Grants LUTC presentationCommerce Grants13 September 2021
Land Use & Transportation Committee
Policy Question
Should the City Council authorize staff to submit for the Transit
Oriented Development Implementation (TODI) and Housing
Action Plan Implementation (HAPI) grants?
Background
“As with any organism that is ‘pulsing with life,’ the robustness
and health of the flow of people is paramount to establishing the
vibrancy of a city. Connectivity —ease of and access for people
—is the lifeline of urban activity.” Key Characteristics of Vibrant Places, N. California
American Planning Association, August 18, 2020.
Barrier to Connectivity
within the City Center:
S 320th Street
1.CD & PW staff will work with a consultant to explore
design alternatives to facilitate pedestrian and
bicycle crossing of S 320th. This work could include
conceptual alternative designs for a 21st Ave S
crossing and traffic modeling to support the
redesign.
2.Any work coming from this effort will assist CD &
PW in continuing efforts to provide the ingredients
necessary to ensure the City Center is successful
What will the Grants be used for?
Background
1.Authorize staff to submit the proposed grant
application for transportation project.
2.Do not authorize staff to submit the proposed grant
application and provide direction to staff
Options Considered
Grant Possible
Funds
City
Match
TODI $250k $0
HAPI $100k $0
Mayor’s Recommendation
The Mayor recommends Option 1 be forwarded
to the October 5, 2021 September 19, 2021
Council Consent Agenda for Approval.
Questions?