$66,200
$3,600
$66,200
4. Site Elements2 $28 36t}
Trails - DG Path, Walking Area
Metal Edging $14,675,
Permeable Pavers $65.100
$6,125
Curb and Gutter
Subtotal Task 4 $59 840
5. Contingency (not to exceed 10% of grant)
Grand Total $840,000
$28,360
$14,675
$65,100
$6,125
$5.100.
Benches
Raised Beds $45,000.
Vermiculture and Compost Bins $1,600
Wrought Iron Fence $10,000
Wrought Iron Gate $2,000
Cistern w/ pump $120,000
Interpretive/Educational Signage $30,000
$327,960
$5,100
$45,000
$1,600
$10,000
$2,000
$120,000
$30,000
$327,960
$59,840
$840,000
Notes:' City will provide project management services at its own expense
* Only direct project -related management costs supported by detailed time data will be eligible for reimbursemement.
RESOLUTION 2015 — 146
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $840,000 FOR THE PARADISE CREEK
EDUCATIONAL PARK URBAN GREENING PROJECT REIMBURSABLE THROUGH
THE URBAN GREENING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD
CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
(PROPOSITION 84); AND ESTABLISHING CORRESPONDING REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban
Greening Project (the "Project") is to expand the existing park located behind Kimball
Elementary School by converting portions of Hoover Avenue and West 19th Street into green
space; and
WHEREAS, elements of the Project include a community vegetable garden, re-
establishment of native vegetation, passive use trails and native plant walks, bio-swales and
bio-retention basins, and various educational elements; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2013-168 authorizing staff to submit an application for Proposition 84 Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program funding for the Paradise Creek Educational Park
Urban Greening Project, and authorized the City Manager to execute the grant agreement
pending the award; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the California Strategic Growth Council approved
reimbursable grant funds in the amount of $840,000 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park
Urban Greening Project; and
WHEREAS, in April, 2015, the City Manager executed Grant Agreement No.
U59149-0 with the California Natural Resources Agency for the Project, effective April 1, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, for the Project to proceed, an appropriation in the amount of
$840,000, and the establishment of corresponding revenue and expenditure accounts, is
required; and
WHEREAS, the City will be reimbursed $840,000 in grant funds for project
construction expenses from the Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $840,000 for the Paradise
Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project, which will be reimbursed through the Urban
Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water
Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition
84).
[Signature Page to Follow]
Resolution No. 2015 — 146
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 6' day of October
on Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
A-e,1:e4tIJ/JJL
Michael R. Dalla, Ci y Clerk
PROVED S TO FRM:
audia Gaciua Silva
City Attor ey
Passed and adopted by the Council of the City of National City, California, on October
6, 2015 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
eCityCrk of the City of i n I City, California rnia
By:
Deputy
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-146 of the City of National City, California, passed and
adopted by the Council of said City on October 6, 2015.
City Clerk of the City of National City, California
By:
Deputy
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
Sao\ ,-6t
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MEETING DATE: October 6, 2015
AGENDA ITEM NO. 10
ITEM TITLE:
Resolution of the City Council of the City of National City authorizing the appropriation of $840,000 for the
Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project reimbursable through the Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood
Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84); and establishing corresponding
revenue and expenditure accounts (no local match required)
PREPARED BY: Stephen Manganiello
PHONE: (6191 336-4382
EXPLANATION:
See attached.
DEPARTME Engineering & Public Works
APPROVED BY:
FINANCIAL STATEMENT:
ACCOUNT
Revenue account # 296-06191-3463
Expenditure account # 296-409-500-598-6191 (Paradise Creek Educational Park)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
N/A
ORDINANCE: INTRODUCTION:
FINAL ADOPTION:
APPROVED: Finance
APPROVED: MIS
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution appropriating $840,000 for Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project
reimbursable through a Prop 84 Urban Greening Grant Program grant
BOARD / COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Explanation w/ Conceptual Exhibit
2. Executed Grant Agreement
3. Resolution
REsoLv1\O No. aa\s-‘‘AG
Explanation
The purpose of the Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project is to
expand the existing park located behind Kimball Elementary School by converting
portions of Hoover Avenue and W. 19th Street into green space. Elements include a
community vegetable garden, re-establishment of native vegetation, passive use trails
and native plant walks, bio-swales and bio-retention basins, and various educational
elements. See attached conceptual exhibit.
