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October 5

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 1-6-10 Minutes] [Draft 1-6-10 SPECIAL Minutes] [Draft 9-12-11 Minutes]
V. Reports from Staff:
VI. Consent Calendar:
  (a) Consideration of resolution adopting the MRCA Warrant Disbursements for the period of August 25, 2011 to September 28, 2011. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (b) Consideration of resolution authorizing a contract for air conditioning and heating systems replacement at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (c) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of conservation easements over portions of 1400 Linda Flora Drive (APNs 4377-002-036 and 037), Bel Air, City of Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2] [Attachment]
  (d) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of the offers to dedicate scenic easements and/or open space easements associated with Coastal Development Permit Nos. 5-89-025 (Andrews), 5-90-199 (Morgan Trust), 5-90-514 (Petrusis), 5-90-680 (Ross), 5-88-639 (Cappello), 5-90-1000 (Pankow), 5-90-1130 (Shamonki), 5-90-991 (Revere), 5-90-690 (Miel), 5-88-501 (Bay), 5-90-327 (Javid Development), 5-89-993 (Azar), 5-90-566 (Berger), 4-92-189 (Dore) and 5-91-588 (Wallis), incorporated and unincorporated Malibu. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2]
  (e) Consideration of resolution adopting a Youth Employment Plan for Los Angeles River Center and Gardens improvements funded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (f) Consideration of resolution approving the plans and specifications for Los Angeles River Center and Gardens improvements funded by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District. [Staff Report] [Attachment] [Resolution]
VII. Consideration of resolution authorizing rejection of all bids for 8th Street Park Concrete and Masonry work and completion of the work by force account and purchase on the open market. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
VIII. Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of funds from the State Coastal Conservancy for projects in the Ballona Creek watershed including Ballona Wetlands Public Access Project. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
IX. Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of funds from the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Foundation for Ballona Wetlands Improvements. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
X. Consideration of resolution approving the application for grant funds for the California River Parkways Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) for the following projects: Los Angeles River and Caballero Creek Confluence Park and Pacoima Wash – El Dorado Park. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
XI. Consideration of resolution authorizing requesting a budget augmentation and modification of scope for grant SMM-50-1108 from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, for Project Planning and Design services for the Lechuza Beach Public Access Improvements Project, City of Malibu. [Staff Report] [Attachment] [Resolution] [Map]
XII. 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: thirteen (13). (1) Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. City of Malibu, and related litigation; (2) City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS121650; (3) City of Malibu v. California Coastal Commission, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS12922; (4) Malibu-Encinal Homeowners Association v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BC431798; (5) Estwick v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BC434783; (6) Reuben v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; (7) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS127089; (8) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Case No. BS121820; (9) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS129503; (10) Morris v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; (11) Grant v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; (12) Kaufman v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, and (13) Everett v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.
XIII. Announcement of future meetings and adjournment.