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Home My Public Portal About16) 10B_Grant Funding Opportunities_Staff ReportAGENDA ITEM 10.B. MANAGEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM DATE: October 20, 2020 TO: The Honorable City Council FROM: Bryan Cook, City Manager SUBJECT: GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES RECOMMENDATION: The City Council is requested to receive a presentation on available grant funding opportunities for new facilities and other improvements. BACKGROUND: 1. In March 2019, a grant funding opportunities list was presented to Council to consider. Council directed the City Manager to pursue certain identified funding opportunities, such as the Statewide Park Program – Round 3 to develop Primrose Park. 2. In September 2019, staff finalized a list of potential grant funding opportunities in partnership with Avant Garde, a grant writing and compliance management firm. The exercise identified viable funding opportunities for various City projects or improvements in the coming years. 3. City Staff and Avant Garde continuously review applicable grant opportunities based on needs and Council approved initiatives. ANALYSIS: Tonight’s presentation will review the attached matrix (Attachment “A”), followed by discussion on the following: 1. Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant This program was created to help provide safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation systems to enhance California’s economy and livability. City Council October 20, 2020 Page 2 of 4 Eligible planning projects must have a transportation nexus and directly benefit the multi-modal transportation system. Projects are also expected to improve public health, social equity, environmental justice, the environment, and provide other importation community benefits. Examples of eligible project types include safe routes to school plans, context- sensitive streetscapes or town center plans, complete streets plan, active transportation plans, bike and pedestrian plans focused on safety enhancements. The FY 2021-22 call for applications should be released in early Fall 2020 with a due date before the end of 2020. Staff is considering applying for funding to develop a safe routes to school (SRTS) plan which would identify SRTS infrastructure in need of improvement around Temple City’s schools. 2. Urban Greening This grant program supports green infrastructure projects that reduce Greenhouse gas emissions 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 space, using natural solutions to improving air and water quality and reducing energy consumption, and creating more walkable and bike-able trails. All projects must either acquire, create, enhance, or expand community parks and green spaces, and/or use natural systems or systems that mimic natural systems to achieve multiple benefits. The City is considering eligible projects for next cycle. Two options include greening of the parking lots behind Las Tunas Drive shops to improve the existing paseo and a possible further enhancement to greenspace opportunities within multi-use trail along Eaton Wash in coordination with Los Angeles County. 3. Statewide Park Program – Round 4 Approved by California voters in 2018, Proposition 68 provides funding for state and local parks through competitive grants and allocations. The Statewide Park Program awards grants of up to $8.5 million for projects that create new parks and expand or renovate existing parks. Temple City was awarded nearly $3 million through this program for the development of Primrose Park. Round 4 was announced in August 2020 with applications due December 14, 2020. Approximately $395 million is available for new projects. Staff researched the eligibility and competitiveness of Live Oak Park and found that while the park’s location does meet the eligibility threshold, its Community Fact Finder data outputs may not by competitive enough to be awarded in Round 4 at this time. And the City Council October 20, 2020 Page 3 of 4 likelihood of awarded a 2nd grant from the same program is not strong. 4. Youth Community Access Grant California voters passed Prop 64 in 2016. This proposition created the Youth Education, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Account whereby the State deposits 60% of marijuana tax for programs that emphasize accurate education. Effective prevention, early intervention, school retention, and timely treatment services for youth, their families, and caregivers. This grant program supports public programs, educational programs, job training programs, outreach programs and small capital asset projects to support youth access to natural or cultural resources. Examples of eligible projects include: cultural festivals and outreach events for youth; youth-led outdoor experiences; youth-led volunteer stewardship programs; free or reduced admission to a natural or cultural resource; free bus passes to youth for access to resources; workforce development and job training programs; youth-led outdoor education programs; acquisition of clean vehicles to transport youth to natural and/or cultural resources; construct ADA improvements to increase youth accessibility to natural and/or cultural resources; create cultural installations and exhibitions for youth; and build a garden space and create a hands-on program that teaches youth how to grow and prepare healthy foods. Staff will coordinate with City stakeholder to develop a proposal for next year’s funding cycle. 5. Cal HOME The purpose of Cal HOME is to support existing homeownership programs aimed at low and very low-income households, or moderate-income households affected by disasters. The goal is to increase homeownership, encourage neighborhood revitalizations and sustainable development, and maximize the use of existing housing stock. Eligible activities include first-time homebuyer mortgage assistance loans; owner-occupied rehabilitation assistance loans; Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit loans for construction, reconstruction, repair, or rehabilitation; and homeownership development project loans - all to households at or below 80% Area Median Income. With the recent approval of PHLA funds for homeowner improvement assistance, staff recommends waiting until the next cycle to apply. CITY STRATEGIC GOAL: Actions contained in this report align with the strategic goals of good governance, City Council October 20, 2020 Page 4 of 4 sustainable infrastructure, quality of life, and economic development. FISCAL IMPACT: None ATTACHMENT: A.Matrix: Review of Potential Grant Funding Sources PAGE 1 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Caltrans COMPETITIVE GRANT ----- CONSIDER: Deadline in November 2020 •Safe Routes to School Plan •Active Transportation Plan •Bike/ped Trail/Path Feasibility Study •Complete Streets Plan •Sustainable Communities Plan •Transit-Oriented Development Plan •First/Last Mile Connectivity Plan •Transit planning studies •Studies, plans, or outreach for school public transit, school pool ridesharing •Community mobility needs assessments •Context-sensitive streetscapes or town center plans •Traffic calming and safety enhancement plans •Corridor enhancement studies •Strategies to increase transit ridership SRTS Plan to identify SRTS infrastructure in need of improvement TBD Reimbursement Grant Cyclical November 2020 Fall 2021 – begin project activities Winter/Summer 2024 – Grant projects are completed, and grant funds expire (expiration dates depend on grant recipient and fund-type) 3-4 Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects Urban Greening CA Natural Resources Agency COMPETITIVE GRANT ----- CONSIDER: Eligible projects for next cycle •Must demonstrate GHG emission reductions •Non-motorized urban trails that provide safe routes for both recreation and travel between residences, workplaces, commercial centers, and schools •Green streets and alleyways •Neighborhood parks and community spaces •Greening of public lands and structures •Urban heat island mitigation Greening of parking lots behind Las Tunas shops to improve existing paseo Eaton Wash multi-use trail enhancements Rosemead Blvd landscaping, trees, and irrigation Approx. $28.5 Million No Min / Max Reimbursement Grant Cyclical – based on amount of funds remaining TBA TBA 3 – 4 Determine eligible projects to submit for next cycle Determine if County can use funding to enhance proposed Eaton Wash multi- use trail ATTACHMENT A PAGE 2 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Caltrans COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Preliminary Engineering • Right of Way • Construction Projects Involving State Highways • Caltrans-initiated safety project on a state highway that involves local roads and requires financial participation by a local agency is eligible for funding. • Local agency may initiate a safety project that involves a state highway, but local HSIP will only fund a "main street" project. TBD $220 Million $10 Million Max / $100,000 Min Match based on countermeasures Reimbursement Grant Cyclical Cycle 10 October 19, 2020 Recommendations in January 2021 Depends on location and # of collisions Didn’t meet current deadline but will consider for next cycle Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects Rubberized Pavement Grant Program CalRecycle COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Construct one or more Rubberized Asphalt Concrete (RAC) Hot-Mix or Rubberized Chip Seal project(s). • Only CA-generated waste tires, processed in CA, shall be used in the crumb rubber portion of the project(s). • Projects must be located in CA. Projects must be owned and maintained by the applicant and accessible to the general public. Various road / pavement projects in the next 18 months $4.3 Million $250,000 Max Reimbursement Grant Cyclical October 2020 December 2020 Awards April 1, 2023, grant term ends 5 Projects will be identified to submit for next FY Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects PAGE 3 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Local Partnership Program (LPP) California Transportation Commission (CTC) COMPETITIVE & FORMULAIC ----- CONSIDER: N/A Improvements to the state highway system, including: • Improvements to transit facilities. • The acquisition, retrofit, or rehabilitation of rolling stock, buses, or other transit equipment. • Improvements to the local road system. • Improvements to bicycle or pedestrian safety or mobility with an extended useful life. • Improvements to mitigate the environmental impact of new transportation infrastructure. • Sound walls for a freeway. • Road maintenance and rehabilitation. • Other transportation improvement projects. TBD $200 Million Annually 40% to competitive and 60% to formulaic Reimbursement Grant Annual TBA TBA TBD Didn’t meet current deadline but will consider for next cycle Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects Local Streets and Roads Program (LSRP) California Transportation Commission (CTC) ANNUAL ALLOCATION ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Road Maintenance and Rehab • Safety Projects • Railroad Grade Separation • Complete Streets Components • Traffic Control Devices TBD Approx. $386 Million annually Annual Allocation Proposed Project List report due 5/1 annually Expenditure Report due 10/1 annually Annual Allocation 5 SB1 funds have already been programmed using this on-going allocation PAGE 4 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Active Transportation Program (ATP) Caltrans / CTC COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: Must meet DAC requirements • Capital improvements that further the goals of ATP, including: o Increase walking or biking trips, increase safety and mobility to non-motorized users, reduce GHG, enhance public health, and ensure that DACs benefit. o Includes the environmental, right- of-way, and construction phases of a capital project. • Development of community wide bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school, or active transportation plans, located in a DAC. • Education, encouragement, and enforcement activities that further the goals of ATP. • Includes start up programs and/or expanded components of existing programs. TBD $440 Million $250,000 Min No Match Required Leverage Funds Encouraged Reimbursement Grant Cyclical Cycle 5 September 15, 2020 Recommendations February 15, 2021 2 - 3 Highly competitive with points awarded for being in a DAC and leveraged funds being provided Didn’t meet current deadline but will consider for next cycle Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects Federal Section 5310 Program – Enhanced Mobility for Seniors / Disabilities Metro COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A Traditional Capital Projects • Rolling stock and related activities • Passenger facilities • Support facilities and equipment • Lease of equipment – when leasing is more cost effect than purchase • Mobility management • Any capital activities to support ADA complementary paratransit service Other Capital and Operation Projects • Projects exceeding ADA requirements • Projects that improve accessibility to the fixed route system • Alternatives that assist seniors and individuals with disabilities with transportation New bus stops No minimum / Max $600,000 Match based on type of activity Reimbursement Grant Cyclical TBA TBA 3 Avant Garde will research eligibility of new bus stops PAGE 5 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Proposition 68 CA Department of Parks and Recreation PER CAPITA ALLOCATION ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Local park rehabilitation, creation, and improvement • Projects must be for recreational purposes, either acquisition or development. • Up to 5% of the allocation may be used for a Community Access Project. • Multiple projects may be completed under one contract; each project requires a separate application packet. • A project can only have one location. One project that serves several parks is not permitted. TBD $185 million 60% of funds allocated to cities and eligible districts Projects not serving a “severely disadvantaged community” require a 20% match Annual Allocation Ongoing Submit before December 2021 December 2023 – completion of projects 5 Funds have already been allocated Statewide Park Program (SPP) – Round 4 CA Department of Parks and Recreation COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: Potential space for new parks A project must involve either development or a combination of acquisition and development to: • Create a new park, or • Expand an existing park, or • Renovate an existing park. A project must include at least one recreation feature to be eligible. Live Oak Park revitalization OR Reconstruct community center at Live Oak Park $395.3 Million $8.5 Million Max / $200,000 Min No Match Requirement Reimbursement Grant December 14, 2020 Awards Summer 2021 Project Completions March 2025 2 Live Oak Park meets eligibility threshold but may not be competitive because of its Community Fact Finder tool data output PAGE 6 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Urban Flood Protection CA Natural Resources Agency COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A Funding to address flooding in urbanized areas: • Stormwater