On November 5, 2013, per City Council Resolution No. 2013-168, City Council
authorized staff to submit an application for Proposition 84 Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program funding for the Paradise Creek Educational
Park Urban Greening Project, and authorized the City Manager to execute the grant
agreement pending award.
On June 3, 2014, the California Strategic Growth Council approved grant funds in the
amount of $840,000 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project.
In April, 2015, the City Manager executed Grant Agreement No. U59149-0 with the
California Natural Resources Agency for the Project, effective April 1, 2015. See
attached fully executed copy of the grant agreement.
In order to allow for reimbursement of project -related expenses, staff is requesting City
Council appropriation of $840,000 and establishment of corresponding revenue and
expenditure accounts. There is no required local match for this project.
Outreach to project stakeholders such as the Paradise Creek Educational Foundation,
National School District and Kimball Elementary School has already begun. Additional
community outreach is planned for the upcoming months. Per the grant agreement,
project construction is scheduled to begin by December, 2016.
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New Native Vegetation
• Bio-Retention Basin
11)) Kimball Elementary Vegetable
Garden Laboratory (DG Walking Area)
▪ Wrought Iron Fence
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▪ Salt Flat Overlook
14 Transitional Uplands Native Plant Walk
• Permeable Pavers
DG Trail
DG Trail and Native Plants South to
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▪ Interpretive Signage (Typ.)
Compost/Soil/Mulch Vermiculture Bins
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AGENCY
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Steve Manganiello, City Engineer
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
DEPT.
EDMUND G. BROWNJR., Governor
JOHN LAIRD, Secretary for Natural Resources
Re: Proposition 84 — Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise Creek
Walk)
Dear Mr.I�tlanfaniello,
Enclosed is your copy of the fully executed Grant Agreement number U59149-0 in an amount
not to exceed $840,000.00 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue
Park/Paradise Creek Walk) Project. Please distribute copies within your organization as
appropriate.
Careful review of this Grant Agreement, the Grant Guidelines and associated forms and
documents previously provided is critical to ensure your compliance with the grant program
requirements. These documents contain important information regarding your reporting
obligations, how to correctly request payments to avoid delays and other pertinent information.
The section in your Grant Agreement titled Special Provisions may contain additional
restrictions on the availability of your grant funds and should be given special attention.
Once Diane Sousa Lane gets back to the office in mid -August, she will again become your
grant administrator. Until then, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (916) 651-7583 or via email at linda•smithCa?resources.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Smith, Grants Administrator
Bonds and Grants
Enclosures
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. 916.653.5656 fax 916.653.8102 httpJ/resources.ca,00v
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Department of Fish & Game • Department ofForestry &Fire Protection • Departmenrol Parts& Remotion • Deportment of Resources Recycling and Recovery • Deportment of Water Resources
Enemy Resources. Conservation & Development Commission • Native American Heritage Commission • Secmmento-Son Joaquin Delta Conservancy • San Diego Riser Conservany
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GRANTEE NAME:
PROJECT TITLE:
AUTHORITY:
PROGRAM:
AGREEMENT NUMBER:
State of California
Natural Resources Agency — GRANT AGREEMENT
City of National City
Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise Creek Walk)
Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Act of 2006 (Prop 84)
Urban Greening Project Grants
U59149-0
TERM OF LAND TENURE: 20 years from date of project completion as evidenced by Project Certification Form
PROJECT PERFORMANCE PERIOD IS: April 1, 2015 — December 1, 2017
Under the terms and conditions of this agreement, the applicant agrees to complete the project as described in the project scope described in Exhibit A, and
any subsequent amendments, and the State of California, acting through the Resources Agency pursuant to the California Safe Drinking Water, Water
Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Act of 2006, agrees to fund the project up to the total state grant amount indicated.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
See project description on page 1 and Exhibit A of the Agreement
Total State Grant not to exceed $840,000.00
(or project costs, whichever is less)
The Special and General Provisions attached are made a part of and incorporated into the Agreement.
STATE QF CALIFORNIA
MA 1 2AL RE OURCES AGENCY
By
CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
Leslie Deese
Title City Manager
Date
1/2o/is
Title Deputy Assistant Secretary
Date
AMOUNT OF ESTIMATE
AGREEMENT NUMBER
FUND
FUNDING
$840,000.00
U59149-0
6051 - Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and
Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Act of 2006 (Prop 84)
ADJ INCREASING
ENCUMBRANCE
APPROPRIATION
$
0540-6051-001-2010-101
ADJ. DECREASING
FUNCTION
ENCUMBRANCE
$
Local Assistance
UNENCUMBERED BALANCE
LINE ITEM ALLOTMENT
CHAPTER
STATUTE i
FISCAL YEAR
$
0540-6051-101
712
2010
10111
T.B.A. NO. I B.R. NO.
INDEX
OBJ. EXPEND
PCA
PROJECT NUMBER
1
0540
751
30591
U59149
I hereby certify upon my personal knowledge that budgeted funds are available for this encum �apce
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SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNTING OFF DATE
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Agreement No. U59149-0
GRANT AGREEMENT
State of California - The Natural Resources Agency
Grantee Name: City of National City
Project Title:
Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise
Creek Walk)
Agreement Number: U59149-0
Authority: Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 — Proposition 84
Program: Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Expand existing community space adjacent to school site and planned development; create a
safe route to school path, edible garden and remove a significant amount of hardscape for
bioswale and native vegetation.
A detailed Project Scope and activities, project schedule and Project Budget are described and
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Grant Funds are to be used to preserve, enhance, increase or establish community green areas
such as urban forest, open spaces, wetlands and community spaces (e.g., community gardens),
in accordance with the provisions contained in the Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities
Grant Program and this Agreement.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT
Special Provisions
1. Recipients of Grant Funds shall post signs acknowledging the source of the funds pursuant to
the California Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program Grant Guidelines
and Application (Application Guidelines). Size, location and number of signs shall be
determined by the State. Required signage must be in place before Grant Funds for
construction will be released.
2. As conditions precedent to the State's obligation to make any construction funding available
pursuant to this Agreement, Grantee shall first provide evidence of compliance with CEQA by
January 31, 2016.
3. Upon completion of detailed Project design, plans and specifications, Grantee shall provide to
the State for review and approval a revised detailed Project Budget, Project Scope and
detailed site plan. If Project includes habitat restoration or landscaping, Grantee shall provide
a planting palette demonstrating how native, low-water, drought -resistant vegetation will be
used in the Project. Approval by the State of such plans and specifications, or any other
approvals provided for in this Agreement, shall be for scope and quality of work and shall not
relieve Grantee of the obligation to construct and maintain the facilities, or carry out any other
obligations required by this Agreement, in accordance with applicable law or any other
standards ordinarily applied to such work or activity.
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15. The term "Project Budget" means the State approved cost estimate included as Exhibit A to
this Agreement.
16. The term "Project Scope" means the description or activity for work to be accomplished by
the Urban Greening Project.
17. The term "State" means the Secretary for Natural Resources or his/her representatives, or
other political subdivision of the State.
B. Project Execution
1. Subject to the availability of funds in the Act, the State hereby grants to the Grantee a sum of
money (Grant Funds) not to exceed the amount stated on the signature page in
consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purposes as
set forth in the description of Project in this Agreement and its attachments and under the
Terms and Conditions set forth in this Agreement.
2. Grantee shall furnish any and all additional funds that may be necessary to complete the
Project.
