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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/03/02 Item 5 ~~~ ~ ~~~~ CITY OF CHUIA VISTA Development Services Department February 18,2010 FROM: Honorable Mayor and City Council Jim Sandoval, City Managerf Gary Halbe~eputy City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director TO: VIA: SUBJECT: Trailed Federal Funding Request Item Item No.:;; on the March 2, 2010 City Council agenda (Resolution of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista Approving Federal Funding Requests for Submission (Project List B)) was heard previously by the City Council on February 9, 2010. List B of the federal funding requests was trailed because a majority of the Council was not available at the February 9 hearing to vote on this list. 276 Fourth A venue, Chula Vista, CA 91910 5-1 (619) 691-5101 www.chulavistaca.gov CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ITEM TITLE: ;$\!jf:. CITY OF - (HUlA VISTA Item No.: /6 5 Meeting Date: 62161)/10 :3 -2 -I D A. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST A) B. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS F(,)R SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST B) C. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST C) D. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST D) SUBMITTED BY: E. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST E) DEPUTY CITY MANAGE~CTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CITYMANAGE~WJS REVIEWED BY: 4/5THS VOTE: YES NO--.lL BACKGROUND The City of Chula Vista has, for many years, worked cooperatively and effectively with its Congressional representative on issues concerning our community. Among the ways we have 5-2 Date, Item No.: %5 Meeting Date:02/09/10 Page 2 of 3 benefited trom this effort is through Federal funds to support projects and programs that the City Council has endorsed. In 2009, Federal Funds supported the Veterans Wing at the Civic Center Branch Library and efforts toward Chula Vista's future university. Staff has prepared a list of projects for submittal in 2010 (Attachment I). The list is brought to Council for formal approval. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The Environmental Review Coordinator has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA, thus no environmental review is necessary. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve the Resolutions. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDA nON Not applicable. DISCUSSION City staff has developed a package of proposed City projects for which Federal funding assistance may be available in the 20 I 0 legislative session. Chula Vista's Congressional representative, Bob Filner, and California Senator Barbara Boxer have requested that the City identify projects for possible federal funding. While there are no guarantees that funding will be received for any of these projects, we have been encouraged to submit formal requests to their offices. With Council approval, staff will submit the requests and provide updated information to the Council as it becomes available. DECISION-MAKER CONFLICTS: Staff has reviewed the property holdings of the City Council members and has found conflicts for the following Councilmembers who have property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of certain properties which are the subject of this action. The Councilmembers and respective projects for which staff has identified conflicts are set forth below: 5-3 Date, Item No.: )55 Meeting Date:02/09/10 Page 3 of 3 Project Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Thompson Castaneda Ramirez Parkway Recreation X Center Complex Renovation Parks & Recreation X X Center Water Retrofit project Veterans Meet the X Community (Civic Center Library) South Chula Vista X Library Renovations Light Rail Transit X Corridor and Transit Center Improvement Studies Third Ave. Central X Business District Revitalization Improvements CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMP ACT There is no direct fiscal impact associated with passing the Resolution. Should the City succeed in obtaining funds for one or more ofthe projects submitted with this report, City staff will return to Council with a more detailed proposal and scope of work. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT There is no on-going fiscal impact with this action. There could be future on-going maintenance or operations costs with specific projects for which federal funding is being requested. Those costs would be identified with the Council action item for the acceptance of federal funds. ATTACHMENTS 1. Federal Funding Request Spreadsheet Prepared by: Gary Halbert, Deputy City Manager / Development Services Director 5-4 . . . . - I- . . . '-. -, . . . I . : . . .. . . . I' . Elementary School Zone Traffic and Pedestrian Continue capital improvements to ensure pedestrian paths and $1.8 million A little over $600,000 received in 2008/2009 appropriations, I Safety Improvements traffic calming areas immediately adjacent to some of the city's 40 staff recommends repeating this request to work toward the elementary schools. City is forming partnerships with community $1.8 million balance. ~ groups (HEAC, Walk SD, Walking School Bus) to provide walking ~ audits that wi11 supplement missing infrastructure analysis. Goal is to hear & understand the impact of missing infrastructure and ~ threatening traffic situations for children walking to school. ~ Energy Efficiency City Street Light Retrofit Citywide Street Light Retrofit that will result in energy efficient $2 million Also pursuing CEC Loan linhts and enerav savinQs over the lonn term. ~ Parkway Recreation Center Complex Renovate Parkway Pool, gym and community center. Pool & gym $2 Million 1: Renovation are now 50 years old. The community center is 25 years old. The complex is in the heart of the urban core. It requires major renovation to meet the needs of the residents of the northwest quadrant of the city. Facility needs include more program, office and storage space, general building upgrades, renovation of the existing second floor of the gymnasium, an elevator to the second floor for ADA accessibility, expansion of community center to provide more program space, kitchen renovation, pool and locker Lorna Verde Recreation Center Complex Renovate Lorna Verde Recreation Center, Pool and Community $1.5 Million Renovation Center, which are 30 years old. They are among the only social or family function facilities in Castle Park area and some of the city's busiest facilities. The facility needs mold abatement, re-flooring, Ll) air conditioning, remodeling of game room, dance room and craft I Ll) room, exterior face lift, enhancements to back outdoor patio, conversion of front of building from asphalt driveway to landscaped area safe for children's play. Pool work is needed to remodel locker rooms, entryway and viewing area, replace pool filters and other equipment that will result in energy savings in the pump room, office, storage and classroom spaces. Light Rail Transit (Trolley) Corridor and Transit Conduct design and environmental documentation toward $1 Million Center Improvement Studies operational improvements to the existing Ught Rail Transit (trolley) 'blue line' that runs east of and parallel to the 1-5 freeway. Design and Environmental document would consider the highest priority location related to grade separation at specific locations in Chula .~- Third Avenue Central Business District Revitalization Improvements along the Third Avenue Central $1 Million Revitalization Improvements Business District from E to South including but not limited to ROW, business facades, etc. In cooperation with Third Avenue Business District. Historic Renovation of Chula Vista Women's Built in 1928, it is one of O/'s few remaining Spanish Colonial $1 Million Club Building buildings. (Historic Site # ) Project to include but not limited to bathroom and kitchen remodel, make roof repairs, improve flooring, walls, doors, stage and windows of this City-owned, . . - ." - ,hvr;h" Ah. ..h" Restrooms for: Marisol Park, Explorer Park, Provide restrooms at each of these 8 park locations $200,000 I each Santa Cora Park, Sunbow Park, Sunridge Park. Paseo Del Rey, Orange Avenue Fields, Greg Rogers Park < , , " ' " , , , '" " , , . Norman Park Senior Center Renovation Renovations to Senior Center including but not limited to HVAC $500,000 Minor improvements have been made to the facility. replacement, replace removable wall system, general building improvements' uDarades Historical Renovation of Rohr Manor Building Renovating historical building, Rohr Manor, including but not $1.2 Million limited to ADA compliance, electrical, new roof, flooring, kitchen rsolacement, etc. Bayfrant 69kv Transmission lines Underground existing pole mounted 69kv transmission lines west $8 million Undergrounding of Interstate-5 from 0 Street south to southerly City limit at Stella Street. Praieet is approximatelv 2.75-miles in lenqth. Civic Center Library Renovation Upgrade the electrical system, re-carpet worn areas, either $2 Million refurbish or replace the tables, chairs and lounge furniture in the pUblic space. library is 30 years old (opened as the City's official bicentennial project). Electrical, ~~~em is the original (pre- ,. n" ro ,,,,-,,, Storm Drain CMP Deficiencies Priority "1" Red flagged, requiring immediate attention storm drain CMP Pipes 11.9 Million excavate, replace, repair damaged pipes and applicable access nn;n'" :"" \lio+O ".roo'o Storm Drain CMP Deficiencies within the Red flagged, requiring immediate attention storm drain CMP Pipes 6.2 Million Community Development Block Area excavate, replace, repair damaged pipes and applicable access points throughout the the Community Development Area Streets of Storm Drain CM? Deficiencies Priority "2" Storm Drain CMP Pipes requires, remove