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Home My WebLink About55A - RESO GRANT APP FOR BIKE LANESREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JUNE 6, 2017 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM FOR PROTECTED BIKE LANES ON STANDARD AVENUE (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6B) CITY PeANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2"' Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a $6,250,000 grant application for the Standard Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project to the California Climate Investments Urban Greening Program. DISCUSSION In March 2017, the State of California Natural Resources Agency released the Urban Greening Grant Program which is funded through auction proceeds through the California Climate Investments (Cap and Trade). Recognizing that the Standard Avenue Protected Bike Lane Project would compete well for the Urban Greening Program, staff prepared an application emphasizing the direct benefits to the community. The grant program guidelines require submission of an authorizing resolution (Exhibit 1) to complete the application. Projects submitted under this Urban Greening Program must reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. This may be accomplished by implementing eligible activities outlined in the grant guidelines, one of which consists of reducing commute vehicle miles by constructing bicycle and pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes between residences, work places, commercial centers, and schools. During the summer of 2016, the Public Works Agency, working through the Orange County Healthcare Agency -funded FIT Cities Initiative, engaged in a community outreach process with Santa Ana residents that identified the Standard Avenue corridor as in need of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. The FIT Cities Initiative funded consultant services to design and provide cost estimates for the community, vision, which includes protected bicycle lanes along Standard Avenue between Third Street and Warner Avenue with pedestrian crossing improvements at multiple intersections along the corridor (Exhibit 2). A conceptual rendering 55A-1 Resolution Authorizing Grant Application Submittal to the Urban Greening Program June 6, 2017 Page 2 characterizing the main features of the Standard Avenue Protected Bike Lane Project, including bike lane alignment is provided in Exhibit 3. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal #5 - Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability, Objective #6 (focus projects and programs on improving the health and wellness of all residents), Strategy B (incorporate the improvement of walking and biking lanes as well as the development of a citywide bike master plan into the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to Section 15304(h) of the California Environmental Quality Act, this action is exempt from further review as there is no potential for any environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT At this time there is no fiscal impact associated with this Council action, The City is pursuing a grant in the amount of $6,250,000 to implement the proposed Standard Avenue Protected Bike Lanes Project. If awarded, that amount would be appropriated into the City's budget as part of a future Council action to accept the funds. Yf- �-)Fr ousavipour Executive Director Public Works Agency FM/WEG/CW Exhibits: 1. Resolution 2. Project Map 3. Conceptual Rendering 55A-2 jmf 4/13/17 RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program shown above; and WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicant's governing board before submission of said application(s) to the State; and WHEREAS, the applicant, if selected, will enter into an agreement with the State of California to carry out the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City Council approves the filing of an application for the Standard Avenue Protected Bike Lane Project. Section 2. The City Council certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application. Section 3. The City Council certifies that applicant or title holder will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project consistent with the land tenure requirements; or will secure the resources to do so. Section 4. The City Council certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.5 of the State Labor Code. Section 5. The City Council, if applicable, certifies that the project will comply with any laws and regulations including, but not limited to, legal requirements for building codes, health and safety codes, disabled access laws, environmental laws and, that priorto commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained. Exhibit 1 Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Page 1 of 3 55A-3 Section 6. The City Council certifies that applicant will work towards the Governor's State Planning Priorities intended to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and promote public health and safety as included in Government Code Section 65041.1. Section 7. The City Council appoints the City Manager or the Director of Public Works, or their designee, as agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary for the completion of the aforementioned project(s). Section S. 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 June, 2017. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: }�- John M. Funk Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers NOES ABSTAIN: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers Councilmembers Councilmembers Miguel A. Pulido Mayor Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Page of Exhibit 1 55A-4 jmf 4/13/17 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2017 -XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on 2017. Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55A-5 Resolution No. 2017 -XXX Page 3 of 3 y zs Fifth SANTA ANA Pu vusucwoaxs ncexcr w z 17th Street Civic Ctr. SanAna Blvd. I st St eet rn Willits a � G 'u :ding rAve. o' ,Adams lege trom ve. Ave. Dyer Rd. 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