3. Grantee shall complete the Project in accordance with the Project Performance Period set
forth on the signature page, unless an extension has been formally granted by the State and
under the Terms and Conditions of this Agreement. Extensions may be requested in
advance and will be considered by State, at its sole discretion, in the event of circumstances
beyond the control of the Grantee, but in no event beyond Mav 1, 2019.
4. Grantee shall at all times ensure that Project complies with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code, Division 13, commencing with section
21000, et. seq., Cal Code Regs tit. 14, section 15000 et. seq.) and all other
environmental laws, including but not limited to obtaining all necessary permits. Grant
Funds will not be disbursed before the close of the period for legal challenge under
CEQA.
Grant Funds for planning and document preparation may be available sooner if included
in the grant Project Scope (Exhibit A) and approved by the State. CEQA compliance
shall be completed within one (1) year from the Grant Agreement start date, unless an
extension is granted by the State.
Changes to the scope resulting from CEQA compliance are permitted provided the State
determines that the project continues to meet all objectives of the Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program and is consistent with the intent cited in the
original Application.
If a grantee's project is disapproved on grounds related to the Natural Resource Agency's
CEQA determination, the grantee shall have the option of either: (1) reimbursing
the Natural Resources Agency for all State -reimbursed preliminary costs (e.g., planning,
design, etc.), or (2) relinquishing any planning/design documents, including all copies,
reproductions, and variations resulting from said funding, without a license to use or
otherwise retain in any form.
5. Projects must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.8 regarding the payment of prevailing
wages and the labor compliance program as outlined in the Labor Code Section 1771.5 (b).
6. Grantee certifies that the Project does and will continue to comply with all current laws and
regulations which apply to the Project, including, but not limited to, legal requirements for
construction contracts, building codes, environmental laws, health and safety codes, and
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3. Grant Funds in this award have a limited period in which they must be expended. Grantee
expenditures funded by the State must occur within the time frame of the Project
Performance Period as indicated in this Agreement.
4. Except as otherwise provided herein, the Grantee shall expend Grant Funds in the manner
described in the Exhibit A approved by the State. The total dollars of a category in the
Project Budget may be increased by up to ten percent (10%) through a reallocation of funds
from another category, without approval by the State. However, the Grantee shall notify the
State in writing when any such reallocation is made, and shall identify both the item(s) being
increased and those being decreased. Any cumulative increase or decrease of more than
ten percent (10%) from the original budget in the amount of a category must be approved by
the State. In any event, the total amount of the Grant Funds may not be increased, nor may
any adjustments exceed the limits for management costs as described in the Application
Guidelines.
D. Project Administration
1. Grantee shall promptly provide Project reports and/or photographs upon request by the
State. In any event Grantee shall provide the State a report showing total final Project
expenditures with the final payment request and required closing documents.
2. Grantee shall make property and facilities acquired or developed pursuant to this Agreement
available for inspection upon request by the State.
3. Grantee shall use any income earned by the Grantee from use of the Project to further
Project purposes, or, if approved by the State, for related purposes within the jurisdiction.
4. Grantee shall submit all documentation for Project completion, including a notice of
completion as applicable and final reimbursement within ninety (90) days of Project
completion, but in no event any later than May 1, 2019.
5. Final payment is contingent upon State verification that Project is consistent with Project
Scope as described in Exhibit A, together with any State approved amendments.
6. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement in writing between Grantee and
State. Any request by the Grantee for amendments must be in writing stating the
amendment request and reason for the request. The Grantee shall make requests in a
timely manner and in no event less than sixty (60) days before the effective date of the
proposed amendment.
7. Grantee must report to the State all sources of other funds for the Project.
E. Project Termination
1. Prior to the completion of Project construction, either party may terminate this Agreement
by providing the other party with thirty (30) days' written notice of such termination. The
State may also terminate this Grant Agreement for any reason at any time if it learns of or
otherwise discovers that there is a violation of any state or federal law or policy by
Grantee which affects performance of this or any other grant agreement or contract
entered into with the State.
