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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPW MTC Funding and Resolution of SupportAgenda Item No: 3.g
Meeting Date: January 22, 2013
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SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works
Prepared by: City Manager Approval:
Director of Public Works
File No.: 01.25.01
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) DISCRETIONARY FUNDING
AND AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
ASSIGNED TO MTC COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING
FUNDS AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution.
BACKGROUND: The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) issued a call for grant
applications for the One Bay Area Grant on September 20, 2012.
As stated on MTC's website, the One Bay Area Grant Program (OBAG) establishes commitments and
policies for investing approximately $800 million over a four-year cycle period (FYs 2012-13 through
2015-16), funded through continuations of the current surface transportation legislation currently known
as SAFETEA (the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act) or the new surface
transportation authorization currently under congressional consideration.
OBAG is a new funding approach that better integrates the region's federal transportation program with
California's climate law (Senate Bill 375, Steinberg, 2008) and the Sustainable Communities Strategy.
Funding distribution was to consider progress toward achieving local land -use and housing policies by:
• Rewarding jurisdictions that accept housing allocations through the Regional Housing Need
Allocation (RHNA) process and produce housing using transportation dollars as incentives.
• Supporting the Sustainable Communities Strategy for the Bay Area by promoting transportation
investments in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) and by initiating a pilot program that will
support open space preservation in Priority Conservation Areas (PCA).
• Providing a higher proportion of funding to local agencies and additional investment flexibility
by eliminating required program investment targets. The OBAG program allows flexibility to
invest in transportation categories such as Transportation for Livable Communities, bicycle and
pedestrian improvements, local streets and roads preservation, and planning activities, while also
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providing specific funding opportunities for Safe Routes to School (SR2S) and Priority
Conservation Areas.
The City of San Rafael applied for funding through the OBAG grant program for three projects:
1. Del Presidio Boulevard and Pt. San Pedro Road Resurfacing
2. Regional Transportation System Enhancements
3. Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project
Del Presidio Boulevard and Pt. San Pedro Road Resurfacing
This project consists of resurfacing a section of Point San Pedro Road from 600 feet north of Biscayne
Drive to the San Rafael Rock Quarry and resurfacing Del Presidio Boulevard from Manual T. Freitas
Parkway to Las Galiinas Avenue. Work will include grinding of existing asphalt, installation of new
asphalt concrete, adjustment of various utility covers, traffic signal loop replacement, installation of a new
median, installation of pavement fabric, installation of roadway signs and roadway striping.
Del Presidio Boulevard has an existing pavement condition index of 44 (out of 100). This roadway is
classified as a minor arterial connecting Highway 101 to a major shopping center (Northgate Mall). An
average of 14,700 vehicles travel upon this roadway each day.
Point San Pedro Road between Biscayne Drive and the San Rafael Rock Quarry has an existing pavement
condition index ranging from 24 to 60 (out of a possible 100). This roadway is classified as a minor
arterial and approximately 5,000 vehicles travel upon it each day.
Pt. San Pedro Road between the San Rafael Rock Quarry and the intersection of Third Street and Union
Street is scheduled to be resurfaced as a joint project with the County of Marin within the next few years.
The City requested $457,109 of OBAG funds for this project. On November 29, 2012, the Transportation
Authority of Marin's (TAM) Board approved this project to receive OBAG funds for the full amount
requested.
Regional Transportation System Enhancements
This regional congestion management project will prepare downtown San Rafael for upcoming rail
operations. Improvements include upgrades to the existing traffic signal equipment and pedestrian
facilities within a 1/4 mile radius of the Bettini Transit Center and the future rail station including:
- Upgrades to signal equipment at 17 intersections to be rail compliant
- Installation of count -down pedestrian signal heads at 13 signalized intersections
- Installation of ADA compliant curb ramps
- Widening of the sidewalk on Hetherton Street between 4th & 3rd and on 4th St between Hetherton
& Tamalpais
Currently, the City of San Rafael's traffic signal system is not equipped to work together with the future
SMART rail system. The existing signal system was installed in the 1980s, is obsolete, and does not have
the capability to coordinate with rail systems. Upgrading the majority of the system to include rail pre-
emption is required for safety and to minimize impacts to regional vehicular congestion that will be
experienced once the train is in operation. Installation of new, state-of-the-art equipment will allow
coordination of the traffic signals with the rail signal system, reducing the traffic signal recovery time,
and thereby reducing the impact to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles travelling through these
intersections. If the system is not coordinated with the future rail system, significant impacts to the
122,000 vehicles per day that travel upon these corridors will occur. In addition, those utilizing the
Highway 101 on and off ramps would be impacted, as well as those travelling to and from the
communities in western Marin County. The intersections within the project limits are closely spaced and
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require coordination with various patterns and timings throughout the day. Coordination with the new
train operations is essential to maintain a safe and efficient downtown system.
