Jump to Content  
Franklin Canyon Park is open at both entrances to pedestrian and bicycle access only. No vehicular access until further notice due to hazardous conditions.
Next Board Meeting & Agenda |
Translate Disclaimer
Donate Jobs Instagram Facebook

April 6

(Agenda Archive)


Agenda

I. Call to order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Public testimony on all agenda items and public comment on matters not on the agenda.
IV. Reports from Staff.
V. Consent Calendar:
  (a) Consideration of resolution adopting the MRCA Warrant Disbursements for the period of February 24, 2011 to March 30, 2011. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (b) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of conservation easement, approximately 0.3 acres, over portion of APN 5565-011-011, on Horse Shoe Canyon Road, Laurel Canyon, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2]
  (c) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of conservation easement, approximately 0.2 acres, over portion of APN 2428-006-042, on Oak Point Drive in the Cahuenga Pass area, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2] [Map 3]
  (d) Consideration of resolution authorizing an amendment to contract with Joe Caves and Associates. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (e) Consideration of resolution assigning rights to Amigos de Los Rios to apply to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for First Supervisorial District Proposition A Specified Excess Funds for the Circle Park Improvements project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (f) Consideration of resolution assigning rights to Amigos de Los Rios to apply to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for First Supervisorial District Proposition A Specified Excess Funds for the Hollydale Regional Park Improvements project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (g) Consideration of resolution assigning rights to Los Angeles Conservation Corps to apply to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for First Supervisorial District Proposition A Specified Excess Funds for the Rio Hondo Bike Trail Access Improvements project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (h) Consideration of resolution authorizing a sole source contract with Teracor Resource Management to conduct biological surveys on MRCA managed properties in the Antelope Valley [ [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (i) Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a contract with Desert and Mountain Conservation Authority for pre-acquisition services directly related to the acquisition of parcels in the Upper Santa Clara River watershed and San Gabriel Mountains. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map] [Map 2]
  (j) Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a management agreement and contract with Desert and Mountain Conservation Authority for property management of approximately 187 acres bordering Elizabeth Lake Road, from the Joshua Ranch project, City of Palmdale. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
  (k) Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a management agreement and contract with Desert and Mountain Conservation Authority for administration, acquisition expenses, initial site preparation, and property management services for a 480-acre property, from the AV Solar Ranch One project, located between Highway 138 and California State Parks Antelope Valley Poppy Preserve, unincorporated Antelope Valley. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map] [Map 2]
  (l) Consideration of resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Vallier Design Associates, Inc. for the Malibu Road Accessway. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (m) Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a Caltrans Contribution Agreement, District Agreement No. 07-4903, to receive mitigation funds from the State Route 118 and Rocky Peak Road on and off-ramp project, Santa Susana Mountains, City of Simi Valley. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map]
VI. Consideration of resolution requesting transfer and acceptance of Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy properties located north of the Rim of the Valley Trail Corridor Zone in Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Attachment 2] [Map]
VII. Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a Reimbursement Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Culver City for the purposes of developing, designing, and constructing the Ballona Creek Trail and Bike Path Enhancement project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
VIII. Consideration of resolution adopting a Quality Assurance Program to be followed for all projects using Federal-aid transportation funding. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
IX. Consideration of resolution approving a payment to Big-D Construction subject to provisions of Task Agreement # J8544080082 with National Park Service for the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area Visitor Center at King Gillette Ranch. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
X. Consideration of resolution awarding a contract for roadwork at Mentryville. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
XI. Consideration of resolution amending Resolution No. 10-106 and authorizing acquisition of APNs 5576-009-055, 056, 057, 058, 059, 060, 061, 062, 063 AND 064, Hollywood Knolls, South of Lake Hollywood. Negotiators: Joseph T. Edmiston and Daniel Fitzgerald. Under consideration: price and terms. (This item may be heard in closed session pursuant to Section 54956.8 of the Government Code.) [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2]
XII. Consideration of resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a portion of APN 2826-026-005 and potentially portions of APNs 2826-026-006 and 014 located west of Interstate 5 in the Newhall Pass, unincorporated Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
XIII. Closed Session. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority may hold a closed session on the following items pursuant to Government Code ยงยง 54956.8 and 54956.9. Confidential memoranda related to these items may be considered during such closed session discussions. Conference with legal counsel. Number of cases ten (15). (1) Robings v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. LC077488; (2) Robings v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BC377233; (3) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. City of Malibu, and related litigation; (4) City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority Case No.BS121650; (5) Friends of Temescal Pool v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BC405252; (6) Malibu-Encinal Homeowners Association v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority BC431798; (7) Estwick v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority BC434783; (8) Reuben v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; (9) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (BS127089); (10) City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (BS129222), (11) Morris v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, (12) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (BS121820); (13) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy(BS129503); (14) Grant v Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and (15) Kaufman v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation (two cases).
XIV. Announcement of future meetings and adjournment.