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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 23-056, TDA Article 3 Pedestrian-Bicyle Grant ApplicationRESOLUTION NO.23-056 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et sec ., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrians and bicyclists; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Francisco Bay region, has adopted MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Projects," which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of "TDA Article 3" funding; and WHEREAS, MTC Resolution No. 4108, Revised requires that requests for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funding be submitted as part of a single, countywide coordinated claim from each county in the San Francisco Bay region; and WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Attachment B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Saratoga to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of Saratoga attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution and its attachments, and any accompanying supporting materials shall be forwarded to the congestion management agency, countywide transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of Santa Clara County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. Resolution 23-056 Page 2 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 2 1 " day of June 2023 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS AFTAB, PAGE, WALIA, VICE MAYOR ZHAO, MAYOR FITZSIMMONS NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE co Kookie Fitzsimmons, Mayor ATTEST: Britt Avrit, MMC, City Clerk Resolution 23-056 Page 3 Resolution No. 23-056 Attachment A Page 1 of 1 Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding Findings 1. That the City of Saratoga is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the City of Saratoga legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution. 2. That the City of Saratoga has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described in Attachment B. 3. A review of the project(s) described in Attachment B has resulted in the consideration of all pertinent matters, including those related to environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances, attendant to the successful completion of the project(s). 4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the projects described in Attachment B have been reviewed and will be concluded in a manner and on a schedule that will not jeopardize the deadline for the use of the TDA funds being requested. 5. That the project(s) described in Attachment B comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 et seq.). 6. That as portrayed in the budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Attachment B, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are for capital construction and/or final design and engineering or quick build project; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic and/or Class IV separated bikeway; and/or for the purposes of restriping Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for the development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for the development of a comprehensive bicycle and/or pedestrian facilities plan, and an allocation of TDA Article 3 funding for such a plan has not been received by the City of Saratoga within the prior five fiscal years. 8. That the project(s) described in Attachment B which are bicycle projects have been included in a detailed bicycle circulation element included in an adopted general plan, or included in an adopted comprehensive bikeway plan (such as outlined in Section 2377 of the California Bikeways Act, Streets and Highways Code section 2370 et seq.) or responds to an immediate community need, such as a quick -build project. 9. That any project described in Attachment B bicycle project meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document. 10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of allocation plus two additional fiscal years). 11. That the City of Saratoga agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Attachment B, for the benefit of and use by the public. Resolution 23-056 Page 4 Resolution No. 23-056 page 1 of 4 Attachment B TDA Article 3 Project Application Form 1. Agency City of Saratoga 2. Primary Contact Macedonio Nunez, PE 3. Mailing Address 13777 Fruitvale Ave, Saratoga, Ca 95070 4. Email Address mnunez@saratoga.ca.us 5. Phone Number (408) 868-1218 6. Secondary Contact Emma Burkhalter, PE (in the event primary is not available) 7. Mailing address (if different) N/A® 8. Email Address eburkhalter@saratoga.ca.us 9. Phone Number (408) 868-1274 10. Send allocation instructions to (if different from above): 11. Project Title Saratoga Ave Pathway/Sidewalk Project 12. Amount requested $24,730 13. Fiscal Year of 23/24 Claim 14. Description of Overall Project: Along Saratoga Ave Northbound, between Orchard Road and just south of La Paloma. Project includes reconstruction and improvement to handicap ramps, installation of continuous curb and nutters and concrete sidewalks. 15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.) The Funding will be used for the construction and inspection of the project. 