Item 19 - Resolution Accepting Grant Funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements Project (Project No. 24-6601)

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Resolution Accepting Grant Funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements Project May 19, 2026 Page 2 lighting to enhance safety for park users. Access and internal connectivity are limited, with the southeastern portion of the park presenting a key opportunity to strengthen connections from surrounding neighborhoods and the park's trail system. In June 2023, the City secured $400,000 in grant funding from the California State Coastal Conservancy (Coastal Conservancy) to support the design of the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements project (Project No. 24-6601). The project encompasses improvements within approximately five acres at the eastern end of Santiago Park, including an accessible pedestrian walkway, native landscaping, lighting upgrades, and a pedestrian bridge across Santiago Creek. The design was completed in December 2025. In January 2026, the Public Works Agency submitted a grant application to the Coastal Conservancy to secure construction funding for the project. In March 2026, the City received notification of the successful grant application, and in April 2026, the Coastal Conservancy Board of Directors unanimously approved grant funding for the project totaling $2,925,000, with no local match requirement. As a condition of the grant, the City is required to adopt a resolution formally accepting the Coastal Conservancy grant award. Staff recommends adoption of the resolution to accept the grant award totaling $2,925,000 for the Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements project. Plans for the project are complete and Public Works staff is ready to advance the project to bid phase pending acceptance of the grant funds. The total project delivery cost estimate is $3,125,000. Once project bids are received and total project costs are determined, staff will present a construction contract award for City Council consideration and approval of an appropriation adjustment recognizing Park Development and Acquisition funds (development impact fees) to fund the balance of the project costs. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. A staff report will be presented to the City Council at a later date to recognize and appropriate grant funds. EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution: Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Improvements Project Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P. E., Acting Executive Director of Public Works Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager