Approved as to Form and Legality
OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. C.M.S.
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO (1)
APPLY FOR, ACCEPT, AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED FOUR MILLION NINE HUNDRED NINETY-
TWO THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS
($4,992,380.00) FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION CLEAN CALIFORNIA LOCAL GRANT PROGRAM
(CCLGP) TO IMPLEMENT THE OAKLAND MINI PARKS
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT; (2) ENTER INTO A RESTRICTED CCLGP
GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO IMPLEMENT THE MINI PARKS
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT; AND (3) ADOPT APPROPRIATE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) is providing over one billion dollars to invest in beautification programs across the state in five program areas: litter abatement; state beautification projects; local beautification projects; public education; and project design, construction, local support and engagement; and
WHEREAS, a working group consisting of representatives from the City Administrator’s Office, Oakland Public Works Department, Department of Transportation, Oakland Parks, Recreation and Youth Department, and Oakland Public Library was convened to develop project ideas to compete for this grant, and the group coalesced around a proposal focused on improving mini parks in underserved communities (Mini Parks Beautification Project); and
WHEREAS, the City submitted the Mini Parks Beautification Project proposal to Caltrans on January 31, 2022, and on March 1, 2022, was awarded a CCLGP grant from Caltrans in the amount of four million nine hundred ninety-two thousand three hundred eighty dollars ($4,992,380.00) for the Mini Parks Beautification Project; and
WHEREAS, there is no requirement for match funding associated with the grant proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Projects are also exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15268 (Ministerial Projects), 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan or Zoning), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (Small Structures), 15304(h) (minor alterations to land), and/or 15061(b)(3) (No Significant Effect on the Environment); each of the aforementioned provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance; and now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Caltrans Restricted Grant Agreement issued under the CCLGP for the Mini Parks Beautification Project; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That pursuant and subject to all the terms and provisions of the Caltrans CCLGP Restricted Grant Agreement, the City Council authorizes the City Administrator to apply for, accept, and appropriate grant funds from the Caltrans CCLGP not to exceed four million nine hundred ninety-two thousand three hundred eighty dollars ($4,992,380.00) for the Mini Parks Beautification Project; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the City Administrator is hereby authorized to approve any subsequent amendments to or extensions of said agreement, provided that such amendments or extensions shall be approved for form and legality by the City Attorney and a copy shall be kept on file with the City Clerk; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Council finds that these Projects are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15268 (Ministerial Projects), 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan or Zoning), 15301(c) (Existing Facilities, Highways and Streets), 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction), 15303 (Small Structures), 15304(h) (minor alterations to land), and/or 15061(b)(3) (No Significant Effect on the Environment); each of the aforementioned provides a separate and independent basis for CEQA compliance; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: That state grant funds for the Mini Parks Beautification Project will be deposited and appropriated in California Department of Transportation Fund (2140), Project and Grant Management Division Organization (92270), and Project number to be determined.
IN COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA,
PASSED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES - FIFE, GALLO, KALB, KAPLAN, REID, TAYLOR, THAO AND
PRESIDENT FORTUNATO BAS
NOES –
ABSENT –
ABSTENTION –
ATTEST:
ASHA REED
City Clerk and Clerk of the Council of the City of
Oakland, California
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