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February 6, 2019

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. Approval of Minutes. [Draft 1-9-19 Minutes]
V. Reports from staff.
VI. Consent Calendar:
  (a) Consideration of resolution accepting the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority warrant disbursements for the period of December 14, 2018 to January 17, 2019. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (b) Consideration of resolution amending the contract with MIG, Inc. for the Pacoima Wash Greenway-El Dorado Park project, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map]
  (c) Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency for Proposition 68 funds for Ed Davis Park at Towsley Canyon Pavilion and Access improvements, unincorporated Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
  (d) Consideration of resolution authorizing an grant augmentation to Community Nature Connection for expanded outreach and advocacy regarding natural resource focused workforce development. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (e) Consideration of resolution entering into a contract with John Bard for food services related to outdoor education camp at Temescal Gateway Park, Pacific Palisades. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (f) Consideration of resolution authorizing the change of location of 2019 Outdoor Education Camp from King Gillette Ranch to Temescal Gateway Park. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (g) Consideration of resolution delegating authority to the Financial Officer to manage the Authority’s section 457 deferred compensation plan. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (h) Consideration of resolution authorizing a vehicle purchase from Penske Toyota of Downey. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (i) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of a donation of approximately 8.62 acres, APN 4448-026-072, Las Flores Canyon, unincorporated Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
VII. Consideration of resolution authorizing contracts with Sierra Health Foundation c/o Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, William C. Velasquez Institute, River LA, The Valley Economic Alliance c/o Mulholland Institute, The River Project, and Pacoima Beautiful in partnership with Friends of the Los Angeles River for community engagement and outreach for the Upper Los Angeles River and Tributaries Revitalization Plan. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
VIII. Consideration of resolution authorizing: (a) accepting assignment of funds from Community Conservation Solutions; (b) entering into a grant agreement with the State Coastal Conservancy; (c) accepting terms and conditions of the subject grant agreement, and (d) designating an authorized representative to negotiate and sign the agreement for the Natural Park at Ramona Gardens, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map]
IX. Consideration of resolution authorizing a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency for the Sepulveda Channel Greenway project, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
X. Consideration of resolution authorizing entering agreement with AT&T for installation of tower at APN 3206-015-900. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Item X map]
XI. Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and agreements with The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) for information sharing for the LA River Path (formally known as LA River Bike Path Gap Closure), in relation to the River Ranger Program plan. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
XII. Consideration of resolution authorizing adoption of Interim Outreach and Employment Recruitment Policy. [Staff Report]
XIII. Closed Session: The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority may hold a closed session on the following items pursuant to Government Code §§ 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: six (6). (1) Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. Berggruen Institute et al,; (2) Sycamore Park Private Community Group, et al. v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; (3) Fishback v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; (4) Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. GSV Sustainability Partners, Inc.; (5) Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. Sycamore Park Beach and Tennis Club, et al., and (6) City of Malibu v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, et al.
XIV. Announcement of future meetings and adjournment.