PREPARED BY: VICKY COOPER DATE OF MEETING: 01/19/21
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PROPOSITION 68 GRANT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PARK AT 2600 MORAGA ROAD, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION AND ANY NECESSARY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THIS GRANT
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CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Build a Healthy Community: Develop Public Facilities for Active Living (Parks, Open Space, Sidewalks, Trails, Bike Lanes, etc.) - (100.11) is an adopted policy item under the adopted FY 2019-21 Council Priority Workplan, amended May 18, 2020.
CEQA Compliance Statement
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the adoption of the subject resolution authorizing Public Works to submit a grant application is exempt from CEQA requirements. Under Guidelines section 15378, "project" does not include the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities, which do not involve any commitment to any specific project, which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. The redevelopment of the park may require further CEQA review, which will be completed as part of the proposed project.
BACKGROUND
On June 5, 2018, voters in California passed Proposition 68 (Prop 68) - Parks, Environment and Water Bond Act of 2018, which would provide $4 billion in funds for new park and park revitalization throughout the State. In 2019, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, released a call for projects (Round 3) for a total of $254 million. The City of San Pablo submitted an application for this funding to revitalize and expand the park at 2600 Moraga Road, currently known as the El Portal Soccer Fields. The Statewide Park Program (SPP) received over 400 applications for park renovations ...
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