CC 2018-07-24_09h Grant Application for Halcyon Complete Streets Plan
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: TERESA McCLISH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: MATTHEW DOWNING, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
CYCLE 4 GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE
OF GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HALCYON ROAD
COMPLETE STREETS PLAN (STAFF PROJECT 18-006)
DATE: JULY 24, 2018
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Authorizing the submittal of a grant application may result in grant funding being made
available for implementation of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan, which is in the
final stages of approval.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Staff resources will be necessary for administration should a grant application be
successful. Potential grant funds could exceed $5,000,000 if successful.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the Community
Development Director to submit an application for the Active Transportation Program
Cycle 4 Grant and execute any agreements necessary for the use of grant funds.
BACKGROUND:
On September 26, 2013, Governor Brown signed legislation creating the Active
Transportation Program (ATP). The ATP consolidates existing federal and state
transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program, Bicycle
Transportation Account, and State Safe Routes to School, into a single program with a
focus to make California a national leader in active transportation. The purpose of ATP
is to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation by achieving several
goals, including:
1. Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking;
2. Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users;
3. Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve
greenhouse gas reduction goals;
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 4 GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
HALCYON ROAD COMPLETE STREETS PLAN (STAFF PROJECT 18-006)
JULY 24, 2018
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4. Enhance public health;
5. Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the
program; and
6. Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active
transportation users.
The ATP is now in its fourth cycle, with applications due July 31, 2018.
In 2014/2015, the City received a Sustainable Transportation Planning (STP) Grant for
development of the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan (the “Plan”), which proposes
multimodal transportation enhancements so that all travel modes are accommodated,
and will promote safe and convenient walking and bicycling for residents and visitors
alike. The Community Development Department has been working to develop the Plan
since receiving the STP Grant and is completing environmental review prior to action by
the Council.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The ATP grant application is an opportunity to receive funding to implement the
multimodal enhancements identified for Halcyon Road. These enhancements were
developed based on existing and projected future conditions and through an extensive
public outreach effort, which included multiple charrettes where community members
interactively voted on priorities and features. It is anticipated that the plan will move
forward to Council with two (2) alternatives. The ATP grant would be utilized to
implement the alternative selected when the Plan is adopted by the Council. The ATP
has different levels of project funding and it is anticipated that, should the City’s
application be successful, resulting funding for implementation of the Plan could total
between $5,000,000 and $7,000,000.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council’s consideration:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Community Development Director
to submit an application for ATP Cycle 4 Grant funding and execute any
agreements necessary for the use of grant funds;
2. Modify and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Community
Development Director to submit an application for ATP Cycle 4 Grant funding
and execute any agreements necessary for the use of grant funds; or
3. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Submittal of the grant application could result in the awarding of funds to implement the
final Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan, which was developed utilizing other grant
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE ACTIVE
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 4 GRANT AND EXECUTE ANY
AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
HALCYON ROAD COMPLETE STREETS PLAN (STAFF PROJECT 18-006)
JULY 24, 2018
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funds and will be instrumental in addressing deficiencies on Halcyon Road, including
vehicle speeds, congestion, and lack of pedestrian access.
DISADVANTAGES:
If the grant is approved, considerable staff time will be necessary to administer the
grant. However, if no application is made, or the grant is not awarded, the Halcyon
Road Complete Streets Plan will not be able to be implemented on a large scale in the
foreseeable future.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Environmental review is not required for submittal of grant applications.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments were
received.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT THE GRANT
APPLICATION AND TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY
AGREEMENTS FOR THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM
THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE 4
GRANT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande is eligible to receive federal
and/or state funding for active transportation improvements through the Active
Transportation Program (ATP); and
WHEREAS, the City has been working to develop the Halcyon Road Complete Streets
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the ATP could provide funding to implement the Halcyon Road Complete
Streets Plan; and
WHEREAS, agreements may be needed to be executed before such funds can be
claimed should the City’s application be successful; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande wishes to delegate
authorization to execute any such agreements and any amendments thereto to the
Community Development Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby authorizes the Community Development Director to submit the ATP Cycle 4 Grant
application and to execute any necessary agreements thereto.
On motion by Council Member seconded by Council Member and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 24th day of July, 2018.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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JIM HILL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY
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