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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.E 08/06/2007CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA 3.E PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION August 6, 2007 AGENDA BILL Aeenda Title: Resolution Authorizing the Award of Contract to North Bay Meetine Date: August 6, 2007 Construction for the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project — Project #C200304 Meetine Time: ® 3:00 PM ❑ 7:00 PM Cateeorv: ❑ Presentation ® Consent Calendar ❑ Public Hearing ❑ Unfinished Business ❑ New Business Deuartment: Director: Contact Person: Public Works Vir#Icen Marengo Larry Zimmer Cost of Prouosal: $1,345,730 Construction Contract $1,547,590 Contract with Contingency $1,622,590 Contract with Contingency & Incentive Amount Budeeted: Budget Total: $2,202,000 Budget Construction plus Contingency: $1,740,000 Attachments to Aeenda Packet Item: 1. PCDC Resolution awarding the Construction Contract 2. Location Map 3. Past Resolutions for this Project 4. Contract Plans (available in City Clerk's office) Summary Statement: Phone Number: (707) 776-3674 Account Number: 3900-54151-C200304 Name of Fund: 5520/5530 - PCDC Merged Project Area; 2640 -Street Reconstruction The Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project, as approved in the FY 07/08 CIP, entails repaving Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street, including the intersection at Washington Street and excluding the intersection at Lakeville Street; upgrading ramps and sidewalk to meet current ADA standards; adding lighted crosswalks, street lights, street trees, and street furniture; signal modification at Washington Street; and re -striping the roadway to include one 11' lane and one 8' parking lane in each direction with a 12' two way left -turn lane in the center. The construction package was prepared by Winzler & Kelly. Bids were opened on July 30, 2007 and three (3) bids were received. North Bay Construction was the low bidder. Copies of the bid packages are available for review in the City Cleric's Office. The purpose of this item is to award the bid to North Bay Construction, for the total sum of $1,345,730. Recommended City Council Action/Suaeested Motion: Adopt the PCDC resolution, as described, approving the project budget and awarding the contract to North Bay Construction for $1,345,730. Reviewed bv Adminn. S'ta/'cs. Dir: Reviewed by City Attorney: Api)rov4 v City Manaeer: Date: I 1 I 67— Date: Date Rev. # 1 Date Last Revised: 7/31/07 File: S:\CIP Division\Projects\Petaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 6, 2007 AGENDA REPORT FOR RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD STREET INH'ROVEMENTS PROJECT — PROJECT #C200304 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project, as approved in the FY 07/08 CIP, entails repaving Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street, including the intersection at Washington Street and excluding the intersection at Lakeville Street; upgrading ramps and sidewalk to meet current ADA standards; adding lighted crosswalks, street lights, street trees, and street furniture; signal modification at Washington Street; and re -striping the roadway to include one 11' lane and one 8' parking lane in each direction with a 12' two way left -turn lane in the center. The construction package was prepared by Winzler & Kelly. Bids were opened on July 30, 2007 and three (3) bids were received. North Bay Construction was the low bidder. Copies of the bid packages are available for review in the City Clerk's Office. The purpose of this item is to award the bid to North Bay Construction, for the total sum of $1,345,730. 2. BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2005 the Petaluma Community Development Commission accepted the revised lane configuration plan which entails re -striping Petaluma Boulevard North between Lakeville and Washington Streets to include one 11' lane and one 8' parking lane in each direction, with a 12' two way left -turn lane in the center. On May 12, 2006, City staff applied for a Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) grant to help fund the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project. A total of $485,000 in grant money was subsequently awarded from the Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) and the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Staff has been working diligently to meet the requirements associated with the project's multiple funding sources . The E-76 (Caltrans' approval to bid) was received on July 6, 2007, and the construction project subsequently advertised. Bids were opened on July 30, 2007 and the apparent low bidder was North Bay Construction (NBC) with a bid of $1,408,703. Bids packages were checked for S:\CIP Division\Projects\Petaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 2 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc a :i completeness and accuracy as per standard procedure. The check revealed a calculation error on the bid from NBC. As per the Contract, Section 13, Bidding Requirements, the Bid Schedule was recalculated making NBC's bid total $1,345,730. NBC was notified of the calculation error and did not choose to withdraw their bid. Following is a summary of the bids received on July 30, 2007 for the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project - Project No. C200304: NAME OF BIDDER Base Bid North Bay Construction $1,345,730 Ghilotti Construction $1,421,665 Ghilotti Brothers $1,486,426 ALTERNATIVES: a. Award contract to North Bay Construction for $1,345,730. b. Reject all bids and re -advertise. c. Reject all bids. FINANCIAL IMPACTS: Table 2 identifies the PCDC CIP budget appropriated by the PCDC for the Petalmna Boulevard Street Improvements Project C200304. Table 2 CIP Authorized Project Budget 'CIP `Budget An ;; Uses , '', Adopted `.' ' Ezpendifures