HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-054 N.C.S. 04/16/2018Resolution No. 2018-054 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PETALUMA
TO RECEIVE STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE (STA) AND FTA 5307 FUNDING
THROUGH THE SONOMA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FROM
THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION'S
LIFELINE TRANSIT PROGRAM CYCLE 5
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has established a
Lifeline Transportation Program to assist in funding projects that 1) are intended to result in
improved mobility for low-income residents of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties, 2) are
developed through a collaborative and inclusive planning process and 3) are proposed to address
transportation gaps and/or barriers identified through a substantive community-based
transportation plan or are otherwise based on a documented assessment of needs; and
WHEREAS, MTC has adopted principles, pursuant to MTC Resolution No. 4309, to
guide implementation of the Lifeline Transportation Program for the two-year period from FY
16/17 and FY 17/18, and has designated the County Congestion Management Agency or another
countywide entity in each of the nine bay area counties to help with recommending project
selections and project administration; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma County Transportation Authority has been designated by MTC to
assist with the Lifeline Transportation Program in Sonoma County on behalf of MTC; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) conducted a competitive
call for projects for the Lifeline Transportation Program in Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, City of Petaluma submitted a project in response to the competitive call for
projects; and
WHEREAS, SCTA has confirmed that City of Petaluma's proposed project, funding of
weekend transit operations, ("Project") described in the attached staff report to this Resolution,
attached to and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, is consistent with the Lifeline
Transportation Program goals as set out in MTC Resolution No. 4309; and
WHEREAS, after review, SCTA recommends City of Petaluma's proposed Project,
attached to and incorporated herein as though set forth at length, be funded in part under the
Lifeline Transportation Program; and
WHEREAS, City of Petaluma agrees to meet project delivery and obligation deadlines,
comply with funding conditions placed on the receipt of funds allocated to the Lifeline
Transportation Program, provide for the required local matching funds, and satisfy all other
conditions set forth in MTC Resolution No. 4309; and
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WHEREAS, City of Petaluma certifies that the project and purpose(s) for which funds
are being requested is in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), and with the State Environmental
Impact Report Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations Section 1500 et seq.) and if
relevant the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 USC Section 4-1 et seq. and the
applicable regulations thereunder; and
WHEREAS, there is no legal impediment to City of Petaluma making the funding
request; and
WHEREAS, there is no pending or threatened litigation which might in any way
adversely affect the ability of City of Petaluma to deliver the proposed project for which funds
are being requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
1) The City of Petaluma agrees to meet project delivery and obligation deadlines,
comply with funding conditions placed on the receipt of funds allocated to the
Lifeline Transportation Program, provide for the required local matching funds, and
satisfy all other conditions set forth in MTC Resolution No. 4309; and
2) Requests the MTC program funds available under its Lifeline Transportation
Program, in the amounts requested for which City of Petaluma is eligible, for the
project described in the attached staff report of this Resolution; and
3) Staff of the City of Petaluma shall forward a copy of this Resolution, and such other
information as may be required, to MTC, Sonoma County Transportation Authority,
and such other agencies as may be appropriate.
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 theAppro ed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 161h day of April 2018, i r
by the following vote:+
City Att ey
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
King
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
None
City Clerk
mayor
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