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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/02/03 Item 5 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~ Uf:. CITY OF ~ (HUlA VISTA ITEM TITLE: r:=. Item No.: ;:) Meeting Date: 2/3/09 REPORT; REQUESTING COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO SANDAG FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR SIX PROJECTS UNDER THE TRANSNET SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2009 AND 2010 A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE THIRD AVENUE STREETS CAPE MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM. GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR PALOMAR STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM TIDRD A VENUE TO FOURTH AVENUE, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED. C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GRO"WTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BL YD. PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM NAPLES STREET TO PALOMAR STREET, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND 5-1 SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: ,-oJ Item No.:~ Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 2 of 9 STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PALOMAR GATEWAY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED E. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE E STREET TRANSIT FOCUS AREA PRECISE PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A TION STRATEGY, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED F. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER TRANSIT OPTIMIZATION STUDY, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED RECORDING REQUIRED? YES D NoxD DEPUTY CITY MANAGERJDEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTORt9t CITY MANAGER~ 4/STHS VOTE: YES 0 NO IZl 5-2 Item No.:2 Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 3 of9 SUMMARY The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has announced. available capital improvement and planning project grant funding for Fiscal Years 2009 and 20 fO through its competitive TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program. The call-for-projects and guidelines provide qualifying criteria, and the grant application deadline is February 6, 2009. Considering the criteria, staff proposes submitting a total of six grant applications; three for capital projects, and three for planning projects. Staff is seeking Council approval to submit the applications, which require supporting Resolutions. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed project for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the project qualifies for a Class 6 categorical exemption pursuant to Section 153306 (Information Collection) of the State CEQA Guidelines. Thus, no further environmental review is necessary for submitting the grant applications. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Resolutions authorizing submittal of the grant applications to SANDAG. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not applicable. DISCUSSION Background Beginning in 2009, SANDAG's Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) will award two percent of the annual TransNet funding (approximately $5 million in FY 2009) for the next 40 years to local governments through a recurring competitive grant program to fund transportation-related infrastructure improvements and planning activities that will help better coordinate transportation and land use in the San Diego region. This program was developed based on the SANDAG Pilot SGIP approved in 2005. Chula Vista was successful in receiving approximately $2 million under the initial pilot program for the Palomar Gateway street improvements. A contract for construction of those improvements was awarded in January 2009, The overall goal of the TransNet SGIP is to fund public infrastructure projects and planning activities that will support compact, mixed-use development focused around public transit, and increase housing and transportation choices. The projects funded under this program will serve as models for how infrastructure and planning can make smart growth an asset to communities in a variety of settings. Some of the key objectives citied in the application guidelines are that projects should: Be largely "ready to go" to serve as catalysts for smart growth development. Improve the public realm and encourage smart growth projects. Encourage multi-modal travel by means other than private autos. 5-3 Item No.:2 Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 4 of9 Support public transit usage, be located in areas served by transit, and improve access to transit Provide goo~ examples of smart growth in a variety of settings in the region. Current SGIP Program Overview The current call-for-projects supports two types of grant applications; capital projects and planning projects, and covers a 2-year cycle encompassing Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010. SGIP grants will be awarded on a competitive baSis, and only cities and the County are eligible to apply for and receive the funds. Local jurisdictions may partner with non-profits, community- based organizations and/or transit operators to jointly develop applications. There is approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds available for the Fiscal Years 2009 -2010. Per the Guidelines, up to 20% of the funds are available for planning grants, and at least 80% is available for capital project grants. Capital project grants can range from $200,000 to $2,000,000 per project. Planning grants can range from $50,000 to $400,000 per project. Projects requesting grants must be located within one of the Smart Growth Opportunity Areas as designated on SANDAG's Smart Growth Concept Map. Applicants are welcome to submit multiple applications in either category, provided that the sum total of the grant requests does not exceed the total funds available for the grant cycle. Eligible capital projects can include pedestrian improvements, bicycle and transit facilities, and other innovative smart-growth-supporting infrastructure such as plazas, streetscape improvements, traffic calming, transit amenities, and pedestrian and bicycle paths and bridges among others. Capital grant funds can be used to pay for preliminary engineering (design and environmental), right-of-way acquisition, construction, and related project management. Construction contracts for capital. projects must be awarded within two years of the date of the grant agreement (June 2009), or by June 2011, and must be completed within 18 months following award of the construction contract (by January 2013). This provides a total window of 3.5 years from the time the grant is awarded to the time the construction must be complete. Eligible planning projects are those that undertake activities that facilitate smart growth such as through encouraging transit, pedestrian and bicycle trips, supporting a community's larger infill or revitalization efforts, improving internal mobility, and enhancing sense of place. Planning grant funds can be for professional services and project management associated with preparing new or updated specific plans or community plans, amendments to general or specific plans, or smaller-scale neighborhood planning activities such as precise plans, site plans, zone changes, traffic calming or mobility plans, feasibility studies or capital improvements, parking management plans, and form-based codes or design guidelines among others. Planning projects must start within one year of the grant award (June 2009), or by June 2010, and must be completed within two years of the grant award, effectively by June 2011. Overview of Proposed Grant Applications In thoroughly reviewing and considering the application guidelines and criteria noted above, along with our available resources, staff is proposing to submit a total of six SGIP applications; three for capital projects, and three for planning projects. Staffhas considered the work program implications of each project, and developed proposed project schedules that would allow 5-4 Item No.:~ Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 5 of 9 completion of the projects within the necessary timeframes should any or all of the grants be awarded. Staff has also verified the availability of any funds that have already been allocated to the projects, and which could be stated as "matching funds" under the SANDAG guidelines. This includes the value of any in-kind contribution of staff hours for management of the projects. Staff has been working with the public on several of the projects identified below, and the work associated with the grant applications includes continued public participation. Should the City be successful in obtaining grant funds, staff will outline more specifically the community input process as part of the report on acceptance of the grant funds. Given the extent of SANDAG's application package and the amount of detailed submittal requirements, following is a summary of each of the six project applications that will be submitted should Council authorize each. Staff continues to compile the associated document details and exhibits due to SANDAG by 4:00pm on Friday, February 6. Capital Grants- A. Third A venue Streetscape Master Plan Improvements - With the update of the General Plan in 2005 and the approval of the Urban Core Specific Plan in 2007, Chula Vista's older downtown core was identified as an urban center, with great emphasis placed on linking higher density housing and mixed uses around a new hierarchy of transportation modes; pedestrians, transit, bicyclists and cars. The Third A venue Village area is a key activity center and plays a key role in activating Chula Vistas Urban Core. One of the implementing projects identified in the UCSP is to prepare a streetscape enhancement plan for the Third A venue corridor between E and H Streets. Staff initiated work on the Third Avenue S~eetscape Master Plan (TASMP) in May of 2008 focusing on needs assessments, and in working with the community and the Third Avenue Village Assoc (T A V A) to design a master plan that satisfies community needs and Smart Growth precepts identified in the Urban Core Specific Plan. The T ASMP will provide detailed planning and identify capital improvements to the existing infrastructure system to enhance walk-ability, improve transit options, modify traffic circulation patterns to be more pedestrian friendly, and create a more vibrant urban center from E Street to H Street. Preparation of those plans is nearing completion and scheduled for presentation to Council in April. The next phase is to develop construction level plans and cost estimates, and to actually construct the improvements along Third Avenue. The improvements have been preliminarily estimated to cost approximately $3.1 million dollars. Partial funding necessary to complete this phase of the project has been identified. The Redevelopment Agency has issued $4.3 million in 2008 Tax Allocation Bonds of which $800,000 is available for construction costs of the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan. The City has also budgeted in the 2008 Capital Improvement Program (CIP No. STL349) a total of ' $270,000 for the study, and development of improvements along this segment of Third Avenue. Funding for the CIP includes $215,000 awarded to the City under the federal SAFETEA-LU grant program and $55,000 from the Transportation Development Impact Fees. The Grant monies being requested in the amount of $2,000,000 dollars will provide the needed funding to accomplish construction of the capital improvements. . 5-5 Item No.:~ Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 6 of9 B. Palomar Street Pedestrian Improvements This project is located on Palomar Street. between Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue within Smart Growth area CV 4, Third A venue and Palomar Street. Students attending Lauderbach Elementary School at Third Avenue and Palomar Street use this sidewalk frequently. Current conditions include concrete (PCC) sidewalk at the comer. However, between these comers there is an uneven, cracked asphalted concrete sidewalk that is blocked in several places by road signs. Due to these conditions, children often walk on top of retaining walls or in the street. During a community walking-audit of Lauderbach School, this area was listed as the community's top priority. Staff proposes to construct approximately 250 linear feet of monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk and to relocate all road signs behind the sidewalk in City right-of-way. This will also provide better pedestrian access to local bus routes and the planned BRT Transit Station at Palomar Street and Third A venue. The estimated total cost for this facility is $172,000. The City is applying for a Smart Growth grant for $122,000, and is planning to provide $50,000 in matching in-kind services from TransNet funds already appropriated under CIP project STL336. C. Industrial Boulevard Pedestrian Improvements This project is located on Industrial Blvd. between Palomar Street and Naples Street within Smart Growth area CV3, Palomar Gateway. Currently there are no bike lanes on Industrial Blvd. and no sidewalk along the east side of the street. Staff proposes to construct approximately 1800 linear feet of bike lanes along both sides of the street, along with monolithic curb, gutter and sidewalk, drainage facilities and landscaping on the east side. This bike lane project is identified in the City's Bikeway Master Plan. These improvements will provide a bicycle and pedestrian link between Harborside School and the existing mobile home park at Naples Street and the Trolley Station and commercial facilities at Palomar Street. The estimated total cost for this facility is $429,200. The City is applying for a Smart Growth grant for $283,900, and is planning to provide $145,300 in matching funds. Staff has previously applied for a Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) grant in November 2008 to construct bike lanes along Industrial Blvd. between Palomar Street and L Street. If we obtain the BT A grant, approximately $130,800 of matching funds would be replaced by BTA funds. Planning Grants - D. Palomar Gateway Specific Plan The 2005 General Plan Update designated a high-intensity, mixed-use Transit Focus Area around the Palomar Trolley Station area, and called for the preparation of a subsequent, comprehensive Specific Plan. The proposed grant application seeks a total of $400,000 to fund preparation of the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan (PGDSP), along with related technical studies and an Environmental Impact Report that will tier from the General Plan EIR. Gfthe requested $400,000, $225,000 is for production of the Specific Plan, and $175,000 for the ElR. Staff already received funding from the RDA in the current Fiscal Year to conduct initial public Design Workshops in the southwest area, 5-6 Item No.: 6 Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 7 of9 including one for the Palomar Gateway area. The information from that workshop will be useful in developing the PGDSP. The PGDSP will guide the coordinated establishment of a mixed-use transit focus area, within walkable distance of the Palomar Trolley Station, and encourage transit use. The PGDSP will include guidelines and zoning-level standards for the arrangement of land uses that include plans for adequate pedestrian connections and support services for residents, as well as those using the transit station. It will also build upon the previous approximately $2 million SANDAG grant in 2005 for adjacent street improvements for both Palomar and Industrial Blvd. The PGSP will also include guidelines for the design and implementation of a Neighborhood Park within the District. Other elements of the PGDSP will include a multi-modal mobility plan (pedestrian, bicycle, vehicular), infrastructure/sustainability plan, design guidelines, phasing plan, financing plan, air quality improvement plan, affordable housing plan, and implementation plan. Additional associated efforts include the preparation of technical studies such as water, sewer, traffic, drainage, health risk assessment, fiscal analysis, public facilities financing plan, and environmental initial study. E. E Street Transit Focus Area Precise Plan and Implementation Strategv Through the 2005 General Plan and the Urban Core Specific Plan (UCSP) adopted in 2007, the Transit Focus Area around the E Street trolley station was designated as one of the highest intensity mixed use areas within western Chula Vista. It is also designated to serve as one of the major gateways to the ~ity. Together, the City's ownership of the former Corporation Yard site, and MTS' s ownership of the transit station site comprises most of the land within the area, and presents a unique opportunity to comprehensively plan and promote successful smart growth redevelopment of the TF A. While the UCSP provides overall zoning and design guidelines, the site circulation and infrastructure context including future improvements to the 1-5 corridor and trolley grade separation, present unique localized circumstances that require more detailed planning and design coordination. Accommodating the intensity and mix of uses, appropriate relationships to a redesigned/re-sited transit station, and the orderly arrangement of taller building forms within the site also requires coordinated strategies. Given market conditions, evaluation is also needed to help the City and MTS determine how best to position property interests and .redevelopment efforts-in identifying. a program that will lead to successful realization of the envisioned vibrant, smart growth urban redevelopment of the area. The proposed grant request seeks $155,000 for professional services