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HomeMy WebLinkAbout55B - RESO. APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: AUGUST 16, 2010 TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING APPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND FEDERAL PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION GRANTS J/2 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15t Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. 2. Adopt a resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants Program from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of Governments indicating its commitment for in-kind assistance. DISCUSSION It is requested that the City Council authorize the preparation and submission of two grant applications in furtherance of the City's overarching transportation and mobility goals. The grant opportunities relate to one State and one Federal program as follows: Proposition 84 Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program. This grant opportunity arises from the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. This program aims to support the development and implementation of effective and/or innovative local plans that support the state's AB 32 GHG emission reduction targets and implement SB 375, while creating sustainable communities. 2. Sustainable Communities Regional Planninq Grants (from the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010. This program is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It aims to improve regional planning efforts that integrate housing and transportation decisions at the state, regional and local level. 55B-1 Grant Applications August 16, 2010 Page 2 The two grant applications would focus on four areas of enhancing local and regional mobility in Santa Ana, and within the core of Orange County. The four focus areas are: 1. Prepare a Pedestrian Master Plan to focus on pedestrian movement, safety and connection with other modes of travel throughout the community. 2. Prepare an update to the Bikeway Master Plan. 3. Develop Complete Streets policies pursuant to AB 1358. 4. Update the circulation element of the General Plan to consolidate and incorporate these various measures. The deadline for submitting the Prop. 84 is August 23, 2010. The deadline for HUD's Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants is August 31, 2010. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with these actions. <_ Jay M Trevino Executive Director Planning & Building Agency JMT:rb rb\reports\Grant Applicabons.cc 55B-2 RESOLUTION NO. 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES REGIONAL PLANNING GRANT UNDER THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares that the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants (from the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010) is administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD, and aims to improve regional planning efforts that integrate housing and transportation decisions at the state, regional and local level. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the City's grant application for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grants (from the U.S. Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010) and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the Grant Application including actions necessary to accept the Grant if approved. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of , 2010. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher, City Attorney 55B-3 Resolution No. 20 -XXX Page-1 of 2 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZER, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Ana 55B-4 Resolution No. 20 -XXX Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2010- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY'S GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 84 (SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND INCENTIVES PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN FURTHERANCE THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares that the California Proposition 84 (Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentives Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006) provides funds to support the development and implementation of effective and/or innovative local plans that further the state's AB 32 GHG emission reduction targets and implement SB 375, while creating sustainable communities. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby approves the grant application and authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary documents related to the Grant Application including actions necessary to accept the Grant if approved. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of , 2010. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph W. Fletcher City Attorney 55B-5 Resolution No. 20_-XXX Page 1 of 2 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: Councilmembers: CERTIFICATION OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZER, Clerk of Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2010- to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of Council City of Santa Ana 55B-6 Resolution No. 20 -XXX Page-2 of 2