1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANAHEIM AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
SERVICES, OR DESIGNEE, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND
INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014 (PROPOSITION
1), FOR THE RIVER PARK PROJECT AND IF AWARDED,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH FUNDING ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY AND INCREASING THE BUDGET
ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1), which provides funds for the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy (RMC) Grant Program (the “Grant”); and
WHEREAS, the RMC (“Grantor”) has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program in its jurisdiction, setting up necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the RMC require the Anaheim City Council to certify by resolution the approval of the Application before submission of said Application to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City will enter into a contract with the State of California for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anaheim approves the filing of an application for the planning and development of the River Park Project (the “Project”); and WHEREAS, the City is familiar with the terms, conditions and limitations of any such Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to accept any such Grant which may be awarded to the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim as follows:
1. The Anaheim Director of Community Services, or designee (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Director”), is hereby authorized and directed to apply for and submit to the Grantor an application to receive funds under the Grant for the River Park Project; and
2. Approves the filing of an Application for local assistance funds from the RMC Proposition 1 Grant Program for the River Park Project under the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (Proposition 1); and
3. Certifies that the River Park Project is consistent with local or regional land use plans or Programs (or if it is not, that the project is still approved); and 2 4. Certifies that the Project is consistent with the goals of Proposition 1 including multi-beneficial and multi -jurisdictional ecosystem and watershed protection projects in accordance with statewide priorities; and
5. Certifies that the Applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project that is being submitted for funding consideration; and
6. Certifies that the Applicant has reviewed and understands the General Requirements and General Policies of the RMC Proposition 1 Grant Program Guidelines; and
7. If applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, and disabled access laws, and that prior to commencement of construction all applicable permits will have been obtained; and
8. Appoints the Director of Community Services, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute, and submit all documents including, but not limited to Applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project.
9. Contingent upon the award of said Grant, the annual budget of the City of Anaheim is hereby amended by increasing revenue and expenditures in an amount equal to the amount of the Grant Funds awarded.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Anaheim on this day of December, 2024, by the following roll-call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF ANAHEIM
ATTEST:
By:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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