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Agenda Item No: 3.o
Meeting Date: July 7, 2014
SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Department: Public Works
Prepared by: I_w,. City Manager Approval•
Director of Public Works
File No.: 01.25.06
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THREE APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC) COMMITTING
ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING THE ASSURANCE TO
COMPLETE THE PROJECTS
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In September 2013, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statutes 2013) and Assembly
Bill 101 (Chapter 254, Statutes 2013) into law, creating the Active Transportation Program (ATP). The
ATP was created to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation, such as biking and
walking. The ATP consolidates various federal and state transportation programs, including the
Transportation Alternatives Program, Bicycle Transportation Account, and State Safe Routes to School
into a single program with a focus on making California a national leader in active transportation.
The goals of the ATP are to:
1. Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking.
2. Increase the safety and mobility of non -motorized users.
3. Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse gas
reduction goals.
4. Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of programs
including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School Program funding.
5. Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program.
6. Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation users.
The ATP exists at two levels, namely statewide, as managed by Caltrans, and region -wide as directed by
the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Caltrans issued a call for grant applications on
March 20, 2014 with applications due on May 21, 2014. MTC issued a call for grant applications on May
21, 2014 with applications due on July 24, 2014. The Caltrans ATP will provide $180 million statewide
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over a two year cycle period (FY 2014-15 and FY 2015-16) and the Regional ATP will provide $30
million over the same two year cycle period.
The Department of Public Works previously applied for the Caltrans ATP and will also apply for funding
through the Regional ATP grant program for the following three projects:
1. Francisco .Boulevard East Improvements Project (Construction)
2. Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project (Construction)
3. Davidson Middle School Pedestrian Gap Safety Project
Francisco Boulevard East Improvements Project
This project will provide pedestrian and bicycle improvements on Francisco Boulevard East between
Vivian Street and the Grand Avenue Bridge. Improvements include the following:
Installation of an eight foot wide sidewalk
2. Updated roadside signage and striping
3. Upgrades to storm drain and street lighting infrastructure
4. Installation of irrigation and landscaping
Public Works staff has worked diligently with the Caltrans Office of Local Assistance over the past seven
years to bring the project design to completion. The design, which is 95% complete, is funded through
the Non -Motorized Transportation Pilot Program in the amount of $700,000. The Department of Public
Works is currently working to obtain an encroachment permit through the Caltrans Office of Permits
since a portion of the proposed improvements are within the State right of way. Caltrans is requesting
some changes to the plan based on the review of their permit section. The project received environmental
clearance on May 21, 2014 and the encroachment permit is the final step before the City can apply for
authorization to construct the project.
Currently, the project construction is un -funded. The Department of Public Works is requesting
$2,684,000 in ATP funds for construction. No local match is required as MTC considers the Canal
neighborhood a "Community of Concern."
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.
The 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 design for the project
is complete and was supported through a San Francisco Bay Trails Grant.
The City is requesting $690,000 of ATP funds, which will fund a portion of the construction. The City
has received a highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant to fund a portion of this work on the
north side of the canal at Grand and 2" d Street. The ATP grant combined with the HSIP grant should be
sufficient to construct the pedestrian bridge. No local match is required as MTC considers the Canal
neighborhood a "C0111117Lmity of Concern", as stated previously.
Davidson Middle School Pedestrian Gap Safety Proiect
This project will provide pedestrian and roadway improvements on the back side of Davidson Middle
School on Lovell Avenue between Woodland Avenue and Irwin Street. It will provide a safe route to
school through installation of bulb -outs at intersections, which provide greater visibility of students and
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other pedestrians. Installation of curb ramps and new roadside signage with centerline striping is also
included in the project scope.
The City is requesting $399,000 of ATP funds for the design, environmental clearance, and construction.
Regional ATP guidelines do not require a local match for infrastructure projects which directly benefit a
school.
ANALYSIS:
The Department of Public Works is diligent in identifying funding opportunities for our community.
