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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 5, 2008 K-02biM CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION AGENDA ITEM KU AGENDA TITLE: Resolutions Approving the Applications for California River Parkways and Urban Streams Restoration Grant Funds MEETING DATE: November 5, 2008 PREPARED BY: City Manager's Office RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt two Resolutions approving the application for grant funds from the California River Parkways Grant program and the Urban Streams Restoration Grant program under Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: A 500 -foot stretch of Mokelumne River riverbank is rapidly eroding, threatening to flood the Lodi Lake Park Nature Area. Because of the difficulty in bringing heavy equipment and materials to the site, repairs will be costly. Construction costs alone for the most -expensive option were estimated recently at as much as $1.6 million, plus permitting fees and other costs associated with managing the project. The City is seeking grant funds available under Proposition 84 to pay for the repairs. The grant applications require the City Council approve the attached Resolutionsto show the City's commitment to completing the Lodi Lake Park Nature Area Protection Project if it is funded with State bond proceeds. The State's California River Parkways Grant Program has $30.9 million available this year for projects that accomplish at least two of the following goals: Provide recreational opportunities, protect or improve riparian habitat, maintain or restore open space as part of a flood management plan, convert riverfront land to river parkways, and provide facilities to support conservation activities. Grants under this program are not capped and, as a local public agency, the City is permitted to be the sole applicant. The City will seek the entire project amount through this program. The Urban Streams Restoration Grant Program has $9.1 million available, with a $1 million maximum request. Projects must provide flood management or erosion control benefits, restore or enhance riparian ecosystems and promote local stewardship. The Urban Streams Restoration grants require two applicants. The Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Steering Committee has agreed to cosponsor the City's application under this program. Because the River Parkways and Urban Streams Restoration grant programs allow overlapping requests, the City is seeking the maximum $1 million grant through the Urban Streams Restoration program. The City is requesting approximately $1.6 million to repair a 500 -foot section, resulting in a new section of handicapped -accessible riverbank trail that would also provide locations for interpretive panels describing erosion along rivers. According to an engineer who recently studied the site, the riverbank is destined to fail in a matter of years. Ifthat happens, the Nature Area will be subjected to regular flooding, destroying rare riparian habitat in an urban environment. APPROVED: Bia+riting, City Manager In addition to the attached Resolutions, the City's application will be accompanied by letters of support from elected officials and members of groups who see the value the Nature Area provides to the region. FISCAL IMPACT: Although applying for the grants does not ensure funding, a lack of outside funding puts the financial burden of paying for long-term repairs on the City. If the City's grant application is successful, the City could receive approximately $1.6 million for riverbank repairs, permitting, project management and other associated costs. Up to $1 million is available through the Urban Streams Restoration Grant Program and the entire $1.6 million is available through the River Parkways Grant Program. These grant awards could overlap. FUNDING AVAILABLE: N/A Attachments: Resolutions Jeo Communications Specialist RESOLUTION NO. 2008-214 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKINGWATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) WHEREAS, the Legislature and the Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and WHEREAS, the Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of grant programs, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application by the Applicant's governing board before submission of said application to the State; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the project NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Lodi Lake Nature Area Protection Project; 2. Certifies that Applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; 3. Certifies that Applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so; 4. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California Labor Code; 5. Certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the California Environmental Qualify Act, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; and 6. Appoints the City Manager, or his 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 aforementioned project. Dated: November 5, 2008 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-214 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 5, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None RAND! JOHL City Clerk 2008-214 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-215 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL ENDORSING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CALIFORNIA URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT AND DETERMINING APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING GRANT IF OFFERED, AND DESIGNATING CONTRACT MANAGER AND FISCAL AGENT WHEREAS, the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Planning and Local Assistance, Urban Streams Restoration Program has announced the availability of funds for grants; and WHEREAS, said grants are intended to help solve flooding and erosion problems in a way that provides environmental enhancement; and WHEREAS, the Lodi Lake Park Nature Area is in danger of flooding from erosion along the Mokelumne River riverbank; and WHEREAS, the Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Steering Committee has proposed to co-sponsor a grant application with the City of Lodi; and WHEREAS, we have concluded the project proposed for funding with the grant funds would be environmentally beneficial and categorically exempt from requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under one or more of the following exemptions per sections 15300-15329 of the CEQA Guidelines: Section 15301(c); and WHEREAS, we consider the prospects of receiving a grant to be reasonably likely. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the joint application with the Lower Mokelumne River Watershed Stewardship Steering Committee for an Urban Streams Restoration Program grant. If offered such a grant, the City Manager is hereby authorized to accept and sign any contract for administration of the grant funds, and the Public Works Director is authorized to act as Project Manager for the project. Authority is delegated to the Project Manager to manage the Agreement and to delegate authority to others to provide management and support services required for performance of the work and administration of the Agreement. The delegation of authority to submit invoices requires written consent by both grantees, which will be provided to the Department of Water Resources. Dated: November5,2008 hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-215 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 5, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hitchcock, Hansen, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None 2008-215 ,KOHL City Clerk • 1 r' • ' 111 • J T • Prese.nted .byq.1.ani4.1 Rodems 'iti/arks & Redteation Direct Pigs Lake riverbank project ❑ Site inspection was completed including site survey and schematic site map ❑ Secured final engineer's report ❑ Engineer contacting State and Federal agencies regarding preliminary repair work o Investigate funding Pigs Lake Report Highlights ❑ 500 feet of eroding bank that separates Pigs Lake/Nature Area from Mokelumne River. ❑ Failure of the bank would cause flooding resulting in a loss of the Nature Area. ❑ Report proposes temporary measures costing $10,000 to $25,000 excluding permits. ❑ Permanent repairs estimated at $1.6 million to in excess of $2 million, including permits. Possible Fund Sources ❑ Apply for leftover grant funds from the Lodi Lake Boat House project. ❑ Additional State Grants. 0 Potential use of Park Impact fees.