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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.
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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.
PRESIDENT,of the City
1 ATTEST:
City Clerk
and MAYOR of the City of Hermosa Beach, California
City Attorney
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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 Inrormation
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:
(singleton@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): Sergio Gonzalez
Title: City Manager
Phone Number: 310-318-0216
Email: sgonzalez@hermosabch.org
Signature: C Date:
C Project Details
Project Start Date: April 1, 2018 Project End Date: March 31, 2019
Subregion or COG South Bay Cities COG County: Los Angeles
Requested Amount: $179,655 Local Match: $55,000
If your agency is submitting multiple applications, please prioritize them below.
Number of Priority of this
Applications Application
-Submitted-: - - (Ex. I of 3): 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:
Partner Name:
Partner Name:
Hermosa Beach City
School District
Role: Public Outreach + Health
Role: Public Outreach + Safe Routes to School
Role:
Role:
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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:
City Name:
City Name:
D. Project Description
Project Name:
Project Name:
Project Name:
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) I
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? �J 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? Z 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
❑
Resolution
Date
Link
❑
Ordinance
Date
Link
•
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:
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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.
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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? Z Yes/❑ No
Mark all that your community currently has:
v
Type
Year
Link
Compl
eted
Bicycle
10/25/
http://hermosabeach.granicus.com/MetaViewer.php?view_id=
Master
11
4&clip_id=1513&meta_id=94926
Plan
Pedestria
Date
❑
n Master
Plan
Safe
8/22/1
Updated SRTS plan as part of Mobility Element (pg 134)
Routes to
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Updatehttp://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=885
A
School
Master
Plan
Active
Date
LmK
❑
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.
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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.
2-4 Points
Applicant currently has some form of bicycle, pedestrian or Safe
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 wilflead 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
man a million annual beach visitors in 1.4 square miles, Hermosa Beach already has a
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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
Mobility
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)
i• Pedestrian Rate (Pedestrian Projects Only): (0.0024;
• Combined Rate (Projects that address both bicycle an pedestrians): (0.0047)
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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?
Open Ended (1500 character 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.
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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
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:ZZwww.cde.ca.gov/ds/sd/sd/docunientsj
Trpm1516.xls). If the project will
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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
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)
a. 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.
Ooen Ended WOO 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
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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
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.
b. 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.
Open 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 Score
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6-10
Applicant identifies reasonable tasks to achieve the stated
Points
objectives within the requested budget amount. Tasks described are
reasonably achievable with the proposed budget.
0-5
Applicant identifies tasks but they are not appropriate for the
Points
community or realistic for completing the project with the proposed
budget.
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.
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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)
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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 along the corridor.
Points
Safety
Score
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.
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 Ended (1500 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.
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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
Public Health
Score
3-5
Approach is clear and comprehensive and describes tools and
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strategies that will be used to incorporate health outcomes. A letter
of support from public health partner is provided.
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1-2
Approach is not clear and/or comprehensive, tools and strategies
Points
are not clearly defined. Lacks a letter of support from health
partner.
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.
Open Ended (1500 character limit) I
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,
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• 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
Points
Project includes robust and innovative outreach strategies that will
engage the target audience.
2-3
Points
Project includes sufficient outreach and includes outreach strategies
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? g 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 project.
Score
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
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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.
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Points
Cost Effectiveness
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
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 Description JiDeliveraldes
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
VMeeting Agenda, Meeting Notes
staff
1.2
(Monthly reporting/invoicing
Consultant shall prepare monthly invoices and reports in accordance with SLAG invoicing and reporting methodologies
Status reports, invoices
1.3
IRegular Project Management
Consultant shall host monthly project management meeting with the SCAG Project Manager, Agency Project Manager and
Agendas, Meetings Notes
,Meetings
other relevant staff
'
last 2: Stakehitldcr EnIM9nm&Tlt
2,1
Outreach & Communications Plan
SCAG Fteff 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
IPlan
focus on how to engage low income residents in the project area,
2.2
Marketing and Communications
SCAG will produce specific deliverables for the project as outlined in the Communication Plans including, but not limited to,
lPress Releases, Earned and Social
event logos/branding, E-Flyers, postcards, reporter briefings, op-eds, media pitching, press releases, posters, temporary
IMedia 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
INotes
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 15-25%of additional funding for the event, Consultant shall draft a
IRevenue 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: Site Design + Demonstration Proiect
3,1
'Walk/Blke Audit
Consultant shall work with the committee to conduct a walk and bike audit of the corridor that 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 he 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 implementation of traffic calming features to inform the Final evaluation
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 tool kit 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
3A
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
Ibusiness/agencies (ex planters, barriers, etc.). The Site Design Plan will be designed to meet all local regulations; the
ischedule 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,
35
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: CAminjunTty Event
4.1
(Event Plan
The Consultant will develop an Event Plan for the event in concert with the Site Design Plan and Programming Plan The
Event Plan
Event 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
experience 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
roles.
