Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 17-7100 (ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT)2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 17-7100 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION GRANT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR A SAFETY AND DEMONSTRTATION PROJECT ON PROSPECT AVENUE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Southern California Association of Governments issued a call for proposals for active transportation projects to fund planning and non -infrastructure projects that promote safety and encourage people to walk and bicycle. SECTION 2. The City of Hermosa Beach is a member agency of SCAG and has not previously been awarded a California Active Transportation Grant, making the City an eligible applicant for SCAG's call for proposals. SECTION 3. The City of Hermosa Beach has adopted policy through the City's General Plan Mobility Element and other initiatives related to living streets, safe routes to school, and expanded active transportation choices and the City desires to pursue a project that will implement these policies. SECTION 4. The City of Hermosa Beach is interested in studying, testing, and evaluating various safety enhancements along Prospect Avenue, a 1.4 mile corridor spanning the city and connecting to Manhattan and Redondo Beach. The focus of this project is to identify engineering solutions that are embraced by the community and can be successfully implemented to enhance active transportation choices and safety along the corridor for all users of the street. SECTION 5. A demonstration project along Prospect Avenue will support local mobility, safety, public health, and public participation initiatives, and will additionally implement various aspects of SCAG's 2016 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy for Livable Corridors, Sidewalks, Local Bikeways, Neighborhood Mobility and Safe Routes to School. SECTION 6. The City of Hermosa Beach is committed to the success of this project and has identified in -kind resources in the form of staff time and potential sources of future funding to implement the demonstration project on a permanent basis to contribute to the success of this project. Page 1 of 2 17-7100 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 to 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED, AND ORDERED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY: 1. Directs staff to submit the grant application package attached and any other supporting material necessary for evaluation of the application to the Southern California Association of Governments Sustainability Planning Grant Program for a demonstration project along Prospect Avenue; and 2. Authorizes the City Manager of the City of Hermosa Beach to execute all necessary applications, agreements, grant reports, and amendments thereto to implement and carry out the grant application package attached hereto. This Resolution shall take effect immediately. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution; shall cause the original of the same to be entered among the original resolutions of the City Council; shall make a minute of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the City Council meeting at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall transmit a copy of this Resolution to the Applicant. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of September, 2017, PRESIDENTbf the City ATTEST: City Clerk and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California City Attorney Page 2 of 2 17-7100 Southern California Association of Governments 2017 Active Transportation Call for Proposals Non -Infrastructure Application Form Agency Name: City of Hermosa Beach Project Name: A Safer Prospect: Safety and Traffic Calming Demonstration Project Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Project Information A. General Information Project Name: A Safer Prospect: Safety and Traffic Calming Demonstration Project Agency Name: City of Hermosa Beach Street Address: 1315 Valley Drive City: Hermosa Beach State: CA Zip., 90254 Project Manager: Leeanne Singleton Title: Environmental Analyst Email: Isingleton@hermosabch.org Phone: 310-318-0252 Addtl. Contact: Lucho Rodriguez Title Acting Public Works Director Email: Iodriguez@hermosabch.org Phone: 310-318-0210 B. Authorizing Signature Name (City Manager or Equivalent): Title: Phone Number: Sergio Gonzalez City Manager 310-318-0216 Email: sgonzalez@hermosabch.org Signature: C Date: sh+� �1 C. Project Details Project Start Date: April 1, 2018 Project End Date Subregion or COG South Bay Cities COG County: Requested Amount: $179,655 Local Match: If your agency is submitting multiple applications, please prioritize them below. Number of Priority of this Applications Application Submitted: 1 (Ex. 1 of 3): March 31, 2019 Los Angeles $55,000 1 If your agency is partnering with additional agencies or community based organizations for this project, please list them here and identify their roles. Partner Name: Beach Cities Health District Partner Name: Hermosa Beach City School District Partner Name: Partner Name: Role: Public Outreach + Health Role: Public Outreach + Safe Routes to School Role: Role: Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects If your project is part of a proposed multijurisdictional effort, please list cities applying for the same project and the name of the project being applied for if different. City Name: Project Name: City Name: Project Name: City Name: Project Name: D. Project Description 1. Please provide a short summary of your project that includes the major deliverables. Provide a short description of the scope of your project. (500 Character Limit) Hermosa Beach is proposing to study, test, and evaluate various safety enhancements along a 1.4 mile corridor spanning the city and connecting to Manhattan and Redondo Beach. Prospect Ave was the focus of a multi -city education/outreach campaign in 2016 under SCAG's GoHuman initiative, which helped to raise awareness, but did not include engineering solutions. The focus of this project is to identify engineering solutions that are embraced by the community and can be successfully implemented. E. Background Information 1. Is your agency a member of SCAG? ® Yes/❑ No 2. SCAG requires that each jurisdiction submit a supporting resolution from the elected body or a letter of intent in support of the project from the appropriate executive officer prior to receiving funding. a. Is your agency willing to adopt/provide documentation of support? ® Yes/❑ No 3. Has your city adopted a Complete Streets ordinance/resolution/policy or an updated mobility element that incorporates complete streets? ® Yes/❑ No a. If yes, check all that apply: Type Date of Link to Document Adoption Link Link ❑ Resolution Date ❑ Ordinance Date ® Policy 12/5/12 Living Streets Policy: Mobility Plan 8/22/17 Comprehensive General Plan and Coastal Land Use Update Plan Update (pgs 115-143) httP://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=885 4. The 2016 RTP/SCS seeks to "Protect the environment and health of our residents by improving air quality and encouraging active transportation (e.g., bicycling and walking)." The Active Transportation Appendix outlines strategies for implementing the Active Transportation Component of the RTP/SCS. Please list the strategies your project will implement: Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Strategy: Transit Integration Strategy: Livable Corridors Strategy: Short -Trip Strategy: Sidewalks Strategy: Short -Trip Strategy: Local Bikeways Strategy: Short -Trip Strategy: Neighborhood Mobility Strategy Strategy: Education and Encouragement Strategy: Safe Routes to School F. Grant Administration Grants will be managed by SCAG and implemented through its consultants for a five percent fee, deducted from the grant award, unless the applicant chooses to opt out of this service. (See opt -out option below). As part of the grant administration, SCAG will pursue funding allocation from the California Transportation Commission, procure consultant support, and provide all necessary reporting and documentation required by CTC and Caltrans. The Sponsoring Agency will assign a project manager and assume responsibility for the timely use of funds. Grantees not wishing to use SCAG's grant administration services will be required to complete all Caltrans allocation and contractual paperwork and be responsible for hiring their own consultants. See California Transportation Commission 2017 Active Transportation Program Guidelines for details on programming, allocation, evaluation and reporting. ❑ Opt -Out of SCAG Grant Administration Services: My agency would like to decline SCAG's Grant Administration Services and is prepared to pursue funding allocation directly from the CTC and assume responsibility for all aspects of grant management. Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Application: Non -Infrastructure Projects Mark the type(s) of project activity that you are proposing. You may mark more than one. (Information only) ® Go Human Partnership Project (See Resources) ® Demonstration Project ❑ Open Streets Event ® Safety Programming/Educational Classes ® Safe Routes to School Program ❑ Citywide Media Campaign A. Project Need (50 pts) 1. Mobility Benefit (15 points) a. Does your community currently have a bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school or comprehensive Active Transportation Plan? ® Yes/❑ No Mark all that your community currently has: Type Year Link Compl eted Bicycle 10/25/ http:Hhermosabeach.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view—id= Master 11 4&clip_id=1513&meta_id=94926 Plan Pedestria n Master Plan Updated SRTS plan as part of Mobility Element (pg 134) Safe 8/22/1 Routes to 7 Updatehttp://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=885 School Master Plan Link Active Date Transport ation Plan *If your plan is not currently available via hyperlink, please submit a PDF of the document with your application. b. If yes, describe how this project will support implementation of the plan(s). If no, describe how this project will contribute to or build local capacity to facilitate the development of a plan in the future. Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Open Ended (1500 character limit) In recent years, the City of Hermosa Beach capitalized on the community's interest and support for active transportation initiatives by adopting policies such as the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan, Mobility Element, Living Streets Policy, and Bicycle Mini Corral Plan. Due to the prevalence of schools, public parks, and commercial businesses, the Bicycle Master Plan, adopted in 2011, included the designation of Prospect Ave as a proposed bicycle friendly street. Prospect Avenue includes two elementary schools (one public, one private) and connects to the two high schools located just outside of the city. In 2016, as part of the Mobility Element Update, the City collaborated with the School District to update the Safe Routes to School program. In addition to updating the route maps and identifying current gaps, this collaboration included a survey of school families to understand walk/bike to school patterns, barriers to greater rates of walking/biking, and interest in future walk and bike to school programs. Implementation of this project would allow the City to test and evaluate the various traffic calming and bicycle enhancements proposed in the Bicycle Master Plan and the Safe Routes to School Program along this corridor. The potential solutions identified in these plans included: intersection crossing markings, bicycle detection at signals, bulbouts, high visibility crosswalks, traffic circles, increased landscaping, and additional street markings. Points Mobility Score 5 Points Applicant currently has a bicycle, pedestrian or Safe Routes to School Plan and demonstrates a clear linkage between the proposed project and the plan. Applicant currently has some form of bicycle, pedestrian or Safe 2-4 Points Routes to School Plan and the applicant demonstrates there is at least some connection between the proposed project and the plan. Alternatively, the applicant describes how this project will reasonably lead to the development of a plan in the future. 0-1 Points Applicant has no plans, and does not clearly articulate how the project will lead to future plan development. c. Describe the state of active transportation in your city and the project area. What bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure/non-infrastructure programs are in place? What needs exist that you would hope to address with the project? If the non -infrastructure program will support the development of an infrastructure project, explain how. Open Ended (1500 character limit) As a beach community with nearly 20,000 residents, over 1,000 businesses, and more than a million annual beach visitors in 1.4 square miles, Hermosa Beach already has a Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects large number of residents and visitors that walk or bike for recreational, commute, or shopping purposes. Some of the City's recent active transportation accomplishments include: the use of living streets principles in the Upper Pier Avenue Project, installation of bicycle facilities along several main corridors, installation of four bicycle mini -corrals, and support for Redondo Beach's Harbor Drive cycletrack and Herondo Street bicycle lane project. In recent years, the City has heard concern from residents over speed and safety along Prospect Avenue. While some requests include specific traffic control devices at certain locations, the City is interested in taking a comprehensive approach to evaluating and providing traffic control devices and other enhancements. The implementation of a demonstration project would serve two key purposes that are critical to the development of a future infrastructure project along this corridor. • Allow the community to participate in the design of the corridor. Often times the engineering solutions are straight -forward, but community acceptance of changes to the network configuration can be more difficult to obtain. • Provide city staff with an opportunity to systematically evaluate the effectiveness of various treatments prior to permanent installation. Points I Mobility I Score 8-10 Points A clear need exists for non -infrastructure funding within the community and the project is well suited to address these needs. 4-7 Points Limited need exists for non -infrastructure funding within the community and the project should be sufficient to meet the need. 0-3 Points A limited need exists for non -infrastructure funding within the community or the project is not well suited to meet the needs described. 2. Safety (20 points) a. For community wide non -infrastructure projects, identify the rate of bicycle or pedestrian collisions in your city in this document. If the non -infrastructure project will be targeted at a specific area, select the census tracts within % mile of your project, use this document to select the census tracts within your project area, sum the total bicycle and/or pedestrian injuries/fatalities for the selected census tracts and divide by the area's combined population. Geographic Unit of Rate (Area or City): (City) ® Bicycle Rate (Bicycle Projects Only): (0.0023) ® Pedestrian Rate (Pedestrian Projects Only): (0.0024) ® Combined Rate (Projects that address both bicycle an pedestrians): (0.0047) Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Points Safety Score 15 Points 0.0025 bicycle, or 0.0022 or greater pedestrian, or 0.0048 or greater combined collisions per capita. 12 Points 0.0013-0.0024 bicycle, or 0.0013-0.0021 pedestrian, or 0.0026-0.0047 combined collisions per capita. 5 Points 0.0004-0.0012 bicycle, or 0.0004-0.0012 pedestrian, or 0.0008-0.0025 combined collisions per capita. b. Describe any additional factors that impact real or perceived safety in the area (high speeds, lack of infrastructure, crime, need for additional enforcement, etc.). How will this project engage stakeholders and agency staff to address these factors? law Unaracter limit; The City has conducted traffic counts, a speed survey, and evaluated collision data for Prospect Avenue. The capacity for the corridor is 15,000 ADT and the entire corridor has a posted speed limit of 25 MPH. The corridor has both real and perceived safety concerns regarding speed, safety of intersections, and volume of traffic. Because this corridor runs parallel to Pacific Coast Highway, and connects multiple jurisdictions, it is frequently used as an alternative route for commuting with more than 11,000 ADT along the southern portion (6,000 northern). 85th percentile speeds along the corridor are above 25 MPH for all four segments, including one segment with speeds above 30 MPH. Between 2011 and 2016, there were 43 reported collisions, including 9 involving pedestrians or bicyclists. The traditional solutions to address safety concerns by adding stop signs, of which the corridor now has 10, has resulted in some drivers failing to fully stop at stop signs, including when pedestrians are present. Additionally, the educational campaign helped to raise awareness, but was limited in its ability to influence major behavior changes by drivers to improve safety. This demonstration project will involve the identification of relevant speed, traffic volume, safety, and utilization metrics and allow the City to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed enhancements through actual observation of behavior changes rather than having to rely solely on modeled behavior. Points Safety Score 3-5 Additional factors are identified that pose significant challenges to Points expanding rates of walking and bicycling. A clear plan for engaging stakeholders and agency staff to address the issues identified. 0-2 Additional factors are mentioned but clear strategies for engaging Points stakeholders are not provided. Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects 3. Public Health (5 points) a. Provide health statistics for the community/area where the project will be completed. For citywide projects use CHIS Neighborhood Edition to determine the rates in your city. For area wide projects use the lowest level of geography available. If data is not available at your project level, use the smallest geography available. If you need assistance with finding data for this question contact your county health department. Results below are based on 2014 California Health Interview Survey data. Geographic Unit of Data Provided: City i. Percentage of the population with Obesity (SCAG Regional Average 26.7%): (15.7% ii. Percentage of the population with Diabetes (SCAG Regional Average 9.3%): (4.9%' iii. Percentage of the population with Heart Disease (SCAG Regional Average 5.6%): 5.1% Points Public Health j Score 0-5 One point for each chronic disease score that is higher than the regional average. Five points if all three are higher than the regional average. 4. Disadvantaged Community (10 points) a. What percentage of your community qualifies as a disadvantaged community? To qualify, residents must either live in an area that is in the top 25% of communities identified by CalEnviroScreen, have a Median Household Income of Less than 80% of the state median, or be located in a SCAG Community of Concern (Map of Existing DACs). • For community wide non -infrastructure project, the percentage should be based on the total population that meets one or more of the criteria listed above. SCAG has calculated the data in this document for your convenience. • For area -wide non -infrastructure projects, estimate the percentage of the population that lives within a Disadvantaged Community based on census tracts within % mile of the project. Add together the total disadvantaged population (Dis_pop) living in the census tracts from this document and divide by the total population (Tract_pop). • For first -last mile transit related project, include the percentage of the population based on census tracts within three miles of the transit stop or station. Add together the total disadvantaged population (Dis_pop) living in the census tracts from this document and divide by the total population (Tract_pop). • For community -wide Safe Routes to School Master projects, the percentage should be based on the percentage of the school district student body that is eligible for free and reduced priced lunches (Column E - http:I/www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/sd/documents/frpm1516,xls). If the project will Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects target specific schools use the student population for those schools to determine eligibility. If your agency needs technical assistance to determine this percentage, please contact SCAG by 10/15116. i. Percentage of population that is disadvantaged: (0%) Points Disadvantaged Communities 1. Score 10 Points 80% or more of the population is considered disadvantaged. 8 Points 60%-79% of the population is considered disadvantaged. 6 Points 40%-59% of the population is considered disadvantaged. 4 Points 20%-39% of the population is considered disadvantaged. 2 Points 0-19% of the population is considered disadvantaged. B. Project Goals, Objectives and Outcomes (35 points) 1. Mobility (20 points) State the goals and objectives in measurable terms that relate directly to the identified need/problem(s) identified in Part A. The objectives should be concise (use bullets), address a specific issue(s), and be realistic with a reasonable probability of achievement. For example: • The goal of this project is to conduct community outreach to XX% of community residents to gain support for future bicycle and pedestrian projects that will reduce collisions within the corridor by XX%. • The goal of the program is to increase rates of walking and bicycling to school by XX% at the target schools. • The objective of the program is to increase awareness of laws related to bicyclists and pedestrians by achieving XXX million media impressions. Open Ended (1000 character limit) Identify and address the real and perceived traffic safety concerns of the corridor; Incorporate the City's Safe Routes to School Network and Living Streets and Complete Streets policies with at least five different concepts/treatments implemented; Increase the rate of school -aged children walking and biking to school Engage the community in a dialogue about the range of potential solutions reaching at least 1,000 community members; Identify a set of metrics that evaluate the safety, speed, access, and rate of use by travel mode Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Provide a detailed set of recommended improvements for the corridor and each intersection that balances the safety needs of vehicles, pedestrians, and other modes of transportation; Evaluate the effective use of the City's financial and physical resources to proactively implement the recommended improvements. Points Mobility Score 3-5 Applicant identifies goals and objectives that meet the needs of the Points i community that are achievable. 0-2 Applicant identifies the goals and objectives but does not tie them Points to the needs of the community or they are inappropriate for the context of the project. Identify the outcomes (tasks and deliverables) to be conducted in order to accomplish the stated objectives. Describe how long the project will run and the number of people expected to be served. For Go Human demonstration projects, applicants may choose to use the Model Scope of Work for Pop Ups as a guide (It can be downloaded on the application website). For example: • Host a Go Human demonstration project for one month that will demonstrate the benefits of cycletracks to the community with a goal of reaching XX% of residents. • Complete a month long Go Human media campaign using bus backs, bus shelters, radio and other forms of advertising. • Complete 10 bicycle safety classes within the community with 15 participants each to teach rules of the road and bicycle handling skills. en Ended (1000 character limit The City is proposing to engage in a year -long effort to develop, host, and evaluate the effectiveness of this demonstration project, and will rely upon the GoHuman model scope of work. Key deliverables from the project will include a six to eight week long demonstration project, a clear set of recommendations for implementation of traffic calming features on a permanent basis, a tactical urbanism toolkit, and identification and quantification of evaluation metrics. The specific tasks and sub -tasks are provided in the scope of work attachment. In order to successfully implement this initiative the City is proposing a suite of innovative community engagement methods to engage at least 1,000 residents, businesses, and travelers along the corridor. These methods include several in -person opportunities to physically participate in the project and are described in more detail in the public participation section. Points I Mobility I Score Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects 6-10 Points Applicant identifies reasonable tasks to achieve the stated objectives within the requested budget amount. Tasks described are reasonably achievable with the proposed budget. Applicant identifies tasks but they are not appropriate for the community or realistic for completing the project with the proposed b. Describe steps to be taken to ensure the project can be continued beyond the life of the grant. Include funding sources and other resources available to continue the project. Open Ended (1500 character limit) The City has funding allocated on an annual basis to implement neighborhood safety enhancements and street improvements. Additionally, the local return funds for Measure M have yet to be allocated to certain projects or initiatives in Hermosa Beach and could be a potential source of funds. By completing a demonstration project as part of the grant, the City can use the dedicated traffic improvement funds to implement the recommended improvements on a permanent basis for the Prospect Corridor in a manner that leverages traditional traffic safety solutions with streetscape enhancements to create a more walkable, livable corridor. Additionally, the scope of work proposes to develop marketing materials and a tactical urbanism toolkit that can be used by the City in future projects as other corridors are considered for improvements. The tactical urbanism toolkit is intended to identify a range of intersection, segment, and public space treatments that may be effective to address visibility, speed, safety, and enhance greenspace. Points Mobility Score 3-5 There is a clear plan for sustaining program activities or securing Points funding to make the demonstration project permanent. 0-2 Plan for sustaining program activities or making the demonstration Points project permanent lacks detail or is not clearly articulated. 