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Home My WebLink AboutItem 4.2 Sustainable Communities App~~~~ ~~ n~~~~ !ii ~ 111 L~~ - ~ ~~~ DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL CITY CLERK File #210-30 November 1, 2011 Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers ~~ Joni Pattillo, City Manager ° ~' Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Project Application Prepared by Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On June 17, 2011 a concept proposal was submitted to the State of California seeking funding through the State of California -Urban Greening Grant Program. The proposal seeks State funding for Shannon Community Center and Park to re-construct the parking area with pervious paving, provide creek restoration work, tree planting, bio-swales and improve soil biology to reduce nitrogen use. The City was selected to submit a full proposal and, as part of the process, a resolution is required from the City Council approving the application submission. The project is included in the proposed Five Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2011-12, but work on the project would be contingent on being awarded the grant and entering into an agreement with Zone 7 to provide their services. FINANCIAL IMPACT: State Grant Application funding request for construction is $581,037. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council adopt resolution approving the application for grant funds for the Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84). ~9/~J~ Submitted By Director of Parks and Community Services Reviewed By Assistant City Manager Page 1 of 2 ITEM NO. 4.2 DESCRIPTION: On June 17, 2011 a concept proposal was submitted to the State of California seeking funding through the State of California -Urban Greening Grant Program. The City was notified in late- September that it was selected to submit a full proposal and, as part of the process, the grant application requires a resolution (Attachment 1) from the City Council approving the application submission. This funding cycle has approximately $20 million in funds and $60 million worth of project applications have been selected to submit a full proposal. As part of the State funded portion of the grant application, the City proposes to remove 16,000 square feet of impervious asphalt paving in the parking spaces at the Shannon Community Center and Park as shown in Attachment 2. The asphalt will be replaced with pervious interlocking pavers. Subsurface soil from the parking spaces will be removed to install a sand/gravel mix that will allow for better filtration rates. Three to four wells will be installed as part of the project and the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 (Zone 7) will monitor and test the water quality for afive-year period. The results of the water testing will be shared with professional groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zone 7 is a project partner for this project proposal. Additionally, sixty-six trees will be installed throughout the park, creek and parking lot and an existing planter will be converted to a bio-swale to treat the water. Finally, Staff will work with MCE to improve the soil biology of the park site using compost and compost tea in order to reduce the amount of nitrogen applied to turf grass areas and potential runoff into streams. Staff submitted the funding request as a means primarily to address the need to replace asphalt paving at the Shannon Community Center and Park. If the project is selected for funding the City would be notified in spring 2012. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: As part of the grant application process Staff will solicit letters of support from the following organizations: Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7 California Regional Water Quality Control Board -San Francisco Bay Region Urban Creeks Council Green Initiatives Task Force -City of Dublin ATTACHMENTS: 1. Resolution Approving the Application for Grant Funds for the Urban Greening Grant Program under the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84) 2. Site Plan of Proposed Improvements Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. xx - 11 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE URBAN GREENING GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 (PROPOSITION 84) WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the program referenced above; 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 established by the Strategic Growth Council require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the Applicants governing board with 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 that the City Council of the City of Dublin: 1. Approves the filing of an application for the Shannon Park Greening; 2. Certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in the application; 3. 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; 4. Certifies that it will comply with the provisions of Section 1771.8 of the State Labor Code regarding payment of prevailing wages on Projects awarded Proposition 84 Funds; 5. 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 prior to commencement of construction, all applicable permits will have been obtained; 6. 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; 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. ATTACHMENT #1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1St day of November, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk ATTACHMENT #1 c~ i _; $~ ., ~~ rn i n a rF ° ~~ ~. ~,~ ss cij Z ~ -~ -{ ~a -n ~~ r ~, 0 9 ''.~ O 7 e. j ~ z __