•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
corridor 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
15.1
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
15.2
-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,
'5.3
'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
Final Report
documents produced as part of the project. Final electronic copies will be provided to SCAG and the implementing agency
PROJECT TIMELINE
Project Title
A Safer Prospect. Safety and Traffic Calming Demonslra on Pro ct
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Number
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1
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6
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6
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EnMement
21
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22
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23
Planning Committee
24
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Task 3. Site
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Tactical Urbanism Toolkit
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42
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52
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53
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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
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Question B: Project Goals, Objectives and Outcomes
35 Points
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1
20
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2
5
Public Health
3
5
Public Participation
4
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Question C: Partnerships and Leveraging
15 Points
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1
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Cost Effectiveness
2
5
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3
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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 14'h and 16'h 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, ne _ IicicckCamail.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.
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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 - 15'h St.
Erin and Steve Bender Family - 15'h St.
Eiko and Charles Hashibe -151h St.
Lois Donaldson - 141h St.
Shannon Stegall - 141h St.
Sharon McNeil - 14rh St.
Damien Stafford - 14'h St.
Fran Stratton - 14'h St.
Byron McMahon - 141h St.
Leslie Kolczak and Family - 14fh 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 Lau - Golden Ave.
Joanna and Travis Bowe - Golden Ave.
Kent and Diana Allen - Golden Ave.
Briana Angeleri - Golden Ave.
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Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager
City ofHermosa Reach
131 J�,' VallcN- Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
RF: City- of Hermosa Beach Sustainability Planning Grant Application for a Safer
Prospect Avenue
Dear TVIr. 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 A% enue is an important tnulti-
jurisdictional corridor for pedestrians. \ ehicles. and bieychsts due to the corridor's proximit\
to commercial corridors and prevalence of schools. publie parks. residences, and local
businesses. Traffic safety along this corridor is ol'paramunt concern to the entire CommunitN ,
We are excited about the unique opportunity of this demonstration project to address existinla
concerns regarding pedestrian safety' and traffic speeds and the City's comtrlittlient to
engaging the community in testing and evaluating various safety enhancements that will lead
to the implementation of long-term solutions to improve safety alone Prospect :\venue.
We are supportive of the City's efforts to pursue this project as it aligns With our
organizational `7oals to provide safe routes to school. facilitate the Walking School Bus
program. hike access and safety. and wellness. AVe believe this project will also have posiliye
impacts beyond the immediate area of the City and will promote multi -jurisdictional
collaboration. The students in the Hermosa Beach Cite School District have to cross a major
traffic artery and narrow streets. tnam without sidewalks. to access school. Additionally_ our
students havc the right to attend high school in either Manhattan or Redondo Beach which
hill require them to walk, drive or ride a bike. through neighboring eitics. 't he distr. is
committed to participating in working groups. communicating outreach to parents, and to
provide feedback on documents.
We look tor-,vard to �,yorking x ith you on this exciting endeavor.
Sincerely.
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Patricia Escalante
Superintendent
Ilermosa Beach Citv School District
Our Lady of Guadalupe School
340 Massey Street
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
310-372-7486
/Aug=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.
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
8'h 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,
rs. ender r
Principal, Our Lady of Guadalupe School
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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 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,
Thomas B. Bakaly
Chief Executive Officer
Beach Cities Health District
1200 Del Arno 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
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
I Redondo Beach
January Blandford
Renee Daigneault
Sean Guthrie
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August 31, 2017
Sergio Gonzalez, City Manager,
Beach Cities Cycling Club, Inc. Non-profit 501(03
Beach Cities Cycling Club, Inc.
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 _projec_t_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
took forward to working with you on this exciting endeavor.
Sincerely,
Julian Katz
Vice President, Beach Cities Cycling Club
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BICYCLE South Bay Bicycle Coalition
COALITION www.southbaybicyclecoalitioo.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@vahoo.com or phone (310) 344-6548.
Healthful best,
Avw1-ea.N. (�Cc icoLv
Andrea N. Giancoli, MPH, RD
Executive -Director
South Bay Bicycle Coalition
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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 cDsouthbavcities.org
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
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STATE CAPITOL
PU BOX 942849
SACRAMENTO, CA 94249-0066.
(916) 319-2066
FAX (916) 319-2166
Sergio Gonzalez
City Manager
City of Hermosa Beach
1315 Valley Drive
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
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AL MURATSUCHI
ASSEMBLYMEMBER SIXTY-SIXTH DISTRICT
August 31, 2017
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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 661h 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 C6rw