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September 18

(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. Approval of Minutes. [Draft SPECIAL 8-7-12 Minutes 11am] [Draft SPECIAL 8-7-12 Minutes 1.30pm]
V. Reports from Staff.
VI. Consent Calendar:
  (a) Consideration of resolution adopting the MRCA Warrant Disbursements for the period of August 2, 2012 to September 12, 2012. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (b) Consideration of resolution authorizing application to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for a grant of habitat restoration mitigation funds from Caltrans Santa Clara River impacts, and authorizing acceptance of said grant and funds. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (c) Consideration of resolution authorizing application to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for a grant of habitat restoration mitigation funds from Caltrans Basin Clearing Project, and authorizing acceptance of said grant and funds. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (d) Consideration of resolution authorizing application to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for a grant of habitat restoration mitigation funds from Caltrans Wendy/Borchard Project, and authorizing acceptance of said grant and funds. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (e) Consideration of resolution authorizing a comment letter to the City of Camarillo on Conejo Creek Wildlife Corridor. [Staff Report]
  (f) Consideration of resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Mia Lehrer + Associates for the Franklin/Ivar Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (g) Consideration of resolution authorizing the ability to register/vest and purchase properties at the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector Public Auction 2012A. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (h) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of in-lieu fee mitigation funds to acquire properties in the Los Angeles River, Malibu Creek, Antelope Valley, and Santa Clara River watersheds, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (i) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of Coastal Habitat Impact Mitigation Fund fees to acquire properties in the Santa Monica Mountains coastal zone, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (j) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of Santa Monica Mountains Open Space Preservation Assessment District No.1 (Area B) funds to acquire properties in the Beverly Glen watershed, City of Los Angeles, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (k) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of SMM-0742 and SMM-0743 funds to acquire properties in the Upper Santa Clara River watershed, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (l) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of SMM-0809 funds to acquire properties in the Northeast Los Angeles areas of Glassell Park, Mount Washington, Elephant Hill, City of Los Angeles, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (m) Consideration of resolution authorizing the creation of an Auction Trust Account with the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collectors office to purchase parcels at the 2012A public auction. [ [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (n) Consideration of resolution to approve the application to the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for First Supervisorial District Excess Funds for Los Angeles River Center and Gardens Tree Planting project. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (o) Consideration of resolution authorizing a contract with Tropical Creations for construction of trails at the Pacoima Wash – Eighth Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (p) Consideration of resolution authorizing acceptance of the offer to dedicate trail easement associated with Coastal Development Permit No. 4-00-013 (Isbell), unincorporated Los Angeles County. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2]
  (q) Consideration of resolution authorizing contract with TTG Construction Services for construction management services for Milton Street Park project, Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (r) Consideration of resolution authorizing a contract with TELACU Construction Management for construction management services for the Marsh Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
  (s) Consideration of resolution authorizing augmentation of the contract with Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) for design-build services for the Ballona Creek Trail and Bike Path Improvement Project, Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (t) Consideration of resolution authorizing entering into an agreement with the State of California and designating a representative to sign the agreement, and any amendments thereto, for the Milton Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
  (u) Consideration of resolution authorizing the expenditure of Santa Monica Mountains Open Space Preservation Assessment District No.2 (Areas F, G, and I) funds to acquire properties in Woodland Hills (F), Encino (G), and Mandeville Canyon and Mission Canyon watersheds (I), City of Los Angeles, at the Los Angeles County Tax Collector 2012A public auction. [Staff Report] [Resolution]
VII. Update on status of existing grant funded projects. [Staff Report]
VIII. Consideration of resolution authorizing adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Milton Street Park project, Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Attachment] [Resolution]
IX. Consideration of resolution approving the Milton Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
X. Consideration of resolution authorizing adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Marsh Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Attachment 1A] [Resolution] [Attachment 1B] [Attachment 1C] [Attachment 1D] [Attachment 1E] [Attachment 2] [Attachment 3]
XI. Consideration of resolution approving the Marsh Street Park project. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Attachment]
XII. Consideration of resolution authorizing the acceptance of a public access easement over a portion of APN 5304-017-048, located in Montecito Heights, Los Angeles. [Staff Report] [Resolution] [Map 1] [Map 2]
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: eleven (11). (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) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS127089; (6) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Case No. BS121820; (7) Ramirez Canyon Preservation Fund v. California Coastal Commission, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, Case No. BS129503; (8) Morris v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy; (9) Everett v. Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority; (10) Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. City of Whittier, Matrix Oil Co. and related entities, Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors; and (11) Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority v. Coldwater Investments. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority may hold a closed session on the following item pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6. Confidential memoranda related to these items may be considered during such closed session discussions.
XIV. Announcement of future meetings and adjournment.