HomeMy WebLinkAbout13 - Buck Gully Stabilization ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 13
December 14, 2004
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Robert Stein
949 - 644 -3311
rstein @city.newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR AN URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT
FOR THE BUCK GULLY STABILIZATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a Resolution endorsing the application for an Urban Streams Restoration Grant.
DISCUSSION:
The City is applying for grant funding from the California Department of Water
Resources Urban Streams Restoration Program (Proposition 40) to fund the design,
permitting, and construction of a stabilization project near the mouth of Buck Gully.
This area has seen significant erosive scour and headcutting which will continue if no
mitigation measures are taken. The preliminary estimated range of the funding request
is between $500,000 and $600,000. The grant application requires a resolution from
the City stating that:
• The City is sponsoring the project,
• Explaining how CEQA will be addressed,
• Designating a person (by title of position) from the agency to sign a grant
contract, and
• Designate a person (by title of position) to act as Project Manager.
The Friends of Newport Coast will co- sponsor the project and have volunteered to
assist in Dreoarina the arant aoDlication.
Prepared by:
Robert t n `-
Principal Civil Engineer
Attachments: Resolution
Submitted by:
Ste h-15. Badum
Public Works Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2004 -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH ENDORSING APPLICATION FOR AN
URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION GRANT AND
DETERMINING APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT DOCUMENT, CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTING
GRANT IF OFFERED, AND DESIGNATING PROJECT
MANAGER AND FISCAL AGENT
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach intends to design, permit, and
construct the Buck Gully Stabilization Project; and
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 Friends of Newport Coast has proposed to cosponsor a
grant application with the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has concluded the project proposed for
funding with the grant funds would be environmentally beneficial and an Environmental
Impact Report will be prepared in conformance with CEQA prior to the implementation of
the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach approves the joint application with the Friends of Newport Coast for an
Urban Streams Restoration Program grant.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, if offered such a grant, the City
Council authorizes the Public Works Director to accept and sign any contract for
administration of the grant funds, and the City's Principal Civil Engineer to act as Project
Manager for the project. The City Council hereby delegates authority 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.
Adopted this 14th day of December, 2004.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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