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2013 SANDAG SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM CAPITAL GRANT

APPLICATION

ISLAND AVENUE GREEN STREET MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

JANUARY, 2013

CAPITAL GRANTS FY 2011 – FY 2013 SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM A-1

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Applicant (Jurisdiction):

Grant Amount Requesting:

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

Application Requirements: (Please indicate application completeness by checking the following boxes)

Eight hard copies and one CD of the complete Smart Growth Incentive Program application (including all

attachments, clearly labeled)

Resolution including all statements provided in the Sample Resolution on page A-22

Format: provide narrative responses in the spaces provided in the application form

Baseline data collection included in Scope of Work, Schedule, and Budget

Documentation of matching funds

Vicinity maps showing project locations; entitled land developments related to the project; and local/regional street,

bicycle, transit, and highway facilities within and near the project area (may be printed up to 11x17 paper)

Feasibility study or project study report (include in CD ONLY, do NOT attach as hard copy).

Plans showing that minimum design standards has been met

Project Scope of Work, Schedule and Budget

Recommended Application Elements: (Please check boxes if applicable)

Documentation of support for the project from community groups or individuals (recommended but not required)

Aerial photos and other photographs depicting existing conditions (recommended but not required)

Phasing Plan (Only applicable to projects requesting more than $1 million)

If any of the above-required elements are not included with the application by the January 18, 2013 deadline, the

application will be deemed ineligible.

GRANTEE STATEMENTS

(Please indicate application completeness by checking the following boxes, and then sign and date at the bottom)

Zl The proposed grantee has read the standardized sample grant agreement

0 The proposed grantee understands that SANDAG will not reimburse applicants for expenses incurred prior toexecution of a grant agreement.

j If the SANDAG Board of Directors approves the grant, the proposed grantee agrees to sign and return thestandardized grant agreement to SANDAG, without exceptions, within 45 days of receipt.

IZI The proposed grantee agrees to comply with SANDAG’s Board Policy No.035 Competitive Grant ProgramProcedures, which outlines “use-it-or-lose-it” project milestones and completion deadlines. Board Policy No.035is included in the standardized grant agreement as Attachment B, and is also on the SANDAG website at thefollowing link: http://www.sandag.org/organization/aboutIpubs/poIicy_35.pdf

IZI The proposed grantee understands that all invoices must be accompanied by a written progress report of thecharges for both requested reimbursement of grant and matching funds and submitted to SANDAG no lessfrequently than quarterly. Invoice and progress report templates are available on the SANDAG website at thefollowing link: http://www.sandag.org/grants/forms

The proposed grantee understands that upon approval of funding by the SANDAG Board of Directors, theapplicant will provide a copy of their approved indirect cost rate audit or their proposed indirect cost ratemethodology, if charging for overhead, to SANDAG for review and approval, which must occur prior toexecution of the grant agreement.

j The proposed grantee understands that a resolution including the requirements of Board Policy No.035,Section 4.1, must be submitted to SANDAG with the grant application, but no later than 4pm on January 18, 2011.

I certify that I agree with the above statements, have reviewed the Smart Growth Incentive Grant Program Guidelines,and that the information submitted in this application is accurate and in accordance with these guidelines.

I have the authorization to submit this grant on behalf of my organization.

Jay M. Goldstone Chief Operating Officer

Grantee Name or type) Title

(signature cannot be electronic) Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

CAPITAL GRANTS FY 2011 — FY 2013 SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM A-2


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PROJECT SUMMARY Applicant (Agency):

Project Title:

Smart Growth Opportunity Area Identifier:

Project Area Limits: e.g. 4th St. between Laurel St. and Ash St., and 5th St. between Laurel St. and Ash St.

Brief Project Description: Please provide a brief description of the proposed project in the space provided below.

SGIP Grant Funds Request Amount $

Matching Funds $

Total Project Cost $

Total Project Cost = SGIP Grant Funds + Matching Funds

Primary Contact Person (Project Manager):

Title:

Street Address: City and Zip Code:

Phone: E-mail Address:

OTHER PROJECT PARTNERS:


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Can this project be broken into phases? (Y/N) ___

If yes, briefly list phased scope and costs:

(Please note, that if the proposed project is requesting more than $1 million in SGIP funds, a phasing plan is required)

Project Location

East Village Green(proposed)

Outfield Park

Children’s Park

Children’s Museum Park

14th & Island Park (under construction)

Sherman Heights

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PROJECT COSTS AND FUNDING TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:

Summary of Cost Estimates

Category Cost

Baseline Data Collection

Preliminary Engineering or Planning

Engineering

Project Management

Contract Engineering

Environmental Clearance

Right-of-Way Acquisition

Final Design

Construction

Construction Management

Construction Contract

Total Project Cost $

Funding Sources:

Funding Source Amount Source

SGIP Grant Funds Requesting Amount SGIP

Matching Funds (specify source)

Other (specify source)

Total Funding $

MINIMUM DESIGN STANDARDS & GUIDELINES

Clearly illustrate that the minimum design standard is being met. Plans provided must be actual cross-section drawings.