The City requested $2,368,178 of OBAG funds for this project. On November 29, 2012, the TAM Board
approved this project to receive $1,900,000 in OBAG funds. The Transportation Authority of Marin
(TAM) has offered to Loan the City of San Rafael $500,000 utilizing the City's future Measure A funds.
However, it is not recommended to utilize this loan as the Measure A funding is needed for the future
repaving of many local streets and roads in the coming years. Instead, it is recommended to reduce the
scope of the project, eliminating the sidewalk widening and curb ramp installations in order to complete
the project within the amount of funds awarded. Staff will look for other sources of funding to
supplement this project in the hopes that the sidewalk widening and curb ramps can be added back to the
project and included for construction.
Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project
This project will close a significant gap in the City's bicycle and pedestrian network by installing a new
12 foot wide, 150 foot long bridge across the San Rafael Canal on the east side of Grand Avenue for use
by bicyclists and pedestrians. Improvements also include widening the sidewalk north of the proposed
bridge and upgrades to the southeast corner of the intersection of Second St. and Grand Ave. to provide a
safe crossing for bicyclists. This project will provide access from the Canal neighborhood to the Bettini
Transit Center, the future SMART rail station, Montecito Shopping Center, San Rafael High School and
San Rafael's downtown business district. This route is one of only two access points to the Canal
neighborhood, San Rafael's most densely populated area, and is heavily used by bicyclists and
pedestrians.
The City requested $1,624,526 of OBAG funds for this project. This project was not selected by the
TAM Board to receive any OBAG funding.
ANALYSIS:
A resolution of local support is required in order to be eligible to receive funding through the OBAG
program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Two City of San Rafael projects have been awarded a total of $2,357,000 of federal funding; $457,000 for
the Del Presidio Bouelard and Pt. San Pedro Road Resurfacing project and $1,900,000 for the Regional
Transportation System Enhancements Project through the OBAG program. For each project an 11.47%
City Match ($270,34790) is required. The total project budgets will therefore be:
- Del Presidio Boulevard and Pt. San Pedro Road Resurfacing: $509,418
- Regional Transportation System Enhancements: $2,117,930
Based on final cost estimates, additional funding may be added to each project from other local funding
sources such as Gas Tax and Measure A. These sources and amounts will be determined at a later date.
ACTION REQUIRED: Adopt Resolution
Enclosures (1)
1. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO 13482
A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR MTC DISCRETIONARY FUNDING AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) COMMITTING ANY
NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE
PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City of San Rafael (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is submitting an
application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $2,357,000 in funding assigned to
MTC for programming discretion, including but not limited to federal funding administered by the
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) such as Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding,
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding and/or Transportation
Alternatives (TA) funding (herein collectively referred to as REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING) for the 'Del Presidio Boulevard and Pt. San Pedro Road Resurfacing' project and the
`Regional Transportation System Enhancements' project (herein collectively referred to as PROJECT) for
the One Bay Area Grant Program (herein referred to as PROGRAM); and
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (Public Law 112-141, July
6, 2012) and any extensions or successor legislation for continued funding (collectively, MAP 21)
authorize various federal funding programs including, but not limited to the Surface Transportation
Program (STP) (23 U.S.C. § 133), the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
(CMAQ) (23 U.S.C. § 149) and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TA) (23 U.S.C. § 213); and
WHEREAS, state statutes, including California Streets and Highways Code 182.6 and 182.7
provide various funding programs for the programming discretion of the Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO) and the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to MAP -21, and any regulations promulgated thereunder, eligible project
sponsors wishing to receive federal funds for a project shall submit an application first with the
appropriate MPO for review and inclusion in the MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, MTC is the MPO and RTPA for the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay region;
and
WHEREAS, MTC has adopted a Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution
No. 3606, revised) that sets out procedures governing the application and use of federal funds; and
WHEREAS, APPLICANT is an eligible sponsor for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY
FUNDING; and
WHEREAS, as part of the application for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING, MTC
requires a resolution adopted by the responsible implementing agency stating the following:
