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Resolution No. 2025-128 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL FUNDING
UNDER THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 WITH THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, the U. S. Department of Transportation is authorized to make grants to states through the Federal
Transit Administration to support capital projects for non-urbanized public transportation systems under Section
5310 of the Federal Transit Act (FTA C 9070.1G); and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has been designated by the Governor of
the State of California to administer Section 5310 grants for transportation projects for seniors and individuals
with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma operates microtransit service, titled LumaGo, within an area inside the city
of Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma desires to apply for said financial assistance microtransit service to aid
seniors and individuals with disabilities in the city of Petaluma; and
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has, to the maximum extent feasible, coordinated with other transportation
providers and users in the region (including social service agencies); and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that filing of an application does not meet
CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct
physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Relatedly, the proposed action is exempt under the
common-sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the proposed action could have a significant impact on the environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. Declares that the above recitals to be true and correct and are incorporated into this resolution as findings of
the City Council.
2. The proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, in that the filing of an application does not meet CEQA's
definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting either a direct physical
change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
because the action constitutes organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. Relatedly, the proposed action is exempt under the
common-sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the proposed action could have a significant impact on the environment.
3. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to file and execute applications on behalf of the City of
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Petaluma with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to aid in the financing of microtransit
operations for seniors and individuals with disabilities pursuant to Section 5310 of the Federal Transit Act
(FTA 9070.1G), as amended.
4. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to execute and file all certification of assurances, contracts or
agreements, subsequent amendments, or any other document required by Caltrans.
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to provide additional information as Caltrans may require in
connection with the application for Section 5310 projects.
6. Authorizes the City Manager, or their designee, to submit and approve request for reimbursement of funds
from Caltrans for the Section 5310 project.
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 8th day of September
2025, by the following vote:
Approved as to
AYES: McDonnell, Barnacle, Cader Thompson, DeCarli, Nau, Quint, Shribbs
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor