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Home My WebLink AboutCC Resolution 11511 (Fifth Ave. Bicycle/Pedestrian Pathway Project)M PROMO 11 I [1]004MI&ill RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT. ARTICLE 3. PEDESTRIANBICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING FOR FIFTH AVENUE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATHWAY PROJECT WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seq., authorizes the submission of claims to a regional transportation planning agency for the funding of projects exclusively for the benefit and/or use of pedestrian 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. 875, 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. 875, 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 San Rafael desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Attachment B to ORI t,r:, 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 San Rafael declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and BE IT FURTHER 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 San Rafael to carry out the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of San Rafael attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and BE IT FURTHER 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 Marin County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to take any and all such actions and make changes as may be necessary to accomplish the purpose of this resolution. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, 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 Council of said City on Monday, the 1St day of March, 2004, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Cohen, Heller, Miller, Phillips & Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None JEANRE'M. LEONCINI, City Clerk File No.: 16.01.225 kt : RESOLUTION NO. 11511 Attachment A Re: Reauest to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2003-04 Transportation Development Act. Article 3. Pedestrian/Bicvcle Project Funding for Fifth Avenue Bicvcle./Pedestrian Pathwav Proiect Findings page 1 of 1 1. That the City of San Rafael 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 San Rafael legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution. 2. That the City of San Rafael has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the project(s) described on 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.), and that the City of San Rafael is in possession of the document(s) supporting such compliance, said document(s) having been made available to for public review and stamped by the County Clerk or County Recorder of the county in which the claimant is located. 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 design engineering; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to motorized traffic; 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 San Rafael 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 SeMc .). 9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a "Class I Bikeway," meets the mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual. 10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are ready to commence implementation during the fiscal year of the requested allocation. 11. That the City of San Rafael 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. Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2003-04 Contact person: Andrew Preston KL: RESOLUTION NO. 11511 Attachment B page 1 of 1 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Applicant: Citv of San Rafael Mailinq Address: 111 Morphew St., P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 E -Mail Address: Andv.Prestona(7.ci.san-rafael.ca. us Telephone: (415) 485-3359 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available): Scott Schneider E -Mail Address: Scott.Schneider E( ci.san-rafael.ca.us Telephone: (415) 458-5019 Short Title Description of Proiect: Fifth Avenue Bicvcle/Pedestrian Pathwav - A 6 -foot wide modified Class I bike path/sidewalk Amount of claim: $ 207,710 Functional Description of Project: Installing 1.350 feet of 6 -foot wide modified Class I combined bike path/sidewalk with curb and clutter and sicinina: widening the street where it is less than 34 feet (presently, street width varies 27-34 feet): and shoulder striping. Financial Plan: List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right-of-way, construction, construction management, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. If the project is a segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for the other segments (make certain the use of the currently requested funding is made clear in the "Project Elements" section below, and include any other clarifying information on the next page). Proiect Elements: Engineerina design, construction management, and construction Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs I Totals TDA Article 3 $ 207,710 1$207,710 1 list all other sources: 1. Local Funds $ 52,290 $ 52,290 2. �3. �4. Totals $ 260,000 $ 260,000 Project Eligibility: YES?INO? A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," on the next page provide the approximate date Yes approval is anticipated). B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on the next page. No C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Yes Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet at: httr)://www.dot.ca.qov/hQ/oppd/hdm/chapters/tl001.htm). D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation on the next page). Yes E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (If "NO" provide and explanation Yes on the next page; and note that MTC cannot allocate funds to a project which lacks environmental clearance). F. Will the project be completed within the three fiscal year time period (including the fiscal year of funding) after which the Yes allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) December 2005 G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name: Yes