HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2014-060 N.C.S. 4/7/2014Resolution No. 2014-060 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities
Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional
transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use
of pedestrians and bicyclists; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional
transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution
No. 4108, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects,"
which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA
Article 3" funding; and
WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108 requires that requests for the allocation of TDA
Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each
county in the San Francisco Bay region; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation
of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution,
which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be
it
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma declares it is
eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 fiords pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public
Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that
might adversely affect the project or projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that
might impair the ability of the City of Petaluma to carry out the project, and furthermore, be it
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the project has been reviewed by the Pedestrian
and Bicycle Advisory Committee (PBAC) of City of Petaluma if City of Petaluma has been
approved by MTC to use the countywide BAC; and furthermore, be it
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Petaluma attests to the accuracy of and
approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its
attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion
management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of
governments, as the case may be, of Sonoma County for submission to MTC as part of the
countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 7u' day of April, 2014, form:
by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Harris, I -leafy, Vice Mayor Kearney
NOES: None
ABSENT: Miller
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST.y
City Clerk Mayor
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ATTACHMENT A TO RESOLUTION
Findings
Page 1 of 1
That the City of Petaluma is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the
Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation
Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the City of Petaluma legally impeded
from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution.
2. That the City of Petaluma has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the
project(s) described in Attachment B.
A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of
all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits
and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s).
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for
the projects described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a
manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA
funds being requested.
5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et
seq.).
6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the
sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the
project(s).
That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or design
engineering; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to
motorized traffic; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for
the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the
development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an
allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the City of
Petaluma within the prior five fiscal years.
8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B is included in a locally approved bicycle,
pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan.
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a bikeway meets the mandatory
minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway
Design Manual.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed before the funds expire.
11. That the City of Petaluma agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of the
project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the
public.
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Attachment B to the Resolution
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2013/2014 Applicant: City of Petaluma
Mailing Address: 202 N. McDowell Boulevard. Petaluma CA. 94954
E -Mail Address: Izimmer(alci.oetaluma.ca.us Telephone: (707) 776-3674
Secondary Contact (in event Primary not available) Erica Ahmann Smithies
E -Mail Address: eahmann(a)ci.petaluma.ca.us Telephone: (707) 776-3673
Short Title Description of Project: East Washington Park Multiuse Pathway Connection
Amount of claim: $306,623
Functional Description of Project:
Design and construct an 8' minimum wide multi -use pathway from Sky Ranch Drive to East Washington Park (approx.1.375 feet). Work will Include In
general of constructing a concrete pathway, fence border, curb mmps grading utility adlustmenls landscaping miscellaneous paving traffic control traffic
stripes signage pavement markings and Incidental work.
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning I, engineering, construction, contingency). Use the table below to
show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project.
Project Elements: Engineering construction and contingency.
Funding Source
All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY
Following FYs Totals
TDA Article 3
$306,623
$306,623
list all other sources:
B.
1. ATP Grant(Pending)
$266,867
$266,867
2.
Yes
3.
D.
4.
No, but will be
Totals
$573,490
$573,490
Project Eligibility:
YES?/NO?
A.
Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "N0,' provide the approximate date approval is
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anticipated).
B.
Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? 11 'YES," provide an explanation an a separate page.
No
C.
For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Yes
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: hdp:/hwww.doLca.00vl.
D.
Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Enter dale the
No, but will be
project was reviewed by the BAC:
on 4/212014
E.
Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation fpr the project (pursuant to CEOA) been
No, but will be
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
In April 2014
include construction).
F.
Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and
Yes
year) 10131/2015
G.
Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
Yes
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
October 2013 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution for Claimants Pace 1
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