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Laura R. Stetson, AICP MIG, Inc. November 8, 2016 Page 4 Project Understanding The Southern California Association of Governments is accepting applications for the 2016 Sustainability Planning Grants Program. The Sustainability Planning Grants (SPG) Program Integrated Land Use Category (ILU) seeks to implement SCAG's 2016 Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) long-range vision for transportation and land use planning for the region, and to fulfill SCAG's responsibilities to achieve the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions called for in Senate Bill 375 (SB375) through resource conservation and integrated land use and transportation. The goals of the SPGOILU program are to: • Identify regional strategic areas for infill and investment • Focus new growth around transit • Plan for growth around Livable Corridors • Support local sustainability planning and climate action planning • Continue to foster jurisdictional support and promote implementation of the goals, objectives and strategies of 2016 RTP/SCS • Encourage integrated concepts and produce plans that promote implementation, are eligible for sustainabilityooriented funding, and help achieve a regional shared vision The SPG Call for Proposals seeks to support the goals below. In addition, each category has additional goals for the eligible project proposal types, • Provide needed planning resources to local jurisdictions for sustainability planning efforts • Develop local plans that support the implementation of the 2016 RTP/SCS • Increase the region's competitiveness for federal and state funds, including but not limited to the California Active Transportation Program and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds. All project sponsors must be prepared to initiate their projects in Spring 2017 and to complete work within 12 to 36 months of project initiation, depending on the project complexity. Scope of Work We will undertake the following Scope of Work to process the SPG-ILU grant application. MIG will prepare a complete draft of the application and provide the draft to the City for edits and refinements. If the City wishes MIG to do the refinements, such work will be billed as additional services with prior authorization from the City. Task 1: Project Orientation • Meet with City staff to discuss the application, process, and timeline • Identify the City's potential issues, needs, goals, and concise objectives • Identify and collect date from the City and other sources of which we are aware • Visit and evaluate project area and surrounding area to identify potential issues • Analyze existing and surrounding land uses, occupancies, and traffic • Take photos of project area Task 2: Research information for the Grant Focused Purpose Application • Develop an understanding of sustainable development and climate actions in the City and project area • Develop understanding of current City policies, ordinances, guidelines, etc. • Review all policies and ordinance related to active transportation • Review the proposed project's land use and design for compliance with all applicable policies, codes, regulations, and guidelines SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL Miguel A. Pulido \A Rnte Sarrnienlo Michele Meninaz Angelica Amezcua P Davltl aanavides Ronan Rayne Sal Tapp. Mayor Mayor Pro Tern, Ward 1 Ward?. Wards Ward Wards Word Pulitl �Nsen-ana.orn V ar le�fn(cp5�[V+�-Sa-@,g[g 4�rlineztolaanta-arygyrg r ezcuar�eanla_sn�,_a!N 4eonevi e ar�n6r nn ora RRavnaRLsante-arlg,og aL10—M@NQnt_-M