(Provide photographs, if applicable) See Eligibility Criteria for more information on design standards and guidelines.


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PROJECT SUMMARY/ DETAIL DESCRIPTION In the space provided below, please provide a description of the proposed project that addresses the following; please

limit to one page.

Project setting

Project objectives

Relationship of project to existing and planned land uses and transportation facilities in the project area

Applicants are encouraged to also provide the following attachments:

Location(s) Map of the Project Area

Map of Entitled Land Development projects related to the project

A site plan, renderings, and typical cross sections depicting project-level detail, not to exceed 11x17 inches

Aerial photo and other photographs depicting existing conditions

Please ensure that all graphic materials submitted are legible


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LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION CHARACTERISTICS

Intensity of Planned Development in the Smart Growth Opportunity Area

Please explain if this project is located within an area, where a specific plan, community plan, master EIR, or other

mechanism allows for administrative or expedited approval of development projects.

Entitled Development Density within a ¼ mile Radius of Proposed Capital Project Site, Mix of Uses, and New Affordable Housing Development

Please provide the following information for each entitled development project located within a

¼-mile of the proposed capital project.

Project Name

Location

Land Uses

Units per Net Residential Acre

Total Number of Units

Number of Affordable Housing Units

Number of Affordable Housing Units

Restricted to Very-Low Income Residents

Estimated Gross Lease Area for

Commercial/Office/Retail Uses

Estimated Construction Completion Date


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Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Characteristics

Please describe any existing or proposed transportation demand management strategies associated with existing or

planned development in the project area. TDM strategies can include incentives such as transit pass programs for

employees or residents in the area, vanpool/carpool programs, parking cashout programs for employees, car or bike

sharing programs, shuttle services to rail stations or major destinations, and other strategies.

Urban Design Characteristics and Community Context

Please respond to the following questions in the space provided below.

How do the urban design characteristics of the project area support smart growth?

For the project area, is there adopted guidance in place such as urban design guidelines, specific area plans, or form-

based codes that regulate the design of buildings and infrastructure to support smart growth?

Identify the mix of public and private land uses in the project area and how the uses meet local needs for goods,

services, entertainment, etc. within walking distance of residents or employees.


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QUALITY OF PROJECT For this section, please provide answers in bullet format. A short, concise narrative may be provided, if necessary, to

describe the project.

Support for Public Transit

Describe how the completed project will support the use of regional public transit service in the project area in the space

provided below. For example:

Does the project improve roadway bus access within the community, and if so, how?

How does the project facilitate better access to transit facilities for pedestrians (both able-bodied and disabled) and

bicyclists?

Does the project enhance bus stop and station area environments, and if so, how?

Are there any other elements of the project that will promote use of public transit?


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Providing Transportation Choices

Describe how the infrastructure changes being proposed will directly improve pedestrian and bicycle access and reduce

vehicle miles traveled in the project area. If the street is being redesigned, how will the new design prioritize access for

pedestrians and bicyclists?

For example:

If pedestrian enhancements are proposed, please describe them in detail, and discuss why these enhancements will

encourage increased pedestrian activity in the area.

If bicycle facilities are proposed, please describe them in detail and discuss why these enhancements will encourage

increased cycling activity in the area.

If the project proposes public gathering space enhancements, please discuss how the enhancements will help

promote pedestrian or bicycle activity in the project area.

How does the project handle parking? Describe how proposed changes to parking in the project area will emphasize

greater mobility for all users, and how proposed parking might impact the design characteristics of the

neighborhood.

Are there any other elements of the proposed project that will promote walking and bicycling in the project area?


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Community Enhancement

Describe how the proposed improvements enhance a sense of place and creates destinations for people in the project

area. How will the design features of the proposed improvements activate public places within the area and attract

private investment?

Addressing Project Area Issues

List any distinct needs identified by the local community that will be addressed by the project objectives (such as but

not limited to improving pedestrian access for special populations such as the elderly or disabled, or enhancing public

safety).

Please identify any cultural or natural resources within the project area. Explain how such resources have been

addressed in the project design.


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Sustainability

Describe any low impact development features of this project.

Universal Design

If applicable, describe how the project will incorporate universal design principles, and go above and beyond Public

Rights-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines in ensuring access for elderly and disabled persons.


