HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-061 N.C.S. 05/20/2019Resolution No. 2019-061 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION 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 FISCAL YEAR 19/20
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, The Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) oversees an annual
coordinated claim of all eligible recipients of TDA and STA funding throughout Sonoma County to
finalize the allocation amounts for all recipient agencies.; and
WHEREAS, TDA and STA funds from the LTF for Sonoma County will be required by the
City of Petaluma in Fiscal Year 19/20 for fixed route and paratransit service; and
WHEREAS, 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.; and
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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 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 19/20.
3. 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 A _ prov has to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 20th day of May foam:
2019, by the following vote: f
4Cityorney
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; King; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: alm
DeputyCity Clerk Mayor
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Exhibit A to Resolution
RETURN TO:
City of Petaluma
Petaluma Transit
555 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: Sonoma County Cleric
585 Fiscal Drive, Room 103
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Project Title: 2019/20 Application for TDAISTA funding for Petaluma Transit
(fixed route and project service)
ProiectApplicant: City of Petaluma, Public ViWorlcs Department, Transit Division
Proiect Location: Within city limits of Petaluma,.Sonoma County, *CA;
Project 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: (CHECK ONE)
rtiele 18, Section 21080;15260}
Ministerial f Sec,152681
Feasibility/Planning Study {Sec*. 15262)
Emergency Project {Sec.15269}
General Rule {Sec.15061(b)(3))
Other: {Sec. }
Categorical Exemptions
{Article 19:Section 21084;15300}
[X] Existing Facilities {Sec.15301 }
[ ] Replacement or Reconstruction. (Sec. 15302)
[ ] Small Structures (Sec. 153.03)
[ ] Minor Alterations (Sce.15304)
[ ] Minor Subdivisions (See,15315)
Reasons why project is exempt: Fixed route and paratransit bus services are currently provided within City
limits. The project is for funding to continue existing operation of the Petaluma bus service, There would be
negligible or no expansion of use beyond what currently exists. Bus services operate within existing rights of
way ori fixed routes. There are no environmentally sensitive areas and there are no cumulative impacts, unusual
circumstances or other factors that would make the exemption inapplicable. Therefore, this project is exempt
under Section 15301: An existing service with negligible or no expansion of existing use.
Lead Aaency: City of Petaluma, Public Works Department, Transit Division
555 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, CA 94954
Da rtment/Contact Person: Emily Betts, Senior Transit Specialist !%one (707) 7763711
Almll 23, 2019
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Pursuant to Section 711.Ad)(2) of the Fish and Game Code, statutory and categorical exemptions are exempt ftom Department offish
and Wildlife filing fees.
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