TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Authorize Acceptance of Clean California Local Grant Program Grant MEETING DATE: March 8, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider receiving and filing the report to announce the receipt of the Clean California Local Grant Program Grant and authorize the acceptance of said grant.
BACKGROUND:
As previously indicated, The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) developed the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) 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.
On January 25, 2022, staff presented the proposed improvements for the Clean California Local Grant Program.
The project 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.
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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
ANALYSIS:
On March 1, 2022, the City was notified it was the recipient of $4,955,257 to fund the Pathways for Hope- Commerce Connectivity Improvements Project. The Governor’s Office announced the award of 105 local projects approved for nearly $300 million in Clean California grants for communities throughout the state. Caltrans received more than 300 applications for local grant projects. Proposals included a wide range of community enhancements, such as litter abatement, landscaping and art installations, greening, and community identification projects.
Awards were given to 105 projects, or approximately 30% of the received applications, totaling $295,993,146 in requested grant funds. The CCLGP team received 329 applications by the application deadline of February 1, 2022, that sought $758,485,147 in grant funds.
The City will be required to execute a Restricted Grant Agreement (RGA) with Caltrans before starting any project work. Caltrans will contact the City to discuss the next steps regarding the RGA. Once the proposed RGA is received, staff will return to the City Council for approval.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve staff recommendation
2. Provide further direction to staff
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact with the recommended action. Staff intends request Measure AA funds since the funding will be on a reimbursement basis.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item relates to the 2016 Strategic Plan
Infrastructure and Facilities
Guiding Principle 2: Develop and implement a sustainable Capital Improvement Program to ensure the quality of the existing infrastructure and to support future plans for the city.
Guiding Principle 4: Develop and invest in infrastructure and beautification that supports economic growth.
Respectfully submitted: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager Prepared by: Daniel Hernandez, Director of Public Works ATTACHMENTS:
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