to assist the City in . preparing an E Street Transit Focus Area Precise Plan and Implementation Strategy (PPIS). The PPIS will have two primary components; (1) preparation of an Opportunities and Constraints Analysis of all physical and financial aspects of the area with regard to how best to realistically achieve the goals and objectives of the General Plan Update and UCSP for the E Street TF A, and (2) a Design and Phasing Plan for the site that will reflect the opportunities and constraints that have been identified through technical studies, public input, and contextual analysis of the project area, including the 1-5 5-7 Item No.:3- Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 8 of9 Corridor Study that is now underway with SANDAG and Caltrans. The Plan will include a comprehensive land use and circulation design framework for site development, and include a phasing strategy that would enable initial phases of site development to occur in the near future, prior to grade separation and other significant traffic related improvements. The Plan will provide the framework for orderly development of the overall site so that initial phases of development will not limit or constrain subsequent development phases, and the project will be developed as a unified whole incorporating outstanding design and planning principles. The City would partner with key. landowners in the area in the creation of the framework plan and review of all required environmental and financial studies. Close coordination with Caltrans, SANDAG, MTS is intended and will be imperative to the success of the project. F. Eastern Urban Center (EUC) Transit Optimization Study Per the adopted General Plan and Otay Ranch General Development Plan, the EVC is envisioned and specifically described as the high density urban downtown for the Otay Ranch and eastern Chula Vista. Staff has been working with McMillin Communities over the past year in preparation. and review of the SPA Plan for the EUC, which is currently scheduled for public hearing consideration by Council this summer. The plan embraces smart growth and sustainability by providing a dense, mixed-use urban environment, with a fine grain, walkable grid system of streets. A key feature of the current plan is its commitment to transit, both at a regional and local serving level. Prior planning efforts of McMillin, Chula Vista, and SANDAG have identified an alignment for the South Bay Bus Rapid Transit line through the site. Chula Vista Transit is also expected to have routes serving the EUC but the actual routes and transit stop locations remain to be determined at a future time through the efforts ofMTS. Other important features that could substantially increase the integration of transit into this major urban development project have also not been identified, and extend beyond the scope of the SPA planning process. The EUC represents a unique opportunity for Chula Vista and regional and local transit providers to work with the developer to evaluate and prepare more specific plans and designs to realize the full potential of transit integration into the community. Importantly this is also an opportune time in the overall EUC planning process for the initiation of such a detailed transit planning effort. The proposed grant requests $116,000 that would be used to contract expert transit planning resources to assist the City to prepare a Transit Optimization Study. The Study would perform further analysis to identify, evaluate, and detail those additional measures that will ensure that there is optimum integration of transit into the project. Such measures include the coordination of internal transit routes and stations, loop shuttle services, specific design elements, and application of the latest in transit-compatible technologies to maximize the efficiency and use of the system. We would also work with the transit providers to document their design and operational standards, such as stop spacing, scheduling parameters, ticketing, arrival/departure information, and prepare conceptual design studies. Those studies would address design of adjacent uses and strateg~es identified to coordinate the various land uses and design elements in areas directly adjacent to the stations to maximize the perceived image and functionality of transit. The study would also identify strategies that can be implemented through a 5-8 Item No.:~ Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 9 of9 Transportation and Parking Management Plan or other means to encourage employers to maximize the use of transit by their employees. The Transit Optimization Study would become a key reference point for the upcoming detailed urban design and individual project design phases. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Conflict Staffhas reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found a conflict, in that Council member Casteneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundary of the property that is the subject ofItem A (Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan) ofthis action. Conflict but Exception Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found that Council member Ramirez has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of Item D (Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan) of this action. Although this could create a conflict for the Council member, pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section 18704.2 no conflict exists. FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the General Fund from this action. Any funds identified as matching funds in the grant applications have already been budgeted through prior efforts, or obtained through prior grants or other sources. Identified in-kind contributions of staff time needed to manage the projects should any grant be awarded are from staff positions within the approved City budget. If any of the grants are awarded, staff will return to Council with a recommendation to accept the funds, and to accordingly appropriate those funds into the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget. Any consulting contracts to be awarded using grant funds would also be returned for Council review and approval. ATTACHMENTS 1. SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map for Chula Vista 2. Location map of grant application areas Prepared by: Ed Batchelder, Advance Planning Manager, Development Services Dept. J:\PlanningIED\SANDAG\SGIP Council Packet Finals\SGIP grantfinal al13.doc 5-9 .;2/ eo/'oO(12ev l sed "( OYlHL-ct II 14ern S Item No.: .5 Meeting Date: 2-3-09 Page 9 of9 Transportation and Parking Management Plan or other means to encourage employers to maximize the use of transit by their employees. The Transit Optimization Study would become a key reference point for the upcoming detailed urban design and individual project design phases. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Conflict Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council and has found conflicts, in that Council member Casteneda has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundary of the property that is the subject of Item A (Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan), and that Council member Ramirez has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property that is the subject of Item D (Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan). FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the General Fund from this action. Any funds identified as matching funds in the grant applications have already been budgeted through prior efforts, or obtained through prior grants or other sources. Identified in-kind contributions of staff time needed to manage the projects should any grant be awarded are from staff positions within the approved City budget. If any of the grants are awarded, staff will return to Council with a recommendation to accept the funds, and to accordingly appropriate those funds into the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 budget. Any consulting contracts to be awarded using grant funds would also be returned for Council review and approval. ATTACHMENTS 1. SANDAG Smart Growth Concept Map for Chula Vista 2. Location map of grant application areas Prepared by: Ed Batchelder, Advance Planning Manager, Development Services Dept. J'IPlanningIEDISANDAGISGIP Council Packet FinalslSGIP grant final al13.doc ~Jft.. ~~ ~ - em Of CHULA VISfA Proposed SANDAG Smart Growth Improvement Program Grant Application Projects Locator Map Attachment 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE THIRD AVENUE STREETS CAPE MASTER PLAN ThifPROVEMENTS, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for- projects for competitive grant funding through its. TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6, 2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the City of Chula Vista has prepared a capital grant application requesting $2,000,000 in SGIP funds for the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan Improvements; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confirms that any local matching funds identified in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to completing the project identified in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fixed at the programmed amount, and that any cost increases in the project beyond the costs identified in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the proj ect; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $2,000,000 for the Third Avenue Streetscape Master Plan Improvements project. J:lAltomcyIRESOLUTIONS\GRANTSISGIP TASMP final co rcso_02.Q3009.doc 5-12 Resolution No. 2009- Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by Gary Halbert, P .E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director J:lAllomeylRESOLUTIONS\GRANTSlSGIP TASMP final cc ~_02-OJ-09.doc 5-13 a C. Miesfeld City Attorney RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR PALOMAR STREET PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM THIRD AVENUE TO FOURTH AVENUE, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for- projects for competitive grant funding through its TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6, 2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the City ofChula Vista has prepared a capital grant application requesting $122,000 in SGIP funds for Palomar Street Pedestrian Improvements from Third Avenue to F ourth Avenue; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confirms that any local matching funds identified in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to completing the project identified in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fIxed at the programmed amount, and that any cost increases in the project beyond the costs identifIed in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL YED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $122,000 for the Palomar Street Pedestrian Improvements from Third Avenue to Fourth Avenue project. J:\AtlomcyIRESOLUTION5IGRANTSlSGlP Palomar 51 final cc ~_02-03.Q9.doc 5-14 Resolution 2009- Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by .