HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12948 (Transportation Commission Grant)RESOLUTION NO. 12948
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FUNDING
AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $528,000 FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR STATION AREA PLANS FOR THE DOWNTOWN
SAN RAFAEL AND THE CIVIC CENTER RAIL STATIONS (P09-005)
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission provides grants for city -
sponsored planning efforts to match future transit extensions in the Bay Area with supportive
local land use plans and policies that promote high levels of transit ridership and enable more
walking and biking for healthier communities, reduce dependence on single -occupant vehicle
trips and reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael applied for and has been awarded a grant in the
amount of $528,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission to fund Station Area
Plans for the future Downtown San Rafael and Civic Center stations; and
WHEREAS, this project includes $132,000 in matching funds, with $9,000 from the
City of San Rafael from Energy and Environmental Block Grant funds, $5,000 in
Redevelopment Agency funds, and $118,000 from partner agencies in the planning projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE as follows:
The City Manager is authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of San Rafael, an
agreement to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $528,000 from the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission for Station Area Plans for the Downtown San Rafael and the Civic
Center Rail Stations, as shown in Exhibit 1, SMART Corridor San Rafael Funding Agreement.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council of said City held on Monday, the 3'd day of May 2010 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Brockbank, Connolly, Heller, Levine & Mayor Boro
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
"S� 'cf-•'Ru Z�0_( ,
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
aCl 0 MGQBI'GBfl k II 4.
T;
MMBhbS11" RI Al lap`
I. au \E NI I'•� Il(,N
.IU11C 30. 2010
p I,,; � .W a° , 9 u, I vi, r I, IA.
Ken Nordhuff
jig. N trrvinpnN
City Nianager
City of San Rafael
1400 Fifth Avenue, Room 2103
San Rafael. CA 94915-1560
I,,r, r r r „r ,
RE: SMART Corridor San Rafael Funding ALreenlent
Dear Ken Nordhoff:
This letter is our Funding Agreement for the performance of the Downtown and
Irrur 11 Ir,,,r,r,, Civic Center station area planning assistance ("the Agreement").
tirr= tirrrr<< It is agreed that the City of San Rafael (also referred to as "RECIPIENT") shall
y Lewpn perform, or engage a consultant to perform, the project tasks specified in Attachment
" A, Scope of Work attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
Jokr ILnkru n
Im F,,,,,n Doug Johnson (herein "MTC Contract Manager") shall be responsible for the overall
administration of the Agreement, including approving deliverables and invoices.
`I'`rrr Srnnpl Day-to-day technical direction shall be provided by Jaqueline Guzman (herein
�r
Junrs ('. 1,n rie,G "Project Manager") or a designated representative.
LLu•uur 11—h,
' 'Payment to RECIPIENT shall be due in the amounts indicated in Attachment B, Proiect
,r
'"'y ""r`'' Budl?et and Schedule, upon acceptance by the Project Manager of the Project
K,n l,aw deliverables, described in detail in Attachment A.
1 ar dnr
i
Payment shall be made within thirty (30) days after receipt by MTC of an acceptable
'r,,eIh "'4`" invoice, which shall be subject to the review and approval of MTC's Project Manager.
Irrrr Ih.,,r RECIPIENT shall deliver or mail invoices to MTC, as follows:
Indrru U. Demur
Accounting Department
Helmer 11 11,1h,,n„ Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter
101 -- 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94607-4700
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 2
Subject only to duly executed amendments, it is expressly understood and agreed that in no event
will the total compensation to be paid under the Agreement exceed the sum of five hundred
twenty eight thousand dollars ($528,000).
The Agreement is funded in whole, or in part, by Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds
allocated to MTC by the Federal Highway Administration, funds from which have been awarded
to RECIPIENT by MTC, and the provisions in Attachment C, Terms and Conditions, are hereby
incorporated by reference. To the extent that they conflict with any of the above provisions, they
supersede such provisions.
Performance will begin on June 30, 2010, and be completed by June 30, 2012, unless MTC
terminates this agreement earlier as provided in Article 3, Termination, of Attachment C.
If you agree, please sign both copies of this letter in the space provided below and return one to
us. The other copy is for your files.
Ver tfitly yours,
Zveejigeru SH: DJ/LJ: DR/LT C,rector
J:\CONTRACT\Contracts-New\CON 09-10\FFunding Agmts\Station Area Plans\San Rafael SMART Corridondoc
Accepted and Agreed to this �Gj day
of July, 2010:
IT OF S RAF
Ke rdho , A�Cityana
ATTEST:
S- G'RX24�
Esther C. Beirne, City Clerk
PROVED AS TO FORM:
Robert Epstein, City Att mey U
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 3
ATTACHMENT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Downtown Station Area Plan: Scope of Work
The RECIPIENT shall develop a Downtown Station Area Plan that will include at a minimum
the following elements:
• Housing/Land Use. Identification of design and zoning recommendations to achieve
the community's vision for transit oriented development and affordable housing in the
station area.
• Station Access and Connectivity. A study area site plan showing the recommended
improvements for safe and feasible access to the SMART station by pedestrians, the
disabled, and bicyclists.
• Accessible Design. An analysis of accessible design improvements and provide
recommendations consistent with MTC's accessible design policies.
• Pedestrian -Friendly Design. Recommendations necessary to create a pedestrian -friendly
street and fagade design consistent with a walkable TOD environment.
• Parking. Recommendations to meet parking demand (e.g., parking district, revised
pricing, unbundling parking, shared parking, etc.) to support existing uses and future
commercial and residential development.
• Implementation Plan. Summarize in a multiagency implementation plan the above
recommendations. Include a phasing plan for actions and financing options.
RECIPIENT's implementation plan shall include specific facility and infrastructure
improvements on the City's right-of-way in the vicinity of the SMART station, recommended
priorities, estimated costs for design and construction, and estimated costs and sources of funding
and timelines.
The primary objectives to be accomplished as part of the Station Area planning process are to:
1. Design an integrated transit complex, with each station working well individually and as a whole
2. Improve functionality of the bus hub, including the transfer system
3. Leverage investments to maximize riders for all transit agencies
4. Improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists using the transit hub
5. Maximize opportunities for adjacent land uses
6. Manage traffic operations and safety for all modes at this key Marin County circulation point
7. Design an attractive public facility that is an integral part of the fabric of Downtown
8. Leverage the new rail station for housing and economic development in Downtown
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 5
Communitv Involvement Strate2v
In San Rafael, community-based governance is embedded in the General Plan. Two community
meetings will be held to identify opportunities and challenges, and for feedback on the draft
ideas.
Focus group meetings shall be held with agency committees to ensure wide representation. These
will be regular `loop out' presentations to the various agency advisory committees (in San
Rafael: RDA CAC, Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee, ADA Committee; for Golden Gate: Bus
Passengers Advisory Committee, Advisory Committee on Accessibility, Service Review
Committee; for SMART: Design Coordination Committee). City staff will work with
community-based organizations such as Canal Alliance and the Canal Welcome Center to loop
out to traditionally -underrepresented populations, such as Spanish-speaking transit users. These
loop outs will occur periodically to share progress and receive feedback on project.
In addition, project team staff will loop out periodically to the various agency boards, including
the San Rafael Planning Commission and the City Council, the Marin Transit Agency board, and
the SMART Board to share progress and the Draft Plan. In addition, so that there will be a
collaborative approach to resolving issues, a technical advisory committee, or "Joint Project
Committee," of funding partners will meet regularly for updates and to review draft documents.
Work Tasks and Deliverables
J tdlBa gr uud R
ki 1. Pro ect g eporrt
Mama' even' ck o
Project Management
The Station Area Plan project involves six agencies, including the RECIPIENT, the San Rafael
Redevelopment Agency, SMART, Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit, and the Transportation
Authority of Marin. Several strategies will ensure strong coordination and timely
communication:
■ The Project Steering Committee (SC) comprises the executive directors of the agencies. This
group will meet periodically to monitor progress and resolve any interagency issues.
■ The Joint Project Team (JPT) includes at least one staff from each funding agency and from
the Association of Bay Area Govermnents (ABAG). This `technical advisory committee' will
meet monthly to track progress, review draft documents, and provide direction and
recommendations on project tasks.
o A subcommittee of the JPT includes a staff person from each agency, and is charged
with developing draft materials for the JPT's consideration.
o Each agency representative to the JPT is responsible for communicating with its own
agency staff about the project and issues that need to be resolved.
The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant be responsible for facilitating JPT meetings and
attending approximately two SC meetings, two community workshops, two meetings each of the
City Council, SMART board, Golden Gate Board and the Marin Transit board, and two
community outreach/"loop out" meetings as needed.
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 6
1.1 Form Project Steering Committee (SC)
1.2 Form Joint Project Team (JPT)
1.3 Develop project scope of work
1.4 Select CONSULTANT (RFQ+)
1.5 Loop out presentations to agency advisory committees
1.6 Hire project intern
1.7 JPT Coordination — CONSULTANT shall facilitate meetings of JPT, and attend SC as
needed
Background Report
The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall evaluate existing data, and obtain new data as
determined appropriate, to create an accurate assessment of circulation and housing. The
RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall prepare a map of the proposed project area
depicting the existing conditions. The map will show streets, buildings, parking areas, bike paths
and trails and public and quasi -public facilities. The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant
shall assemble the existing data, map of existing conditions, land use and housing analysis, etc.
into a Background Report with chapters depicting relevant information about the Station Area.
Components include:
1.8 SMART station design (summer 2010, 20% design) [in kind] /rail configuration: tracks
and grade crossings, signal coordination, gate arm signals, (location for vehicular and
pedestrian crossings along 4`h, 3rd, 2nd streets; and ped crossing between Yd and 2nd
streets), identification of permitted traffic movements during deployment of gate arms,
and station location/footprint/design, surveys;
1.9 Base maps (topographic, aerial, etc.) and related information (property ownership),
housing
1.10 Review previous studies, including but not limited to SMART's environmental reports,
San Rafael General Plan 2020, San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Master Plan,
Canalfront Conceptual Design Plan, MTC policies on accessible design', MTC study
recommendations on pedestrian way finding and circulation for the San Rafael Transit
Center, and Marin Transit studies;
1.11 Existing Bettini Station conditions/bus operations, including passenger transfer volumes
between platforms and loading area.
1.12 Existing roadway/pedestrian/bicycle conditions. Existing and Projected Rail and Bus
Transit, Taxi and Bicycle operations:
- SMART (anticipated service schedules)
- Golden Gate Transit
- Marin Transit Shuttles
- West Marin Stagecoach
- Civic Center County Shuttle
- Marin Airporter
I The MTC Commission recently adopted the following policies that need to be included in the Station Area Plan:
Accessible design will ensure visitable and habitable TOD housing for persons with disabilities, particularly to
ensure that 10% of new townhomes be habitable by persons with disabilities and that accessible paths of travel be
planned for from the TOD developments within one-half mile of the SMART station.