2. If the State terminates without cause the Agreement prior to the end of the Project
Performance Period, the Grantee shall take all reasonable measures to prevent further
costs to the State under this Agreement. The State shall be responsible for any
reasonable and non -cancelable obligations incurred by the Grantee in the performance of
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1. Grantee shall maintain satisfactory financial accounts, documents and records for the
Project and to make them available to the State for auditing at reasonable times. Grantee
shall also retain such financial accounts, documents and records for three (3) years after
final payment and one (1) year following an audit.
2. Grantee agrees that during regular office hours, the State and its duly authorized
representatives shall have the right to inspect and make copies of any books, records or
reports of the Grantee pertaining to this Agreement or matters related thereto. Grantee shall
maintain and make available for inspection by the State accurate records of all of its costs,
disbursements and receipts with respect to its activities under this Agreement.
3. Grantee shall use applicable Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, unless otherwise
agreed to by the State.
H. Use of Facilities
The real property (including any portion of it or any interest in it) may not be sold or
transferred without the written approval of the State of California, acting through the
Natural Resources Agency, or its successor, provided that such approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld as long as the purposes for which the Grant was awarded are
maintained.
2. Grantee shall maintain, operate and use the Project in fulfillment of the purpose funded
pursuant to this Grant for a minimum of TWENTY (20) YEARS, consistent with the Land
Tenure/Site Control requirements included in the Application Guidelines. The Grantee, or
the Grantee's successor in interest in the property, may assign without novation the
responsibility to maintain and operate the property in accordance with this requirement only
with the written approval of the State. Grantee may be excused from its obligations for
operation and maintenance of the Project site only upon the written approval of the State
for good cause. "Good cause" includes, but is not limited to, natural disasters that destroy
the Project improvements and render the Project obsolete or impracticable to rebuild.
3. Grantee shall use the property for the purposes for which the Grant was made and shall
make no other use or sale or other disposition of the property. This Agreement shall not
prevent the transfer of the property from the Grantee to a Public Agency, if the successor
Public Agency assumes the obligations imposed by this Agreement.
4. If the use of the property is changed to a use that is not permitted by the Agreement, or if
the property is sold or otherwise disposed of, at the State's sole discretion, an amount
equal to (1) the amount of the Grant (2) the Fair Market Value of the real property, or (3)
the proceeds from the sale or other disposition, whichever is greater, may be reimbursed
to the State. If the property sold or otherwise disposed of is less than the entire interest
in the property funded in the Grant, an amount equal to either the proceeds from the sale
or other disposition of the interest or the Fair Market Value of the interest sold or
otherwise disposed of, whichever is greater, shall be reimbursed to the State.
5. The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property for
mitigation without the written permission of the State.
6. The Grantee shall not use or allow the use of any portion of the real property as security
for any debt.
I. Nondiscrimination
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2. The Grantee must submit a letter of appeal to the Assistant Secretary explaining why the
Deputy Assistant Secretary's decision is unacceptable. The letter must include, as an
attachment, copies of the Grantee's original grievance report, evidence originally
submitted, and response from the Deputy Assistant Secretary. The Grantee's letter of
appeal must be submitted within ten (10) working days of the receipt of the Deputy
Assistant Secretary's written decision. The Assistant Secretary or designee shall, within
twenty (20) working days of receipt of Grantee's letter of appeal, review the issues raised
and shall render a written decision to the Grantee. The decision of the Assistant
Secretary or designee shall be final.
O. Audit Requirements
Urban Greening projects are subject to audit by the State annually and for three (3) years
following the final payment of Grant Funds. The audit shall include all books, papers, accounts,
documents, or other records of the Grantee, as they relate to the Project for which the Grant
Funds were granted.
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EXHIBIT A
STATE OF CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY
GRANT AGREEMENT
Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2006 (Proposition 84)
Grantee Name: City of National City
Project Title: Paradise Creek Educational Park
Agreement Number: U59149-0
Project Scope:
Expand existing community space adjacent to Kimball Elementary School and planned development; create
a new safe route to school path, an edible community garden and remove a significant amount of
hardscape to create bioswales and a native vegetation park.
• Remove approximately 13,600 sq. ft. asphalt paving from Hoover Avenue and W. 19th Street
• Establish approximately 0.07 acres of native vegetation with temporary irrigation during its
establishment
• Install an educational native garden and approximately 500 foot long plant walk with interpretive
elements explaining the site's unique salt flat and other habitats
• Establish approximately 14,000 sq. ft. of decomposed granite nature trail along Paradise Creek
• Establish a community garden for use by both the public and school children
• Install a cistern to collect and recycle rain water
t Construct a large water -quality bioswale to retain and treat storm water run-off
The public will be able to access the new park elements via new entry gateways installed at W. 19th Street
(west end) and Hoover Avenue (north end) adjacent to the school.
Project Schedule:
Activity Description
Timeline (Due Date)
Obtain Notice to Proceed from State
Aril 1, 2015
Submit county -recorded CEQA docs to State
January 31, 2016
Submit final site design/plans/specifications to State
June 30, 2016
Submit evidence of bond acknowledgment signage
October 1, 2016
Award construction contract
November 1, 2016
Mobilization, begin construction, restoration, and/or
other key activities.
December 1, 2016
File Notice of Completion with County
October 1, 2017
Record MOUGA/Deed Restrictions Document, and
Submit Project Closeout package with final Payment
Request to State
December 1, 2017
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Agreement U59149-0
Exhibit A Page 2
COST ESTIMATE / BUDGET
Project Elements
Total
Amount
Prop
84 Urban Greening
Grant
National City
CIP (Local
Match)3
$
$
$
1A. Project Management Costs'
Project Management (non -participating)
TBD
N/A
TBD
TBD
N/A
TBD
1B. Planning, Design, & Permitting
Environmental Permitting/CEQA
$75,000
$75,000
Design (Site Improvements, Planting Pallete)
$125,000
$125,000
P
Public Outreach
$10.000
$10,000
Subtotal Tasks
1A & 1B (not to exceed 25% of grant)
$210,000
$210,000
2. Site Preparation2
G
General Conditions & Mobilization
$20.000
$20,000
C
Clearing & Grubbing
$35,000
$35,000
G
Grading
$40,000
$40,000
S
Soil
$21,000
$21,000
Bio-retention Basin
$20,000
$20,000
S
Stormwater Pollution Control
$40,000
$40,000
Subtotal Task
2
$176,000
$176,000
3. Landscaping/Plant Establishment2
T
Trees
$7,500
$7,500
I
Irrigation
$37,500
$37,500
T
Transitional Uplands Plant
$17,600
$17,600
Bio-retention Basin Plants
$3,600
$3,600
Subtotal Task
3
$66,200
$66,200
4. Site Elements2
T
Trails - DG Path, Walking Area
$28,360
$28,360
Metal Edging
$14,675
$14,675
P
Permeable Pavers
$65,100
$65,100
C
Curb and Gutter
$6,125
$6,125
B
Benches
$5,100
$5,100
Raised Beds
$45.000
$45,000
V
Vermicuiture and Compost Bins
$1,600
$1,600
Wrought Iron Fence
$10,000
$10,000
Wrought Iron Gate
$2,000
$2,000
C
Cistern wl pump
$120,000
$120,000
I
Interpretive/Educational Signage
$30,000
$30,000
Subtotal Task
4
$327,960
$327,960
5. Contingency (not to exceed 10% of grant)
$59,840
$59,840
Grand Total $840,000
$840,000
Notes:' City will provide project management services at its own expense
* Only direct project -related management costs supported by detailed time data will be eligible for reimbursemement.
