SIXTH AVENUE BRIDGE PROMENADE FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN …

2013 SANDAG SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM NON-CAPITAL

GRANT APPLICATION

SIXTH AVENUE BRIDGE PROMENADE

FEASIBILITY AND DESIGN STUDY

CITY OF SAN DIEGO

JANUARY, 2013

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

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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)

Resolution including all statements provided in the Sample Resolution on page A-16

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

Documentation of matching funds

Vicinity maps showing project location, land developments related to the project area, and local/regional Street, bicycle, transit, and highway facilities within and near the project area (may be printed on paper up to 11x17)

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

Aerial photos and other photographs depicting existing conditions

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 check the following boxes; sign and date below)

IZI 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.

jJ 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.

0 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

0 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. The grantee’s project accounting system should be in harmony with a quarterlyinvoicing schedule. Invoice and progress report templates are available on the SANDAG website at the followinglink: 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.

0 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 Active Transportation Grant Program Guidelines, andthat 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

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PLANNING GRANTS FY 2011 - FY 2013 SMART GROWTH INCENTIVE PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM A-2


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PROJECT SUMMARY

Applicant (Agency):

Project Title:

Smart Growth Opportunity Area Identifier: (i.e. CV 3 Palomar Gateway at Palomar Street and Industrial

Boulevard; see http://www.sandag.org/smartgrowth to confirm location)

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.

Primary Contact Person (Project Manager):

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Street Address: City and Zip Code:

Phone: E-mail Address:

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SGIP Grant Funds Request $

Matching Funds $

Total Project Cost $

Total Project Cost = Active Transportation Grant Funds + Matching Funds

Project Location

Sixth Avenue Bridge PromenadeVicinity MapVicinity Map


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APPLICATION QUESTIONS Funding Sources:

Funding Source Amount Source

SGIP Grant Funds Requesting Amount SGIP

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PROJECT 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

Land Development projects related to the project

Any regionally significant transit, highway, and bicycle facilities in the project area; for transit facilities, indicate transit

stops, routes, or stations, not to exceed 11x17 inches

A site plan and typical cross sections depicting project-level detail, if applicable, not to exceed 11 x 17 inches

Aerial photo and other photographs depicting existing conditions

Please ensure that all graphic materials submitted are legible


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SMART GROWTH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL OF PROPOSED PROJECT AREA Please describe the smart growth development potential of the proposed planning area. Describe how the existing setting

will facilitate future smart growth development, specifically in terms of:

Available land and/or right-of-way

Existing urban form to support smart growth

Proposed densities relative to the area’s smart growth place type

Any other features that make this location a good area for smart growth development


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PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES In the space below, please describe the objectives of the proposed planning effort, and outline how they will result in

development and/or transportation infrastructure that will support smart growth and increase housing and transportation

choices. Specific objectives relating to area transit facilities or access, existing or proposed bicycle facilities, and proposed

enhancements to the pedestrian environment should be addressed in this section as well.


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PROPOSED METHOD TO MEET SGIP PROGRAM OBJECTIVES In the space below, please outline the scope of work for the proposed planning effort, and describe how it will meet the

objectives listed above. Please describe the specific deliverables that will be developed (i.e. market demand analysis,

detailed land use alternatives, form-based codes, parking management strategy, area-specific design standards, etc.), and

how the public will be involved. Detail should be provided describing how opportunities for public participation will be

publicized and to which groups.


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IMPLEMENTATION Please list the steps required to initiate the planning process and the implementation mechanisms that will result from this

planning effort. The applicant should specify if the plan will result in specific regulatory mechanisms to facilitate smart

growth, such as a master plan or EIR, or other mechanism that allows for administrative approval of development

projects. Otherwise, the applicant should describe what changes will be enacted as a result of the planning effort. Finally,

the applicant should identify any potential significant obstacles to successful implementation, including but not limited to

cultural or environmental concerns, and how they may be addressed and incorporated into the planning effort.


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EVIDENCE OF LOCAL COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT Please describe:

a. How the applicant has demonstrated a commitment to implement smart growth, based on existing plans, policies,

incentives, ordinances, or approved smart growth projects.

b. The extent of community support for the proposed planning effort.


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MATCHING FUNDS In the table below, please list the sources and amounts of any and all 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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Briefly describe any other aspects of the project that are relevant to its scoring.

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Project Location

Sixth Avenue Bridge Promenade

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Sixth Avenue Bridge PromenadeCortez Hill

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

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

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

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

SIXTH AVENUE BRIDGE PROMENADE Southbound Sixth Avenue Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing Off-Ramp Northbound Sixth Avenue

SIXTH AVENUE BRIDGE PROMENADE Northbound Sixth Avenue Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing Off-Ramp Sight Distance Down Off-Ramp

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Sixth Avenue Bridge PromenadePublic Transit Routes

Bus Routes Trolley Public Transit RoutesTrolley

Centre City advisory Committee

Community Organizations Core/Columbia • Cortez • East Village Gaslainp Quarter. Horton • Little Italy Marina

January 10, 2013

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

Re: SANDAG Smart Growth Incentive Program — Sixth Avenue Bridge Promenade

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 Sixth Avenue Bridge Promenade planning project. By creatinga much-needed linkage between downtown and Balboa Park, this project could:

Reduce the need for cars within the Park by creating a safe and inviting transportation alternative —

walking.Make downtown s high density environment more livable by increasing access to our most belovedpublic open space resource.

With the upcoming Balboa Park Centennial, now would be an ideal time to pursue this project and promote theclQse proximity of the Park to Downtown.

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

Respectfully,

Laura Garrett,Chair, Centre City Advisory Committee

January 14, 2013

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

Dear Ms. Cooper,

THE VOICE OF DOWNTOWN

On behalf of the Downtown San Diego Partnership, I am writing to express our strong andenthusiastic support of the Sixth Avenue Bridge Promenade project for which 2013 SmartGrowth 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 existence of public open space andpedestrian-friendly features throughout the community. The vision for the Sixth AvenueBridge Promenade is perfectly aligned with that goal as it would better connect Balboa Park,a unique and highly-valued resource, with the growing population of downtown.

The Downtown San Diego Partnership is proud to support the Sixth Avenue BridgePromenade 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.

President & CEODowntown San Diego Partnership

cc: Brad Richter, Civic San Diego

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

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 Incentitive Program. Specifically for the Sixth AvenueBridge Promenade.

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. Downtown has long desired a more pedestrian and bicycle friendly way to accessBalboa Park via existing streets. The Sixth Avenue Promenade will allow an improvedroute to the west side of Balboa Park and minimize conflicts with traffic for pedestriansand cyclists.

Your grant would enable completion of a plan and if timely, could enhance the ability toaccess Balboa Park for the 2015 celebration.

We strongly urge your support for this grant to Civic San Diego.

Sincerely,

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Gary SmithPresident

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

East Vihage Business Improvement Disthct: FEASTVILLAGE

January 15, 2013

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

Re: Sixth Ave. Bndge Promenade

Dear Ms. Cooper:

The East Village Association, Inc. is the nonprofit corporation that manages the East Village BusinessImprovement District. We represent about 700 businesses and 10,000 residents. The EVA mission s tosupport and promote East Village businesses by establishing our community as San Diego’s livable urbanvillage. The EVA vision statement is East Village will be recognized as San Diego’s vibrant, diverse, urbancommunity where residents and the entrepreneurial spirit thrive—a distinct mix of arts, culture, education, andentertainment.

On January10, 2013, the EVA Board voted to support Civic San Diego’s grant application to prepare aconcept plarr and feasibility studies to create a pedestrian promenade across a freeway bridge to connectdowntown to Balboa Park. Although this project is not in the East Village BID boundary, Sixth Aye, is literallynext door to the 7th Avenue boundary of East Village. We believe this project will foster physical and visuallinkages between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods.

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 atEDEastVillaqeSanDiego.com or call 619.992.7525,

David Hazan, Village Association, Inc.cc: Brad Richter, Asst. Vice President, Planning

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

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

RE: Support for the 6th Ave Bridge Improvements

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, previously known as Centre City Development Corporation, forthe 6th Ave Bridge Improvements.

The Bridge Improvement project would significantly enhance pedestrian access to Balboa Park via 6thavenue along the east side of the bridge over Interstate-5. Currently there is a hazardous free turn lanefrom the freeway, which not only presents itself as a hazard to public health and safety, but also deterspedestrians and bicycles from making the short trip into Balboa Park.

To achieve our goal of enhancing the quality of life in the East Village and promoting the livability of ourneighborhood, we must provide safe and inviting alternatives transportation along with pedestrianfriendly access to the surrounding amenities. With the upcoming Balboa Park Centennial, now would bethe BEST time to pursue this project and promote the connectivity of Balboa Park and the East Village.

The East Village Residents Group would appreciate SANDAG considering the approval of grant moniesthrough the Smart Growth Incentive Program to promote neighborhood identification and safety.

Very truly yours,(I

Wojcik, PresidentVillage Residents Group

[email protected]

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