RES-2024-121RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 121
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
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION
(EEM) PROGRAM FOR THE RIVER PARK PROJECT AND IF
AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH
FUNDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AMENDING
THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have enacted Section
164.56 of the California Streets and Highways Code, which is intended to provide grant funds to
local, state, and federal agencies and nonprofit entities for projects to enhance and mitigate the
environmental impacts of modified or new public transportation facilities ("Grant"); and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency ("Grantor") has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures and
criteria, and is required to submit to the California Transportation Commission a list of
recommended projects from which the grant recipients will be selected; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency
require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant's governing board
before submission of said application(s) to the State; and
WHEREAS, the City of Anaheim ("City") if selected, will enter into an agreement with
the State of California to carry out the River Park Urban Forestry Project ("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;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City approves the filing of an application for the
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Anaheim as
follows:
1. The Anaheim Director of Community Services, or his or her 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 Urban Forestry Project.
2. Approves the filing of an application for the River Park Urban Forestry project; and
3. Certifies that the City understands the assurances and certification in the
application; and
4. Certifies that the City will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the
project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do
so; and
5. Certifies that it will comply with all provisions of Section 1771.5 of the California
Labor Code; and
6. 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
7. Certifies that the City will work towards the State Planning Priorities intended to
promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public
health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1; 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 aforementioned project(s). The City of Anaheim authorizes and directs the Director of
Community Services to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including,
but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may
be necessary for the completion of the Grant Scope.
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.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION is approved and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Anaheim on this I9th day of November, 2024, by the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Kurtz and Council Members Diaz,
Leon, Rubalcava, Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Aitken
ABSTAIN: None
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By:
MAYOR OF T . CI Y OF t16IEIM
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OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
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CLERK'S CERTIFICATE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss.
CITY OF ANAHEIM )
I, THERESA BASS, City Clerk of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing is the
original Resolution No. 2024-121 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 191h day of November, 2024 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Kurtz and Council Members Diaz, Leon, Rubalcava,
Faessel and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Aitken
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 20th day of November, 2024.
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)