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 7
Sonoma County Airport Express
Sonoma County Transit
Greyhound Bus
SMART shuttles
Taxis
Bicycle routes
Bicycle parking
1.13 Existing traffic data; conduct and observe operations as needed. Existing level -of -service
for all modes, queue and delay analysis at the following intersections:
- 2nd & Hetherton
- 2nd & Irwin
- 2nd & Lincoln
- 2nd & Tamalpais
- 3rd & Hetherton
- 3rd &Irwin
- 3rd & Lincoln
- 3rd & Tamalpais
- 4th & Hetherton
- 4th & Irwin
- 4th & Lincoln
- 4th & Tamalpais
- 5th & Hetherton
- 5th & Irwin
- 5th & Lincoln
- 5th & Tamalpais
- Mission & Hetherton
- Mission & Irwin
- Mission & Lincoln
- Mission & Tamalpais
Existing and Future traffic corridor analyses along the following:
- 2nd from G to Grand
- 3rd from Union to Shaver
- 4th from H to Grand
- 5th from E to Irwin
- Mission from Lincoln to Irwin
- Hetherton from Mission to 2nd
- Irwin from Mission to 2nd
- Lincoln from 2nd to 101 SB/Hammondale
Identify additional delay to all modal operations in study area:
- Due to CPUC full -stop requirements for buses at at -grade crossings
- Due to CPUC requirements for deployment of gates prior to arrival, following
departure and during station dwell time;
- Along access routes
- Along egress routes
• Anticipated residential parking demand;
• Anticipated employment/commercial parking demand;
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 8
1.14 Land uses/zoning for housing, existing. Describe and review the zoning in the project area
to identify current housing potential. San Rafael's inclusionary housing ordinance requires
that 20 percent of new housing be affordable to low- and moderate -income households for
ownership projects, and to very low- and low-income households for rental projects.
General Plan policy requires that the units be integrated into the proposed project, and
similar to the market rate units in type and size. The study area is already zoned for
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects. A wide variety of retail, office and
residential uses are allowed. Evaluate at least two sites for housing and mixed use
opportunities and possibilities. The evaluation will identify any existing incompatible
land uses in the study area, and any impacts of potential development on schools and
parks. The evaluation will be shared at the Community Workshop for public feedback on
housing and economic development opportunities.
1.15 Parking supply and demand, existing conditions. The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's
consultant shall conduct a parking demand analysis to assess the parking demand for the
project area and potential for new parking. The study will include:
• Anticipated residential parking demand;
• Anticipated employment/commercial and event parking demand;
• Potential for shared parking, additional parking and priced parking in station vicinity;
• Potential for priced parking in station area;
1.16 Identify/quantify physical and operational impacts of SMART and the new transit
complex to all modes
1.17 Preparation of Background Report incorporating above information and analysis.
Deliverable #1: Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan Background Report
:Task 2: CoM'Muni Workshop,M : Visioning
After the completion of the Background Report, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant
shall conduct Community Workshop #1. The Community Workshop will serve as a forum for
the community to learn about the project, the project area, circulation, parking & related land use
background, and to identify issues and envision possible improvements. Agency staff and the
RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall review the background report, educate the public
on concepts of TOD and the status of station plan development, provide examples of successful
TOD projects, and describe the circulation analysis findings and the parking study analysis. The
recently -developed California Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program or similar approach will
help the community identify barriers to pedestrian access and safety.
The community will brainstorm issues, concerns and challenges, as well as envision possible
improvements and opportunities for changes for the better. This forum may include individuals
from the development community and/or transit agencies who have been involved in the
successful development of transit villages.
2.1 Workshop preparation (display visuals, workshop materials, powerpoint show)
2.2 Conduct outreach and publicity about the workshop
2.3 Conduct Community Workshop (site, facilitator recruitment and training, recording)
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 9
2.4 Prepare Workshop summary, including workshop displays and photos of the event
Deliverable #2: Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan Community Workshop #1 Summary
T
ask 3: ,alternative Scenarios
The introduction of SMART rail service through the Bettini station necessitates a re-examination
of the physical design of the overall Transit Center, including integration of the existing Transit
Center with the future SMART station, and of operation of the Transit Center. With this
redesign, come opportunities for improved overall transit service and access and potential joint
TOD development. For example, bus bay space could be provided elsewhere (an alternative in
SMART's EIR), or land could be used to provide bus services and redeveloped with housing.
Attention will be given to addressing pedestrian safety concerns for transit users traversing areas
between the two stations. Land use opportunities will be evaluated for traffic impacts, positive
community impacts, and impacts of displacement of existing residents.
3.1 Prepare maximum of two housing alternatives on a minimum of two sites.
3.2 Prepare maximum of four circulation and housing/land use alternatives (operations of all
modes, access, housing).
3.3 Determine impacts on all modes, access, parking and housing
3.4 Conduct and evaluate alternatives (transit, taxi, auto, non -motorized, housing)
3.5 Parking (projected demand) and recommendations (shared location). The best practices
in MTC's Toolbox/Handbook: Parking Best Practices and Strategies for Supporting
Transit Oriented Development in the San Francisco Bay Area will be reviewed for
applicability in the Downtown station area. The parking options will include
recommendations to help meet the possible demand for additional parking in the vicinity
of the SMART station, and for zoning amendments for appropriate parking standards in
the vicinity of the rail station.