and replace with new 5.9 Million pipes, repair, line damaged pipes and applicable access points Viet> <'ro~'~ Storm Drain CMP Deficiencies Priority "3" Storm Drain CMP Pipes requires, remove and replace with new 3.9 Million pipes, repair, line damaged pipes and applicable access points '" 'I> Vie'" nn . I Missing Infrastructure within the Feaster Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 1.4 Million y, Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the North West part of Chula Vista, West of 1-805 within the North Chula Vi~ta Area Missing Infrastructure within the Hilltop Drive Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 2.1 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters, School located In the North West part of Chula Vista, West of 1-805 within the Hilltop Area Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Cook Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 2.6 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters, School located in the North West part of Chula Vista, West of I-B05 within the Hilltop Area Neighborhood, Missing Infrastructure within the Mueller Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 3.3 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the West part of Chula Vista, West of I -BOS within the Hilltop Area Neighborhood, Missing Infrastructure within the Montgomery Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 4.3 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the South West part of Chula Vista, West of I-B05 within the Olay Town Area Neighborhood, Missing Infrastructure within the Rice Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 5.6 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the West part of Chula Vista, West of 1-805 within the Harborside Area NeighbortJood. 2 . , " , - ,- , , , - ., ., , , ". Missing Infrastructure within the Alan Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 6.2 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the North East part of Chula Vista, East of I-80S within the Eastern Area Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Lauderbach Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 8.1 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the South West part of Chula Vista, West of I-80S within the Harborside Area Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Valle Lindo Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 10.8 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the South part of Chula Vista, Ea~t,of 1-805, within the Robinhood/Bon Vivant Area Missing Infrastructure within the Rosebank Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 11.1 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the North part of Chula Vista, West of 1-805 within the Rosebank Area Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Otay Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 12.2 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the South part of Chula Vista, West of I-80S within the atay Town Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Rohr Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 14.4 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the South part of Chula Vista, West of I-80S within the Castle Park Area Neighborhood. Missing Infrastructure within the Harborside Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 24.7 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. schooi located in the South West part of Chula r- Vista, West of 1-805 within the Harborside Area Neighborhood. I It) Missing Infrastructure within the Castle Park Install sidewalks, curbs, gutters, ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps 25.2 Million Elementary School Boundary Area and cross gutters. School located in the North. part of Chula Vista, West of I-80S within the Castle Park Area Neighborhood. Federal Aid Highway Rehabilitation Citywide in Preserve and rehabilitate pavement on major roadways throughout $ 10 Million Anticipated funding shortfall for FY 2010-11 is $10 million. City of Chula Vista Chula Vista. An investment of $20 million/year for 10 years would The overall program shortfall over a period of years is $200 eliminate the backlog of streets needing complete reconstruction million. and implement a comprehensive program of overlays and seals that would prevent streets in the mid and high range from deteriorating to the point of requiring expensive and disruptive Bonita Canyon Erosion Control Conduct preliminary engineering, environmental design and $4.1 Million construction to reduce erosion in canyon. Current issues include resident & safety concerns, closure of recreational trails, and severe cracking of a concrete channel in one of the canyons. Silt from the erosion has clogged downstream storm system, increasing flood potential and NPDES water quality concerns. Long Canyon Erosion Control Conduct preliminary engineering, environmental design and $4.8 Million construction to reduce erosion in canyon. Current issues include resident & safety concerns, closure of recreational trails, and severe cracking of a concrete channel in one of the canyons. Silt from the erosion has clogged downstream storm system, increasing flood potential and NPDES water quality concerns. 