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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to submit a grant application to the California Strategic Growth Council, through the Urban Greening Grant Program, for the Willmore Courts and Ways Demonstration Project located at La Reina Way and Del Rey Court; and execute any documents necessary for implementation and administration of the project. (District 1)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Development Services (Department) is requesting authorization to submit a grant application for funding for the Willmore Courts and Ways Demonstration Project (Project). The Urban Greening for Sustainable Communities Program (Program), funded by Proposition 84, is administered by the Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and provides funds to preserve, enhance, increase or establish community green areas such as urban forests, open spaces, and community gardens.
The SGC must first review a project’s concept proposal to determine if a project is eligible for funding through this Program. Working collaboratively, the Departments of Development Services and Public Works, and the Office of Sustainability prepared a concept proposal for the Project located at Del Rey Court and La Reina Way (Exhibit A - Site Map). The Project was determined to be eligible and has been invited to submit a funding application.
Located within the Willmore City Historic District (District), the Project is situated within one residential city block that is intersected by Del Rey Court and La Reina Way. The Project proposes to transform a portion of La Reina Way into an intimately scaled pedestrian walkway by closing a portion to vehicular traffic and incorporating stormwater management features, native plants, permeable pavers and sustainable enhancements. The partial vehicular closure of La Reina Way would require City Council approval. While Del Rey Court and the remainder of La Reina Way would continue to accommodate pedestrians and vehicles, the design would provide a visual distinct...
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