HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-10 - AGENDA REPORTS - HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROG (2)CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE:
SUBJECT:
DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: 5
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval
Item to be presented by:
September 10, 2013
Rick Gould
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR
HABITAT CONSERVATION FUNDS
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to the State of
California Department of Parks and Recreation's Habitat Conservation Fund (HCF) Program
seeking funding for trail improvements in the City's Haskell Canyon Open Space.
BACKGROUND
The State of California's Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the release of the
Application for the Habitat Conservation Fund for the 2013-2014 Grant Cycle. This program
makes funds available for acquisition of wildlife corridors and urban trails, nature interpretation
programs, and other programs which bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas.
In 1990, the people of California voted to enact the California Wildlife Protection Act, Chapter 9,
which largely defines the HCP Program. A total of $2 million is available to applicants in
California for acquisition or development projects, with a maximum grant amount of $200,000.
Staff is interested in seeking out this grant opportunity to leverage funds from the Open Space
Preservation District to refurbish the existing trails as well as add new trails, signage, and gates
in the City's Haskell Canyon Open Space.
The City used Open Space Preservation District funds to acquire 526 acres of vacant land in
Haskell Canyon in 2011. This purchase was instrumental in stopping the area from being
developed into over 500 homes. The area is surrounded by several housing tracts, and provides
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easy access to wildlife areas for residents. One of the challenges for the area is securing the
property and trails from motorized vehicles and vandals that enter through the portions of the
frontage property owned by the Los Angeles County Department of Water and Power (LADWP).
Funds from the HCF would be used to refurbish the trails, add picnic areas, add interpretive
signage, as well as a secure entrance on the western portion of the property that would be shared
with the LADWP. Upon approval of the resolution, a copy will accompany the grant application
to be sent to the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Map of Haskell Canyon Open Space
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RESOLUTION 13-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the people of the State of California have enacted the California
Wildlife Protection Act of 1990, which provides funds to the State of California for grants to
local agencies to acquire, enhance, restore, or develop facilities for public recreation and fish and
wildlife habitat protection purposes; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Parks and Recreation has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of the HCF Program; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Department of Parks and
Recreation require the applicant to certify by resolution the approval of application(s) before
submission of said application(s) to the Stats; and
WHEREAS, the applicant will enter into a contract with the State of California to
complete the project(s);
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita does hereby
resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The filing of an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program
is approved.
SECTION 2. The applicant has the required match and sufficient funds to complete
the project.
SECTION 3. The applicant has or will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain
the project(s).
SECTION 4. The applicant has reviewed, understands, and agrees to the provisions
contained in the contract shown in the grant administration guide; and
SECTION 5. Delegates the authority to the City Manager or his designee to conduct
all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the
completion of the project
SECTION 6. Agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations and guidelines.
SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
INTERIM CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA)
I, Armine Chaparyan, Interim City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at
a regular meeting thereof, held on the day of 2013, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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INTERIM CITY CLERK
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