3.6 Selection of 2 scenario(s) for public review
Deliverable #3: Downtown Station Area Plan Alternative Scenarios Report
Task 4: Community Workshoo 42: Building a Shared Vision
After the completion of the Workshop Report, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall
conduct Community Workshop #2. The Community Workshop will serve as a forum for the
community to provide input about the options for improvements for accessibility, parking,
housing and mitigations for impacts in the study area.
4.1 Workshop preparation (visual displays, PowerPoint)
4.2 Conduct outreach and publicity about the workshop
4.3 Conduct Community Workshop (site, facilitator recruitment and training, recording)
4.4 Prepare Workshop summary, including workshop displays and photos of the event
Deliverable #4: Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan Community Workshop #2 Summary
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 10
Task 5: Draft Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan
The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall develop a draft Downtown Station Area Plan
for public review. The Draft Station Area Plan will encompass findings and information from
above tasks, and shall include at a minimum the following elements:
The Draft Downtown Station Area Plan shall include at a minimum the following elements:
1. The Planning Process. Description of the public involvement process used to engage
community stakeholders and members of the public;
2. Vision for the Station. Description of the character of transit complex and the surrounding
area, as envisioned by the community.
3. Housine/Land Use. Identification of design and zoning recommendations to achieve the
community's vision for transit oriented development and affordable housing in the station
area. Identify mitigations for any incompatible land uses and for any impacts on schools
and parks.
4. Station Access and Connectivitv. Include a study area site plan showing the
recommended improvements for safe and feasible access to the SMART station by
pedestrians, the disabled, and bicyclists. Specific topics include:
■ Pedestrian crossings from the SMART rail station to the bus transit station
■ Drop off and pick up areas
■ Bus circulation and transfer patterns
■ State-of-the-art design standards to facilitate circulation for seniors and people who
are physically impaired.
Describe and list in priority public improvements to increase pedestrian safety and
comfort, and to encourage access to transit. Improvements may include (but not be
limited to) wayfinding signage, improved crosswalks, improved lighting, landscaping and
other amenities. Include strategies to improve the safety and usability of access
paths/routes to bus and rail stations for pedestrian, bicycle, and auto users. Additionally,
enhance multimodal connections between the transit stations and surrounding
neighborhoods, and integrate designs with streets, pedestrian & bike access
improvements.
5. Accessible Design — Include an analysis of accessible design improvements and provide
recommendations consistent with MTC's accessible design policies. The transit center
complex is in the immediate vicinity of the Marin Center for Independent Living and
Whistlestop (a facility and people who are disabled). This analysis may be included in the
Station Access and Connectivity Plan described above.
6. Pedestrian-Friendlv Design. Include recommendations necessary to create a pedestrian -
friendly street and fagade design consistent with a walkable TOD environment.
7. Parking. Include recommendations to meet parking demand (e.g., parking district, revised
pricing, unbundling parking, shared parking, etc.) to support existing uses and future
commercial and residential development.
8. Implementation Plan. Summarize in a multiagency implementation plan the above
recommendations. Include a phasing plan for actions and financing options.
5.1 Refinement of draft recommendations
5.2 Traffic impact analysis
5.3 Draft multiagency Implementation Plan
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 11
5.4 Prepare Draft Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan
5.5 Conduct Focus Group reviews of draft plan. The RECIPIENT and agency partners shall
loop out with focus group meetings with agency advisory committees to seek public input
on the draft plan.
5.6 Agency review of draft plan
Deliverable #S: Draft Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan (including Implementation
Plan)
Task 6: Prepare Final Downtown Sau''Rafael,�`tation urea Plaa''
Following focus group review, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant, in consultation
with the JPT, shall develop a final Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan. The RECIPIENT
shall receive the final plan with a recommendation to accept the plan with intentions to proceed
with the implementation plan as funding becomes available. The San Rafael City Council will
receive the plan at a regular meeting, hold a public hearing, and adopt a resolution to accept the
plan and direct staff to consider for future general plan and zoning amendments, and to pursue
funding for capital improvements. Other members of the Joint Project Team will present the
final plan to their respective boards for acceptance and recommendation to proceed with
applicable recommendations of the implementation plan.
6.1 Prepare final Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan
6.2 Present final Plan to agencies
6.3 Print final copies of the Plan for distribution
Deliverable #6a: Final Downtown San Rafael Station Area Plan
Deliverable #6b: City Council resolution accepting the Station Area Plan
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 12
Civic Center Station Area Plan: Scope of Work
RECIPIENT shall develop a Station Area Plan that includes:
1) Design guidelines and zoning recommendations to maximize housing potential.
2) A Station access and connectivity plan for safe and comfortable pedestrian and
bicycle access to the station from the surrounding uses (particularly Marin County
Civic Center and Northgate Mall), and the integration of the new rail station into the
North San Rafael Promenade. This plan would also include components for
accessibility for people with disabilities, working closely with Guide Dogs for the
Blind, which is in the immediate vicinity to the station. In addition, the plan would
include recommendations for pedestrian -friendly improvements for the study area.
3) A Parking & Access Study to assess parking supply and demand and appropriate
vehicular access and management strategies.
An implementation plan will include specific facility and infrastructure improvements on the
properties in the vicinity of the SMART station, recommended priorities, estimated costs for
design and construction, and estimated costs and sources of funding and timelines, as well as
recommended design guidelines (and zoning amendments if recommended).
