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Home My WebLink About07/18/2000, C5 - AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS FOSTER PROPERTY ACQUISITION councilVro j acEnba REpoizt C I T Y O F S A N L U I S O B I S P O FROM: Ken Hampian,Assistant City Administrative Officer' Prepared By: Neil Havlik,Natural Resources Manager SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY PROGRAM FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS FOSTER PROPERTY ACQUISITION CAO RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing staff to complete and submit an application for grant monies in amount of$65,000 from the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program,to be used in support of the acquisition of the Foster property in the Irish Hills at the end of Royal Way. DISCUSSION Jack and Pat Foster entered into a one-year option with the City of San Luis Obispo to allow purchase of their 154 acre property in the Irish Hills on February 1, 2000. Since that time City staff have pursued a variety of sources seeking to assemble a funding package for the project. One new recent funding source is the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program, a Federal- State partnership which provides grant funds for projects involving acquisition, restoration, and enhancement of salmonid habitat in coastal regions of California. Because the Foster property includes a stream (Froom Creek) and associated riparian corridor occupying approximately nine acres, staff considers it appropriate to seek funding support for the transaction from this source. The $65,000 is in approximate proportion (5.75%) to the total project cost on an acreage basis. The filing deadline for this round of grants is August 11,2000. FISCAL IMPACT The grant, if successfully applied for,will provide outside funding to support City acquisition of the property, thus providing a beneficial fiscal effect. The program no specific match requirement; however, having other funds available enhances the grant request's chances of success. At the current time we anticipate the following funding package for the project: City funds $300,000 Nature Conservancy of California $300,000 • Wildlife Conservation Board $300,000 • State Coastal Resources Grant Program $150,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund T I no 000 TOTAL $1,150,000 Grant monies from this program would replace or add to other funds shown above. Other outside funding sources are being pursued,and it is possible that the above funding scenario coule. Council.Agenda Report-Authorization of.Application for Grant:Rmds Page 2 ALTERNATYVE The Council could decide not to pursue the grant monies.. This is not recommended as filing the application does not commit the City_ in anyway; if, however-, we choose not to apply we will lose the opportunity entirely. Attachments 1. Resolution 2_. Location_Map 8. Graut;Progradi.Summary C5-2 RESOLUTION NO. (2000 Series) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE FOSTER PROPERTY ACQUISITION WHEREAS, the California Department of Fish and Game ("Department") has requested proposals for the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program for fishery conservation work throughout the coastal regions of the State of California, and WIEREAS, The City of San Luis Obispo maintains a strong interest in the potential for improvement of salmonid habitat within San Luis Obispo Creek and its tributaries: and WHEREAS, City staff have identified the acquisition of the Foster property in the Irish Hills as a mechanism to permanently preserve portions of a stream (Froom Creek) known to contain southern steelhead spawning habitat. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby: SECTION 1. Authorizes the filing of an application for grant funds from the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program;and SECTION 2. Appoints the City Administrative Officer as agent of the City to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of ,'7000. Allen K. Settle,Mayor ATTEST: Lee Price, City Clerk C5-3 Resolution No. (2000 Series) Page 2 APPROVED AS TO FORM:: J e 7. gens C5.4 . _ - .. .O.•J.� . <00 do VNN --. 1—�4�-- — — --- _ _„8 Zak ALnij\ Fief/�� ,` ./.-�_.%,�_ :`•.-- `- \ .. 1 \ :oo Jam` \^ �.J�� j' /.�••.2tBM �62P d • `J; _ Seh �i ,-�\ ��., ;g';i:_r .-. � I•��.�� •Oo ,/”'• ..��`•-., � der Park Golf �� •(/ N Cour —`` —�, •� Prefumo Creek Homes property r L;�, ' YJ � \'` - �`', �-` \ ` ? vr`^•' �O t i i ' �V3't - Borrori % •' •� na Foster roperty / n is r' If - ' moi' /,:'��\ \�- .=c235 ! �•\ C .f..., '/'. . -` I � i '. -G� N1 -'SPri7Lg Al _ \ = — %ter _ _ �.� \ _`�,'! ;•\\4�.. . \JEEP :r. .\ _ _�• �.=• �� . %.'\i� //.� \ CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO GREENBELT PROGRAM Jack and Pat Foster Property C5 5 1" = 1600' r GRAY DAVIS, Governor State of Califomia-The Resources Ayency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME ATTACHMENT http://wwwdfg_ca.gov 1416 Ninth Street Sacramento,CA 95814 (916)3274 MQ June 23, 2000 To All Parties Interested in Fishery Restoration Work: You have received this Request for.Proposals(RFP)for the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program(CCSRP) containing information for submitting fishery restoration proposals because.of your potential interest in this work, or because you requested the material in response to an advertisement in the State Contracts Register. This document includes the deadlines and format required when submitting proposals, the process used by the Department offish and G2me.(DFG)in.evaluating proposals, and prospective sources for projectRmding. Proposals are.due August.IL 2000. Due to the complexities of contracting or granting dollars,this document requires careful reading. If you have submitted a proposal in response to the recent(due date May 5, 2000)Fishery Restoration Grants RFP, or if you submitted as unsuccessful proposal for the discretionary funding identified in the CCSRP, you must resubmit a proposal in accordance with the provisions of the attached RFP. We encourage you to work closely with local DFG fishery and fish habitat specialists in developing proposals and highly recommend including appropriate DFG personnel early in your proposal process. For further information, you may contact Mr. Michael Bird at.(916) 327-8842 or Ms. Mary Brawner at(916) 327-8845. Sincerely, t�Larry Week, Acting Chief Native Anadromous Fish and Watershed Branch Attachment ,-� o .�,m�vu/i2ryV�✓ ;�/wc^��/"./r�.