Design $204,000 $300,000 Construction Contracts $1,540,000 $1,547,590 Construction Management $75,000 $75,000 Administration $57,000 $57,000 Contract Employees $20,000 $20,000 CIP Overhead (� 5% $106,000 $106,000 Contingency $200,000 $21,410 Construction Incentive $0 $75,000 TOTAL $2,202,000 $2,202,000 Funding Sources Fund 5520 -PCD $500,000 $500,000 Fund 5530 -merged project area $1,117,000 $1,117,000 State Grant - TLC $485,000 $485,000 Street Reconstruction Fund $100,000 $100,000 TOTAL $2,202,000 $2,202,000 S:\CIP Division\Projects\Petaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 3 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc 5. CONCLUSION: Following the award, the contractor will enter into agreement with the PCDC and submit the required contract documents, bonds and insurance. The Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project begins immediately after the construction contract is executed. Construction is anticipated to start by September 2007. 6. OUTCOMES OR PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS THAT WILL IDENTIFY SUCCESS OR COMPLETION: The Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project will be completed and accepted in FY 2007-2008. 7. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the PCDC resolution, as described, awarding the contract to North Bay Construction for $1,345,730. S:\C1P Division\ProjectsTetaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 4 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION # 2007- PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF CONTRACT TO NORTH BAY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT — PROJECT #0200304 WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission ("PCDC") staff has worked diligently with Winzler & Kelly to complete the Caltrans Approval Process, prepare construction bid documents, and advertise for construction of this Project; and WHEREAS, in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 20688.2 and other applicable law, PCDC staff solicited bids for the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project was bid on July 30, 2007, and three (3) bids were received and opened in accordance with applicable law; and WHEREAS, the lowest bid for the Project was from North Bay Construction for $1,345,730; and WHEREAS, staff has determined that North Bay Construction's bid satisfies the bidding requirements for the Project; and WHEREAS, staff has verified that North Bay Construction possesses a valid California Contractor's License, Class B, number 357560 that qualifies North Bay Construction to perform the Project; and WHEREAS, the Project has a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Article 19, Section 15301, of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations ("CEQA Guidelines"). S:\CIP DivisionTrojectsTetaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 5 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration approved a Categorical Exclusion thus completing the National Environmental Policy Act requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Petaluma and the PCDC hereby: Approves the Construction Contract in the amount of $1,345,730 with a potential contract incentive for early completion of $75,000, and a Construction Contingency of $201,860. 2. In accordance with California Public Contact Code Section 20688.2 and other applicable law, waives any and all non-conformance in the bid of North Bay Construction for the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project, and finds the bid of $1,345,730 to be the lowest, responsible bid. 3. Awards the contract for the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project to North Bay Construction, in the amount of $1,345,730, the amount of the lowest responsible bid, conditioned on North Bay Construction's timely executing the project contract and submitting all required documents, including but not limited to, executed bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements, in accordance with the project bid documents. 4. Directs staff to issue a notice of award to North Bay Construction. Authorizes and directs the Executive Director to execute the project contract on behalf of the PCDC upon timely submission by North Bay Construction of the signed project contract and all other required documents, including but not limited to, executed bonds, certificates of insurance, and endorsements, in accordance with the project bid documents. S:\ClP DivisionTrojectsTetaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 6 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc ATTACHMENT 2 S:\CIP Division\Projects\Petaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 7 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc ATTACHMENT 3 PAST RESOLUTIONS FOR TILE PETALUMA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROSECT - PROJECT #C200304 Date July 18, 2005 June 5, 2006 June 5, 2006 June 5, 2006 January 22, 2007 Resolution Number TOPIC City of Petaluma 2005-118A Lane Configuration Change City of Petaluma 2006-106A Use of PCDC Funds for Project - JPA between City and PCDC City of Petaluma 2006-1068 Authorizing Filing for TLC Grant PCDC 2006-10 Use of PCDC Funds for Project - JPA between City and PCDC PCDC 2007-1 Approving Mitigated Negative Declaration S:\CIP DivisionTrojectsTetaluma Blvd C200304\DESIGN\330 Agenda Bills\Awarding Construction\Award of 8 Contract Agenda Bill 08 06 07.doc Resolution No. 2005-118A N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California DISCUSSION AND ACTION APPROVING THE PROPOSED LAVE RECONFIGURATION PLAN FOR PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH FROM WASHINGTON STREET TO LAKEVILLE STREET C200304 WHEREAS, the existing lane configuration on Petaluma Boulevard North from Washington Street to Lakeville Street and the existing signal at Washington Street and Petaluma Boulevard North are inefficient: and WHEREAS, Winzler and Kelly, a reputable engineering firm, has performed an intersection study and traffic calculations finding that the circulation can be enhanced by implementing this lane reconfiguration plan; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer, City Planning Department, and City Consultant Traffic Engineer fully support the implementation of this proposed lane reconfiguration plan to improve intersection safety and through times. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby: 1. Approves the proposed lane reconfiguration plan. 2. Directs staffto complete the final design including the proposed lane reconfiguration pian. 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 Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I8'h day of July, 2005, by the following vote: AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Torliatt NOES: O'Brien ABSENT: Nau ABSTAIN: Healy ATTEST. ,��i. `�--� �✓V LJ"7�'�-',tJ(--'� l r2 City Clerk Mayor Approved as to _ form: 2Z 'City Attorney itE�=S'�J Resolution No. 2005-118A N.C.S. 9 Resolution No. 2006-106A N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California RE,ESOLUTION MAKING SPECIFIED FINDINGS AND CONSENTING TO USE PCDC FUNDS FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PCDC TO UTILIZE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FUNDING FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's {MTC} Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Local Projects Grant Program includes $485,000 dollars for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project: and, WHEREAS, the MTC TLC Local Projects Grant Program is managed by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (hereinafter "Authority"); and, WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma seeks this MTC TLC funding from the Authority for the purpose of constructing pedestrian and streeiscape enhancements along Petaluma Boulevard (hereinafter "Project''); and, WHEREAS, the Project is administered, designed and constructed by the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC); and, WHERE AS, the estimated total cost of the project is approximately $2,202,000 and the PCDC is funding all costs in excess of the MTC TLC $485,000; and, WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement may be utilized between the City of Petaluma and the PCDC to govern cooperation regarding the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project, including PCDC project financing and PCDC utilization of MTC TLC funding to partially reimburse PCDC Project expenditures; and, WHEREAS, the PCDC may fund such public improvements provided the City Council first gives its consent in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 33421.1 and Resolution No. 2006- 106A N.C.S. Page } C) 33445, based on findings that the Project is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Redevelopment Plan, that the improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project area is located, that there is no other reasonable means of financing the improvements available to the community and that payment of funds for the cost of the Project will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting conditions inside the Project Area and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Health and Safety Code; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds as follows: FINDINGS: 1. The Project is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Petaluma Community Development (PCD) Redevelopment Plan adopted 1988 and amended and restated in 2001 in that the Project improves the image of the City by providing streetscape and pedestrian enhancements to a primary arterial through the Redevelopment area_ 2. The Project improvements are of benefit to the PCD Project Area ("Project Area") and the immediate neighborhood in which the Project Area is located in that the Project conforms with the Downtown Improvements Master Plan, providing improved pedestrian access to the historic Downtown. 3. There is no other reasonable means of financing the Project available to the community in that no City funds are available for the Project_ 4. The payment of funds for the cost of the Project will assist in the elimination of one or more blighting condition inside the Project Area in that the Project provides access and visual enhancements to blighted areas. 5. The Project is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33490 of the California Health and Safety Code concerning the PCD in that the Resolution No 2006-106A N C S. Page d I that: Project implements a portion Downtown Improvements Master Plan cited by the Implementation Plan as supportive in eliminating the conditions of blight. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma 1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and to be findings of the City Council of the City of Petaluma. 2. The City Council gives its consent in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 33421.1 and 33445 to the Petaluma Community Development Commission to finance the construction of improvements for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvement Project and to fund the balance of the Project costs (estimated to be approximately $I,717,000) not funded by MTC TLC funds or other sources. 3. The City Manager is authorized and directed to complete and execute on behalf of the City a Joint Powers Agreement by and Between the Petaluma Community Development Commission and the City of Petaluma Governing Cooperation Regarding the Petaluma Boulevard Improvement Project substantially in accordance with the draft sharing of powers agreement attached to and made a part of this resolution. 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 ApproLas to Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5" day of lune, 2006, d f by the following vote: d City Atttlmey, AYES: Vice Mayor Canevaro, Harris, Nau, O'Brien, Torliatt NOES: None ABSENT: Mayor Glass, Healy ABSTAIN: None 1 ATTEST:(Lt.