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Meeting Date: 9/5/2017
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR. CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 9/5/2017
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Antonia Graham, Assistant to the City Manager
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 2017-45 approving the application for Outdoor
Environmental Education Facilities Grant Funds for funding for improvements to
the existina Central Park Trail
Statement of Issue:
The State of California Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the
Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program. The City wishes to submit an
application for funding for improvements to the existing Central Park Trail. This Request for Council
Action seeks approval of a Resolution to apply for grant funding through this program.
Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact at this time. Should the City be awarded funding through the Outdoor
Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program, staff will return to Council requesting
authorization to accept grant funds and appropriate the required twenty five (25) percent matching
funds from the City's Park Fund.
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 2017-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Approving the Application for Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Funds."
Alternative Action(s):
Do not adopt the resolution and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
On March 5, 2002, voters passed Proposition 40, the $2.6 billion "California Clean Water, Clean Air,
Safe Neighborhoods Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002." The passage of this Proposition
provides funds for local assistance grants. The intent was to acquire and develop properties of the
state park system, to acquire and develop neighborhood, community, and regional parks and
recreational areas, for land, air, and water conservation programs, including acquisition for those
purposes, and to acquire, restore, preserve, and interpret California's historical and cultural
resources. One of the programs that was created out of Prop 40 funds is the Outdoor
Environmental Education Facilities Competitive grant program which aims to provide assistance to
local agencies and community -based organizations with regard to the development of outdoor
environmental education facilities.
The City is requesting $100,000 for the Central Park Trail. Grant funds would be used to
rehabilitate the existing trail (approximately 800 linear feet) in Central Park West. The proposed
improvements include the installation of decomposed granite over the existing trail path, installation
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of landscape borders to define the trail, and interpretive signage along the trail which will provide
outdoor education and access to the learning opportunities available throughout Central Park. The
trail as its stands today is in major need of improvements to better define the path of travel and
improve uneven surfaces.
The project will significantly increase trail opportunities for Huntington Beach residents and visitors
to experience a passive recreation opportunity in the midst of a suburban setting. Visitors will
experience native plants and wildlife as the trail is adjacent to the Raptor Foraging Habitat site.
Should the City be awarded funding through this grant program, the City would be required to
provide a 25 percent match.
Environmental Status:
The grant submittal requires the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As such, in accordance with CEQA, staff has determined that
the work for the restoration of trails and habitat do not result in new or the intensification of
environmental impacts in that no new trails will be constructed and no new swathes of habitat will
be created. Therefore, the restoration project is Categorically Exempt pursuant to Class 1, Existing
Facilities, and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
Attachment(s):
1. Resolution No. 2017-45, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Approving the Application for Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities Grant Funds"
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RESOLUTION NO, 2017-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH APPROVING THE APPLICATION
FOR OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FACILITIES GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility by the Legislature of the State of California for the administration of the Outdoor
Environmental Education Facilities Grant Program, setting up necessary procedures governing
the application; and
Such procedures established by the State Department of Parks and Recreation require the
Applicant to certify by resolution the approval of the application before submission of said
application to the State; and
Successful Applicants will enter into a contract with the State of California to complete
the Grant Scope project; and
The City of Huntington Beach believes in the value of fostering an understanding of how
humans interact with, and are dependent on natural ecosystems; and
The City of Huntington Beach supports the enhancement of Outdoor Environmental
Education Facilities and Trails within Huntington Central Park West, near Edwards Street and
Ellis Avenue; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
Approves the filing of an application for Outdoor Education Facilities Grant
Program;
2. Certifies that said Applicant has or will have available, prior to commencement of
any work on the project included in this application, the sufficient funds to
complete the project; and
3. Certifies that if the project is awarded, the Applicant has or will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the project; and
4. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General
Provisions contained in the contract shown in the Grant Administration Guide;
and
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Delegates the authority to the City Manager to conduct all negotiations, sign and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion
of Grant Scope; and
6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the Ste` day of , 2017.
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Res. No. 2017-45
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on September 5, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: O'Connell, Semeta, Delgleize, Hardy, Brenden
NOES: None
ABSENT: Posey, Peterson
RECUSE: None
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