RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE SAN DIEGO
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE CHULA VISTA
TRAILS MASTER PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE(S) TO ACCEPT THE TERMS OF
THE GRANT AGREEMENT IF SELECTED FOR SUCH
FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND
ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT
WHEREAS, up to $3 million of TransNet funding for Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) Planning projects is available to local jurisdictions through the SGIP Program, and $1 million of Regional Early Action Program (REAP) funding is available throu gh the Housing Acceleration Program (HAP) provided by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2021, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced the Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP) – Cycle 5 Call for Projects; and
WHEREAS, the SGIP provides funding for transportation -related infrastructure improvements and planning efforts that support smart growth development in Smart Growth Opportunity Areas; and
WHEREAS, Cycle 5 is dedic ated to planning projects onl y and a maximum award of $500,000 per application is available; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista wishes to receive grant funding from SANDAG towards planning a citywide recreational trail system to be known as the Chula Vista Trails Master Plan (the “Master Plan”); and
WHEREAS, there exists a mix of planned and authorized trails as well as many unofficial trails that have been carved through city open space areas and , in some cases , within sensitive habitat damaging natural resources; and
WHEREAS, this network of hiking trails, paths and off-road bikeways will connect Chula Vista’s neighborhoods with its numerous parks and recreation facilities as well as link to local and regional circulation systems in adjacent communities; and
WHEREAS, the Master Plan would also complement the City of Chula Vista’s Active Transportation Plan which guides future pedestrian and bicycle improvements along the City’s roadways; and
WHEREAS, both the City’s General Plan and Parks & Recreation Master Plan acknowledge the need for a trail system within the City; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive trails system supports City initiatives such as Healthy Chula Vista and the City’s Climate Action Plan goals by promoting physical activity and al ternative modes of transportation and developing awareness of our urban forest and open space; and
WHEREAS, if awarded SGIP funding, staff will issue a Request for Proposals from qualified consultants to prepare the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, city staff will work with the selected consultant to develop a scope of work (including but not limited to, an existing inventory of trails, goals and objectives, framework of the trail system, proposed alignments, trailheads, staging areas and linkages, guidelines for design and construction, operations and management, program implementation, etc.) and schedule to prepare the plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista certifies that it adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in a public meeting on September 26, 2017 that includes measures to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and achieves further reductions beyond 2020 consistent with adopted regional or local GHG emissions reduction targets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it hereby authorizes the filing of an application for grant funds from SANDAG for the Chula Vista Trails Master Plan and authorizes the City Manager or designee(s) to accept the terms of the grant agreement if se lected for such funding, execute any amendments thereto, and any related documents necessary for implementation of the grant.
Grant Program Project Name
SGIP Chula Vista Trails Master Plan
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a grant award is made by SANDAG to fund these projects, the City of Chula Vista commits to providing the match amounts per project as listed in the grant application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, if a grant award is made by SANDAG, the City of Chula Vista authorizes staff to accept the grant funds, execute the Grant Agreement with no exceptions in substantially the same form as attached, and complete the Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City of Chula Vista understands and agrees to comply with all applicable REAP requirements imposed by HCD.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the City of Chula Vista understands and agrees that SANDAG shall have no liability for costs that may arise associated with the Project(s), which are not included in the Grant Agreement(s), including but not limited to costs stemming from claims, litigation, changes in law, or force majeure events.
Resolution No.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
Tiffany Allen Glen R. Googins
Director of Development Services City Attorney