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CITY O F SAN LUIS O B I S P O
FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Directo
Prepared By: Jeff Hook, Senior Planner 944
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PARTICIPATE IN A CALTRANS COMMUNITY-
BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM AND TO
ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FOR PREPARATION OF THE SOUTH BROAD
STREET CORRIDOR PLAN.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a resolution accepting a grant from the State of California in the amount of$110,000
to assist with preparation of the South Broad Street Corridor Plan, and
2. Appropriate $130,000 for this work; $110,000 in State grant funds and$20,000 in carryover
expenditure savings from 2004-05 in the Community Development Department operating
budget.
DISCUSSION
Situation
We recently received notice that the City's application for a Community-Based Transportation
Planning Grant has been selected for funding (Attachment 1). Community Development
Department staff submitted the grant application last October to help fund the South Broad Street
Corridor planning effort, with a total cost of $130,000. The matching grant would cover
$110,000 of project costs, with the balance coming from a required City match of $20,000.
Before the City can enter into a grant agreement and receive funding, it must formally authorize
acceptance and participation in the grant program.
Purpose
South Broad Street Corridor enhancement was a Major City Goal in the 2003-2005 Financial
Plan. As envisioned, the "Broad Street Village Plan" will focus on neighborhood building and
revitalization. The corridor is ideally situated to implement now widely-accepted transit oriented
development principles. It could be a place where people live, work and play in close proximity
to schools, parks, shopping, jobs and services, and be linked to the City and region through
several transit modes. In addition, as discussed in the Housing Element, the "Little Italy" area
may offer opportunities for low- and moderate cost housing with convenient access to jobs,
services, Downtown and the nearby Railroad Transit Center. The goal is to create a sense of
place for the Broad Street corridor, improve transportation alternatives and access to services,
enhance streetscape aesthetics, and establish a detailed program for public and private
improvements and development standards along a one-mile stretch of Broad Street between High
Street and Orcutt Road, east to the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. ���i
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Workprogram and Grant Benefits
The Broad Street Village Plan will focus on neighborhood building and revitalization through
intensive public participation. Building upon May 2004 public "visioning" workshops, this
planning process will utilize direct neighborhood involvement in land use planning and design.
The City will select a consultant and appoint an ad-hoc community advisory body to seek broad
participation and input into planning the area's future. Planned work program features include a
kickoff neighborhood forum to inform and inspire neighborhood residents and businesses,
community opinion survey, multi-modal transportation assessment, 3-D graphic simulation of
build out alternatives, design charettes, and other techniques to solicit a wide range of ideas,
views and experiences. The anticipated project results include:
1. Increased public awareness and neighborhood involvement/pride
2. Public Opinion Survey
3. Improved data on key planning and community factors
4. Opportunities and constraints presentation
5. Concept plan alternatives
6. Final Planning Report and Draft Village Plan
The South Broad Street Corridor Plan is currently not funded in the 2005-07 budget, and
consequently, staff anticipated a more limited workscope focusing on land use/rezoning studies.
The State grant would allow a more comprehensive, community-based planning effort that also
addresses housing, circulation, and urban design. The City's.Deputy Community Development
Director, Long Range Planning, will be responsible for overall project supervision, and a Senior
Planner in the Community Development Department will be responsible for direct project
management. Limited technical support will be provided by Public Works, with additional
assistance provided by Department clerical staff, planning interns and other staff, as needed. The
estimated time frame for completion of the Draft Plan is 18 months.
FISCAL IMPACT
Matching City funding for this project is available through carryover expenditure savings in the
Community Development Department's 2004-2005 budget. Given the one-time nature of this
cost, the importance of this project in accomplishing an important City goal, and our ability to
leverage State funds for this project, staff supports allocating the necessary City match funds to
proceed with the planning process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Grant Award Letter
2. Draft Council Resolution
Council Reading File: Grant Application
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Mr. Jeff Hook COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Senior Planner
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Dear Mr. Hook:
On behalf of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, we are pleased to inform you that the
following application for a California Department of Transportation (Department) Planning
Grant has been selected for funding fiscal year 2004-05:
Community-Based Transportation Planning Project
Broad Street Corridor Enhancement Plan - $110,000
The Planning Grant program is a complement to the Governor's "GoCalifornia" initiative to
significantly improve the transportation system throughout California. It also is another
opportunity for the State of California(State) to work with local officials, community
leaders, and stakeholders to further the following "anti-dumb growth" objectives that
augment and enhance mobility: (1) develop more efficient land use patterns accommodating
a sufficient housing supply within each jurisdiction to match population increases and
workforce needs for the full spectrum of the population; (2) reduce dependency on single-
occupant vehicle trips;(3) foster neighborhood and project designs that enable more walking
and biking for healthier communities; (4) minimize impacts on valuable habitat and
productive farmland; and (5) increase resource use efficiency, including energy, water, and
building materials conservation.
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Mr. Jeff Hook � �; Attachment 1
May 31, 2005
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In accepting this grant, your organization agrees to be a partner with the State to achieve our
common goal to improve mobility and quality of life in California by both (a) successfully
implementing your grant project and (b) helping advance the above objectives as appropriate
activities present themselves.
As a grant recipient, you will be invited to participate in further dialogue with the
Department and our other partners to share your lessons teamed at the end of the grant term.
We also encourage you to optimize the impact of this grant by participating in local and
regional activities that relate to transportation and the other above objectives.
Staff from the Department will contact you shortly to provide more details to help you
sharpen the focus of your scope of work and answer any questions you may have.concerning
this grant. If you have any immediate questions, please contact Joan Sollenberger, Chief,
Division of Transportation Planning at 916-653-1818.
Sincerely,
SUNNE WRIGHT McPEAK WILL KEMPTON
Secretary Director
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Mr. Jeff Hook Attachment 1
May 31, 2005
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c: Ronald DeCarli, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments
Joan Sollenberger, Chief, Division of Transportation Planning
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RESOLUTION NO. (2005 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN A CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT AND ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
AWARD FOR PREPARATION OF THE SOUTH BROAD STREET CORRIDOR PLAN..
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo has been selected by the California Department of
Transportation to receive a Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant for the South Broad
Street Corridor Enhancement Plan; and
WHEREAS, the South.Broad Street Corridor enhancement was a Major City Goal in the
2003-2005 Financial Plan and continues to be an important planning objective for all City
residents; and
WHEREAS, as envisioned, the "Broad Street Village Plan" will focus on neighborhood
building and revitalization; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council supports the City's participation in the Community-Based
Transportation Planning Program to assist the City in this important planning effort.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby authorizes the City to participate in the California
Department of Transportation's Community-Based Transportation Planning Grant Program in
connection with the South Broad Street Corridor Enhancement Plan, including grant application,
acceptance of a State grant of $110,000, grant implementation and allocation of $20,000 in City
funds for the required match.
SECTION 2. The City Administrative Officer is authorized to enter into a grant agreement
with the California Department of Transportation and to execute all related grant documents.
Upon motion of seconded by
and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 2005:
Mayor David F. Romero
R
ATACHMENT 2
Resolution No. (2005 Series)
Page 2
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jona han P well
City A rney
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