HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7105 2021-01-11RESOLUTION 7105
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE
CALIFORNIA DROUGHT, WATER, PARKS, CLIMATE,
COASTAL PROTECTION, AND OUTDOOR ACCESS FOR ALL
OF 2018 (PROPOSITION 68), FOR THE WESTMINSTER
AVENUE LINEAR PARK & MULTI MODAL TRAIL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California has enacted the California
Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access for All
Act of 2018 (Proposition 68), which provides funds for the San Gabriel and Lower
Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Grant Program, and,
WHEREAS, the RMC has been delegated the responsibly for the administration
of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach desires to promote safe and healthy living
through outdoor access, and environmental sustainability; and,
WHEREAS, the segment of Westminster Avenue between the northwesterly City
limits and Seal Beach Boulevard has existing on -street Class II bike lanes in both
directions; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail
Development Project (Project) will construct a linear landscaped multi -modal trail
with an off-street Class 1 pathway to promote safe active and passive outdoor
access, while installing water quality and environmentally sustainable features;
and,
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the City of Seal Beach General Plan —
Circulation Element; and,
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the goals of Proposition 68; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to secure RMC Proposition 68 Grant Program
funding to offset a component of the Project design and construction costs; and,
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the RMC requires the City to certify
the approval of the grant application before submission.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby approves the filing of an application for
local assistance funds from the RMC Proposition 68 Grant Program
for the Westminster Avenue Linear Park & Multi Modal Trail
Development Project.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby certifies that the City has reviewed and
understands the general requirements and general policies of the
RMC Proposition 68 Grant Program guidelines.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby agrees to fund its proportionate share of
the Project cost and any additional costs over the identified
program amount.
SECTION 4. The City Council hereby certifies that the City will have sufficient
funds to operate and maintain the Project that is being submitted
for funding consideration.
SECTION 5. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager, or her
designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute, and submit
all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
and payment requests, which may be necessary to submit and
secure the grant, the City's obligations related thereto, and all
amendments thereto for the Project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 11th day of January, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Kalmick Varioa a. Moore. Sustarsic, Massa-Lavitt
NOES
Council Members
ABSENT: Council Members
ABSTAIN: Council Members
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I, Gloria D. Harper, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution 7105 on file in the office of
the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
me ng held on the 11th day of January, 2021.
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