RES-2024-129RESOLUTION NO.2024- 129
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
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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 17 thday of December, 2024, by the following roll -call vote:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Balius,
Leon, Rubalcava, Maahs and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY
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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. 2024-129 adopted at a regular meeting provided by law, of the Anaheim
City Council held on the 17th day of December. 2024 by the following vote of the members thereof:
AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Kurtz, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava,
Maahs and Meeks
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 18th day of December, 2024.
4ACLRK OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM
(SEAL)