1. the commitment of any required matching funds; and
2. that the sponsor understands that the REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING is fixed at
the programmed amount, and therefore any cost increase cannot be expected to be funded
with additional REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; and
3. that the project will comply with the procedures, delivery milestones and funding deadlines
specified in the Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC Resolution No. 3606,
revised); and
4. the assurance of the sponsor to complete the project as described in the application, and if
approved, as included in MTC's federal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
5. that the project will comply with all project -specific requirements as set forth in the
PROGRAM; and
6. that the project (transit only) will comply with MTC Resolution No. 3866, revised, which sets
forth the requirements of MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan to more
efficiently deliver transit projects in the region.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the APPLICANT is authorized to execute and
file an application for funding for the PROJECT for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING under
MAP -21 for continued funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the APPLICANT by adopting this resolution does hereby
state that:
1. APPLICANT will provide any required matching funds; and
2. APPLICANT understands that the REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the
project is fixed at the MTC approved programmed amount, and that any cost increases must
be funded by the APPLICANT from other funds, and that APPLICANT does not expect any
cost increases to be funded with additional REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; and
3. APPLICANT understands the funding deadlines associated with these funds and will comply
with the provisions and requirements of the Regional Project Funding Delivery Policy (MTC
Resolution No. 3606, revised) and APPLICANT has, and will retain the expertise, knowledge
and resources necessary to deliver federally -funded transportation projects, and has assigned,
and will maintain a single point of contact for all FNWA-funded transportation projects to
coordinate within the agency and with the respective Congestion Management Agency
(CMA), MTC, Caltrans and FNWA on all communications, inquires or issues that may arise
during the federal programming and delivery process for all FNWA-funded transportation
projects implemented by APPLICANT; and
4. PROJECT will be implemented as described in the complete application and in this resolution
and, if approved, for the amount approved by MTC and programmed in the federal TIP; and
5. APPLICANT and the PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth in MTC
programming guidelines and project selection procedures for the PROGRAM; and
6. APPLICANT (for a transit project only) agrees to comply with the requirements of MTC's
Transit Coordination Implementation Plan as set forth in MTC Resolution 3866, revised; and
therefore be it further
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT is an eligible sponsor of REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING funded projects; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an application for
REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the PROJECT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT making
applications for the funds; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation that
might in any way adversely affect the proposed PROJECT, or the ability of APPLICANT to
deliver such PROJECT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT authorizes the Public Works Director to
execute and file an application with MTC for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the
PROJECT as referenced in this resolution; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the MTC in
conjunction with the filing of the application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the MTC is requested to support the application for the
PROJECT described in the resolution and to include the PROJECT, if approved, in NITC's federal TIP.
1, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, 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
Council of said City held on the 22nd day of January, 2013, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Colin, Connolly, McCullough & Vice -Mayor Heller
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Phillips
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
File No.: 01.25.01
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
ROUTING SLIP / APPROVAL FORM
INSTRUCTIONS: USE THIS FORM WITH EACH SUBMITTAL OF A CONTRACT, AGREEMENT,
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION BEFORE APPROVAL BY COUNCIL / AGENCY.
SRRA/SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO. 3.g
DATE OF MEETING: January 22, 2013
FROM: Leslie Blomquist
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DATE: January 14, 2013
TITLE OF DOCUMENT:
Adopt Resolution of local support for MTC discretionary funding and authorize the filing of an
application for funding assigned to MTC committing any necessary matching funds and stating the
assurance to complete the project.
Department Head (signature)
(LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY)
APPROVED AS COUNCIL / AGENCY
AGE
TEEM
City, �tarh6'r(sign*e)
NOT APPROVED
EX&MUM
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney (signature)
File No.: 01.25.01