The primary objectives to be accomplished as part of the Station Area planning process are to:
1. Design an integrated transit complex to serve the North San Rafael community
2. Explore opportunities to establish a bus hub, with coordinated service connections
3. Leverage investments to maximize riders for all transit agencies
4. Improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists using the transit center
5. Maximize opportunities for adjacent land uses
6. Identify alternatives on how to manage the impacts of vehicular traffic
7. Design an attractive station area that is an integral part of the fabric of North San Rafael
8. Leverage the new rail station for housing and economic development in North San Rafael
The project area is the Civic Center/North San Rafael Town Center Priority Development Area
(PDA.). Within the PDA, the study area for the Station Area Plan is outlined in red below:
Communitv Involvement Strateev
In San Rafael, community-based governance is embedded in the General Plan. For this project, a
broad-based Station Advisory Committee (SAC) would provide oversight of the development of
the recommendations. The SAC will the north San Rafael community in discussions about how
best to integrate the SMART station into the fabric of the existing community. The SAC will
have approximately 11 members not including ex officio members; the SAC will include
traditionally -underrepresented populations, such as renters and low income residents. Solicit
invitations to apply, interviews will be held as needed, and the San Rafael City Council will
make appointments. The committee will meet regularly (monthly if needed) to review
background information, host workshops, review analysis and evaluation of potential
improvements, and make final recommendations. The Steering Committee's charge for the SAC
is to:
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 13
■ Prepare a Civic Center Station Plan that will address Station Access and Connectivity;
Transit Oriented Development; Accessible Design; Parking; and Pedestrian Design.
■ Use area resources and assets to build on the design and engineering work for SNL RT's
Civic Center station to create a functional and attractive transit hub for the north San Rafael
community.
■ Include a multiagency implementation plan that summarizes the plan's recommendations and
includes a phasing plan for actions and financing options for the responsible agencies.
Tasks below describe two community meetings that will be held to identify opportunities and
challenges, and for feedback on the draft ideas. As needed, focus group meetings will be held with
community groups to ensure representation of under -represented populations.
In addition, project team staff will loop out periodically to the various agency boards, including
the San Rafael Planning Commission and the City Council, the County Board of Supervisors, the
Marin Transit Agency Board, and the SMART Board to share progress and the Draft Plan. In
addition, so that there will be a collaborative approach to resolving issues: a technical advisory
committee ("Joint Project Committee") of funding partners that will meet regularly for updates
and to review draft documents.
Work Tasks and Deliverables
IN
p'�"oJeC �ng`eIne��aCkgl'ollniP�v'u, t ",.ur,..' ,Ixuk TYrwrl� ��A M`u.� rlli4 µ.1
Proiect Management
The Station Area Plan project involves seven agencies, including the RECIPIENT, the San
Rafael Redevelopment Agency, SMART, Golden Gate Transit, Marin Transit, the County of
Marin, and the Transportation Authority of Marin. Several strategies will ensure strong
coordination and timely communication:
■ The Project Steering Committee (SC) comprises the executive directors of the agencies. This
group will meet periodically to monitor progress and resolve any interagency issues.
■ The Joint Project Team (JPT) includes at least one staff from each funding agency and from
the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). This `technical advisory committee' will
meet monthly to track progress, review draft documents, and provide direction and
recommendations on project tasks.
o A subcommittee of the JPT includes a staff person from each agency, and is charged
with developing draft materials for the JPT's consideration.
o Each agency representative to the JPT is responsible for communicating with its own
agency staff about the project and issues that need to be resolved.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for facilitating JPT meetings, and attending
approximately two SC meeting, six SAC meetings, two community workshops, and two
meetings each of the City Council, Board of Supervisors, SMART board, and the Marin Transit
board.
7.1 Form Project Steering Committee (SC)
7.2 Form Joint Project Team (JPT)
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 14
7.3 Develop project scope of work
7.4 Select CONSULTANT (RFQ+)
7.5 Appoint Station Area Plan Advisory Committee (SAC)
7.6 Hire project intern
7.7 JPT Coordination — CONSULTANT shall facilitate meetings of JPT, and attend SC as
needed
Background Report
The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall evaluate existing data to create an accurate
assessment of circulation and housing. The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT'S consultant shall
prepare a map of the proposed project area depicting the existing conditions. The map will show
streets, buildings, parking areas, bike paths and trails, transit stop locations, and public and quasi -
public facilities. The CONSULTANT shall assemble the existing data, map of existing
conditions, land use and housing analysis, etc. into a Background Report with chapters depicting
relevant information about existing conditions in the Station Area. Components include:
7.8 SMART Station design (Summer 2010, 20% design) [in kind]/Rail configuration: tracks
and grade crossings, signal coordination, gate arm signals, and station location/footprint/
design, surveys, bus and shuttle drop off areas
7.9 Base maps (topographic, aerial, etc.) and related information (property ownership),
housing
7.10 Review previous studies, including but not limited to SMART's environmental
documents, County of Marin's parking study, Marin Center Renaissance Partnership
Project, Vision North San Rafael, North San Rafael Promenade Design Features, San
Rafael General Plan 2020, San Rafael Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Master Plan, Marin
Transit Studies, MTC policies on accessible design';
7.11 Existing roadway/pedestrian/bike conditions. Existing and Projected Transit, Taxi and
Bicycle operations:
- Golden Gate Transit
- Marin Transit Shuttles
- Civic Center County Shuttle
- SMART shuttles
- Taxis
- Bicycle routes
- Bicycle parking
7.12 Collect existing traffic data; conduct and observe operations, as needed. Existing level -
of -service for all modes, queue and delay analysis at the following intersections:
- Freitas & 101 NB
- Freitas & Del Presidio
- Freitas & Las Gallinas
- Freitas & Northgate
' The MTC Commission recently adopted the following policies that need to be included in the Station Area Plan:
Accessible design will ensure visitable and habitable TOD housing for persons with disabilities, particularly to
ensure that 10% of new townhomes be habitable by persons with disabilities and that accessible paths of travel be
planned for from the TOD developments within one-half mile of the SMART station.