7 Group Project Name Description Amount Requested Matching Funds I Remarks South Chula Vista Library Renovations Project Description & Benefits: To repair problems with the aging roof and air conditioning system. The architectural design of the library's multiple pyramid roof system leads to some problems with rainwater. Re-directing the runoff and re-flashing will help with the leaks internally, which has shut down the library because of necessary repairs. The library HVAC system is not energy efficient due to it's age and is in need of replacement. A new high- efficiency unit will help the library meet the City's goal for a "green" footprint. $1 Million CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES RECOMMENDATIONS Carbon-Light Neighborhood (CLN) Showcase Perform energylwater retrofits in at least two residential areas (50 $600,000 $250,000 match through SDG&E Partnership and existing Project homes) and in at least one business district (15 storefronts) to retrofit rebate programs serve as a living showcase for a CLN and the broader Home Upgrade, Carbon Downgrade program and to reduce the neighborhoods' associated carbon footprint These building upgrades will be further complemented by neighborhood infrastructure improvements such as the installation of highly- efficient street lighting technologies and the planting of shade trees. Community Clean Energy Revolving Loan Augment the City-administered community revolving loan which $1,000,000 $390,000 match through EECBG program and up to $20 Program provides low-interest loans for energy/water retrofits at residences million thorugh CalFIRST/private financing and businesses which are repaid through the resulting utility cost savings Cool Homes - Urban Forestry Assessment Create a new voluntary Urban Forestry Assessment District which $750,000 The voluntary assessment district would provide long-term District would support tree planting and maintenance along public rights-of maintenance of the new trees estimated at approximately way in front of participating residents' homes. The funds would 30,000 per year for 1,000 participating residents and CX) also provide 5,000 canopy-forming shade trees for participating businesses I residents' properties (front-vards only). LJ) City Parks & Recreation Centers Water Retrofit Implement water efficiency upgrades (indoor & outdoor) at $500,000 $50,000 of possible rebates from MWD or local water districts. Project municipal parks and recreation center to reduce water use and to rovide a showcase for the community. DRIVERS: Digital Retrofit Infrastructure, Video Extend the City's broadband access for low income residents and $20,000,000 Offsets and estimated $200,000+ in City costs for T-1lines Education and Emergency Safety Services students from Libraries to Recreation Centers and other and wireless communication that can be invested in system supervised facilities that can assist students and seniors with maintenance. Empty conduit and existing traffic and library education, job development and communication survival skills. digital infrastructure. Extend the onsite availability to web for educational purposes by expanding virtural facility work station capacity. The system would also provide improved traffic management to improve traffic flow, accomodate emergency traffic shifts for interstate roadways and provide emergency communication support for public safety. IE, safety communications and cameras to monitor canyons and City perimeter during fire season. ACTION: Alternative Community Transportation Provide local incentives for electric or plug in hybrids, solar plug in $2,500,000. Property for charging stations, agreements with local property Infrastructure Options Now charging stations at public facilities and major traffic nodes to owners and the utility to provide favorable site locations and reduct trips, associated green house gases and provide an rates to support cost savings for low income adopters. affordable bridge to zero emmissions vehicles focusing on low Partnerships with dealers for local sales income families, students and active military that may otherwise not be able to access the market. 