HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-120 N.C.S. 07/16/2018Resolution No. 2018-120 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION WITH
THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR
ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT/STATE
TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR CITY OF PETALUMA
TRANSIT SERVICES FOR FY 18/19
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act (TDA) (California Public Utilities
Code §99200 et seq.), provides for disbursement of funds from the Local Transportation Fund
(LTF) of the County of Sonoma for use by eligible applicants for the purpose of fixed route and
paratransit service; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the TDA, and pursuant to the applicable rules
and regulations hereunder (21 Cal. Code of Regs. §6600 et. seq), a prospective applicant
wishing to receive an allocation from the LTF shall file its claim with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the State Transit Assistance (STA) fund is created pursuant to Public
Utilities Code, Section 99310 et seq.; and
WHEREAS, TDA funds from the LTF for Sonoma County and STA funds will be
required by the City of Petaluma in Fiscal Year 18/19 for fixed route and paratransit service; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma is an eligible applicant for TDA and/or STA funds,
pursuant to Public Utilities Sections 99260, 99260(a) and 99400, as attested by the opinion of
counsel Exhibit A, attached.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Petaluma
as follows:
1. The above recitals are declared to be true and correct and are hereby made findings of
the City Council.
2. The contemplated program activity consists of the operation, maintenance, and/or
minor alteration of existing public facilities, including facilities of publicly -owned
utilities used to provide public transit services, and involves negligible or no
expansion of use beyond that currently existing as of the time of the Council
consideration and, accordingly, this project is exempt from the requirements
of CEQA in accordance with section 15301, subdivision (b) of the CEQA Guidelines.
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The City Manager is authorized to execute and file appropriate TDA/STA
applications, together with all necessary supporting documents, with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for an allocation of TDA and STA funds in FY 18/19.
4. Staff is directed to transmit a copy of this signed Resolution to the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, including the Opinion of Counsel attached to and made a
part of this Resolution as Exhibit A in conjunction with the filing of the claim; and
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is requested to grant the allocation of
funds as specified in the 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 16th day of July 2018, orm!
by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST;
City Clerk u.Iu1 or
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Exhibit A
RETURN TO:
City of Petaluma
Petaluma Transit
555 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Sonoma County Clerk
2300 County Center Drive
La Plaza, Building B, Suite 177
Santa Rosa, CA 95406
Project Title: 2018/19 Application for TDA/STA funding for Petaluma Transit
(fixed route and project service)
Project Applicant: The City of Petaluma
Proiect Location: Within city limits of Petaluma, Sonoma County
Proiect Description: Application for continued funding of the existing fixed route and paratransit bus
services within the corporate limits of the City of Petaluma. The fixed route service
has 30 to 75 -minute headways. The Paratransit service is on demand, with 24-
hour notice, to the general public and those with disabilities. No significant
changes to existing routes or service are proposed.
Exempt Status:
Statutory Exemptions
(Article 18: Section 21080;15260)
Categorical Exemptions
(Article 19: Section 21084;15300)
[ ] Ministerial (Sec.15268) [ X ] Existing Facilities (Sec.15301)
[ ] Feasibility/Planning Study (Sec.] 5262) [ ] Replacement or Reconstruction (Sec. 15302)
[ ] Emergency Project (Sec.] 5269) [ ] Small Structures (Sec.] 5303)
[ ] General Rule (Sec. 15061 (b) (3)) [ ] Minor Alterations (Sec.] 5304)
[ ] Other: (Sec. ) [ ] Minor Subdivisions (Sec.] 5315)
Reasons why project is exempt: The project is for funding to continue existing operation of the
Petaluma bus service. No significant expansion of existing services is proposed at the time of the lead
agency's determination.
Lead Agency: City of Petaluma, Public Works Department, Transit Division
555 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
Department/Contact Person: Eric Danly, City Attorney
Signature (Senior Planner/CEQA Compliance)
Phone: (707) 778-4402
Date:
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