TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing staff to prepare and submit a grant application pursuant to the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program (Proposition 84) for the purpose of funding an update to the Southeast Area Development and Improvement Plan (SEADIP). (District 3)
DISCUSSION
The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program is funded by Proposition 84, the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006. The Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program is designed to help local governments to develop and implement plans that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Strategic Growth Council was established by SB 732 to meet the goals of the California Global Warming Solution Act of 2006, and to manage and award grants to support the planning and development of sustainable communities.
At its December 20, 2011 meeting, the City Council directed staff to prepare a work plan for a comprehensive update to the SEADIP (PD-1) district. City staff became aware of the grant opportunity in early January. While staff is still preparing a work plan for the City Council's consideration, the short time frame to submit a grant application requires City Council action in advance of receiving an update on the work plan. This update would include a wetlands delineation study as well as determine land use intensities and development standards in the non-wetlands portions of SEADIP. A resolution has been prepared for the City Council that authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for and accept up to $1,000,000 in Sustainable Communities Grant and Incentive Program funds. If the City is awarded funding, the grant money will be used to fund this SEADIP update.
This matter was reviewed by Assistant City Attorney Michael J. Mais and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on January 19, 2012.
SUSTAINABILITY
The project will result in SEADIP land use regulations and wetlands preservation programs consistent with the Sustainable City Action Plan.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on February 7, 2012, as the deadline for submitting the Sustainable Communities Planning Grant and Incentive Program application is February 15, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT
Assuming the City's application is successful, the City would receive up to $1,000,000 in grant funding from the Strategic Growth Council, with a 10 percent in-kind match from the City that could include contributions in services and other non-cash resources. A job impact analysis is not possible at this time since it would depend on the final grant amount. Appropriations will be requested only after the City is notified of the grant award.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
BODY
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PLANNING GRANT AND ALL REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THE CITY OF LONG BEACH TO RECEIVE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 84 FUNDS FOR PREPARATION OF A SEADIP (PD-1) UPDATE
Respectfully Submitted,
AMY BODEK
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
APPROVED:
PATRICK H. WEST
CITY MANAGER