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PROJECT READINESS COMPLETION OF MAJOR MILESTONES Please indicate if the proposed project has already completed any of the following milestones. If not, please note the anticipated completed date. Phase Start/ End Dates Completed or Proposed 1. Feasibility Study

2. Environmental Clearance

3. Right-of-Way Acquisition

4. Final Design

____________________________________________________________________________________ If the project has not yet obtained environmental clearance or fully acquired right-of-way, please describe the following in the space provided (½ page max.): Is the project located in an environmentally sensitive area? Are there potential environmental issues that may delay project implementation or prohibit project approval?


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Are right-of-way acquisitions required to complete this project? If so, please identify.

EVIDENCE OF LOCAL COMMITMENT Describe how community involvement in the development of this project. Explain community planning

efforts that led to this project, community workshops, or other meetings that have been held, and stakeholder groups that have participated.

Please identify known opposition from community planning groups, business associations, community development corporations or other stakeholders in the project area, and how their concerns are being addressed.

Applicants are also encouraged to attach letters of support from the community for the proposed project.


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MATCHING FUNDS

In the table below, please describe any and all sources and amounts of approved matching funds. Matching funds may include in-kind staff costs associated with project oversight, up to 10 percent of the total project cost.

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Please briefly describe any additional relevant aspects of the proposed project

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Downtown San Diego Public Open Space Implementation Plan Centre City Development Corporation

EXISTING CONDITIONS – ISLAND AVENUE Seventh Avenue Loading Dock Between Sixth and Seventh

Island and 10th Island and 13th

Downtown San Diego Public Open Space Implementation Plan Centre City Development Corporation

ISLAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS Existing Green Street with Corner Bulb-Outs

Centre City advisory Committee

Community Organizations Core/Columbia • Cortez • East Village (iaslamp Quarter Horton Little Italy Marina

January 10, 2013

Heather CooperSANDAG401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101

Re: SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program — Island Avenue Green Street Mobility Improvements

Dear Ms. Cooper;

As Chair of the Centre City Advisory Committee (CCAC), the community planning group for downtown SanDiego, I’m writing to request your serious consideration of grant funding under the auspices of the SANDAGSmart Growth Incentive Program.

As you may know, the CCAC is a 28-member body that represents downtown homeowners, tenants, businessowners and civic organizations. As evidenced by our Community Plan, we embrace the notion that downtown isan appropriate place to absorb the region’s expected population growth and we welcome the density that wouldresult in our neighborhoods,. That being said, we firmly believe that supportive infrastructure must match thatdensity. That infrastructure comes, in part, in the form of active public open space and connective, navigablethoroughfares that support a broad range of transportation modes. To that end, we are championing grantfunding for four projects -- two planning and two capital improvement projects. We believe strongly that thesubmitted projects are consistent with the goals for San Diego as a whole. Funding for these projects is anongoing challenge, so we are excited about the possibility of obtaining grants in order to continue our collectiveprogress toward a greener and more livable city.

Please allow this letter to serve as support for the Island Avenue Green Street Mobility Improvements project,which encourages alternate, greener modes of transportation:

By putting in new sidewalks and bulb outs, this project will clearly enhance walkability along a keycorridor in the downtown community.The proposed “sharrow” markings will promote bicycle usage along this quieter street.

This project has been planned for many years but requires funding to finally see it through to completion. Weask you to consider grant funding for this effort to help enable the viability of non-car based transportation.

Thank you for your consideration and please do not hesitate to contact me if there is any additional informationor assistance that we can provide.

aa(aLaura Garrett,Chair, Centre City Advisory Committee

THE VOICE OF DOWNTOWN

January 14, 2013

Ms. Heather CooperSANDAG401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101

Dear Ms. Cooper,

On behalf of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, I am writing to express our strong andenthusiastic support of the Island Avenue Green Street Mobility Improvements project forwhich 2013 Smart Growth Incentive Program grant funds are being sought.

As you may know, the Downtown San Diego Partnership represents downtown businesses,residents, charitable organizations and civic groups, making us a strong and diverse voice forthe community.

One of DSDP’s primary goals is to enhance the quality of life for downtown’s residents andworkers, thus we maintain an active interest in the creation of a livable, high-densitycommunity that encourages pedestrian and bicycle alternative modes of travel. The visionfor the Island Avenue Green Street Mobility Improvements project is perfectly aligned withthat goal as it would establish the much-needed infrastructure for the implementation of anextensive pedestrian and bicycle friendly network in the community.

The Downtown San Diego Partnership is proud to support the Island Avenue Green StreetMobility Improvements project for a 2013 Smart Growth Incentive Program Grant.

Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding thePartnership’s support of this vital project.

Sincerely,

is ichellPresident & CEODowntown San Diego Partnership

cc: Brad Richter, Civic San Diego

401 B Street, Suite 100 • San Diego, CA 92101 • Phone (619> 234-0201 • Fax (619) 234-3444• www.downtownsandiego.org

VEASTVILLAGE

January 15. 2013

Heather CooperSANDAG401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101

Re: Island Avenue Green St. Mobility Improvements

East Village Business Improvement Distnct

Dear Ms. Cooper:

The East Village Association, Inc., the nonprofit corporation that manages the East Village BusinessImprovement District, mission is to support and promote East Village businesses by establishing ourcommunity as San Diego’s livable urban village. EVA’s vision statement is “East Village will be recognizedas San Diego’s vibrant, diverse, urban community where residents and the entrepreneurial spirit thrive—adistinct mix of arts, culture, education, and entertainment. We represent about 700 businesses and 10,000residents.

On January 10, 2013, the EVA Board voted to support Civic San Diego’s grant application for Phase IIwidened sidewalks and bulb-outs for enhanced pedestrian safety and installation of bike sharrow markings toconnect Sherman Heights to Front Street.

The East Village is emerging as a pedestrian- and bike-friendly neighborhood. We have four educationalinstitutions in the district: San Diego City College, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, NewSchool ofArchitecture & Design, and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and will soon welcome e3 CivicHigh School in the new Central Library. We are taking proactive steps to encourage bike safety andpedestrian safety. This project would be a key factor in creating a livable urban village.

Please support and fund this grant application. Thank you for your time and consideration. If you need furtherinformation about East Village, please contact Lisa Lem, Executive Director via email atEDEastVillaqeSanDieqo.com or call 619.992.7525.

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David Hazan, President, Eas’PQillage Association, Inc.cc: Brad Richter, Asst. Vice President, rlanning

East Village Association, Inc. 1202 Market St. San Diego, CA 92101 = p. 619.992.7525 f. 619.239.1200 EastVillageSanDiego,com

San Diego Association of GovernmentsAttn: Christine Eary, Associate Regional Planner401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, CA 92101

15 Jan 2013

Board Members,

The San Diego Downtown Residents Group strongly supports the application of CivicSan Diego for your Smart Growth Incentive Program. Specifically for the Island Ave.Green Street Mobility Improvements.

As a 25 year old organization representing home owners and tenants in Downtown wehave always supported increasing the walkability and bicycle friendliness in our urbanarea. The completion of Island Ave is a priority for us. Our first pedestrian and bicyclefriendly street in Downtown was on the verge of completion when redevelopmentceased. This 20 block long corridor with popouts at nearly every corner, wide sidewalksand sharrows, provides an East West corridor, that with its linkage to the MLKpromenade at the Children’s Museum, allows a pleasurable passage from the Barrio tothe Embarcadero. A single block remains to be completed. Some funding is availablefrom the Community Parking District but is insufficient in itself to finish this project whichis ready, but while out for bid, was affected by the demise of redevelopment..

Your grant for the Island Ave. Green Street Mobility improvements would provide theability to complete this link and demonstrate that pedestrians, bicycles, and cars cancoexist in an urban environment.

We strongly urge your support for this grant.

Sincerely,

Gary SmithPresident

San Diego Downtown Residents Group P0 Box 124715 San Diego, CA 92112www.sddrg.org

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Ms. Heather CooperSANDAG401 B Street, Suite 800San Diego, Ca. 92101

RE: Support for Island Avenue Green Street Mobility grant application

Dear Ms. Cooper,

The East Village Residents Group (EVRG) represents over ten thousand (10,000) residents who live inthe East Village District of Downtown San Diego. EVRG’s mission is to promote a better quality of life forevery resident of East Village. The East Village Residents Group wholeheartedly endorses the grantapplication submitted by Civic San Diego, aka Centre City Development Corporation, for the IslandAvenue Green Street Mobility Improvements.

There has been great enthusiasm among our residents for the completion of the San Diego Bike MasterPlan. Many San Diegians regularly bike for recreation with a growing number biking to work. Improvedbiking amenities would entice additional Downtown residents to regularly bike to work and to shop on adaily basis. Bike improvements would result in decreased reliance on automobiles and would lessencongestion on Downtown streets.

The East Village Residents Group would appreciate SANDAG considering the approval of grant moniesthrough the Smart Growth Incentive Program to promote environmentally friendly transportationalternatives for Downtown San Diego through the Island Avenue Green Street Mobility Improvements.

Wojcik, PresidentEast Village Residents [email protected]

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