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RESOLUTION 2015 —
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY
AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF $840,000 FOR THE PARADISE CREEK
EDUCATIONAL PARK URBAN GREENING PROJECT REIMBURSABLE THROUGH
THE URBAN GREENING FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES GRANT PROGRAM
UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD
CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006
(PROPOSITION 84); AND ESTABLISHING CORRESPONDING REVENUE
AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS (NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED)
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Paradise Creek Educational Park Urban
Greening Project (the "Project") is to expand the existing park located behind Kimball
Elementary School by converting portions of Hoover Avenue and West 19th Street into green
space; and
WHEREAS, elements of the Project include a community vegetable garden, re-
establishment of native vegetation, passive use trails and native plant walks, bio-swales and
bio-retention basins, and various educational elements; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2013, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2013-168 authorizing staff to submit an application for Proposition 84 Urban Greening for
Sustainable Communities Grant Program funding for the Paradise Creek Educational Park
Urban Greening Project, and authorized the City Manager to execute the grant agreement
pending the award; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2014, the California Strategic Growth Council approved
reimbursable grant funds in the amount of $840,000 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park
Urban Greening Project; and
WHEREAS, in April, 2015, the City Manager executed Grant Agreement No.
U59149-0 with the California Natural Resources Agency for the Project, effective April 1, 2015;
and
WHEREAS, for the Project to proceed, an appropriation in the amount of
$840,000, and the establishment of corresponding revenue and expenditure accounts, is
required; and
WHEREAS, the City will be reimbursed $840,000 in grant funds for project
construction expenses from the Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal
Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
National City hereby authorizes an appropriation in the amount of $840,000 for the Paradise
Creek Educational Park Urban Greening Project, which will be reimbursed through the Urban
Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water
Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition
84).
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Resolution No. 2015
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th day of October, 2015.
Ron Morrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Claudia Gacitua Silva
City Attorney
C A L I F O R N I A
natural RECEIVED
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AGENCY
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Steve Manganiello, City Engineer
City of National City
1243 National City Boulevard
National City, CA 91950
EDMUND G. BROWNJR., Governor
JOHN LAIRD, Secretary for Natural Resources
Re: Proposition 84 — Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Grant Program
Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue Park/Paradise Creek
Walk)
Dear Mr. Milan aniello,
Enclosed is your copy of the fully executed Grant Agreement number U59149-0 in an amount
not to exceed $840,000.00 for the Paradise Creek Educational Park (formerly Hoover Avenue
Park/Paradise Creek Walk) Project. Please distribute copies within your organization as
appropriate.
Careful review of this Grant Agreement, the Grant Guidelines and associated forms and
documents previously provided is critical to ensure your compliance with the grant program
requirements. These documents contain important information regarding your reporting
obligations, how to correctly request payments to avoid delays and other pertinent information.
The section in your Grant Agreement titled Special Provisions may contain additional
restrictions on the availability of your grant funds and should be given special attention.
Once Diane Sousa Lane gets back to the office in mid -August, she will again become your
grant administrator. Until then, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (916) 651-7583 or via email at Iinda.smith(c�resources.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Linda M. Smith, Grants Administrator
Bonds and Grants
Enclosures
1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. 916.653.5656 fax 916.653.8102 http://resources.ca.gov
Baldwin Hills Conservancy • Califomia Coastal Commission • California Coastal Conservancy • California Conservation Corps • California Tahoe Conservancy
Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy • Colorado River Board of California • Delta Protection Commission • Delta Stewardship Council • Department of Boating&Waterways • Department of Conservation
Department of Fish & Game • Department of Forestry& Fire Protection • Department of Parks & Recreation • Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery • Department ofWaterResources
Energy Resources, Conservation & Development Commission • Native American Heritage Commission • Sacramento -San Joaquin Delta Conservancy • San Diego River Conservancy
San Francisco Bay Conservation& Development Commission • San Gabriel & Lower Los Angeles Rivers &Mountains Conservancy • San Joaquin River Conservancy
1� Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy • Sierra Nevado Conservancy • State Lands Commission • Wildlife Conservation Board