CITY OF COMMERCE AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable City Council Item No. ____
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the Clean California Local Grant Program Agreement and Acceptance of Grant Funds MEETING DATE: June 14, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant funds awarded to the City through the Clean California Local Grant Program and authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements related to the Program on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND:
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, City staff presented a list of proposed improvements for the Clean California Local Grant Program and City Council authorized staff to submit an application for grant funding on behalf of the City of Commerce.
ANALYIS:
On March 8, 2022, staff notified City Council that the City had been awarded $4,955,257 to fund the Pathways for Hope Commerce Connectivity Improvements Project. 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.
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
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.
As a recipient of the grant, the City will be required to execute a Restricted Grant Agreement (RGA) with Caltrans before claiming grant funds and/or starting any project work. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the city Manager to execute agreements related to the Program, including the RGA and any amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
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 Approved as to Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Approved and Reviewed by: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Draft Agreement