For City Council Meeting [February 12, 2019]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Sean Grayson, Interim City Administrator
FROM: Robert G. Eisenbeisz, P.E., Public Works Director/City Engineer
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Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7471 Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application for $1,788,000 to the Urban Greening Program through the State of California Natural Resources Agency for Landscape Improvements on the Cactus Trail Project.
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BACKGROUND:
The State of California - California Natural Resources Agency has established the Urban Greening Program. Consistent with AB 32, the Urban Greening Program will fund projects that reduce greenhouse gases by sequestering carbon, decreasing energy consumption and reducing vehicle miles traveled, while also transforming the built environment into places that are more sustainable, enjoyable, and effective in creating healthy and vibrant communities. These projects will establish and enhance parks and open spaces, using natural solutions to improve air quality, water quality, reducing energy consumption and creating more walkable and bikeable trails. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis. This program emphasizes, and gives priority to, projects that are located within and benefit the State's disadvantaged communities.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The Rialto grant application will request funding for landscaping along the Cactus Trail project.
Examples of eligible urban greening projects include:
* Establishment, enhancement, and expansion of neighborhood parks and community spaces.
* Non-motorized urban trails that provide safe routes for travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools.
The proposed project meets these goals. The project will sequester and store carbon by planting vegetation and it potentially will reduce commute vehicle miles traveled through construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that provide safe routes for travel be...
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