--.. Gary Halbert, P .E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director I:lAttomeyIRESOLUTIONS\GRANTS\SGIP Palomar SI fimil cc l'CSO_02-03.09.doc 5-15 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL BL YD. PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM NAPLES STREET TO PALOMAR STREET, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for- projects for competitive grant funding through its TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6,2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the City of Chula Vista has prepared a capital grant application requesting $283,900 in SGIP funds for Industrial Blvd. Pedestrian Improvements from Naples Street to Palomar Street; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confIrms that any local matching funds identifIed in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to completing the project identifIed in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fIxed at the programmed amount, and that any cost increases in the project beyond the costs identifIed in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL YED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $283,900 for the Industrial Blvd. Pedestrian Improvements from Naples Street to Palomar Street project. J:lAttomcyIRESOLUTIONS\GRANTSlSGIP Industrial Blvd final cc n:so_02"()3"()9.doc 5 -1 6 Resolution 2009- Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director J:\AttomeylRESOLUTIONSIGRANTS\SGlP Industrial Blvd final cc l"CSO_02-03-Q9.doc 5-17 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2009. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTNE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE PALOMAR GATEWAY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD.GRANT FUNDING BE A WARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for. projects for competitive grant funding through its TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6,2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the City of Chula Vista has prepared a planning grant application requesting $400,000 in SGIP funds for the Palomar Gateway District Specific Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confirms that any local matching funds identified in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista is committed to completing the project identified in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fixed at the programmed amount, and that any. cost increases in the project beyond the costs identified in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the. proj ect; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $400,000 for the Palomar Gateway Specific Plan project. I:\AttomeyIRESOLUTIONs\GRANTS'SGIP Palomar Gateway SP final cc reso_02.03-09.dS -1 8 Resolution 2009- Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by Gary Halbert, P .E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director J:lAllorneyIRESOLUTIONSIGRANTS\SGIP Palomar Gateway SP R.a' a: reso_Ol..oJ-09.doc . 5-19 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE E STREET TRANSIT FOCUS AREA PRECISE PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for- projects for competitive grant funding through its TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6,2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the qty ofChula Vista has prepared a planning grant application requesting $155,000 in SGIP funds for the E Street Transit Focus Area Precise Plan and Implementation Strategy; and, ~' WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confirms that any local matching funds identified in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City ofChu1a Vista is committed to completing the project identified in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fixed at the programmed amount, and that any cost increases in the project beyond the costs identified in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $155,000 for the E Street Transit Focus Area Precise Plan and Implementation Strategy project. l:\AttorncylRESOLUTlONS\GRANTS'SGlP E 51 TFA final cc resG_02-03-09.doc 5-20 Resolution 2009- Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director J:lAtlomcylRESOLUTrONSIGRANTSISGIP E Sl TFA final cc teSO_02-OJ-09.doc 5-21 RESOLUTION NO. 2009- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EASTERN URBAN CENTER TRANSIT OPTIMIZATION STUDY, CONFIRMING IDENTIFIED LOCAL MATCH FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT, AND STATING THE CITY'S ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT SHOULD GRANT FUNDING BE AWARDED WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has released a call-for- projects for competitive grant funding through its TransNet Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) for Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010, with an application deadline of February 6, 2009; and WHEREAS, a total of approximately $9.7 million in SGIP funds are available to local jurisdictions in Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 to fund both capital projects and planning projects; and, WHEREAS, in accordance with the SGIP application guidelines published by SANDAG, the City of Chula Vista has prepared a planning grant application requesting $116,000 in SGIP funds for the Eastern Urban Center Transit Optimization Study; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista confIrms that any local matching funds identifIed in the grant application will be available and provided should the requested SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City ofChula Vista is committed to completing the project identifIed in the grant application should the SGIP grant be awarded; and, WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that the SGIP funding is fIxed at the programmed amount, and that any cost increases in the project beyond the costs identifIed in the application cannot be expected to be funded through the SGIP program; and, . WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista understands that funding through the SGIP program shall not be used to replace other private developer funding that has been or will be committed to the project; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista hereby authorizes the submittal of the SGIP grant application to SANDAG requesting $116,000 for the Eastern Urban Center Transit Optimization Study project. J:lAtlomcyIRESOLUTIONS\GRANTSISGIP Eve final cc l'CSO_02-03-09.doc 5-22 Resolution Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to SANDAG along with the required grant application package. Presented by Gary Halbert, P.E., AICP Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director J:lAttomcylRESOLUTlONS\GRANTSlSGII' EUC final cc reso_02-<lJ.09.doc 5-23