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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2006, C4 - RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FOR FURTHER IMPRO council r^ Meeti.�D.tc Ib(/1 0, AGEnda REp.oizt Item Neettier, C CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: Shelly Stanwyck,Assistant City Administrative Officer Prepared By: Neil Havlik,Natural Resources Manager SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FOR FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BOB JONES TRAIL ALONG SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the California River Parkways Grant program for grant funds in amount of$220,000 in support of infrastructure improvements to the Bob Jones Trail along San Luis Obispo Creek between Prado Road and Los Osos Valley Road. DISCUSSION In 2003 the City Council approved the route and design concept for the Bob Jones Trail within the city limits, and further approved the mitigated negative declaration for the project. Since that time city staff have moved forward with certain aspects of the project, particularly environmental enhancements alongside or near the identified trail alignment, and completion of construction drawings for the major part of the trail alignment. Because of difficulties in securing certain Federal funding, formal approval for the funding from Cal Trans(acting on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration, FHWA) was delayed. As a result of this delay, the installation of two bridges at either end of this stretch of the trail along the Corporation Yard site (at Prado and Perfumo Creek, see Attachment 1) had to be segregated from the rest of the project. The present grant request will correct this situation. If obtained, the grant funds would allow installation of the two bridges and associated landscaping, and allow completion of this section of the trail. Once completed, this section can operate independently of any other portions of the trail, and will in effect create a new city open space allowing enjoyment of nearly a mile of San Luis Obispo Creek and its environs. Preliminary design work has been done on the bridge abutments. This work has provided the basis for the cost estimates for more detailed design work and preparation of construction drawings, construction of abutments and installation of the two bridges, construction of the approaches to them, and minor landscaping nearby. Although this grant program does not require a local match, the value of the bridges themselves (which the City already has stored at the Corporation Yard), can be claimed as a local contribution to the grant,thus making the grant application more competitive. g/haviWcouncilagendathridge grant app ell Council Agenda Report-Authorization of Application for Grant Funds Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT If successful, this grant will have a beneficial fiscal impact by providing continued outside funding for an identified City enhancement project. (We have obtained some$700,000 to date in grant funds for the project.) Minor costs of obtaining permits can be absorbed within the existing Natural Resource Protection Program budget. There will be some ongoing costs of patrol, maintenance, occasional pruning back of vegetation, etc., however, these costs have already been anticipated with the earlier grants for the project, and they are not expected to be significant. Funding for the capital project would be from Proposition 50,passed by the voters in 2002. CONCURRENCES The Public Works Department supports this effort as a fiuther implementation measure for an identified City capital improvement project. The Parks and recreation Department supports it as a continuation of an important recreational benefit for the citizens of the City. ALTERNATIVE The Council could decide to not authorize the resolution for the grant application. This is not recommended,as the application itself does not constitute a commitment on the part of the City. Attachments 1. Location Map 2. Resolution 3. Grant Program Summary ATTACHMENT i t ovfiv �' 11 o1,r o. co �`� 1 ♦ -��i Sam a 04P ff rAdamSan Jell O an r ! -•' rr ;' an Luis Obispo Creek bridge "Mob. 10me ' 14 lgle f'J iii :( i, \ • ,. _• - WEER {{}} 'fitPoe 9r Trail Alignment r INPark _ t it 1• {{ 124 20 Irma ' • '' refumo Creek Jf a , bridge 1 fit - 10 �L7 t 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 km * M 0 0.09 0.18 0.27 0.36 0.45 mi UTM 10 711643E 3903108N (NAD27) KATY-AM (San Luis Obispo), USGS SAN LUIS OBISPO (CA) Quadrangle M=14.225 Projection is UTM Zone 10 NAD83 Datum G=1.343 http://www.topozone.com/print.asp?lat=35.25053&lon=-120.673 82&s=25&size=l&u=4&1... 9/21/2006 ATTACHMENT 2 Resolution No: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 (Proposition 50) WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided Funds for the program shown above; and WHEREAS, the Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the State Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant's governing board before_ submission of said application(s)to the State; and WHEREAS, the City, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the Project NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the project known as Bob Jones Bridge Installation Project; 2. Certifies that the City understands the assurances and certification in the application;and 3. Certifies that the City or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the Project(s) consistent with the land tenure requirements, or will secure the resources to do so; and 4. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.8 of the State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded Proposition.50 Funds; and 5. If applicable, certifies that the Project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, and, that prior to commencement of construction, all applicablepermits will have been obtained; and 6. Appoints the City Administrative Officer, or designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations; execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on,which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned Project. �yy Resolution No. ATTACHMENT 2 Page 2 On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 4th day of October 2005. David F. Romero,Mayor ATTEST: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jona4tur1r.lowell,City Attorney y-s ATTACHMENT 3 CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM FUNDED BY WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 PROPOSITION 50 GRANT GUIDELINES & APPLICATION STATE OF CALIFORNIA THE RESOURCES AGENCY REVISED - JULY 2006 I. INTRODUCTION • California voters passed the Water Security, Clean Drinking Water, Coastal and Beach Protection Act of 2002 (Proposition 50) on November 5, 2002. It added to the California Water Code, Section 79541, authorizing the Legislature to appropriate $100 million for the Acquisition, Restoration, protection and Development of River Parkways. • Chapter 240, Statutes of 2003, imposed specific requirements on Proposition 50 implementing departments. • Chapter 230, Statutes of 2004, created the California River Parkways Program (Program) within the Office of the Secretary for Resources (see Appendix A). These guidelines establish the process that will be used to solicit applications, evaluate proposals and award grants under this competitive program. Note: Capitalized words in the document have specific meanings—see Appendix P. Eligible Applicants Grant Funds will be awarded to Public Agencies and Nonprofit.Organizations. Statutory Requirements River Parkway Projects must meet at least two of the following five statutory conditions: 1. Recreation - Provide Compatible Recreational Opportunities including trails for strolling, hiking, bicycling and equestrian uses along rivers and streams. 2. Habitat- Protect, improve, or Restore Riverine or Riparian Habitat, including benefits to wildlife habitat and water quality. 3. Flood Management- Maintain or Restore the open-space character of lands along rivers and streams so that they are compatible with periodic flooding as part of a flood management plan or project. 4. Conversion to River Parkways - Convert existing developed riverfront land into uses consistent.with River Parkways. 5. Conservation and Interpretive Enhancement- Provide facilities to support or interpret river or stream Restoration or other conservation activities. Other statutory requirements: • Projects must provide Public Access or be a component of a Larger Parkway Plan that provides Public Access. • Projects must comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000). • Real property must be acquired from a willing seller. • Projects must comply with Labor Code Section 1771.8 regarding the labor compliance program and prevailing wages. • Additional requirements must be met if the Project is located in the CALFED solution area, or the San Gabriel or Los Angeles River watersheds (see Appendix D). 1 Priority will be given to River Parkway Projects that are implemented pursuant to approved Watershed Plans and include water quality and watershed protection benefits as required by the California Water Code, Section 79541. Application Timeframe The application is due 60 days from the date the Guidelines are released. The Solicitation Notice is posted at: http://www.resources.ca.gov/bonds_prop50riverparkway.htmi. Applications must be received at the Office of the Secretary by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2006. Hand delivered applications will be accepted no later than 4:00 p.m. of the deadline workday. Contact Information Direct all inquires, correspondence and grant applications to: California River Parkways Grant Program The Resources Agency Attn: Bonds and Grants Unit 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1311 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 654-9923 FAX: (916) 653-8102 Email: rp50@resources.ca.gov 2