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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy

“Rivers and Mountains Conservancy” (RMC)

will be held on

Monday, September 19, 2022

at 1:30 pm

This RMC meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format pursuant to Section Gov. Code Section 11133, with public participation possible both virtually through teleconference and video, and in person at the following locations:  

100 N Old San Gabriel Canyon Rd, Azusa, CA 91702

Natural Resources Building, 715 P Street, Conference Room 20-103, Sacramento, CA 95814

TELECONFERENCE MEETING VIA ZOOM ADDRESS:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83640840190?pwd=ckRKb2dIQ3NCV3JzWjlEajlmQ2FpQT09

Meeting ID: 836 4084 0190 | Password: 818747 | And by phone at 1-669-900-9128

AGENDA

Link to Meeting Materials: Compiled PDF or Digital Folder

Link to RMC’s Active Project Webmap

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comment

Individuals wishing to offer public comment can fill out the online form for the official record and submit by noon on Board Meeting date by email to the RMC Office Technician/Board Liaison (anguyen@rmc.ca.gov) to be read by Chair during the meeting. Public comment can also be made by individuals during the meeting by virtual means or phone which will be noted in the meeting minutes for official record and will be allowed three (3) minutes to speak. Although not required, in order to facilitate an orderly remote meeting, it is helpful to let RMC staff know in advance if you would like to make a public comment at the meeting. Speaker time may be reduced depending on the number of speakers. Public comment will be limited to sixty (60) minutes.

4. Approval of Minutes
5. Chair’s Report
6. Deputy Attorney General’s Report
7. Executive Officer’s Report

• 1. Legislative
  2. Capital Outlay & Support Budget
  3. Cumulative Grant Project Status Summary
  4. Project and Liaison Activities

Consent Calendar

8. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant amendment to the Watershed Conservation Authority for the River Park Phase 1A – Step 2 Project (RMC18002) to extend the grant timeline and adjust the budget tasklist line items
9. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant amendment to the Trust for Public Land (TPL) for the Central Jefferson Green Alley Multi-Benefit Stormwater Project (RMC19007) to adjust the budget tasklist line items
10. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant amendment to the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation for the Devil’s Punchbowl Natural Area and Nature Center Project (RMC 21003) to adjust the budget tasklist line items
11. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant amendment to Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) for the Bell Gardens Recovery Project in Bell Gardens (RMC 21007) to adjust the budget tasklist line items
12. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant amendment to the Watershed Conservation Authority for the LA River Ranger Pilot Program Implementation Project (RMC 21015) to adjust the budget tasklist line items
13. Consideration of a resolution retroactively approve a grantee change from Los Angeles County Public Works to Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation for the MacLaren Community Park Development Project (RMC21018)

Regular Calendar

14. Consideration of a resolution ratifying award of a contract to Michael Frauenthal and Associates, Inc. for appraisal services for the West Coyote Hills, Phase II Acquisition
15. Consideration of a resolution 1. Authorizing the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to negotiate and award a Professional Services Contract to provide CEQA Environmental Services for the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center, and 2. Establishing a selection committee for finalizing selection of consultant
16. Consideration of a resolution 1. Authorizing the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Executive Officer to negotiate and award a Professional Services Contract under a Request for Proposal to provide Owner’s Representative Services for the Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center, and 2. Establishing a selection committee for finalizing selection of Owner’s Representative
17. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant to the Watershed Conservation Authority for the San Gabriel River Center and Gardens Project
18. Consideration of a resolution approving a grant to the Watershed Conservation Authority for the Upper San Gabriel River Watershed Technical Assistance and Planning Project
19. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Executive Officer to negotiate and award a Professional Services Contract under a Request for Proposals to provide land surveying for the Lower Los Angeles River Recreation and Park District formation
20. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Executive Officer to negotiate and award a Professional Services Contract under a Request for Proposals to provide Design and Construction Services for San Gabriel River Bike Trail Road and Bridge Crossings
21. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy Executive Officer to negotiate and enter into a Collection Agreement with the Angeles National Forest for the ANF Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Capacity Building Project
22. Board Member comments
23. Announcement of next meeting date – Monday, November 28, 2022, @ 1:30 pm.
24. Adjournment

The RMC may hold a closed session on any public hearing item pursuant to Section 11126(c)(7)(A), Section 11126(e) and Section 11126.3(a) of the Government Code.  For additional information concerning the meeting, please contact the RMC Executive Officer, Mark Stanley at (626) 815-1019 or visit the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy web page at www.rmc.ca.gov.

 Note:  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to attend or participate in the meeting, including auxiliary aids or services, please contact the RMC Office Technician/Board Liaison at anguyen@rmc.ca.gov or (626) 815-1019 at least 3 days prior to the meeting.