RESOLUTION NO. ______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO APPLY TO THE CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRAN PROGRAM WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program as part of a two-year program through which approximately $296 million in funds will go to local communities to beautify and improve local streets and roads, tribal lands, parks, pathways, and transit centers to clean and enhance public spaces. Through the combination of adding beautification measures and art in public spaces along with the removal of litter and debris, this effort will enhance communities and improve spaces for walking and recreation.; WHEREAS, the Clean CA Local Grant Program is to achieve the goals of 1) Reduce the amount of waste and debris within public rights-of-way, pathways, parks, transit centers, and other public spaces. 2) Enhance, rehabilitate, restore, or install measures to beautify and improve public spaces and mitigate the urban heat island effect. 3) Enhance public health, cultural connection, and community placemaking by improving public spaces for walking and recreation. 4)Advance equity for underserved communities.; and WHEREAS, the local match component will range from 0% to 50% of the project costs and will be based on the capacity of the community to leverage local capital. Additionally, with an eye on equity, half of the overall program funds will benefit or be located in underserved communities; and WHEREAS, the maximum project amount is $5 million.; and WHEREAS, the application deadline is February 1, 2022 and the award notification will be on March 1, 2022.; and WHEREAS, the proposed application will cover different locations within the City that will include soft landscape replacement (plants, etc.), upgrade of Right-of-Way fencing from chain link fence to black wrought iron fencing, murals on State assets (i.e., columns, abutment walls, etc.), upgrading the Bandini tunnel to include improved lighting, improved walkway and artwork, and concrete slope paving. Below, are photos of the existing conditions and a list of proposed improvements.; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include the Bandini Park, Bandini Pedestrian Tunnel, Bandini Neighborhood Improvements, Bandini Elementary, Bristow Park, Rosewood Park, Murals/Artwork and Clean Up.; and WHEREAS, staff has met with the Assistant City Manager, Directors of Parks and Recreations, and Economic Development and Planning to solicit input and feedback.; and WHEREAS, Ghirardelli Associates is providing technical assistance for the grant application at no cost to the City.; and WHEREAS, staff intend to apply for the grant in the amount of $5,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. All of the recitals above are true and correct and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. Authorize staff to apply for the Clean California Grant Local Program.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 25th day of January 2022.
ATTEST:
_ Leonard Mendoza, Mayor
Lena Shumway, City Clerk