Jump to Content  

March 2

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 January 28, 2010 to February 23, 2011. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (b) Consideration of resolution entering into a professional services contract with Green Leaf G.T.H. Inc. for weed abatement and fire-fuel reduction on Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority managed lands funded by Proposition 84 (SMR). [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (c) Consideration of resolution entering into a professional services contract with Green Leaf G.T.H. Inc. for weed abatement and fire-fuel reduction on Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority managed properties funded by Proposition 84 (LAR). [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (d) Consideration of resolution entering into a professional services contract with Green Leaf G.T.H. Inc. for weed abatement and fire-fuel reduction on Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority managed properties funded by Santa Monica Mountains Open Space Preservation District No. 1. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (e) Consideration of resolution entering into a professional services contract with Green Leaf G.T.H. Inc. for weed abatement fire-fuel reduction on Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority managed properties funded by Santa Monica Mountains Open Space Preservation District No. 2. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (f) Consideration of resolution entering into a professional services contract with Green Leaf G.T.H. Inc. for weed abatement and fire-fuel reduction on Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority managed properties funded by 5555-7629 (Fire Prevention). [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (g) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of the offers to dedicate scenic easements and/or open space easements associated with Coastal Development Permit No. 5-90-103A (Solar Systems, Inc.), incorporated and unincorporated Malibu. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2] [Map 3] [Map 4] [Map 5]
  (h) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of conservation easements over portions of APNs 2275-028-005, 006 and 007 (approximately 0.20 acres) for wildlife movement purposes, 14501 Mulholland Drive, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
  (i) Consideration of resolution authorizing a contract amendment with SWA Group for additional professional services for the Milton Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (j) Consideration of resolution authorizing a request to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to augment SMM-0754 for Project Planning and Design work. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2] [Attachment 3]
  (k) Consideration of resolution requesting that the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District add APNs 3210-001-004, 3210-002-007, 3210-004-004, 005, 008, 009, 010, 011, 013, 014, 3210-005-006, 007, 008, 027, 035, 040, 3210-006-005, 3210-008-021, 022, and 3210-010-001, totaling 1,017.47 acres, to Project Agreement 58A1-09-2202, augmenting said Project Agreement to increase grant amount, and authorizing acquisition of said parcels, Soledad Canyon area, unincorporated Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
  (l) Consideration of resolution amending MRCA Resolution No. 10-36 to authorize the use of In-Lieu Fee Mitigation funds for the acquisition of APN 2826-025-007 in Los Angeles County Chapter 8 Agreement 2664, Newhall Pass, Santa Clarita. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment] [Map]
  (m) Consideration of resolution authorizing an amendment to Joe Caves and Associates contract. [Staff Report]
  (n) Consideration of resolution authorizing a sole source contract with Hutchinson Grading and Excavation, Inc., for grading services in Browns Canyon, unincorporated Chatsworth. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
VI. Consideration of resolution approving the plans and specifications for the Compton Creek-Washington Elementary School Natural Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
VII. Consideration of resolution authorizing a budget augmentation and scope amendment to the grant to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for the Compton Creek-Washington Elementary School Natural Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
VIII. Consideration of resolution authorizing an application to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for grant funds for the restoration and improvement of Hollywood Bowl Overlook, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map]
IX. Consideration of resolution: (a) acknowledging receipt of the California Coastal Commission’s resolution of certification approving the Malibu Parks Public Access Enhancement – Public Works Plan (PWP) with suggested modifications, including all terms and/or modifications suggested for final certification; (b) accepting and agreeing to all such terms and/or modifications; (c) taking formal action to incorporate such terms and/or modifications in the PWP, and (d) acknowledging that the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will satisfy such terms and/or modifications. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment 1] [Attachment 2] [Attachment 3]
X. Report from Financial Officer and Executive Officer on measures being taken to deal with FY 2010-11 budget shortfall. [Staff Report]
XI. 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 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).
XII. Announcement of future meetings and adjournment.