HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/1991, C-2 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT AND MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR NIPOMO STREET BRIDGE III �tl�Ir,IInIInIII pAn��N ".7 f C t� MEETING OATS:
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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT ITEM NUMBER:/!_
FROM:
David F. Romero, Public Works Director
SUBJECT:
Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Grant Program for Nipomo
Street Bridge
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution directing staff to apply for grant in the amount
of $450, 000 to assist in acquiring property and making
improvements in order to extend Mission Plaza as a mitigation
program for the Nipomo Street Bridge
BACKGROUND:
The California Transportation Commission, through their Resource
Agency, established in 1989 a ten year Environmental Enhancement and
Mitigation Program which allocates $10, 000, 000 annually for the funding
of proposals which meet their requirements. Projects must fall into
one of three categories: a) Highway Landscape and Urban Forestry;
b) Roadside Recreation; and c) Resource Lands. To be eligible for
consideration each project must be directly or indirectly related to an
environmental impact of modifying an existing transportation facility
or new transportation facility.
Public Works, Community Development, and Administration staff have
completed preliminary research to see if any of the City's Capital
Improvement Projects would qualify for this grant. It appears that
only two projects meet the requirements and are far enough along to be
considered for a grant at this time. At a meeting with an Area Council
representative (Caltrans' District 5 Environmental Planner, Gary
Ringgerone) , these two projects were presented: Orcutt Road Expansion
and the Nipomo Street Bridge Replacement. Both projects were
considered acceptable for the grant, but the Orcutt Road project was
too far in the future to have a viable chance (this project should be
submitted when the project is closer to fruition) . The Nipomo Street
Bridge project was judged highly by the representative.
DISCUSSION
Staff believes that mitigation of the Nipomo Street Bridge project
could include a considerable amount of the property acquisition and
improvements needed for development of the Mission Plaza Extension
between Broad Street and Nipomo Street. For the grant submittal, staff
is using the Taylor Plan (Attachment A) approved in principle by the
City Council in 1980.
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The Nipomo Street Bridge Project (Attachment B) , as it relates to the
grant program, would fall into the Resource Lands category. This
category includes funds for "acquisition. restoration and enhancement
of resource lands to mitigate the loss of, or detriment and resource
lands lying within or near the right of way". "Resource lands include
natural areas, wetlands, forest, streams and other areas containing
fish or wildlife habitat".
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This project was considered viable because it met the following
evaluation criteria:
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criterion
1. Would provide an opportunity to afford the greatest degree of
mitigation or enhancement over and above that which may be
required under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Project Response
The California Fish and Game Department is requiring the City to
limit the grading of the creek channel and do additional planting
on the proposed gabion walls. The enhancement opportunity will
occur with the revegetation of the entire creek bed to Broad
Street Bridge. This revegetation plan will consist of a
diversified mixture of indigenous California plants suited to this
riparian niche. The design will also incorporate public
environmental education and be oriented toward public use.
Criterion
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2 . Project shows the greatest degree of connection to an existing
project which reinforces, complements, or fills a deficiency or
need in a larger area, complex, or system.
Project Response
The Mission Plaza Extension will provide two connections to
existing systems. The first will be the connections to the plaza.
The second will be the creek itself. The revegetation plan will
re-introduce a variety of native riparian plants, establishing an
example of how impacts or developments along the creek should
occur.
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criterion
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3 . Projects which include the greatest proportion of contributions.
Project Response
The City currently designates $50, 000 annually to the Capital
Outlay Fund for Mission Plaza improvements and expansions and has
accumulated $200, 000 to date. This accumulated money could be
used as matching funds for this extension of Mission Plaza.
Alternatively, the possibility of receiving donations of labor and
materials from private sources could be sought.
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criterion
4. Project readiness to be started and completed.
Project Response
The bridge project is scheduled to be started in the spring of
1993 . For the past several years, the City has been negotiating
with property owners along the extension of Mission Plaza for City
purchase along the creek. The City has hired special counsel to
conduct these negotiations. It is anticipated that the necessary
property will be acquired by 1993 when the Nipomo Street Bridge
project proceeds.
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Criterion
5. Project ability to protect and enhance important resources.
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Project Response
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If the project can be designed as stated in Criteria #2, this will
enhance this valuable resource (San Luis Obispo Creek) that the
City is entrusted to preserve and protect.
Criterion
6. Sustainable - assurance that the project will be maintained and
protected.
Project Response
The City has an excellent track record of maintaining and
protecting its capital projects. The care that Mission Plaza
receives is an example of this.
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Criterion
7. Other Public Benefits - does the project include benefits such as
public access, interpretive and/or environmental education
opportunities.
Project Response
The Mission Plaza Extension should introduce interpretive elements
into the design which would relate to the revegetation of the
creek and an explanation of its ecosystem.
Because of the favorable response from the area representative, staff
believes there is a good possibility of obtaining grant funds for
acquisition and development of this portion of Mission Plaza as a
mitigation for the Nipomo Street Bridge Project.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Project cost - Mission Plaza Proiect cost - Nipomo Street Bridge
(Estimates) (Estimates)
Land cost $250,000 Design & inspection $ 50, 000
Legal & other cost $75, 000 Construction $515, 000
Design services $ 25, 000 Est. total cost $565, 000*
Construction cost $300, 000
Contingencies $ 50 , 000
Est. total cost $700, 000
*Approximately 80% covered by Federal grant
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Funding
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$5, 000, 000 is the limit of each grant request, but one of the
evaluation criteria the State uses is the capacity of the applicant to
provide matching funds. Currently the City has accumulated $200, 000 in
the Capital Outlay Fund for Mission Plaza acquisitions, improvements
and expansions, which could be used for this purpose.
The monies involved in this grant could be used for the acquisition of
the land, development of plans and/or construction of the project.
Listed below are eligible costs that can be included in the grant
request:
1. Acquisition costs. Cost of acquiring real property and may
include purchase price of land, appraisals, surveys, title
reports, escrow fees and title insurance.
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2. Personnel costs. Services of the City's staff who are directly
engaged in the project.
3. Consultant costs.
4. Construction equipment. City equipment used in the project.
5. Construction cost to complete project from start to finish.
With next budget years capital allocation of $50, 000, there will be a
total of approximately $200,000 in the Mission Plaza account. An
additional $50, 000 could be made available from funds set aside for
open space acquisition. These funds, together with a $450, 000 grant,
would provide sufficient funds to meet the current Mission Plaza cost
estimate of $700,000.
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Atischmertts: resolution
A- 19Ws plan for Mission Place extension
B- Nlpomo bridge replacement plan
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RESOLUTION NO. (SERIES 1991)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO DIRECTING STAFF TO APPLY FOR A GRANT UNDER THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ENHANCEMENT MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, for almost 30 years the City has had a master plan
for development of Mission Plaza; and
WHEREAS, during that time that portion of Mission Plaza
between Chorro and Broad Street. .has been fully developed, and
that portion between Broad and Nipomo Street has been partially
developed; and
WHEREAS, the City is anxious to complete development of the
second phase of Mission Plaza; and
WHEREAS, the City has master plans for this development and
for many years has set aside $50, 000/year for acquisition and
development of this area and has now accumulated over $200, 000;
and
WHEREAS, the City is proposing to reconstruct a major bridge
at the Nipomo Street end of the Mission Plaza portion; and
WHEREAS, the bridge project will require mitigation of San
Luis Obispo Creek; and
WHEREAS, the mitigation of the creek and the development of
Mission Plaza can be carried out at one time and jointly
beneficial to interests of all concerned, and the conditions of
an Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Grant.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of San Luis Obispo that:
1. The City possesses legal authority to apply for a grant and
to finance, acquire, and construct improvements.
2. The City will be able to maintain and operate the acquired
property and the development in perpetuity.
3 . The City will give the State's authorized representative
access and the right to examine all records, books, and
papers related to the grant.
4. The City will be able to commence the project within -a
reasonable time after receipt of notification from the State
that funds have been approved and the City will be able to
carry the project to completion with reasonable diligence.
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5. The City will comply with all provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, California Relocation Assistance
Act, and any other State and local laws, rules, or
regulations.
6. The City does hereby direct the Public Works Director as
agent for the City of San Luis Obispo to apply for the grant
and to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all
documents including, but not limited to, applications,
agreements, amendments, payment requests as may be necessary
to complete the project. Grant request to be $450, 000.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the following resolution was adopted this day of
1991.
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
Pamela Voges, City Clerk
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