Meeting Date: 2 October 2012
Prepared by: Jason Stilwell
City Council
Agenda Item Summary
Name: Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for the purpose of completing the Scenic and Santa Lucia Restroom Replacement Project.
Description: The City's General Plan recognizes the need to provide adequate facilities at the beach that serves the needs of the public, mitigates damage to the environment, and respects the character of the surrounding neighborhoods. The General Plan and 2004 Local Coastal Program also establish a goal of replacing the existing temporary restrooms located near Scenic Road and Santa Lucia Avenue with a permanent restroom facility.
New conceptual plans for the project are being developed by architect Rob Carver and will likely be submitted to the Planning Commission for design review at the November 14 meeting.
Overall Cost:
Grant funds: $250,000
Coastal Conservancy Funds: $125,000 for construction drawings, engineering, and construction.
Land and Water Conservation Fund: $125,000 for completion of construction.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt the Resolution.
Important Considerations: The proposed project will serve the needs of the public and
meet a goal ofthe General Plan and Local Coastal Program.
Decision Record: N/ A
Reviewed by:
Jason Stilwell, City Administrator Date
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
RESOLUTION 2012-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE SCENIC AND SANTA LUCIA RESTROOM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
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WHEREAS, the Congress under Public Law 88-578 has authorized the
establishment of a federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant-in-Aid program,
providing Matching funds to the State of California and its political subdivisions for
acquiring lands and developing Facilities for public outdoor recreation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for
administration of the program in the State, setting up necessary rules and procedures
governing Applications by local agencies under the program; and
WHEREAS, said adopted procedures established by the State Department of
Parks and Recreation require the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to certify by resolution the
approval of Applications and the availability of eligible Matching funds prior to
submission of said Applications to the State; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Scenic and Santa Lucia Restroom Replacement Project
is consistent with most recent California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP); and
WHEREAS, the Project must be compatible with the land use plans of those
jurisdictions immediately surrounding Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Carmelby-
the-Sea hereby:
1. Approves the filing of an Application for Land and Water Conservation Fund
assistance; and
2. Agrees to abide by SECTION 6(F)(3) of Public Law 88-578 which states "No
property acquired or developed with assistance under this section shall, without the
approval of the National Secretary of the Interior, be converted to other than public
outdoor recreation uses. The Secretary shall approve such conversion only if he finds
it to be in accord with the then existing comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation
plan and only upon such conditions as he deems necessary to assure the substitution
of other recreation properties of at least equal fair market value and of reasonably
equivalent usefulness and location."
3. Certifies that said agency has Matching funds from eligible source(s) and can finance
100 percent of the Project, which up to half may be reimbursed; and
4. Certifies that the Project is compatible with the land use plans of those jurisdictions
immediately surrounding the Project; and
5. Appoints the City Administrator or his designate as agent of the City of Carmel-bythe-
Sea to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents, including,
but not limited to, Applications, contracts, amendments, payment requests, and
compliance with all applicable current state and federal laws which may be necessary
for the completion of the aforementioned Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA on this 2nd day of October 2012 by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
SIGNED:
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JASON BURNETT, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Heidi Burch, City Clerk
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