4 POWER: Public Options for Water and Environmental Reform " Partnering with local retailers, real estate agents and non-profit agencies to reduce potable water consumption and sewer flows. The program would provide a $15 per household or small business incentive to the non-profit for every household or business that completes its retrofits. The program would also fund a significant portion of the cost after water agency rebates for retrofiting low flow and dual flush toilets and waterless or low flow urinals on a geographic basis throughout the City until all facilities are brought up to current best practices. " . I..' $1,500,000 Use bulk purchasing with local merchants and installers to reduce total costs, rebate programs with water agencies and manage the program at 5% or less admin costs. LAND DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS Main St. @SR-125Interchanae deck Dlus ramos $15,000,000 Otav Vallev <W SR-125 Interchanoe deck Dlus ramos $15,000,000 SR125 interchanges @ Main St and Otay Valley Geometries and environmental of the two interchanges $1,000,000 Transit Vehicles Transit vehicles for urban core to bavfront "Green Line" $5,000,000 Missinn infrastructure alonn Main Street Main St. from 1-5 to 1-805 to construct the master nlan $15,000,000 Bicycle path along 1-805 Class I bike path east side of 1-805 from Telegraph to Bonita Rd.to $8,000,000 attract residents to the proposed BRT station on H Street Pedestrian Bridge Pedestrian bridge along Campus Blvd. Over SR-125 to the $5,000,000 - university to build better connections where the freeway has bisected the Otav Ranch Pedestrian Bridee University's share of Dedestrian bridae over Hunte Parkwav $2,000,000 Sewage Treatment Enhancement to the Point Loma Sewage Treatment Plant to serve $100,000,000 ,- Chula Vista a> Grade separated rail crossings of H Street and To provide better connectivity between western Chula Vista and $15,000,000 J., E Street the Bavfront LIBRARY RECOMMENDATIONS Veterans Meet the Community Veteran's exhibit" The Hero Next Door". Exhibit cases and lighted $75,000 hanging art system which could be used to mount exhibits of letters, documents, diaries, pictures, artifacts curated under the guidance of our Chula Vista Heritage Museum staff and our professional local history librarian to highlight the veteran experience and role of veterans in the community Writing workshop series assisting vets in exploring their $50,000 experiences via memoirs, short stores, and poems to better share their experiences and insight with community. Wish list would consist of a professional teacher/trainer, funds for materials, rintino and modelt support for the oublic receotion. Career resource for veterans in transition. Wish list would include $50,000 a circulating laptop lab, consisting of 12 laptops that could be loaned within the Civic Center building to make it easier for vets to find career and job information. Funding request for additional books, newspapers, magazines and database resources in areas of economics, career, job search, military matters and history. 5 Group Project Name Description Amount Requested Matchmg Funds' Remarks A public information campaign to raise awareness of library $100,000 resources and programs that would appeal to and assist veterans, Wish list would consist of a contract PR and design professional, printino, mailino, and advertisino costs. Lighting retrofit for Veterans wing. Current lighting is very low making it difficult for public, especially older veterans to have a comfortable browsinn, readinn and study experience. o ~ I It) 6 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING FEDERAL FUNDING REQUESTS FOR SUBMISSION (PROJECT LIST B) WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista has, for many years, worked cooperatively and effectively with its Congressional representative on issues concerning our community; and WHEREAS, among the ways the City has benefited from this effort is through Federal funds to support projects and programs that the City Council has endorsed; and WHEREAS, prior Federal Funds supported the Veterans Wing at the Civic Center Branch Library and efforts toward Chula Vista's future university; and WHEREAS, City staff has developed a package of proposed City projects for which Federal funding assistance may be available in the 2010 legislative session; and WHEREAS, Chula Vista's Congressional representative, Bob Filner, and California Senator Barbara Boxer have requested that the City identifY projects for possible federal funding; and WHEREAS, this request for funding is a preliminary step and, if any projects on the list submitted are approved for funding, staff will return to Council to request that it accept the funding and approve the funded proj ects. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby approve federal funding requests for submission as identified on Project List B, attached to this Resolution. Presented by Approved as to form by Gary Halbert, AICP, PE Deputy City ManagerlDevelopment Services Director , ?( /7 ) l '/ ,// LtlfLt/ ~/' Bart/ . ~Cil1\ttomey ,..'.-...----....... 5-11 . . -. City Parks & Recreation Centers Water Retrofit Project PROJECT LIST B ,- . , . ... Implement water efficiency upgrades (indoor & outdoor) at municipal parks and recreation center to reduce water use and to rovide a showcase for the communit $500,000 -, $50,000 of possible rebates from MWD or local water districts. N ~ I Ll)