Identifying new funding sources such as the ATP shows that our City is actively seeking supporting funds
for important projects that can influence vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle access. In order to be eligible
for these funds, a resolution of local support is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The three City projects identified for the Regional ATP do not require a local match under MTC Regional
ATP guidelines as noted previously. 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. 13764
A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF THREE
APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION (MTC) COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND
STATING THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, The City of San Rafael (herein referred to as APPLICANT) is submitting an
application to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $3,773,000 in funding assigned to
MTC for programming discretion, which includes federal funding administered by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and federal or state funding administered by the California Transportation
Commission (CTG) such as Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding, Congestion Mitigation and
Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funding, Transportation Alternatives (TA)/Active Transportation
Program (ATP) funding, and Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) funding (herein
collectively referred to as REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING) for the `Francisco Boulevard
East Improvements Project', the `Grand Avenue Pathway Connector Project' and the `Davidson Middle
School Pedestrian Gap Safety Project' (herein collectively referred to as PROJECT) for the Active
Transportation Program (herein referred to as PROGRAM); and
WHEREAS, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21" 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, § 182.7, and
§2381(a)(1), and California Government Code §14527, 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 or state funds for a regionally -significant project shall submit an.
application first with the appropriate MPO, or RTPA, as applicable, for review and inclusion in the
federal 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 REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING; 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,
subject to environmental clearance, and if approved, as included in MTC's federal
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
5. that the PROJECT will have adequate staffing resources to deliver and complete the
PROJECT within the schedule submitted with the project application; and
6. that the PROJECT will comply with all project -specific requirements as set forth in the
PROGRAM; and
7. that APPLICANT has assigned, and will maintain a single point of contact for all FHWA-
and CTC-fiunded transportation projects to coordinate within the agency and with the
respective Congestion Management Agency (CMA), MTC, Caltrans, FHWA, and CTC on all
communications, inquires or issues that may arise during the federal programming and
delivery process for all FHWA- and CTC -funded transportation and transit projects
implemented by APPLICANT; and
8. in the case of a transit project, the PROJECT 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; and
9. in the case of a highway project, the PROJECT will comply with MTC Resolution No. 4104,
which sets forth MTC's Traffic Operations System (TOS) Policy to install and activate TOS
elements on new major freeway projects; and
10. in the case of an RTIP project, state law requires PROJECT be included in a local congestion
management plan, or be consistent with the capital improvement program adopted pursuant to
MTC's funding agreement with the countywide transportation agency; and
WHEREAS, that APPLICANT is authorized to submit an application for REGIONAL
DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, there is no legal impediment to APPLICANT making applications for the funds;
and
WHEREAS, 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
WHEREAS, APPLICANT authorizes its Executive Director, General Manager, or designee to
execute and file an application with MTC for REGIONAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDING for the
PROJECT as referenced in this resolution; and
WHEREAS, MTC requires that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the MTC in
conjunction with the filing of the application.
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 or continued funding; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT will provide any required matching funds;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that 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 and transit
projects, and has assigned, and will maintain a single point of contact for all FHWA- and CTC -funded
transportation projects to coordinate within the agency and with the respective Congestion Management
Agency (CMA), MTC, Caltrans, FHWA, and CTC on all communications, inquiries or issues that may
arise during the federal programming and delivery process for all FHWA- and CTC -funded transportation
and transit projects implemented by APPLICANT; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that PROJECT will be implemented as described in the
complete application and in this resolution, subject to environmental clearance, and, if approved, for the
amount approved by MTC and programmed in the federal TIP; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that APPLICANT has reviewed the PROJECT and has
adequate staffing resources to deliver and complete the PROJECT within the schedule submitted with the
project application; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that PROJECT will comply with the requirements as set forth
in MTC programming guidelines and project selection procedures for the PROGRAM; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the case of a transit project, APPLICANT agrees to
comply with the requirements of MTC's Transit Coordination Implementation Plan as set forth in MTC
Resolution No. 3866, revised; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the case of a highway project, APPLICANT agrees to
comply with the requirements of MTC's Traffic Operations System (TOS) Policy as set forth in MTC
Resolution No. 4104; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, in the case of an RTIP project, PROJECT is included in a
local congestion management plan, or is consistent with the capital improvement program adopted
pursuant to MTC's funding agreement with the countywide transportation agency; and
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 its Executive Director, General
Manager, or designee 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 if approved, to include the PROJECT in MTC's federal TIP
upon submittal by the project sponsor for TIP programming.
I, 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 7`" day of July, 2014, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bushey, Connolly, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Colin
ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
File No.: 0125.06
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
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SRRA / SRCC AGENDA ITEM NO...:
DATE OF MEETING: July 7, 2014
FROM: Nader Mansourian
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DATE: June 20, 2014
TITLE OF DOCUMENT: A RESOLUTION OF LOCAL SUPPORT AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
THREE APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING ASSIGNED TO THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (MTC)
COMMITTING ANY NECESSARY MATCHING FUNDS AND STATING
THE ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTS
Department Head (signature)
(LOWER HALF OF FORM FOR APPROVALS ONLY)
APPROVED AS COUNCIL / AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM:
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City Manager ('signature)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney (signature)
File No.: 01.25.06