2. Safety (5 points) a. How will safety and the role of education and enforcement activities be considered in the development of the project? Discuss any analysis tools, outreach or other strategies to be considered in the scope of work that will help ensure education and enforcement strategies are considered in the project development process. Provide a letter of support from a School District, Law Enforcement agency or other partnering organization that is committed to enhancing safety in the project area. The letter should include a description of the support or strategies the agency or organization will provide or how the organization will be engaged in the project (such as participate on a technical advisory committee). Open Ended (1500 character limit) Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Many requests received by the City from residents include specific strategies or treatments along a street (i.e. request for stop signs or speed humps), which may not take into consideration all of the necessary elements or factors. The City is proposing to implement several outreach strategies as part of this demonstration project centered around education and enforcement to broaden the community conversation about traffic safety and understanding the range of different treatments that may be effective. These engagement strategies include a walk/bike audit of the corridor to evaluate barriers and opportunities in person, a tactical urbanism toolkit, and the event and programming component for the community to learn, test, and provide feedback on the different treatments. The audit, toolkit, and event will serve an important role in the Prospect Corridor project in educating the community about safe travel practices, effective solutions, and appropriate changes along the corridor. Additionally, there are two schools located along the corridor committed to enhancing safety in the area. Letters of support from the Hermosa Beach City School District and Our Lady of Guadalupe School are provided as an attachment to this application. The schools will be involved in the planning committee, event programming, and serve an important role in educating students and parents about safety alone the corridor. Points 3-5 Points Approach is clear and comprehensive. Illustrates data based methodology for identifying and targeting collision "hot spots" and informing educational programs. A letter of support from a supporting agency is provided. 1-2 Points Approach is feasible but lacks a data driven approach for identifying collision "hot spots" or informing targeted educational programs. No partnership with a supporting agency. Score 3. Public Health (5 points) a. How will public health be considered in the development of the program and deliverables? Discuss any analysis tools, outreach or other strategies incorporated into the scope of work that will help ensure health outcomes are considered in project implementation. Provide a letter of support from the County Health Department, health care agency or health focused community based organization. The letter should include a description of the support the partner will provide for the project. Open Endt J500 character limit) Part of the core vision for the city of Hermosa Beach is a commitment to offer a healthy environment and lifestyles to residents and visitors. Through general plan community engagement workshops between 2013 and 2017, as well as the safe routes to school survey conducted in 2016, the City has found that many residents and visitors are interested in choosing to walk or bike because of the health benefits, but often cite the speed of vehicles, lack of safe crossing locations, and need for better quality accessible sidewalks as a barrier to greater rates of biking and walking. Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Several of the evaluation metrics to be identified and quantified as part of this project will focus on health and safety. Metrics are likely to include the existing and projected rate of use by different modes, rate of collisions, and the health and environmental benefits associated with streetscape enhancements and safety measures. Additionally, the Beach Cities Health District has taken on a number of active transportation and safety initiatives in recent years and is committed to enhancing active transportation in the area. Letters of support from the Beach Cities Health District, as well as the Health District's Livability Committee are provided as an attachment to this application. The health district will be involved in the planning committee, event programming, and serve an important role in quantifying the health benefits of this and similar projects in the beach cities. Points I Public Health I score 3-5 Approach is clear and comprehensive and describes tools and Points strategies that will be used to incorporate health outcomes. A letter of support from public health partner is provided. 1-2 Approach is not clear and/or comprehensive, tools and strategies Points are not clearly defined. Lacks a letter of support from health rtner. 4. Public Participation (5 points) a. Describe innovative approaches for outreach that will be included in your project. Include target audiences, outreach strategies and desired outcomes. Include strategies for reaching members of disadvantaged communities and non-English speaking populations if applicable. To successfully implement this demonstration project the City is proposing a suite of innovative community engagement methods to engage at least 1,000 residents, businesses, school -aged children and their parents and travelers of the corridor. Through the General Plan update process, Hermosa Beach had significant participation and success in obtaining feedback from the community by creating a community working group and hosting community walking tours to discuss topics like mobility, sustainability, community character, and coastal resources. The community engagement strategy for this project proposes to emulate recent local engagement efforts that have been successful by: Development of a planning committee, Use of SCAG's event branding and marketing materials, A walk/bike audit to evaluate barriers and opportunities, Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects • A community event and programming in connection with the demonstration project (similar to an open streets event, though the street would remain open to vehicles and programming will occur at public spaces along the corridor). The walk/bike audit and community event will provide residents the opportunity to physically participate in the evaluation and testing of different solutions. Finally, providing the community with opportunities to see solutions in context, and even test different solutions will lead to greater community understanding of the proposed solutions and will help to address both the actual and perceived safety concerns. Points Public Participation Score 4-5 Project includes robust and innovative outreach strategies that will Points engage the target audience. 2-3 Project includes sufficient outreach and includes outreach strategies Points to reach the target audience. 1 Point Project includes minimal or limited outreach strategies. C. Partnerships and Leveraging (15pts) 1. Leveraging (5 points) a. No local match is required to receive AT-SPG funding, however, additional points will be provided for agencies that provide local match or in -kind match. Additional points will also be provided to projects that utilize existing partnerships and resources to extend the reach of AT-SPG funding. i. Will your agency provide a local match? ® Yes/❑ No ii, What is the monetary value of the match? [$55,000) iii. What percentage of the project does this represent? (30%) Points % of Local Match pledged to the prc 4 Points 20% or more of total project cost 3 Points 15% to 19.9% of total project cost 2 Points 11.5% to 14.9% of total project cost 1 Point 1% to 11.4% of total project cost b. Please describe the source of the local match (In -Kind, Local Funding, Existing Grants, etc.). Open Ended (1500 character limit The City will contribute an estimated in -kind match of $35,000 in the form of dedicated staff time. This will include staff time from the city manager's office, public works Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects engineers, planning department staff, and public works field staff to participate in the project management, work product review, evaluation metric identification, and community engagement tasks. Additionally, the City has retained on -call traffic engineering consultants that will participate during project development in the evaluation of various solutions and take the recommended solutions identified through this process and develop specifications so the project can be implemented on a permanent basis. The estimated value of the City's on -call traffic engineering support is approximately $20,000 representing a total local match of approximately $55,000 for this effort. Points Leveraged Funds Score 1 point The applicant clearly demonstrates commitment to leverage funds and details additional sources of funding that will be used to support the project. 2. Cost Effectiveness (5 points) a. SCAG is seeking to limit duplication of efforts across the region and provide best practices for many of the project components eligible through the AT-SPG. If selected what existing methodologies/tools/templates will be integrated into your non -infrastructure project (Go Human, California SRTS Curriculum, etc.)