Capture and Reuse • Restore Urban Streams or Watersheds • Increase Permeable Surfaces to Reduce Flooding TBD TBA Reimbursement Grant Cyclical TBA TBA TBD Avant-Garde will work with Transtech to determine eligible projects Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) CA Department of Parks and Recreation COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Acquisition OR development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. • Priority projects include trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, natural areas, and cultural areas for recreational use • Athletic fields and courts • Community gardens • Trails • Open space and natural areas • Outdoor gyms • Skate parks • Outdoor swimming pools/aquatic features • Restroom buildings • Additions that enhance the park • Land acquisition to create or expand park and/or wildlife space Live Oak Park revitalization OR Reconstruct community center at Live Oak Park $6 Million Max Subject to change Reimbursement Grant Cyclical February 2022 TBA 2-3 Avant Garde will look into eligibility requirements for Live Oak Park PAGE 7 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Recreational Trials and Greenways CA Natural Resources Agency COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Eligible Non-Motorized Projects: o Acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property for Recreational Trails or Recreational Trail corridors. o Development and Rehabilitation of trails, trailside and trailhead facilities. o Construction of new trails (with restrictions for new trails on federal lands) Eaton Wash multi- use trail enhancements TBA Reimbursement Grant Annually TBA TBA 3 Determine eligible projects to submit for next cycle Determine if County can use funding to enhance proposed Eaton Wash multi-use trail Youth Community Access Grant CA Natural Resources Agency COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: Coordinate with stakeholder early to establish programs/projects • Programming Activities o Cultural festivals and outreach events for youth o Youth-led outdoor skills workshops o Youth-led outdoor experiences o Free/reduced price • Capitol Project Activities o Acquisition of clean vehicles to transport youth to natural/cultural resources o Redesign cultural exhibits to increase youth accessibility o ADA improvements • Combination of the two Youth Committee programs $5.7 Million $300,000 Max / $25,000 Min No Match requirement Reimbursement Grant Cyclical September 16, 2020 TBA 3-4 Didn’t meet current deadline but will consider for next cycle Begin coordinating with Youth Committee to develop potential programs and projects Determine other eligible projects to submit for next cycle PAGE 8 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Youth and Veteran Job Training and Placement Los Angeles County Regional Parks and Open Space District COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A Education and Skills Training Program Examples • Apprenticeship programs • Educational seminars • Formal coursework • Internship/entry level job placement • Job skills classes that focus on education and training needed to meet the job requirements at Parks and Recreation agencies. • Trade schools that focus on skills needed to meet the job requirements at Parks and Recreation agencies • Tuition grants/stipends Certification and Job Placement Program Examples • Apprenticeship programs • Arborist training and certification for tree planting and maintenance in parks • Interpretive training and certification for Natural and Cultural History Interpretation, planning and programming. • Park and Recreation Professional Organization’s Certification programs • Playground Safety and Athletic Field Management Certification • Camp Counselor Training and Certifications • California Aquatics Management School Certification • Aquatics Facility Operator Certification TBD $7 Million $1.4 Million Max / $50,000 Min Reimbursement Grant Cyclical TBA TBA 3-4 Determine eligible projects to submit for next cycle PAGE 9 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes California Museum Grant Program Round 1 CA Natural Resources Agency COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Program Projects o Curriculum development and implementation o Marketing/brand development/social media/COVID response o Staff training/online virtual training o Programs/special events/tours/camps • Capital Projects o Replacement of equipment o Tech and equipment necessary for online experiences o Installation of exhibits o ADA improvements o Safety retrofits o Drought tolerant landscaping o Expansions Historical Society Women’s Club Approx. $700,000 $40,000 Max / $20,000 Min Match Requirement: 5% or more of requested grant amount Reimbursement Grant Cyclical September 18, 2020 Award March 2021 TBD Didn’t meet current deadline but will consider for next cycle Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Program HCD NON- COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Preparation and adoption of planning documents or process improvements that accelerate housing production, and