16. Project location: A map of the project location is attached or a link to a online map of the project location is provided below: See attached map. Project Relation to Regional Policies (for information only) Resolution 23-056 Page 5 17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community? 18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit -Oriented Community? 19. Project Budget and Schedule Yes❑ NoN Yes❑ NoN Estimated Completion Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost month/year) Bike/Ped Plan ENV PMED PS&E ROW CON 724,730 24,730 Total Cost 24,730 249730 June-24 Project Eligibility A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? If "YES," identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda. If "NO," provide an explanation). B. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? If "NO," provide expected date: 6-21-23 Yes© No❑ Yes❑ NoN C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes No❑ (If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page) D. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria YesN No❑ pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? E. 1. Is the project categorically exempt from CECW, pursuant to CCR Section 15301(c), Yes No❑ Existing Facility? 2. If "NO" above, is the project is exempt from CEQA for another reason? Yes❑ No❑ Cite the basis for the exemption. N/A❑ If the project is not exempt, please check "NO," and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate. F. Estimated Completion Date of project (month and year): June 2024 G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has YesN No❑ the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility, please identify below and provide the agreement. Resolution 23-056 Page 6 H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project? Yes❑ NoZX If the amount requested is over $250,000 or if the total project phase or construction phase is over $250,000, a Complete Streets checklist is likely required. Please attach the Complete Streets checklist or record of review, as applicable. More information and the form may be found here: _https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/transportation/complete-streets Resolution 23-056 Page 7 TDA ARTICLE 3 PROJECT APPLICATION FORM Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Project Eligibility: B. This project has been previously funded in several cycles. See the attached TDA article 3 application for fiscal year of claim 03/04. D. This project is ongoing and has been reviewed in the past. See the attached TDA article 3 application for fiscal year of claim 03/04. Resolution 23-056 Page 8 Resolution No. Attachmeut B Page I of I TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 03104 ApylicarC City of Saratoga Cyact Den: Mow Kessler Makia Aftess: 13777 Fruba* Avenue. Saratona CA 95070 E-Mail Addresc nikessler0saratimacaus Telephoft: (408) W1218 Seom*n Contact (in event whary not available) John Chertione E-Mail Addmv ickitionedearatooiLcaus Teleohorte: (4001 OWI 241 Stwt Title Descdptm of Proiect Swaipw Avenue Pathway ftW Amount of claim- $17254.00 Functional Description of Project: Ate Wt=mrsts & Porftd evoW omrsts walkwv Mom Saama Amto, between Narrimm Orivs & ft Bagin Way Financial Plan: List the project elements for Orch TDA funding is b" re*ested (e.g., plamft environmentai, engineering, r4bl-awayt construction, zonshiction management, coftlency), Use the table below to show the project budgeL Include pft and proposed Ma funding of the p*-,d. 9 the pro d is a segment of a larger prolect, incilude VO and proposed firwing sources tr the other sepmft (snake oertain the use of the currently ruluested Ardq is made clear in the 'Roject ElemeMs'section below, and include any oft clarifying intrmation on the next page) - ROW Elenicift. final desWn, spedlication. construction, inspection. Funtling Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals MA Article 3 S103,926A S17,254M St7,254.00 Ig a) 01W wjar; 1. 2. 3. Totals $103,926-00 $17�254M $121�180.00 Priiject Eligibility. YES?INO? A. Has the project been approved by the cWmahft governing W. (If 'NO," on the next page provide the approximate date YES approval is a"ated), B. Has this poect jx%4ously received MA Article 3 funding? If 'YES,* provide an explanation on the next page, YES C. For Weways," does the pr*ct meet Caltian m6murn safety design chit 6ii pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Homy Design Manual? (Available an IM internet at hop:fAvww.dM,ca,gowfhqfogodrtvchaptenftI 001;ttJM, D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bode Advisory Committee? (If rNQ-4 pmvide an explanation on the next page). YES E. Has the public wailabMy of the emffortmental compliance do=emat ion for the pr*t (pursuant to CEQA) been YES evidenoW by the dated damping of the document by the county clerk or county rewder') (if W provide ad explanation on the next page, and note that MTC carand alboate &* to a project w" lads enviromment3l clearame).. F. VM the pqW be com*ted within the three fiscal year time period (in&xkq the fiscal year of funding) after which the YES allocation expires? Enter the anticipated compleW date of prolect (month and year) G. Have M*ions been made by the dairnant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arraAged for swh YES mainteoarne by another apncy7 (If an agency Off than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide ft name I I I I