? Alternatively, please describe how the plan promotes multijurisdictional collaboration and/or otherwise seeks to leverage and expand the impacts of the project beyond a single municipality. Open Ended (1500 character limit) This project proposes to rely upon the Go Human scope of work and outreach materials in the promotion of the demonstration project and event programming. In utilizing the GoHuman resources, Hermosa Beach is proposing to limit duplication of efforts and allow SCAG to maximize consistency across similar types of projects in the region. Additionally, the City has included a task to develop a tactical urbanism toolkit to leverage and expand the impacts of the project beyond Hermosa Beach and to future projects within Hermosa Beach. Hermosa Beach has identified the Prospect Avenue corridor to implement a demonstration project specifically because it is a prominent local corridor, connects to other nearby cities, and serves a total of seven public and private schools between Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach. Additionally, the corridor and intersections along it have also been included in several sub -regional studies such as the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan, the Beach Cities Livability Plan, and the South Bay Neighborhood Oriented Development Study. A letter of support from the South Bay Bicycle Coalition, Beach Cities Cycling Club, and the South Bay Cities Council of Governments are provided as an attachment to this application. These organizations will be involved in the planning committee, event programming, and serve an important role in expanding the impact of this project and similar projects in the beach cities. Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Points Cost Effectiveness I Score 3-5 Applicant identifies existing methodologies/tools/templates to be Points included in the plan and clearly describes how they will be incorporated into project. Alternatively the applicant agrees to use the Model Scope of Work for community -wide plans. Alternatively, applicant clearly defines method and approach for ensuring project results in multi -jurisdictional impact. 0-2 Project identifies existing methodologies/tools/templates but fails Points to clearly describe how they will be incorporated into the project. Applicant provides limited or no evidence to support that the project will have multi -jurisdictional impacts. 3. Public Participation / Collaboration (5 pts) a. Provide letters of commitment for your plan from a minimum of three (3) other jurisdictions or stakeholder groups that will contribute resources to the project's success. These letters are in addition to other letters required throughout this application. Each letter should include a brief list of the types of activities that the other jurisdiction or stakeholder group will commit to providing as part of the project. Stakeholder groups can include the following: i. Youth/Senior Group ii. School District iii. City Agency iv. Community Based Organization v. Faith Based Organization vi. Chamber of Commerce/Business Group vii. Advocacy Group (Social Equity, Health, Environment, etc.) Points Public Participation Score 5 Points The applicant has provided more than 3 letters of commitment for the project and they clearly outline the types of activities each jurisdiction or stakeholder will undertake to support the project. 3-4 The applicant has provided 3 letters of commitment for the project Points and they clearly outline the types of activities each jurisdiction or stakeholder will undertake to support the project. 1-2 1 The applicant has provided less than 3 letters of commitment for Points , the project. Go Human Event A Safer Prospect (City of Hermosa Beach) Scope of Work 'Task IlDescription IDeli.erables Task 1: Project Management 1.1 Project Kick-off meeting Consultant shall schedule a kick off meeting with the SCAG Project Manager, Agency Project Manager and other relevant Meeting Agenda, Meeting Notes staff 1.2 IMonthly reporting/invoicing iConsultant shall prepare monthly invoices and reports in accordance with SCAG invoicing and reporting methodologies. Status reports, invoices 1-3 Regular Project Management iConsultant shall host monthly project management meeting with the SCAG Project Manager, Agency Project Manager and Agendas, Meetings Notes Meetings pother relevant staff. ' Task 2: Stakeholder Engagement 2.1 Outreach & Communications Plan SCAG staff shall draft a 2-3 page Outreach and Communications Plan outlining proposed outreach and marketing strategy to Outreach and Communications .engage the community Plan will include draft outreach schedule and proposed methods of community engagement with a Plan focus on how to engage low income residents in the project area, 2-2 Marketing and Communications :SLAG will produce specific deliverables for the project as outlined in the Communication Plans including, but not limited to, Press Releases, Earned and Social ievent logos/branding, E-Flyers, postcards, reporter briefings, op-eds, media pitching, press releases, posters, temporary Media Placements, Press .message boards, and banners. In addition, the SCAG will be responsible for developing collateral and placing all earned and Coordination, Event Photos ,social media, including any media buys required to achieve a high level of event attendance, Finally, SCAG will be responsible for day of press coordination and documentation of the event including photography of each event, 2.3 Planning Committee SCAG shall coordinate with the Agency to develop a Planning Committee tasked with providing input on the development of List of Planning Committee the plan. The committee should include members ofthe local business community, resident representatives, health district Members, Committee Agendas, officials, school district officials, law enforcement representatives, community members, Agency representatives, members Presentation Materials, Meeting ,of the local bike coalition, and other relevant stakeholders.The committee shall meet a minimum of four (4) times. Notes 2.4 Fund Raising/Volunteer Engagement Consultant shall work with local partners and regional stakeholders to identify sponsors and additional funds to supplement Sponsorship Packet, Additional the project budget with a goal of securing an additional 15-25h of additional funding for the event. Consultant shall draft a Revenue Raised 1-2 page memo outlining possible sponsors and how they will engage them. The Consultant shall develop a Sponsorship Packet to communicate the benefits of sponsorship to possible sponsors. The Consultant will also develop a volunteer roster ,.and coordinate volunteers to help staff the event Task 3: TinP Des n a Demennratfen Pro ert 31 Walk/Bike Audit Consultant yhall Wark wlih the committee to conduct a walkand bike audit oftho corrdof thitl is open to the community Walk Audit Evaluation and The audit should evaluate barriers and opportunities along the corridor to improve safety and enhance the quality of the Recommendations streetscape environment. 3 2 Evaluation Metrics The Project Consultant will work with the committee to identify the relevant metrics or objectives that will be used to Memo of Proposed Evaluation -evaluate the various components of the demonstration project. Consideration of existing safety factors such as speed, traffic Metrics volume (vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians), and rate of collisions should be incorporated This will include a pre -project count -of pedestrian and bicycle usage. Additionally, the memo should identify the potential rate of change that can be observed through irruilementatjpp of t.ffjF calming featu 5 to Infprm the final evaluaIion, 3.3 'Tactical Urbanism Toolkit The Project Consultant will work with the committee to develop a tactical urbanism toolkit to identify potential tactucal Tactical Urbanism Toolkit urbanism components, best practices for application of design treatments, and benefits/tradeoffs of the various design components. The toolkit will support the development of the site design plan in a manner that best fits the conditions of the corridor, accomplishes the stated objectives, and can also be used in future city demonstration projects, 3.4 Site Design Plan The Project Consultant will work with the committee to develop a Site Design Plan for the demonstration project The Site Site Design Plan Design Plan will include any proposed tactical urbanism components (such as temporary infrastructure demonstrations such as temporary bike lanes, curb extensions, parklets, etc.), and event programming areas (which should use public spaces but avoid street closures), a preliminary budget for all materials needed, documentation of proposed signage, a detailed timeline for implementation and any other anticipated enhancements. The Consultant will also consider an appropriate plan for staging materials and vendors during set up and takedown of the events. The strategy should include a material acquisition plan that relies to the greatest extent possible on materials sourced locally through donations from local business/agencies (ex. planters, barriers, etc). The Site Design Plan will be designed to meet all local regulations; the schedule and budget should consider the time and budget needed to acquire necessary permits The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary permits. 