Resolution 15357CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 15357
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING
PROGRAM FOR 0.9 MILES OF THE CROSS ALAMEDA TRAIL
BETWEEN MAIN STREET AND CONSTITUTION WAY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO ACCEPT THE FUNDING, SHOULD THE CITY BE
AWARDED THE GRANT
WHEREAS, since 1991, the City of Alameda has planned for a four mile east -west
bicycling and walking corridor, referred to as the Cross Alameda Trail (CAT Project), in
the former Alameda Beltline property; and
WHEREAS, the City has developed, with extensive public input, designs for the
Cross Alameda Trail segment between Main Street and Constitution Way, along Ralph
Appezzato Memorial Parkway and Atlantic Ave; and
WHEREAS, the CAT Project provides significant community, safety and
environmental benefits, including reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by providing
safe, convenient and comfortable walking and bicycling facilities, where almost none
exist, serving children, students and commuters, and by planting additional trees; and
WHEREAS, the City has already successfully acquired multiple grants for this
extensive project and invested City discretionary funding toward the project, all of which
will significantly leverage the funds requested in the grant application; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided
grant funds for the California Climate Investments Urban Greening Program for green
infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide multiple
benefits; and
WHEREAS, the California Natural Resources Agency has been delegated the
responsibility for the administration of this grant program, establishing necessary
procedures; and
WHEREAS, said procedures established by the California Natural Resources
Agency require a resolution certifying the approval of application(s) by the applicant's
governing board before 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 by the Council of the City of Alameda that
the City:
1. Approves the filing of an application for the Cross Alameda Trail Urban Greening
Project, and
2. Certifies that applicant understands the assurances and certification in the
application, and
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, and
__... _ 4:- Certifies-that-it-wilt,,comply with --the provisions -of -Section 17-71.5 of-the.State-Labor
Code, and
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,
and
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, and
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(s).
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 20th day of March 2018, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and
Mayor Spencer — 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
said City this 21st day of March 2018.
Lara Weisiger, Citalerk
City of Alameda
JanKern, City Attorney
City of Alameda