2010-039-Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Funding AllocationRESOLUTION 2010-039
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2010/11 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities
Code (PUC) Section 99200 et sue, authorizes the submission of claims to a regional
transportation planning agency for the funding ofprojects-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. 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 Town of Los Gatos desires to submit a request to MTC for the
allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Exhibit B to this
resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of Los Gatos declares it is
eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public
Utilities Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened .litigation that
might adversely affect the project or projects described in Exhibit B to this resolution, or that
might impair the ability of the Town of Los Gatos to carry out the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Los Gatos attests to the accuracy of
and approves the statements in Exhibit A to this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution and its exhibits,
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 the County of Santa Clara for submission to MTC as part of the countywide
coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos, California,. held on the 19t~' day of April, 2010 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:. Joe Pirzynslci, Steve Rice, Barbara Spector, Mayor Diane McNutt
NAYS:
ABSENT: Mike Wasserman
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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EXlaibit A
Re; Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission .for the Allocation of T'iscal Year
2010 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
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1. Tlaat the Town of Los Gatos is not legally impeded from submitting a request to the
Metropolitan Transportation Coialinission for the allocation of Transportation Development
Act (TDA) Article 3 funds, nor is the Town of Los Gatos legally impeded from undertaking
the project(s) described in "Exhibit B".of this resolution.
2. That the Towia of Los Gatos has committed adequate staffing resources to complete the
project(s) described in Exhibit B.
3. A review of the project(s) described in Exhibit B bas resulted in the consideration of all
pertinent matters, iiacl~.tcling those related to environineiital and right-oF way permits and
clearances; attendant to tlae successfzrl completion of the project(s).
4. Issues attendant to securing enviroiunental and right-of way permits and clearances for the
projects described in Exhibit 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 fuiads being
requested.
S. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B comply with the requirements of the California
Tnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA, Public Resources Code Sections 21000 eti seq.).
6, `T'hat as portrayed in flee budgetary description(s) of the project(s) in Exhibit B, t11e sources of
funding other than'I'DA are assured and adequate for completion of t17e project(s).
7, That the proj ect(s) described in Exhibit B are for capital constructioza aiad/or clesigii
engineering; aid/or for the ialaintcnance of a Class l bikeway which is closed to motorized
traffic; and/or for the purposes of restripiiag Class II bicycle lanes; and/or for flee
development or support of a bicycle safety education program; and/or for flee development of
a comprehensive bicycle aiad/or pedestrian facilities plait, and an allocation of TDA Article 3
funding for such a plan has not been received by the Town of Los Gatos within the prior five
fiscal years.
8. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B which are bicycle projects have been included in a
detailed bicycle circulation element included iia an adopted geiaeral plan, or iiaclucled iia an
adopted comprelaensivc bikeway plan (such as outlined iia Section .2377 of flee California
l3ileeways Act, Streets and 1Tighways Code section 2370 et seq.).
9, That any project described in Exhibit B that is a "Class I Bikeway," irieets the mandatory
minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter -1000. oC the California Highway Design
Manual.
10. That the project(s) described in Exhibit B are ready to commence implementation during the
:fiscal year of the requested allocation.
11. That the Town of Los Gatos agrees to maintain, or provide for the iaaainteiaance of, the
project(s) and facilities clescribecl in Exhibit B, for the benefit of and use by the public.
Exhibit B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application F'oran
Fiscal Year of this Claim• 2010 Applicant• Town of Los Gatos
Contact person' Kevin Rohani Town Engineer
Mailing Address 41 Miles Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030
E-Mail Address krohaniCa losgatosca goy Telephone: (406) 399-5773
Secondary Contac~in event primary not available~Tim Kawasaki Admin(strative Analyst
E-Mail Address' tkawasaki~a losgatosca qou Telephone' (408) 399-5776
Short Title pescription of Protect' Oak Meadow Park ADA Pathway Access Protect
Amount of claim $ 32 241
Functional Description of Project:
A new paved pathwa~wlll be constructed at Oak Meadow Park which will enable pedestrians to better access the
dark's facilities irestrooms, picnic areasLand Improve the current walkway path conditions. The new uathway will be
AQA compliant
Financial Plan:
List the protect elements for which TDAfunding Is being requested je.g„,planning, environmental, engineering, right-of-way,
construction, inspection, .contingency, audit). Use the table below tc show the project budget. Include prior and proposed
future funding of the project. If the project is a segment of a largor project, Include prior and proposed funding sources for
the other segments,
protect Elements' Construction and contingency
Funding Source All prior FYs A lication FY Next FY Followin FYs Totals
TDA Article 3 $ 32,241
list all olhor sources;
1, CDBG grant-funds $107,645
2.
3,
4 T
Totals $139,836
Project Eligibility; YES?INO i
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "N0," provide the approximate lake approval is
anticipated). Town Council review date is April 19, 2010, No
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page, No
C• For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the Internet via: http;llwww,dot,ca.gav), NIA
D• Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "N0,".provide an explanation), 7"hi~ect does not
include construction of a bicycle lane and/or route therefore review from a committee was not necessary, No
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to GEQA) been
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county rocarder? (required only for projects that
Include construction), A rec~uesf will be filed with tho Santa Clara County Cleric-Recorder's Office. Once a stamped copy is No.
received a copy will be mailed.
Exhibit B
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TnA Artiele3l'ro,ject Application I+'orYn (cont'cl)
E. Will the protect be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and Yes
yoar) Anticipated completion date Is December 2010.
G. Have pro~lsions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has tho claimant arranged for such Yes
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other.than the Claimant Is to maintain the facility provide its name;
Exhibit Ii
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Re; Submittal of Courit;~ide Coordinated Claim to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2010 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle
Project rands to Claimants iz1 the County of Santa Clara
Prioritized List of Projects
Short Title Description of Project TDA Article 3
Amount Total Project
Cast (est.)
1. Oak Meadow Parlc ADA Pathwa Access pro'ect $32,241 $140,000
2.
3.
4.
5.
6,
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
1.2.
Totals $ 32,241 $140,000