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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8208RESOLUTION NO. 8208 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS CONFIRMING SUPPORT OF PROJECT PROPOSALS FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2022 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING THAT SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE REDLANDS COMMUNITY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City Council") is seeking to continue efforts for funding of existing projects and to undertake new City -initiated projects to address community -wide needs for infrastructure and public safety for the benefit of its residents, and to enhance the overall quality of life in Redlands; and WHEREAS, this City Council recently became aware of an opportunity to submit proposals for Fiscal Year 2022 ("FY22") Community Project Funding for projects that serve the needs of our community; and WHEREAS, this City Council has identified several City project proposals that may be eligible for FY22 Community Project Funding; and WHEREAS, this City Council has expressed its desire to aggressively pursue such federal funding to help defray the direct costs of such projects and programs and to expedite their design and construction; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of this City Council by the adoption of this Resolution to identify a list of City -initiated projects for the purpose of informing federal officials of its support for these project proposals for FY22 Community Project Funding; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Redlands as follows: Section 1. This City Council hereby confirms its support for the following City - initiated project proposals for consideration of FY22 Community Project Funding made available through the U.S. House of Representatives: A. Emergency Operations Center ("EOC") Improvement Project: The City's ability to respond, mitigate and coordinate resources is crucial to the overall success of our community and neighboring cities and communities during manmade and natural disasters. In order to be successful during emergency incidents it is essential to have an adequate EOC. The improvement project will provide fundamental improvements, such as replacement of outdated equipment, computer software and hardware in addition to other facility improvements to support effective EOC operations, bringing our EOC to an appropriate level to meet the needs of our growing community. These upgrades will better enable emergency managers to mitigate and restore lost services in a more expeditious manner; therefore, providing significant public benefit. I:\Resolutions\Res 8200-8299\8208 CPF Projects.doc B. Wastewater Improvement Project - Phase 2: The City's Wastewater Treatment Plant ("WWTP"), originally constructed in 1964, was expanded and upgraded in 1972, 1988, and 2004 to comply with regulatory agency requirements and to support population growth. In March 2019, the City began engineering necessary WWTP improvements, anticipating construction of the improvements in 2020. During the preliminary engineering phase, high - potential failures of critical treatment system components were identified, and the engineering scope of work was revised to avoid a catastrophic failure of the WWTP. Construction was accelerated to ensure continuous and reliable WWTP operation. With the WWTP stabilized, engineering of improvements for the remaining treatment systems and structures resumed. Phase 2 construction of the WWTP Improvement Project includes replacement, retrofitting, and modernization of critical treatment processes, mechanical equipment, concrete structures, pipelines, and electrical systems. C. Sustainable Mobility Expansion Project: Redlands residents enjoy healthy lifestyles, supported by an ever expanding variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. With a focus on pedestrian and bicycle safety, the City developed and adopted a Bicycle Master Plan in January 2015, and a Sustainable Mobility Plan in January 2021 to identify opportunities to improve these public facilities. Each plan provides a vision for improving the pedestrian and bicycling environment by providing direction for the expansion of the existing infrastructure network, connection of gaps, recommendations for support facilities, and education and awareness programs. This expansion project provides for the implementation of the Sustainable Mobility Plan's top three Tier 1 Bicycle Project recommendations: Redlands Boulevard (Colton Avenue — Fern Avenue), New York Street (Lugonia Avenue — Stuart Avenue), and Colton Avenue (California Street — Dearborn Street). Each project will engineer and construct a Class II Bike Lane to encourage cycling within and throughout the City. D. University Street and Brockton Avenue Intersection Improvement Project: University Street and Brockton Avenue are primary access corridors to the University of Redlands campus within the City. The intersection under -performs during morning and evening peak traffic hours, and additional residential development will decrease levels of service without improvements at this intersection. This project will construct a four-way traffic signal, with associated signs and striping, at the University Street/Brockton Avenue intersection to improve levels of service during the morning and evening peak hours. Construction of the University Street/Brockton Avenue traffic signal will reduce vehicle operation costs by reducing commuter delays, and will extend pavement surface life by reducing vehicle stops and starts. In addition, this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which improves air quality, and will reduce gas consumption, saving commuters thousands of dollars annually. E. Highland Avenue and Wabash Avenue Improvement Project: The City has identified the intersection of Highland Avenue/Wabash Avenue as one of its top potential pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle safety improvement opportunities. The surrounding area includes many single-family residences, multi -family developments, and public schools. The intersection lies within student bus routes for Crafton Elementary School, Moore Middle School, and Redlands East Valley High School, each located less than 0.75 miles from the intersection. Dozens of students walking to/from school travel through this intersection each day. This project will construct a roundabout, with associated transportation elements, at the Highland I:\Resolutions\Res 8200-8299\8208 CPF Projects.doc 2 Avenue/Wabash Avenue intersection to improve levels of service during the morning and evening peak hours. Construction of this roundabout will serve as a traffic calming measure, and will reduce the frequency and severity of vehicle collisions attributed to excessive speed. Construction of the Highland Avenue/Wabash Avenue roundabout will reduce vehicle operation costs by reducing commuter delays, and will extend pavement surface life by reducing vehicle stops and starts. In addition, this project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which improves air quality, and will reduce gas consumption, saving commuters thousands of dollars annually. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED t ' 0th day o ril 021. Paul T. Barich, Mayor ATTEST: e Donaldson, City Clerk I:\Resolutions\Res 8200-8299\8208 CPF Projects.doc 3 I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20th day of April, 2021 by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Foster, Tejeda, Davis, Guzman -Lowry; Mayor Barich NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAINED: None J Donaldson, City Clerk L•\Resolutions\Res 8200-8299\8208 CPF Projects.doc 4