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AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 01/27/2026 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
RESOLUTION NO. 8577 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAWTHORNE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE BALDWIN HILLS CONSERVANCY FOR PROPOSITION 1 FUNDING FOR CITY YARD PROJECT.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Resolution No. 8577.
DISCUSSION:
The Baldwin Hills & Urban Watersheds Conservancy is an independent State agency within the Natural Resources Agency of the State of California. State law established the Conservancy in 2000.
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (“Proposition 1”) was approved by voters in November 2014. Proposition 1 is codified as Division 26.7 of the California Water Code. The purposes of Proposition 1 include generating funding to address water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration. Chapter 6 of Proposition 1 allocates $10 million to the Conservancy for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects, per Water Code Section 79731(a).
As part of the grant application process, the City must obtain authorization from the City Council in the form of a signed resolution. The authorizing resolution certifies the City will abide by the terms and conditions of the grant funds and delegates authority to the Public Works Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents.
This project involves the treatment of stormwater from the new City Yard. As required by the State of California, the first flush of stormwater will be treated using a nature-based treatment system to remove pollutants prior to discharge into the storm drain system. The total cost of the project, including a 5% contingency, is estimated to be $525,000. The City is requesting $375,000 from Proposition 1 funds and the City will be paying the balance of $150,000. The proposed start date for the project is April 2026, and it will end by June 30, 2026.
The Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 (“Proposition 1”) was approved by voters in November 2014. Proposition 1 is codified as Division 26.7 of the California Water Code. The purposes of Proposition 1 include generating funding to address water quality, water supply, and watershed protection and restoration. Chapter 6 of Proposition 1 allocates $10 million to the Conservancy for competitive grants for multi-benefit ecosystem and watershed protection and restoration projects, per Water Code Section 79731(a).
As part of the grant application process, the City must obtain authorization from the City Council in the form of a signed resolution. The authorizing resolution certifies the City will abide by the terms and conditions of the grant funds and delegates authority to the Public Works Manager to conduct all negotiations and execute and submit all documents.
This project involves the treatment of stormwater from the new City Yard. As required by the State of California, the first flush of stormwater will be treated using a nature-based treatment system to remove pollutants prior to discharge into the storm drain system. The total cost of the project, including a 5% contingency, is estimated to be $525,000. The City is requesting $375,000 from Proposition 1 funds and the City will be paying the balance of $150,000. The proposed start date for the project is April 2026, and it will end by June 30, 2026.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
If awarded, the grant will be used to aid in treatment of stormwater from the new City Yard.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act