3.5 Site Plan Implementation The Project Consultant will work with the committee to develop a Site Design Plan for the demonstration project. The Site (Implementation of Design Plan will include any proposed tactical urbanism components (such as temporary infrastructure demonstrations such (Demonstration Project as temporary bike lanes, curb extensions, parklets, etc), and event programming areas (which should use public spaces but avoid street closures), a preliminary budget for all materials needed, documentation of proposed signage, a detailed timeline for implementation and any other anticipated enhancements. The Consultant will also consider an appropriate plan for staging materials and vendors during set up and takedown of the events The strategy should include a material acquisition plan that relies to the greatest extent possible on materials sourced locally through donations from local business/agencies (ex- planters, barriers, etc.)- The Site Design Plan will be designed to meet all local regulations; the schedule and budget should consider the time and budget needed to acquire necessary permits The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining and paying for all necessary permits. Task 4: Community Event 4.1 Event Plan The Consultant will develop an Event Plan forthe event in concert with the Site Design Plan and Programming Plan The (Event Plan iEvent Plan will layout the strategies, budget and schedule for operating the event, event staffing (volunteers, etc.) needed, 24-hour security, and other programmatic elements needed to create a safe and festive event during which residents can iexperience the installation. Consultant shall draft and execute an Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding with the ,respective City to carry out the event- The Agency Project Manager shall be given the opportunity to review and approve the final document prior to the full execution of the Agreement. The Consultant shall carry necessary insurance coverage to conduct these events in the respective locations. The Event Plan should consider staffing requirements and delineate those holes. 4 2 Programming Plan 'The Consultant shall develop a Programming Plan and corresponding event program to outline the types of activities to be Programming Plan, Timeline, conducted at each event. The implementation of the programming at these events will be directed toward safety education Permits .and promotion of walking and biking on a daily basis and will aim to make use of public spaces and facilities along the .-orridor The programming may take the form of a Passport Program with education and encouragement -based stations .across the route; or other innovative, cost effective education/encouragement installations may also be considered. (Programming elements that do not specifically advance a transportation purpose may not be eligible expenses under this contract. Therefore, these additional costs will need to be covered through the fundraising strategy •4 3 Event Plan Implementation The Consultant will be responsible for managing the event production as outlined in the Site Design Plans and Event Plans. Design Plan, Implementation of 'The Consultant will be responsible for ensuring that the event is produced to the expectations and standards determined by Demonstration Project the committee as well as the successful integration of the Go Human design and message, Task 5: Final Evaluation and Report S 1 Community wrap-up 'The Consultant shall conduct a wrap-up event or meeting in which the community, residents of the corridor, and planning Community Feedback Summary committee members can provide overall feedback and input at the conclusion ofthe demonstration project. S 2 Evaluation The events are anticipated to support or launch efforts for future active transportation infrastructure projects or programs, Evaluation Tool, Evaluation Event evaluation will be vital to determine the impacts of the events. At a minimum, the Consultant will report on the Summary number of event attendees, media coverage, community input on proposed changes in street design, and conduct intercept surveys and analysis in targeted locations during the event to determine the effect of the tactical urbanism strategies, SCAG has existing survey tools available for use in evaluation, S3 Draft Report Draft Report highlighting the scope of the demonstration project, engagement opportunities, evaluation results and all Draft Report documents produced as part of the project, 15.4 Final Report Final Report highlighting the scope of the demonstration project, engagement opportunities, evaluation results and all rinal Report documents produced as part of the project, Final electronic copies will be provided to SCAG and the implementing agency. Project Title 'A Safer Prosperl: Safety and Traffic. Calmi2q .: on Project Task T: Project hAsnagement ©©a©Months iafter ■raomm - Task 2: Staitehulder Engagement .. Task 3! Site Design + Demonstration Project Task 4. Community Event Task Final Evaluation Report 6- and city nrxemmaa Beech LINE ITEM BUDGET: Proiect Name 1315 Valley Drive He-. Beach, CA 90254 310-318-0252 Complete the fields with blue teat only, Isingleton.Sherrmosabch ororg Warning: If you add or delete any columns make sure all formulas are still functioning to give correct totals tat rml Cost Categories Maximum Hourly Rate Task Task Task Task Task Task6 Grand Total (All tasks) Task 1: Ro eae Mooe t l wwn Yoh1 SWrhaUrr Fapgrmeal Tashi: Slle DMg., Demonsrretion Pmjret T.k4: Community Lvea1 Tuh 1• "'_ •L•atortlmr an,l Report XXX If". A.-W Irwwn A-sm Ileum Aowaar It- .Armwar 11aa Amawwr Mown Amaeuf !fours Am-t Dir f abnr Clas.ei rcafion Pnncial-in-Chare S20000 Son S1,600.00 2400 54-800(K..) 1200 S2,40000 1600 S3200(A1 4oO $no 00 000 $000 6400 S1280000 Pro ecl Ma,2jer S175.00 3200 $560000 4500 $8,400.00 8000 S14,00000 64.00 $11.20000 2000 $3.500.00 0.00 $000 24400 $42,70000 3r Planner/Modeler ai50_on 16.00 $2.40000 0-00 S000 4Sn0 $7,200 On 00 $000 1600 S2400 Oa 000 S00o 9000 $1200005 Intermediate Planner/Modeler $100.00 Soo $80000 10000 %10,00000 10000 $10,00000 12000 $12,00000 4000 S4,00000 000 Soon 36800 S36,80000 Add addil i-1 as needed Ron soon 000 So 00 0 00 Soon 000 So on 000 So 00 000 Soon 000 $000 FrhWta!- Airae !tabor lrerhead & Fri a roe. cant r 6100 SIOA00,00 172.00 S233M.011 240.00 S33AN.00 200.00 S26A00.00 80.00 S10.700.00 0.00 S0.00 75&00 S104300.00 Overhead Ian O.00k. aOO"/o SOUR $000.•- i on $000 ,_d SO.00 SOW $000 $000 $000 so 00 FO Oo $000 r SooO $o o0 Subtotal - Overhead&Frio fine G&AY,. S0.00 50.00 $0.00 SO.On SO.00 SO.0e SO.00 ana rmenl Fabtatal - Flw4 Fat S520.04 S1860.00 S3.280.00 S2-140.00 SSSS00 So.00 S8S55.00 Other Direct Costs I ODCs navel Printin-Direct1v Char eable only 50.00 50.00 $0.00 SA00aoo SO.on $2.000-00 Soon S40000 $0.00 $400.00 So W $000 Sol, $6,800 On Socld Mulla IProgoon-g A.Lim a $000 SO.00 n00000 $2,W)On $000 Soon SOoo $20.00000 50.00 5000 SOW So 00 $800000 522000 no Ioemn-Irauno Prnml Malcnal Soon Soon $30,00000 Wool S000 $000 $3000000 Sabt.W-ODG: 50.00 S14A00.00 S32A00.00 SZOA00.00 S400.00 $6.00 S66800.00 .Subconsu/fant Other 000 000 %o ool 0001 Soon 000 Soon 0.001 soon 1 0001 $0 (X.l 0001 51100 000 $000 SublMol - Subs Wt4attr}t 0.00 Saba 0.00 S0.00 0.00 50,00 0.00 SO.00 0.00 SO.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 50.00 iGRANDTOTAL 64.00 510920.00 172.00 S39.U60.00 240.00 S6S800.00 200.00 549,140.00 80.00 S11.655.00 0.00 50.00 756.00 5179,655.00 Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Attachment 1 Scoring Matrix Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Reviewer's Name: Agency: Phone Number: Email: Scoring Matrix Sub -question Possible Total Received Question A: Project Need 50 Points Mobility 1 15 Safety 2 20 Public Health 3 5 Disadvantaged Communities 4 10 Question B: Project Goals, Objectives and Outcomes 35 Points Mobility 1 20 Safety 2 5 Public Health 3 5 Public Participation 4 5 Question C: Partnerships and Leveraging 15 Points Leveraging 1 5 Cost Effectiveness 2 5 Public Participation / Collaboration 3 5 Final Score Reviewer's Notes Signature: Date: Sustainability Planning Grant Application Active Transportation — Non -Infrastructure Projects Attachment 2 Letters of Support August 21, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, We are writing to express our support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is of paramount concern to the entire community. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. We are a group of over 50 residents and their families living on the east side of Prospect Avenue between 14t" and 16th Streets. We are supportive of the City's efforts to pursue this project as it aligns with our year's long petition to address the inadequate traffic -calming and safety measures along this wide, curved section with limited views and that lacks speed limit signage, pedestrian crossings, and safe bike paths, particularly for children using this as a Walking School Bus Route. We believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and promote multi -jurisdictional collaboration as our neighborhood is used daily by students, commuters, and residents both in our area but also Redondo Beach's Golden Triangle as a convenient route to businesses and the beach via Pier Avenue; to View, Valley, and Mira Costa schools; and, to bypass PCH during morning and afternoon rush hours. We will happily contribute our time and commitment in helping the City to ensure the safety and welfare of this wonderful neighborhood. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, Residents living on the east side of Prospect Avenue Coordinating Residents: Nicole and Ron Glick Family, neglick@amail.com Tamar and Jeff Colen Family - Silver St. Erika and Brian Cooley Family -Silver St. Joanna Ryder -Silver St. Sue and Arvin Collins - Silver St. Page 1 of 2 Laurie and David Docktor Family - Silver St. Kathleen and Boris Hahn Family - Silver St. Tom and Connie Visistsri Family - Silver St. Larry Brown - Silver St. Earl Yessmann - Silver St. Lisa and Joe Spano Family - Silver St. Zully Lara - Silver St. Dave and Claire Neuberger Family - Silver St. Deborah Ryan -Silver St. Dave and Michelle Bradin Family - 15th St. Erin and Steve Bender Family - 15th St. Eiko and Charles Hashibe -15th St. Lois Donaldson - 14th St. Shannon Stegall - 14th St. Sharon McNeil - 14th St. Damien Stafford - 14th St. Fran Stratton - 14th St. Byron McMahon - 141h St. Leslie Kolczak and Family - 14th St. Erin, Bill, and Michael Kruse - Prospect Ave. Jonathan Wood - Prospect Ave. Maddison McKibbin - Prospect Ave. Brian Schermer - Prospect Ave. Susan Haggerty -Prospect Ave. Jeff Chaput Family - Prospect Ave. Jennifer and Brent Bushbaum - Prospect Ave. Darlene Abbitt and Family - Prospect Ave. Melissa and Clint Lou - Golden Ave. Joanna and Travis Bowe - Golden Ave. Kent and Diana Allen - Golden Ave. Briana Angeleri - Golden Ave. Page 2 of 2 IW5 Velle) Drile fferm-ra El"O California 902V (31019]7.477 RAC: 1310) 376~4974 www.hbcsd.org Aran,hen of,he Hwrd,rf &IN -nun Patricia S. Ackerman Carleen R. Nesle Harltarel R Bu. r-1..t1ui %tan K. Campbell Nooiq-e Una S-perinrendenr rJ.Srh--1a Patricia %. Eacalanle HERMOSA BEACH City School District August 31.2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez. I am writing to express our support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi - jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians. vehicles. and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is of paramount concern to the entire community. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. We are supportive of the City's efforts to pursue this project as it aligns with our organizational goals to provide safe routes to school. facilitate the Walking School Bus program. bike access and safety. and wellness. We believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and will promote multi jurisdictional collaboration. The students in the Hermosa Beach City School District have to cross a major traffic artery and narrow streets, many without sidewalks, to access school. Additionally, our students have the right to attend high school in either Manhattan or Redondo Beach which will require them to walk, drive or ride a bike, through neighboring cities. 'rile district is committed to participating in working groups, communicating outreach to parents, and to provide feedback on documents. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, ! - 411, � �1�1 JWJ� Patricia Escalante Superintendent Hermosa Beach City School District Our Lady of Guadalupe School 340 Massey Street Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310-372-7486 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, I am writing to express our support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is of paramount concern to the entire community. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. Our Lady of Guadalupe School is located in close proximity to Prospect Avenue and is supportive of this project as it aligns with our mission to provide a safe and secure educational experience for our students as well as encourage our families to engage in environmentally responsible practices such as carpooling, walk/biking to school, etc. We believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and promote multi -jurisdictional collaboration as our organization. Our school represents hundreds of young families from the area with children ranging in age from preschool through grn grade. We are committed to supporting our community and are ready to contribute through the distribution of outreach materials, participate in workshops, and provide volunteers when possible. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, C�� CiZrs.eeder Principal, Our Lady of Guadalupe School Ni r�, & . Ci3�7 Health District A Public Agcncy August 31, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Live Well. Health Matters. RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, I am writing to express Beach Cities Health District's (BCHD) support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses lining it. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various traffic calming enhancements to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. Beach Cities Health District is a local public agency focused on preventive health in the beach cities of Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Manhattan Beach. Since 2010, we have worked in partnership with the three cities to implement the Blue Zones Project —a community -wide well-being initiative incorporating environmental and policy changes to measurably improve health. As part of the Project, we worked closely with the Cities to adopt Living Streets Policies, a Beach Cities Livability Plan and a multi -city South Bay Bicycle Master Plan. In response to safety concerns raised by local parents, school staff and Walking School Bus volunteers, as well as alarming crash data, BCHD organized a Door -Knocking Day along Prospect Avenue in October 2016 to distribute lawn signs and materials created in partnership with SCAG's Go Human Campaign. The goal was to raise awareness and engage one-on- one with community members about traffic safety issues. As a result, we support the City's efforts to further street safety through proven engineering solutions that make streets more accessible for all users. As a City partner with a demonstrated interest in the health and well-being of our community, BCHD is able to support creating a Safer Prospect Avenue though community education and outreach, engagement of key stakeholders, participation in workshops, and assist in reviewing recommendations from a public health perspective. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, E Thomas B. Bakaly Chief Executive Officer Beach Cities Health District 1200 Del Amo Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Phone: (310) 374-3426 0 Fax: (310) 376-4738 • www.bchd.ora August 31, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, I am writing to express Beach Cities Livability Committee's support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses lining it. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various traffic calming enhancements to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. Since 2010, the Livability Committee has played a pivotal role in supporting Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and the three Beach Cities (Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach) in implementing the Blue Zones Project —a community -wide well-being initiative incorporating environmental and policy changes to measurably improve health. The Livability Committee is represented by appointed stakeholders who serve in an advisory capacity to Beach Cities Health District. The focus of the Livability Committee is to influence the built environment through policies and projects. We advocate for infrastructure that improves walking, biking, placemaking and livability in the Beach Cities. Our primary work is to promote safety, active transportation and healthy communities through policies and projects and to educate the community about the importance of Complete/Living Streets principles. This grant represents a perfect opportunity to further street safety and promote active transportation through proven engineering solutions. As a group of residents with an interest in safer streets, our Committee understands that changes to a street can be contentious and should involve many engaged groups and stakeholders in the process. The Beach Cities Livability Committee is able to support creating a Safer Prospect Avenue though community education and outreach, engagement of key stakeholders, and participation in workshops to aid in the community input process. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, Jim Hannon Co -Chair, Livability Committee 06V,-,e,& Steve Gerhardt Co -Chair, Livability Committee BEACH CITIES LIVABILITY COMMITTEE Jim Hannon Committee Co -Chair Redondo Beach Steve Gerhardt Committee Co -Chair Redondo Beach Hermosa Beach Jeff Duclos Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD George Schmeltzer Manhattan Beach Mary Jo Ford, MD Fred Manna Redondo Beach January Blandford Renee Daigneault Sean Guthrie Beach Cities Cycling Club, Inc. Non-profit 50103 Beach Cities Cycling Club, Inc. August 31, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager, City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, I am writing to express our support of the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is of paramount concern to the entire community. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. The Beach Cities Cycling Club, with over 800 members, is active in the South Bay by providing education classes for youngsters at schools, adult bike safety classes and education in the soon- to- be started Bicycle Diversion Program. We support the South Bay cities with free bike corrals at events such as the Hermosa Beach Fiestas. We believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and promote multi -jurisdictional collaboration as our organization represents cyclists throughout the South Bay. Working with the South Bay Bicycle Coalition, we will support study workshops, provide education classes and materials, and assist the contractor by providing local knowledge. We look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Sincerely, Julian Katz Vice President, Beach Cities Cycling Club SOUTH BAY BICYCLE South Bay Bicycle Coalition COALITION www.southbgyLtgygltgLoglition.org August 31, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, The South Bay Bicycle Coalition (SBBC) is pleased to submit our letter of support for the City's application for a Safer Prospect Avenue through the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. We applaud Hermosa Beach's efforts to improve the safety of Prospect Avenue as it is an important multi -jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles and bicyclists given the corridor's linkage to neighboring cities and proximity to commercial corridors, area schools, public parks, residences and local businesses. The SBBC is dedicated to advancing active transportation in the South Bay having spearheaded the adoption of the South Bay Bicycle Master Plan in 2011 by the seven cities of Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Torrance, Gardena Lawndale and El Segundo. We work with these cities to create bikable networks in this area of Los Angeles County that connect to adjoining communities. A Safer Prospect Avenue is a unique demonstration project that will address existing community concerns regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety, and traffic speeds. The SBBC is excited about the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety and active transportation along Prospect Avenue. The SBBC feels this project will have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and will promote multi -jurisdictional collaboration. We are gratified that Hermosa Beach has demonstrated their commitment to improving bicycle infrastructure in the city with the pending installation of bikeways this fiscal year on Ardmore Avenue, Pier Ave, 27th Street, among others. This will improve the safety of those streets for the community, take more cars off the street and encourage healthful behaviors. The Prospect Avenue demonstration project is the next step in this endeavor as it will provide the necessary data to appropriately implement future bikeways on this corridor. Please be assured that the SBBC intends to partner with the City of Hermosa Beach in the development of the plan for a Safer Prospect Avenue by providing expert input, serving on the planning committee, facilitating community workshops and providing bicycle safety training educational endeavors. The SBBC looks forward to working with you on this progressive endeavor. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions via email at Giancoli RD@yahoo.com or phone (310) 344-6548. Healthful best, A rL&#-ea. N. (�La ncoW Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD Executive Director South Bay Bicycle Coalition Page 1 of 1 SOUTH BAY CITIES COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS August 21, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 20285 S. Western Ave., #100 Torrance, CA 90501 (310) 371-7222 sbccog aasouthbaycities.orQ www.southbaycities.org RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez, I am writing to express the support of the South Bay Cities Council of Governments for the City's efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi jurisdictional arterial for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists due to the road's proximity to the PCH / Sepulveda (State Highway 1). With the mix of neighborhood -serving retail, schools, public parks, and residences on Prospect, traffic safety for all users is of paramount concern to the entire community. Prospect provides a slower, lower volume alternative for bicyclists and pedestrians in this travel corridor than the crowded state highway. We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existing concerns regarding pedestrian safety and traffic speeds and the City's commitment to engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety along Prospect Avenue. The South Bay Cities Council of Governments has been focused on developing South Bay mobility and safety projects on state highways and adjacent arterials for nearly a decade. We are supportive of the City's efforts to pursue this project as it aligns with our organization's goal to improve South Bay mobility for all users. We believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and promote multi - jurisdictional collaboration as our organization represents 16 South Bay local jurisdictions and unincorporated communities. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN ACTION Carson ElSegundo Gardena Hawthorne Hermosa Beach Inglewood Lawndale Lomita Manhattan Beach Palos Verdes Estates Rancho Palos Verdes Redondo Beach Rolling Hills Rolling Hills Estates Torrance Los Angeles District #15 Los Angeles County We look forward to working with the city to include adjacent cities in your planning process for this study and to use the study as a model for our other communities as they begin to address the importance of comprehensive multi -modal corridor planning. We would be happy to also bring this initiative to the attention of other elected officials and staff throughout the South Bay. We are happy to support your funding application and look forward to working with you on this innovative project. Sincerely, Kurt Weideman, SBCCOG Chair Mayor Pro Tem, Torrance 2 STATE CAPITOL COMMITTEES PO BOX 942849 �SS�ztti CHAIR. JOINT LEGISLATIVE AUDIT SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0066 �" _ Y� APPROPRIATIONS (9191 319-2021 G lifu tin �rgislnfurr NATURAL RESOURCES FAX (916) 319-2166 ul ,�'[ L UTILITIES &ENERGY VETERANS AFFAIRS AL MURATSUCHI ASSEMBLYMEMBER, SIXTY-SIXTH DISTRICT August 31, 2017 Sergio Gonzalez City Manager City of Hermosa Beach 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 RE: City of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer Prospect Avenue Dear Mr. Gonzalez: I am writing to express my support for the City of Hermosa Beach and your efforts to improve the safety of the Prospect Avenue Corridor and your application to the Southern California Association of Governments' Sustainability Planning Grant Program. Prospect Avenue is an important multi - jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians, vehicles, and bicyclists due to the corridor's proximity to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools, public parks, residences, and local businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is of paramount concern to the entire South Bay community. I am excited to support this demonstration project that will address existing pedestrian safety and traffic speed concerns. I know Hermosa Beach is committed to meaningful community engagement during the testing and evaluation of safety enhancements that will lead to long-term solutions that will improve safety for all who use Prospect Avenue. As the 66th Assembly District encompasses most of the South Bay, I believe this project will also have positive impacts beyond the immediate area of the City of Hermosa Beach and have a positive regional impact benefiting constituents in multiple municipalities. I look forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor. Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact my District Director, Melissa Ramoso at (310) 375-0691. Sincerely, AL MURATSUCHI ASSEMBLYMEMBER, 66TH DISTRICT STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF HERMOSA BEACH I, Elaine Doerfling, City Clerk of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 17-7100 was duly and regularly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Hermosa Beach at a Regular Meeting of said Council at the regular place thereof on September 12, 2017. The vote was as follows: AYES: Armato, Duclos, Fangary, Petty, Mayor Massey NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Dated September 12, 2017 Elaine Doerfling, City qerj