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 15
- Freitas & Redwood
- Las Gallinas & Del Presidio
- Las Gallinas & Northgate
- McInnis & Civic Ctr
- Merrydale OC & Civic Ctr
- Merrydale OC & Las Gallinas
- N. San Pedro & Civic Ctr
- Northgate & Los Ranchitos
Existing and Future traffic corridor analyses along the following:
- Civic Center from N. San Pedro to Merrydale O/C
- Del Presidio from Las Gallinas to Freitas
- Freitas from Las Gallinas to Del Presidio
- Los Ranchitos from N. San Pedro to Merrydale OC
- N. San Pedro from Merrydale to Civic Center
- Northgate from Los Ranchitos to Freitas
Identify additional delay to all modal operations in study area:
- Due to CPUC full -stop requirements for buses at at -grade crossings
- Due to CPUC requirements for deployment of gates prior to arrival, following
departure and during station dwell time;
- Along access routes
- Along egress routes
7.13 Parking supply and demand, existing conditions. The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's
consultant shall conduct a parking demand analysis to assess the parking demand for the
project area and potential for new parking. The study will include:
- Anticipated residential parking demand;
- Anticipated employment/commercial and event parking demand;
- Potential for additional parking, shared parking, and priced parking in vicinity.
7.14 Land uses/zoning for housing, existing, and background and initial evaluation of housing
opportunity sites. San Rafael's inclusionary housing ordinance requires that 20 percent of
new housing be affordable to low- and moderate -income households for ownership
projects, and to very low- and low-income households for rental projects. General Plan
policy requires that the units be integrated into the proposed project, and similar to the
market rate units in type and size. To the west of the SMART station are two ministorage
facilities. General Plan policy calls for review of the land use designations for these sites
so that TOD development can be encouraged near the rail station. The North San Rafael
Town Center area also has sites where potential infill housing may be possible. [NOTE:
Marin County Civic Center will not be one of the sites studies.] Describe and review
general plan affordable housing policies and the zoning in the project area to identify
current housing potential. The evaluation will identify any existing incompatible land uses
in the study area, and any impacts of potential development on schools and parks.
7.15 Identify/Quantify Physical and Operational Impacts of SMART at the new transit station
to all modes
7.16 Preparation of Background Report incorporating above information and analysis.
Deliverable V. Civic Center Station Area Plan Background Report
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 16
After completing the Background Report, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall
conduct Community Workshop #1. The Community Workshop will serve as a forum for the
community to learn about the project, the project area, circulation, parking & housing background,
and to envision possible improvements. JPT staff and the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant
shall present the background report, educate the public on concepts of TOD and the status of
station plan development, provide examples of successful TOD projects, and describe the
circulation analysis findings and the parking study analysis. The recently -developed California
Pedestrian Safety Assessment Program or similar approach will help the community identify
barriers to pedestrian access and safety.
The community will brainstorm issues, concerns and challenges, as well as envision possible
improvements and opportunities for changes for the better. This forum may include individuals
from the development community and/or transit agencies who have been involved in the
successful development of transit villages.
8.1 Workshop preparation (display visuals, workshop materials, PowerPoint show)
8.2 Conduct outreach and publicity about the workshop
8.3 Conduct Community Workshop (site, facilitator recruitment and training, recording)
8.4 Prepare Workshop summary, including workshop displays and photos of the event
Deliverable #8: Civic Center Station Area Plan Community Workshop #1 Summary
The introduction of SMART rail service in north San Rafael offers opportunities for improved
overall transit service and access and potential joint TOD development. Attention will be given
to addressing pedestrian safety concerns for transit users. The housing opportunities will be
evaluated for traffic and community impacts, and impacts of displacement of existing residents
with redevelopment.
9.1 Prepare maximum of four circulation alternatives with at least two housing sites/land use
alternatives (operations of all modes, access, housing).
9.2 Analysis and evaluation of alternatives on all modes including transit, taxi, auto, non -
motorized, and on housing.
9.3 Parking (projected demand) and recommendations (shared, location). The best practices
in MTC's Toolbox/Handbook: Parking Best Practices and Strategies for Supporting
Transit Oriented Development in the San Francisco Bay Area will be reviewed for
applicability in the Civic Center station area. The parking options will include
recommendations to help meet the possible demand for additional parking near the
SMART station, and for zoning amendments for appropriate parking standards in the
vicinity of the rail station.
9.4 Selection of 2 scenario(s) for public review
Deliverable #9: Civic Center Station Area Play: Alternative Scenarios Report
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 17
After the completion of the Workshop Report, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall
conduct Community Workshop #2. The Community Workshop will serve as a forum for the
community to provide input about the options for improvements for accessibility, parking,
housing and mitigations for impacts in the study area.
10.1 Workshop preparation (visual displays, PowerPoint)
10.2 Conduct outreach and publicity about the workshop
10.3 Conduct Community Workshop (site, facilitator recruitment and training, recording)
10.4 Prepare Workshop summary, including workshop displays and photos of the event
Deliverable #10: Civic Center Station Are Plan Community Workshop #2 Summary
Task`Parepare Drat C.yic Cetteftat oa:'APlan'
The RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant shall prepare a Draft Station Area Plan for public
review. The draft plan will encompass findings and information from above tasks. The draft plan
shall include at a minimum the following elements:
1. The Planning Process. Description of the public involvement process used to engage
community stakeholders and members of the public;
2. Vision for the Station. Description of the desired character and preferred improvements in
the area, as envisioned by the community.