�"t_.-Q City Clerk /May/or Resolution No. 2006-106A N.C.S. Page J 2 Resolution No. 2006-106B N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FUNDS THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR THE; PETALUMA BOULEVARD DVROVEMENTS PROJECT, COMMITTING THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE PROJECT AND STATING THE ASSURANCE OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT WHEREAS, the regulations promulgated there under, eligible project sponsors wishing to receive federal transportation grants for a project shall submit an application first with the appropriate Metropolitan Transportation Planning )rganization (MPO) for review and consideration in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and, V t' i' S, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is the San Francisco Bay Area's MPO; and, WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible project sponsor for federal transportation funds; and, WEMAS, the City of Petaluma wishes to receive federal transportation funds through SCTA's Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Program's capital grants for the following project: Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project. WHEREAS, the SCTA requires a resolution stating the following. I . The commitment of necessary local matching fands of 11.5% may be required. 2. That the sponsor understands that the federal funding through the TLC program is fixed at the programmed amoaM and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected to be funded through the TLC program. 3. The assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the application, and if approved, as programmed in MTC'& TIP. 4. That the sponsor understands that funds must be obligated obligation deadline for TLC capital projects, or the project may be removed from the program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Petaluma that the City of Petaluma is authorized to proceed with the federal -aid process with Caltrans for TLC funding in the amount of $485,000 for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project. Resolution Na 2006-106a N.C.S. Page' 3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma by adopting this resolution hereby states that: 1. The City of Petaluma will provide $64,000 in local matching fonds. 2. The City of Petaluma understands that the TLC Program funding for the project is fixed at $485,000, and that any cost increases must be funded by the the City of Petaluma from local matching funds, and that The City of Petaluma does not expect any cost increases to be fimded through the TLC program. 3. The Petaluma Boulevard Pedestrian Enhancement Project will be built as described in this resolution and submitted application and, if approved, for the amount shown in the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Transportation (MTC) Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) with obligation occurring within the timeframe established below. C The program funds will be obligated by MTC's obligation deadlines for TLC capital projects_ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma is an eligible sponsor of projects in the State Transportation Improvement Program. BE IT FURTHE R RESOLVED that the City ofPetaluma is authorized to submit an application for State Transportation Improvement Program funds for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project_ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to the City of Petaluma making applications for Regional improvement Program funds. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation which might in any way adversely affect the proposed project, or the ability of the City of Petaluma to deliver such project. SCTA. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE-. 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was inaaduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 5's day of June, 2006, by the following vate: AYES: Vice Mayor Canevarn, Harris, Nan, O'Brien, Torliatt NOES: None ASSENT: Mayor Glass, Healy ABSTAIN_ None ATTEST: j/}�7j� r� rr� ��y `..•t!:!r.-.lJ`[�l' —.) City Clerk Resolution Na. 2(106-10613 N.C.S. '?iPPToved ast Form: �A-� City Attorney ,tom' U or I Page 14 RESOLUTION NO. 2006-10 PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION MAKING SPECIFIED FINDINGS REGARDING THE USE PCDC FUNDS FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PCDC TO UTILIZE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S TRANSPORTATION FOR LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FUNDING FOR THE PETALUMA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) Local Projects Grant Program includes $485,000 dollars for the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project; and, WHEREAS, the MTC TLC Local Projects Grant Program is managed by the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (hereinaffer "Authority"); and, WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma seeks this MTC TLC funding from the Authority for the purpose of constructing pedestrian and streetscope enhancements along Petaluma Boulevard (hereinaffer "Project"); and, WHEREAS, the Project is administered, designed and constructed by the Petaluma Community Development Commission (PCDC); and, WHEREAS, the estimated total cost of the project is approximately $2,202,000 and the PCDC is funding all costs in excess of the MTC TLC $485,000; and, WHEREAS, a joint powers agreement may be utilized between the City of Petaluma and the PCDC to govern cooperation regarding the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project, including PCDC project financing and PCDC utilization of MTC TLC funding to partially reimburse PCDC Project expenditures; and, WHEREAS, the PCDC may fund such public improvements provided the City Council first gives its consent in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 33421.1 and 33445, based on findings that the Project is necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Redevelopment Plan, that the improvements are of benefit to the Project Area or the immediate neighborhood in which the project area is located, that there is no other reasonable PCDC Resolution 2006-10 Page I'D means of financing the improvements available to the community and that payment of funds for the cost ofthe Project vviUossistinUneeUnlinniionofoneorr0onabKghhngcondUionsi0side the Project Area and is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pur5uont to Section 3349Uofthe California Health and Safety Code; and, WHEREAS, byResolution 2OU6-l86/\NZ.S.adopted June 5^2OD6^the City Council nJthe City ofPetaluma has made the necessary findings and consented touse ofPCQCfunds to finance and fund the Project irnprovanneA1sinoccurdoAcewithCn|if0(DioHooUho0dSof8iv Code Sections 33421.1 and 33445; and, WHEREAS, byResolution %OO6-lO68N.C,S°adopted June 5,2UDG the City Council cfthe City of Petaluma has authorized and directed staff to make application to the SCTA and the MTC for Transportation for Livable Communities grant funds; and, WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission hereby finds as follows: FINDINGS: l. The Project isn*cassoryiueffectVo]ethapurpxzsesuftboPetobmoCoo)rnunhv Development (PCD)Redevelopment Pion adoptedl988and amended and restated in2UOiinthat the Project improves the image ofthe City bvproviding strRetscopaand pedestrian enhancements tooprimary orteriolthrough the Redevelopment area. 1 The Project improvementsare o[benefit hothe PCDProject Area ("PnojnctAreo") and the immediate neighborhood inwhicbtheP jaci/reaisbcotedinYhotthe Project conforms with the Downtown Improvements Moster Plan, providing improved pedestrian access tothe historic Downtown. 3. There is no other reasonable means of Financing the Project available to the community in fl -rat no City funds are available for the Project. 4. Triepayment o[funds for the cost ofthe Project vill|assist inthe eliffinofiono[one cv and visual enhancements to blighted areas. that: 5. The Project is consistent with the Implementation Plan adopted pursuant to Section 33440 of the California Health and Safety Code concerning the PCD in that the Project implements a portion of the Downtown Improvements Master Plan cited by the Implementation Plan as supportive in eliminating the conditions of blight. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Petaluma Community Development Commission a. The above recitals ore hereby declared to be true and correct and findings of the Petaluma Community Development Commission. b. The Commission Executive Director is authorized and directed to complete and execute on behalf of the PCDC the Joint Powers Agreement By and Between the Petaluma Community Development Commission and the City of Petaluma Governing Cooperation regarding the Petaluma Boulevard Improvements Project, substantially in accordance with the draft attached to and made a part of this resolution. Commissioner Aye No Absent Abstain vice Chair conevaro X Chair Glass X Harris X Healy X Nau X O'Brien X Tortlatt X AQ5'Canev`c ro e Chair ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: Claire Cooper, Recording crefiary Eric W. Danly, Ggr�erol Counsel PCDC Resolution 2006-10 Page 17 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01 PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR PETALUMA BOULEVARD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT C200304 WHEREAS, staff and City's consultant designer, Winzler and Kelly, prepared an Initial Study which evaluated all potential significant environmental impacts of the Petaluma Boulevard Street Improvements Project C200304 ("the Project"), and potential mitigation therefore, and based thereon prepared a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project; and, WHEREAS, on November 22, 2006, the City submitted and the County Clerk posted City's Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project, for a period of time to and including December 26, 2006; and, WHEREAS, the City advertised its Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project by publication in the Petaluma Argus -Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, on November 22, 2006; and, WHEREAS, on or about November 17, 2006, City stoff caused to be mailed to all owners and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the proposed project the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, WHEREAS, on or about January 3, 2007, City staff caused to be mailed to ail owners and occupants of properties within 300 feet of the proposed project notice that the Mitigated Negative Declaration would be considered for adoption at 3:00 p.m. on January 22, 2007 in the City Council Chambers, 1 1 English St., Petaluma, CA; and, WHEREAS, no comments were received during the required public review and comment period which would have required substantial revision of the mitigated negative declaration; and, 11 WHEREAS, the Petaluma Community Development Commission has reviewed the contents and findings of the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and find that said contents and findings adequately evaluate and mitigate all significant environmental impacts of the Project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Petaluma Boulevard North Roadway Improvements Project C200304 be and hereby is adopted this 22^d day of January 2007 by the following vote: Commissioner Chair Torliatt Barrett Harris Vice Chair Nau O'Brien Rabbitt ATTEST: Claire Cooper, Recording S retary Aye I No Absent Abstain X X X X X X Pamela Torliatt, Chair APPROVED AS TO RM: 1� Eric Donly, GeneraiCounsel a ATTACHMENT 4 CONTRACT PLANS If not attached, the Contract Plans are available for review in the City Clerk's Office. 20