facilitate compliance in implementing the sixth cycle of the regional housing need assessment (RHNA) Housing Element update $119 Million Reimbursement Grant Applications Accepted over the counter until January 31, 2021 Expenditure Deadline: December 31, 2023 5 Funding has already been received for this program PAGE 10 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) Program HCD COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • New construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition of infrastructure. • Supporting of higher-density affordable and mixed-income housing in locations designated as infill • Development or rehabilitation of parks or open space, parking structures, transit linkages, transit shelters, and traffic mitigation features • Streetscape improvements, including, but not limited to, reconstruction or resurfacing of sidewalks and streets or the installation of lighting signage, or other related amenities • Water, sewer and other utility service improvements • Facilities that support pedestrian or bicycle transit • Site preparation or demolition TBD $57 Million No Match Requirement Reimbursement Grant Cyclical NOFA to be released Nov 2020 Apps due Feb 2021 Awards May 2021 3 Consider when affordable housing projects are proposed CalHOME HCD COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: Applications due 10/29/2020 • Predevelopment • Site development • Site acquisition • Rehabilitation and acquisition of site- built housing • Rehabilitation, repair, and replacement of manufactured homes • Down payment assistance • Mortgage financing • Homebuyer counseling • Technical assistance for self-help Down payment assistance program $57 Million Reimbursement Grant Annual October 29, 2020 Awards in Feb 2021 3 PAGE 11 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Local Housing Trust Fund (LHTF) Program HCD COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Funds can be used to provide loans to cover pre-development, acquisition, construction, or rehabilitation for eligible projects. • Rental projects must be restricted to households with incomes of no more than 60% AMI, for 55 years. • Projects include construction of rental housing • Down payment assistance to qualified first time home buyers • Emergency Shelters and Transitional Housing • Homeownership Projects or units within a Homeownership Project, consisting of homebuyer assistance and rehabilitation of homes owned by income-eligible owner-occupants. • Homebuyer and owner-occupied rehabilitation activities may include construction, conversion, or rehabilitation of ADUs or JADUs. • Construction, conversion, or rehabilitation of ADUs or JADUs without an Eligible Homeownership Project, consisting of a loan to a homeowner to build, convert, or rehabilitate an ADU or JADU Subsidize new ADUs and JADUs First time homebuyer programs $57 Million Match Requirement – Dollar for Dollar $500,000 Min / $5 million Max Assistance Cyclical NOFA to be released April 2021 Apps due June 2021 TBA 3 Eligibility requirement: Must be a city, county, or city and county that has created, funded, and operated an Existing Local Housing Trust Fund, or that has created and funded a New Local Housing Trust Fund. PAGE 12 OF 12 REVIEW OF POTENTIAL FUNDING SOURCES source applicable activities project applicability available funding funding type application deadline disbursement date feasibility (1-5) 5=most likely staff notes Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program CalRecycle COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Food waste prevention projects that prevent food waste from being generated: o modernizing production and handling practices to prevent and reduce food preparation waste; o identifying and modifying ordering practices that result in measurable decreases in food waste; o education and outreach programs that result in quantifiable reductions in food waste. • Food rescue projects that result in edible food being rescued and distributed to people. • Food waste residuals from the project should be composted, sent to a digester, or otherwise diverted from landfills, if those services are available in the jurisdiction where the project is located. TBD TBA $500,000 Max / $50,000 Min Reimbursement Grant Cyclical TBA TBA TBD Consider this program when the next cycle is announced Organics Grant Program CalRecycle COMPETITIVE ----- CONSIDER: N/A • Construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to increase composting or digestion of organics into compost, soil amendments, fertilizers, biofuels, or bioenergy. • Construction, renovation, or expansion of facilities to increase the pre-processing of organics if the City is the same entity that will compost/digest the pre-processed material to make compost, soil amendments, fertilizers, biofuels, or bioenergy. • Projects must result in an increase in tons of green or food materials diverted from landfills beyond that which the preprocessor was already diverting. TBD TBA $3 million Max Reimbursement Grant Cyclical TBA TBA TBD Consider this program when the next cycle is announced