3. Housing/Land Use. Identification of design and zoning recommendations to achieve the
community's vision for transit oriented development and affordable housing in the station
area. Identify mitigations for any incompatible land uses and for any impacts on schools
and parks.
4. Station Access and Connectivitv. Include a study area site plan showing the
recommended improvements. Specific topics include:
• Barriers to pedestrian and bicycle access to Transit Station, and east/west across
Highway 101
• Drop off/pick up areas
• Bus stop locations for Marin Transit and SMART shuttle services in the study
area.
Describe and list in priority public improvements to increase pedestrian comfort and
safety and encourage access to transit. Improvements could be wayfinding signage,
improved lighting, landscaping and other amenities.
5. Accessible Design — Include an analysis of accessible design improvements and provide
recommendations consistent with MTC's accessible design policies. The Civic Center
SMART station is in the immediate vicinity of the nationally -renowned Guide Dogs for
the Blind campus. The campus provides a unique opportunity to design state-of-the-art
accessibility for the blind. This analysis may be included in the Station Access and
Connectivity Plan described above.
6. 6Pedestrian-Friendlv Design Standards — Include design guidelines to support a walkable
TOD environment, such as provisions for pedestrian -friendly street and fagade design and
pedestrian -related improvements.
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 18
7. Parkiniz - Include recommendations to meet the possible demand for additional parking
near the SMART station, and for zoning amendments for appropriate parking standards in
the vicinity of the rail station.
8. Implementation Plan--- Summarize in a multiagency implementation plan the
recommendations above. Include a phasing plan for actions and financing options.
11.1 Refinement of final recommendations
11.2 Traffic impact analysis
11.3 Draft multiagency Implementation Plan
11.4 Prepare Draft Civic Center Plan
11.5 Conduct Focus Group reviews of draft plan. The RECIPIENT and agency partners, through
the SAC, shall conduct focus group meetings to seek public input on the draft plan.
11.6 Agency review of draft plan
Deliverable #11: Draft Civic Center Station Area Plan (including Implementation Plan)
Following focus group review, the RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant, in consultation
with the JPT, shall develop a final Civic Center Station Area Plan. The RECIPIENT shall
receive the final plan with a recommendation to accept the plan with intentions to proceed with
the implementation plan as funding becomes available. The San Rafael City Council will receive
the plan at a regular meeting, hold a public hearing, and adopt a resolution to accept the plan and
direct staff to consider for fixture general plan and zoning amendments, and to pursue funding for
capital improvements. Other members of the Joint Project Team will present the final plan to
their respective boards for acceptance and recommendation to proceed with applicable
recommendations of the implementation plan.
12.1 Prepare final Civic Center Plan
12.2 Present final plan to agencies
12.3 Print final copies of the Plan for distribution
Deliverable #12a: Final Civic Center Station Area Plan
Deliverable #12b: City Council resolution accepting the Station Area Plan
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 21
ATTACHMENT C
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. FUNDING
Funding from DOT shall be contingent upon approval by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) of MTC's Overall Work Program ("OWP'). Should DOT amend the
OWP after the effective date of this Agreement to reduce the amount of available STP funds,
MTC will reduce RECIPIENT's share of STP funds proportionately and shall, after consultation
with the RECIPIENT, amend the Scope of Work as necessary to reflect the reduced level of
funding.
2. AMENDMENTS
Any changes in the activities to be performed under this Agreement shall be incorporated
in written amendments, which shall specify the changes in work performed and any adjustments
in compensation and schedule. All amendments shall be executed by the MTC Executive
Director or a designated representative and RECIPIENT. No claim for additional compensation
or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained in a duly executed amendment.
3. TERMINATION
MTC may terminate this Agreement without cause upon ten (10) days prior written
notice. If MTC terminates this Agreement without cause, RECIPIENT will be entitled to
payment for costs incurred for incomplete deliverables, up to the maximum amount payable for
each deliverable. If RECIPIENT fails to perform as specified in this Agreement, MTC may
terminate this Agreement for cause by written notice and RECIPIENT will be entitled only to
costs incurred for work product acceptable to MTC, not to exceed the maximum amount payable
under this Agreement for such work product.
4. RETENTION OF RECORDS
RECIPIENT agrees to keep all records pertaining to the project being funded for audit
purposes for a minimum of three (3) years following final payment to RECIPIENT or four (4)
years following the fiscal year of the last expenditure under this Agreement, whichever is longer,
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Copies of RECIPIENT audits, if
any, performed during the course of Project development and at Project completion shall be
forwarded to MTC no later than one hundred eighty (180) days after fiscal year end close.
5. AUDITS
RECIPIENT agrees to grant MTC, or any agency that provides MTC with funds for the
Project, including but not limited to, the U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA, the
Comptroller General of the United States, the State, and their authorized representatives access to
RECIPIENT's books and records for the purpose of verifying that funds are properly accounted
for and proceeds are expended in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. All documents
shall be available for inspection during normal business hours at any time while the Project is
underway and for the retention period specified in Article 4.
RECIPIENT further agrees to include in all its third -party contracts hereunder a provision
to the effect that the contractor agrees that MTC, the U.S. Department of Transportation, FHWA,
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 22
the Comptroller General of the United States, the State, or any of their duly authorized
representatives shall have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers, and records of such subcontractor, during normal business hours, for the term
specified above. The term "contract" as used in this clause excludes agreements not exceeding
$25,000.
6. LICENSE TO WORK PRODUCTS
RECIPIENT hereby grants to MTC an irrevocable, non-exclusive, royalty -free license to
use without restriction and share with any person or entity all drawings, designs, specifications,
manuals, reports, studies, surveys, models, software, source code and source code
documentation, documentation or system architecture, and any other documents, materials, data,
and products ("Work Products") developed, prepared, or assembled by RECIPIENT or
RECIPIENT's consultant(s) or its subconsultants pursuant to this Agreement. MTC may
exercise their licenses to Work Products through sublicenses to a third party, without the
approval of RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's consultant(s) or subconsultants. FHWA reserves a
royalty -free, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to
authorize others to use, for federal government purposes: (a) the copyright in any work developed
under this Agreement; and (b) any rights of copyright to which RECIPIENT or RECIPIENT's
consultant(s) or subconsultants purchase ownership under this Agreement.
7. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 2000d);
Section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6102); Section 202
of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12132); and 49 U.S.C. § 5332 for
FTA -funded projects, RECIPIENT agrees that it will not, on the grounds of race, religious creed,
color, national origin, age, physical disability or sex, discriminate or permit discrimination
against any employee or applicant for employment.
8. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (DBE)
It is the policy of MTC and the U.S. Department of Transportation to ensure
nondiscrimination in the award and administration of DOT -assisted contracts and to create a
level playing field on which disadvantaged business enterprises, as defined in 49 Code of Federal
Regulations Part 26, can compete fairly for contracts and subcontracts relating to MTC's
procurement and professional services activities.
RECIPIENT shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin or sex in the
performance of this Agreement. RECIPIENT shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR
Part 26 in the award and administration of DOT -assisted contracts. Failure by RECIPIENT to
carry out these requirements is a material breach of contract, which may result in the termination
of this agreement or such other remedy as MTC deems appropriate.
9. TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all the requirements imposed by Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 (47 U.S.C. § 2000(d)) and the regulations of the Department of
Transportation issued thereunder (49 CFR Part 21).
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 23
10. ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
RECIPIENT agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 794; Section 16 of the Federal Transit Act, as amended, 49
U.S.C. § 5310(f); and their implementing regulations.
11. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLAN
RECIPIENT shall comply with all mandatory standards and policies relating to energy
efficiency that are contained in the State energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. § 6321).
12. DEBARMENT
RECIPIENT certifies that neither it, nor any of its participants, principals or
subcontractors is or has been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions, as they are defined in 49 CFR Part 29, by any
Federal agency or department.
13. CLEAN AIR AND WATER POLLUTION ACTS
RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the applicable requirements of all standards, orders,
or requirements issued under the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. § 7501 et seq.), the Clean Water Act
(33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency
regulations (40 CFR Part 15).
14. LOBBYING
RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the restrictions on the use of federal funds for
lobbying activities set forth in 31 United States Code §1352 and 49 C.F.R. Part 20.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
RECIPIENT shall indemnify and hold harmless MTC, Caltrans, their Commissioners,
Directors, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, demands, suits, loss, damages,
injury and/or liability (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therewith),
incurred by reason of any negligent or otherwise wrongful act or omission of RECIPIENT, its
officers, directors, employees, agents and contractors, or any of them, under or in connection
with this Agreement; and RECIPIENT agrees at its own cost, expense and risk to defend any and
all claims, actions, suits, or other legal proceedings brought or instituted against MTC, Caltrans,
their Commissioners, Directors, officers, agents, and employees, or any of them, arising out of
such act or omission, and to pay and satisfy any resulting judgments.
16. MEETINGS
RECIPIENT agrees to invite the MTC Contract Manager and the Project Manager to
participate in all meetings held in connection with this project, including public meetings and
project team meetings.
17. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
RECIPIENT shall comply with any and all laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations or
requirements of the federal, state, or local government, and any agency thereof, including, but not
limited to MTC, the U.S. DOT, FHWA, and Caltrans, which relate to or in any manner affect the
MTC/San Rafael Funding Agreement
Downtown and Civic Center Station Area Plans
Page 24
performance of this Agreement. Those laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and
procedural requirements that are imposed on MTC as a recipient of federal or state funds are
hereby in turn imposed on RECIPIENT (including, but not limited to, 49 CFR Part 18, "Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local
Governments"), and are herein incorporated by this reference and made a part hereof. In addition,
RECIPIENT certifies that the RECIPIENT and it's contractors shall comply with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), California Public Resources
Code Section 21,000 et seq. and with the State Environmental Impact Report Guidelines (14
California Code of Regulators Section 15000 et seq.) and the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA), 42 U.S.C. Section 4-1 et seq. and the applicable regulations thereunder.
18. IDENTIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
RECIPIENT will ensure that all documents related to the project including meeting
notices and reports state that the project is funded through the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission's Station Area Planning Program.
In addition, RECIPIENT will ensure that all reports and other documents completed as
part of this Agreement shall carry the following notation on the front cover or title page:
"The preparation of this report has been financed in part by grants from the U.S.
Department of Transportation. The contents of this report do not necessarily reflect the official
views or policy of the U.S. Department of Transportation."
19. SUBCONTRACTS
RECIPIENT must include provisions of this Agreement, as applicable, modified only to
show the particular contractual relationship, in any third -party contracts funded by this
Agreement.