CC - Item 8E - 2011 Sustainable Community Planning Grant ProgramROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
STAFF REPORT
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JEFF ALLRED, CITY MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 24, 2012
SUBJECT: 2011 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
SUMMARY
The State of California, through the Strategic Growth Council, is requesting proposals
for the second round of funding under the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and
Incentive Program. The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant is funded by
Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River
and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. It is anticipated that proposals funded under
this solicitation will be not less than $100,000 or greater than $1,000,000 each.
This grant program implements the vision of the Governor and Legislature to foster the
development of sustainable communities throughout California. It is designed to help
local governments meet the challenges of adopting land use plans and integrating
strategies in order to transform communities and create long -term prosperity.
Sustainable communities are to promote equity, strengthen the economy, protect the
environment and promote healthy, safe communities. The primary goal of this grant
program is to develop and implement plans that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
achieve the following objectives:
Grant Obiectives
Improve Air and Water Quality
Promote Public Health
Promote Equity
Increase Housing Affordabilit
Increase Infill & Compact Development
Revitalize Urban & Community Centers
Protect Natural Resources & Ag Lands
Reduce Auto Usage & Fuel Consumption
Improve Infrastructure Systems
Promote Water Conservation
Promote Energy Efficiency &
Conservation
Strengthen the Economy
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2012 -06 authorizing the
submittal of an 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 (Proposition 84).
MM NO.
APPROVED FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA:
City Council Report
January 24, 2012
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ANALYSIS
The City will be applying for a $1,000,000 grant under the Sustainable Communities
Planning Grant and Incentive Program for the creation of a Garvey Avenue Specific
Plan. This grant application will help set the stage to improve one of the City's key
corridors and help stimulate economic vitality along Garvey Avenue. The goals and
objectives of this specific plan would be as follows:
• Provides for long -term economic vitality;
• Encourages the revitalization of underutilized sites for more intense uses;
• Provides lodging accommodations for tourists;
• Showcases and promotes Garvey Avenue through high - quality architectural
building design;
• Maximizes and ensures adequate on -site parking for new commercial and
residential uses;
• Supports increased pedestrian activity through active retail and restaurant
uses to create a thriving atmosphere;
• Provides for dedicated bicycle lanes;
• Enhances the public streetscape;
• Identifies and protects historic sites;
• Provides current and prospective residents with increased variety of housing
options; and
• Reinforces the relationship between public and private improvements through
incorporation of public artwork.
LEGAL REVIEW
The attached Resolution has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney.
FISCAL IMPACT
This grant application does not require a local match. All CEQA related costs are not
payable under this grant program and will require future local funding if grant is
awarded.
PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS
This item has been noticed according to the California Health and Safety Code Section
33490.
Prepared
by:
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Michelle G. Ramirez
Acting Community Development Director
Attachment A: Resolution 2012 -06
RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD
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 (PROPOSITION 84)
Garvey Avenue Specific Plan
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided 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 (Proposition 84); and
WHEREAS, the Strategic Growth Council has been delegated the responsibility for the
administration of this grant program, establishing necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures require all award recipients commit to threshold
requirements;
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the Strategic Growth Council 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 development of the proposal:
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rosemead does hereby resolve as
follows:
Section 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Garvey Avenue Specific Plan
in order to become a more sustainable community; and
Section 2. Certifies that applicant will have sufficient funds to develop the Proposal or
will secure the resources to do so; and
Section 3. Certifies that the Proposal will comply with any applicable laws and
regulations including being consistent with the State's Planning Priorities identified in
Government Code section 65041.1 and summarized below:
a. Promote infill development and invest in existing communities
b. Protect, preserve and enhance agricultural land and natural resources; and
c. Encourage location and resource efficient new development; and
Section 4. Certifies that threshold requirements outlined in the guidelines, including
consideration of Ocean Protection Council Sea Level Rise Guidance will be met; and
Section 5. Agrees to reduce, on as permanent a basis as feasible, greenhouse gas
emissions consistent with California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Division
25.5 (commencing with Section 3850) of the Health and Safety Code); any applicable
regional plan; and
Section 6. Agrees to meet the Collaboration Requirements of the focus area
applicable to the Proposal; and includes all required documents in the application
package; and
Section 7. Appoints the City Manager, or 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 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter
the same shall be in full force and effect.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 14 day of June, 2011
Steven Ly, Mayor
City of Rosemead, California
ATTEST:
Gloria, Molleda, City Clerk
City of Rosemead, California:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Rachel H. Richman, City Attorney
Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP