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Home My WebLink AboutCC Resolution 15275 (Crosswalk Funding Agreements)RESOLUTION NO. 15275 RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE FRANCISCO BOULEVARD EAST MID-BLOCK CROSSING ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FUNDING AGREEMENT 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 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 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 this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it 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 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 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 San Rafael to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that the City of San Rafael 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 Marin County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes the acceptance and appropriation of $25,000 in TDA grant funds for the Francisco Blvd East Mid-Block Crosswalk Enhancement Project. I, LINDSAY LARA, City 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 held on the 5th day of February 2024 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Hill, Kertz, Llorens Gulati & Mayor Kate NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None Lindsay Lara, City Clerk November 2023 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 2 Resolution No. 15275 Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding 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 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 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 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 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. November 2023 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 3 Resolution No. 15275 page 3 of 4 Attachment B TDA Article 3 Project Application Form 1. Agency City of San Rafael 2. Primary Contact Nhat Phan 3. Mailing Address 111 Morphew Street, San Rafael, CA 94901 4. Email Address Nhat.phan@cityofsanrafael.org 5. Phone Number (415) 258-2641 6. Secondary Contact (in the event primary is not available) Joanna Kwok 7. Mailing address (if different) N/A☐ 8. Email Address Joanna.kwok@cityofsanrafael.org 9. Phone Number (415) 720-4957 10. Send allocation instructions to (if different from above): 11. Project Title Francisco Blvd East Mid-Block Enhancement Project 12. Amount requested $25,000 13. Fiscal Year of Claim FY 2023/2024 14. Description of Overall Project: 15.Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.) 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: Project Relation to Regional Policies (for information only) 17. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community? Yes☐ No☐ 18. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit-Oriented Community? Yes☐ No☐ Implement a Mid-Block Crossing Enhancement Project in San Rafael. Installation of a Mid-Block Crossing with bulbout and pedestrian hybrid beacon. Francisco Blvd, where it connects near Grand Avenue. February 2024 TDA Article 3 Model Resolution Page 4 19. Project Budget and Schedule Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year) Bike/Ped Plan ENV PA&ED PS&E ROW CON $25,000 TAM $175,000 December 2024 Total Cost $25,000 $175,000 Project Eligibility A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? Yes☐ No☐ 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? Yes☐ No☐ If "NO," provide expected date: 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 pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? Yes☐ No☐ E. 1. Is the project categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CCR Section 15301(c), Yes☐ No☐ Existing Facility? 2. If “NO” above, is the project is exempt from CEQA for another reason? Cite the basis for the exemption. Yes☐ N/A☐ No☐ If the project is not exempt, please check “NO,” and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate. F. Estimated Completion Date of project (month and year): G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has Yes☐ 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. H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project ? Yes☐ No☐ 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