TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Clean California Local Grant Program Application MEETING DATE: January 25, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution authorizing staff to apply for the Clean California Local Grant Program in the amount of up to $5,000,000 for various improvements throughout the City.
BACKGROUND:
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.
The Clean California Local Grant Program intends to achieve the following goals:
• Reduce the amount of waste and debris within public rights-of-way, pathways, parks, transit centers, and other public spaces.
• Enhance, rehabilitate, restore, or install measures to beautify and improve public spaces and mitigate the urban heat island effect.
• Enhance public health, cultural connection, and community placemaking by improving public spaces for walking and recreation.
• Advance equity for underserved communities.
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. The maximum project amount is $5 million.
The application deadline is February 1, 2022 and the award notification will be on March 1, 2022.
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
ANALYSIS:
The proposed application will cover different locations within the City that will include soft landscape replacement (plants, etc.), upgrade 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 with artwork, and concrete slope paving. Below, are photos of the existing conditions and a list of proposed improvements.
Bandini Park
• Replace Park entrance sign and install up lighting
• Improvements to Walking Path to include bollard lighting • Continuation of the Walking Path
Bandini Pedestrian Tunnel
• Replace chain link fence with architectural fencing.
• Replace guard rail with decorative bollards; ensure ADA access • “Bandini" header on tunnel
• Use decorative paving on cul-de-sac bulb and sidewalk • Add signage.
Bandini Neighborhood Improvements
• Replace chain link fence with architectural fence
• Rehabilitate landscaping
• Remove litter
• Add epoxy paint/sealant to curbs to freshen up
• Add Bandini neighborhood signage to fence.
Bandini Elementary Parkway
• Improve parkway with drought tolerant and low maintenance landscaping Bristow Park
• Replace Park entrance sign and install up lighting
• Improvements to Walking Path to include bollard lighting • Creation of exterior walking path (denoted in by redline in photo above) Rosewood Park
• Improvements to Walking Path to include bollard lighting • Replace existing concrete with porous concrete and install a meandering path
Murals/Artwork and Clean Up
• Replace chain link fence with architectural fencing
• Sidewalk Rehab
• Murals on pillars
• Concrete slope paving
Staff has met with the Assistant City Manager, Directors of Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development and Planning to solicit input and feedback. Ghirardelli Associates is providing technical assistance for the grant application at no cost to the City.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve staff recommendation
2. Disapprove staff recommendation
3. Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with the recommended action. Staff intends to apply for the maximum award of $5,000,000. If awarded, staff intends to return to the City Council with a funding agreement.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan
Infrastructure and Facilities
Guiding Principle #4: Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification projects that support economic growth.
Respectfully submitted: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager Prepared by: Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works Reviewed by: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution