2013-006 - FY 2013/14 Transportation Development Act Article 3, Pedestrian/Bicycle Project FundingRESOLUTION 2013 -006
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2013/14 TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIANBICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities
Code (PUC) Section 99200 et sec l., 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. 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 (attached hereto as Exhibit
B) to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and /or use of pedestrians and /or
bicyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 (attached hereto as 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 (attached hereto as Exhibit A) to this resolution.
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 Santa Clara County 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 15th day of April, 2013, by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steven Leonardis, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, and Mayor Barbara
Spector
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF HE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATjaS. CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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Exhibit A
Findings
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year
2013/14 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
1. That the Town of Los Gatos 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 Town of Los Gatos legally impeded from undertaking
the project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution.
2. That the Town of Los Gatos 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 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 Town of Los Gatos 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.).
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a "Class I Bilceway," 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 Town of Los Gatos 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.
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Exhibit B
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: FY 2013114 Applicant: Town of Los Gatos
Contact person: Steve Regan Superintendent
Mailing Address: 41 Miles Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
E -Mail Address: sregan(a )losgatosca.gov Telephone: (40 8) 399 -5775
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Tim Kawasaki, Administrative Analyst
E -Mail Address: tkawasaki(o)losgatosca.gov Telephone: (408) 399 -5776
Short Title Description of Project: Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements
Amount of claim: $ 37,689
Functional Description of Project:
This protect will widen and resurface an existing concrete walkway to help improve pedestrian access to this park facility. This
project will make the pathway more accessible for pedestrians. Additionally, a new pathway will be constructed near the Shannon
Road side parking lotto improve pedestrian accessibility.
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right -of -way,
construction, inspection, contingency, audit). 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.
Project Elements: Construction and contingency
Funding Source
All Prior FYs
Application FY
Next FY
Following FYs
Totals
TDA Article 3
$ 37,689
Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page.
NO
$ 37,689
list all other sources:
NIA
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http: / /www.dot.ca.,qov).
D.
1. CDBG Funds FY 12113
NO
$ 59,488
an approved Town bicycle lane route therefore review from this committee is not necessary.
$ 59,488
2. CDBG Funds FY 13114
NO
$ 60,500
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
$ 60,500
3.Town Funds FY 13114
$ 78,272
received, a copy will be mailed to VTA.
$ 78,272
Totals
YES
$ 235,949
year). Anticipated completion date is June 2014.
$ 235,949
Project Eligibility:
YESINO?
A.
Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is
YES
anticipated).
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
NIA
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http: / /www.dot.ca.,qov).
D.
Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation). This project is not part of
NO
an approved Town bicycle lane route therefore review from this committee is not necessary.
E.
Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
NO
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that
include construction). A request will be filed with the Santa Clara County Clerk- Recorder Office. Once a stamped copy is
received, a copy will be mailed to VTA.
F.
Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and
YES
year). Anticipated completion date is June 2014.
G.
Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such
YES
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
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Exhibit B
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Re: Submittal of Countywide Coordinated Claim to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2013/14 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle
Project Funds to Claimants in County of Santa Clara
Prioritized List of Projects
Short Title Description of Project
TDA Article
3 Amount
Total
Project Cost
1.
Blossom Hill Park Pathway Improvements
$ 37,689
$ 235,949
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10,
11.
12.
Totals
$ 37,689
$235,949