%, OX, 4� �v C5-6 grants and through contracts,as appropriate. Project selection processes for both methods of disbursement are described in the°Proposal Evaluation Process",Section V of this document General Criteria for Proiects All monies allocated under CCSI4P for eligible projects shall be in furtherance of the goal of restoring anadromous salmonid species including the protection and restoration of and research on their freshwater and estuarine habitat All projects must: • Be scientifically and technically sound. • Have permission from the landowner where applicable. The following criteria will be used to further prioritize projects for funding.Projects are not required to meet all the criteria below. The Advisory Committee may choose to give greater weight to individual criteria. 1. The project demonstrates that it will remediate a known factor limiting salmonids. 2. The project supports one or more of the priorities listed in Exhibit A- 3.. The project is capable of immediate implementation (in 2000 or 2001). 4. The project contracts with non-profit,for-profit and public entities in the region of the project whenever possible to assist with implementation if needed. 5. The project is cost effective. 6. The project is identified as high priority based on an adopted watershed assessment or a salmonid restoration/recovery plan if one is available. 7. The project is important from a regional/statewide perspective. 8. There is demonstrated local area stakeholder support. 9. The project demonstrates voluntary management measures for a significant land area within the watershed. 10. The project is durable(it will be monitored and maintained). Additional Information • Please read this Request for Proposals (RFP) Document carefully. R is a legal document Proposals submitted must be in full compliance with all requirements in it • Proposals must use a 12-point standard font on plain white paper,using only one side of each page.• • Addresses and telephone numbers of DFG Regional offices are included in Appendix B. • For purposes of this RFP a watershed,or planning watershed,may be as small as the smallest significant unit contained within a distinct hydrologic basin or as large as an entire hydrologic basin,and includes the following elements: 1. A common drainage area flowing to a larger stream or into the ocean. 2. A stream inhabited now or in the past by coho or chinook salmon,steelhead,or anadromous cutthroat trout. 3 C5-7 PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION,August 11,2000. THIS SHORT TIME PERIOD BETWEEN RELEASE OF THIS REQUEST AND THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE WAS NECESSITATED BYTHE URGENCY OF RESTORING ANADROMOUS FISH POPULATIONS IN COASTAL STREAMS WITH FUNDS ONLY RECENTLY MADE AVAILABLE. SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT NOTICE AFFECTING ALL PROPOSALS This request for proposals(RFP)does not address or authorize incidental take of listed anadromous salmonids that may result from the implementation of any project funded through this RFP. Sponsors of approved grants projects are responsible for obtaining all necessary State or Federal permits, including permits that may be required for potential incidental take of species protected under.the Endangered Species Act of 1973 or the California Endangered Species Act, prior to undertaking project work. No funds will be authorized for work undertaken.before all necessary permits have been obtained,and the lead agency has determined there has been compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). CALIFORNIA COASTAL SALMON RECOVERY PROGRAM (CCSRP) The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is pleased to introduce the California Coastal Salmon Recovery Program. This new program provides major new funding, including substantial new funding for competitive projects to restore anadromous salmonids in coastal watersheds. Program funds for the 2000/2001 fiscal year (FY) (beginning July 1, 2000) are expected to become available soon. DFG EXPECTS TO DISBURSE FUNDS, ONCE AVAILABLE, THROUGH GRANTS OR CONTRACTS, FOR RESTORATION WORK IN COASTAL DRAINAGES FROM THE OREGON TO MEXICAN BORDERS, EXCLUDING THE CENTRAL VALLEY UPSTREAM FROM THE CARQUINEZ BRIDGE. Procedures for submitting restoration project Proposals to DFG for funding consideration,and a description of the project selection process are provided herein. Project sponsors are advised to read this RFP carefully and ensure that proposals meet all necessary requirements. Proposals not in compliance with RFP requirements will not be considered for funding consideration and project sponsors so notified. Anticipated Program Funding for Competitive Proiects in FY 2000/2001 Approximately$15,500,000 may be available for competitive agreements under this RFP in FY 2000x2001. This total includes up to$6,018,732 in funds made available to the State of California,through a grant from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS),and up to$9.0 million in matching funds provided under the Costa-Machado Water Act of 2000(Proposition 13, enacted March 2000). Availability of funding is subject to approval by NMFS of the application for grant funds, on State legislative authorization for receipt and disbursement of those funds, and on State legislative authorization for expenditure of Proposition 13 funds. DFG anticipates that all these actions will be completed soon,but project sponsors are advised that no funding for projects can be disbursed until that time. Disbursement of Funds Funds disbursed under this RFP will be in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)among DFG,the Resources Agency,and NMFS(Appendix D),and applicable State and Federal law. All agreements are subject to availability of funds and all applicable State and Federal fiscal requirements. This RFP describes proposal evaluation and approval processes in detail. Project sponsors are again advised to read this entire document carefully. Under Fish and Game Code section 1501.5(Appendix E),DFG may.1) grant funds for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration, and enhancement to public agencies. Indian tribes, and nonprofit entities with specified restrictions, or 2) contract with public and private entities for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration,and enhancement Such contracts,subject to limitations,are contracts for services(as described in Public Contract Code sections 10335=10354) . DFG expects to disburse funds under this RFP through 2 C5-8