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AZUSA
CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT K. PERSON, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER f"e
VIA: RICK COLE, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 7, 2002
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE RIPARIAN AND RIVERINE HABITAT
PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN
AIR, AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve and adopt a resolution in support for the
Riparian and Riverine Habitat Program under the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe
Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2000.
BACKGROUND
The Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2000, responding to the recreational and open-space needs of a growing population and
expanding urban communities, is intended to revive state Stewardship of natural resources by
investing in neighborhood parks and state parks, clean water protection and coastal beaches
and scenic areas. The intent of the Riparian and Riverine Habitat Program is to provide funds
on a competitive basis to increase public recreational access, awareness, understanding,
enjoyment, protection, and Restoration of California's irreplaceable rivers and streams.
The City of Azusa will be submitting two grant applications for $400,000 each to fund the San
Gabriel Spreading Basins Landscaping and Bike Path Project as well as the Rivers and
Mountains Gateway Interpretive Center. Submittal deadline for these applications is February
1, 2002. Staff will keep City Council informed of the progress of these grants.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact will result from this report, however, Azusa is applying for $800,000 in
competitive grant funds.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AZUSA,CALIFORNIA,APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE RIPARIAN AND RIVERINE
HABITAT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND COSTAL
PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2000
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the RIPARIAN AND
RIVERINE HABITAT PROGRAM,which provides funds to the State of California for grants to
local agencies and federally recognized California Indian Tribes to increase public recreational
access,awareness,understanding,enjoyment,and protection of California's irreplaceable rivers
and streams,and
WHEREAS,the California Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated and
responsibility for the administration of the Program and the grant Project shown above within the
State,setting up necessary procedures,and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Department of Parks and
Recreation require the Applicant's Governing Body to certify by resolution the approval of the
Application before submission of said Application to the State,and
WHEREAS,the Applicant will enter into a Contract with the State of California for the
Project;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Azusa
hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the RIPARIAN
AND RIVERINE HABITAT PROGRAM under the Safe Neighborhood Parks,Clean
Water,Clean Air,and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000;and
2. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
Project;and
3. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the General
Provisions contained in the Contract shown in the Procedural Guide;and
4. Appoints the Assistant City Manager as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and
submit all documents including,but not limited to,Applications,agreements,payments
requests and so on,which may be necessary for the completion of the Project.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON JANUARY 7,2002
MAYOR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council
of the City Azusa at the regular meeting thereof held on the 7th day of January,2002
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CITY CLERK