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2018-018 - Request To The MTC For The Allocation Of FY 2018-19 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project FundingRESOLUTION 2018 -018 RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 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 sea., 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, entitled "Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian and 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 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 Attachment B to this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and /or use of pedestrians and /or bicyclists; now, therefore, be it 1of5 Resolution 2018 -018 May 1, 2018 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, 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 TOWN OF LOS GATOS to carry out the project; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that the project has been reviewed by the Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) of TOWN OF LOS GATOS; and furthermore, be it RESOLVED, that the TOWN OF LOS GATOS attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and furthermore, be it NOW, THEREFORE, 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 TOWN OF LOS GATOS for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim. 2of5 Resolution 2018 -018 May 1, 2018 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos, California, held on the 1st day of May 2018 by the following vote: COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steve Leonardis, Marico Sayoc, Barbara Spector, Mayor Rob Rennie NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None. SIGNED: &O'V` MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA C " j ( DATE: ' ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA DATE: _oZ 3of5 Resolution 2018 -018 May 1, 2018 Resolution No. 2018 -018 Attachment A Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2018/19 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian /Bicycle Project Funding Findings Page 1 of 1 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 is included in a locally approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan. 9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a bikeway 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 will be completed before the funds expire. 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. 4of5 Resolution 2018 -018 May 1, 2018 Resolution No. 2018 -018 Attachment B TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim 2018/19 Applicant Town of Los Gatos Contact person: Ying Smith Transportation and Mobility Manager Mailing Address: Parks & Public Works 41 Miles Avenue Los Gatos CA 95030 E -Mail Address: YSmithQLosGatosCA gov Telephone 408 827 3550 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Matt Morley E -Mail Address: MMorley(�losgatosca gov Telephone 408.399.5774 Short Title Description of Project Nino or Blossom Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 17 Amount of claim: $52,995 Functional Description of Project: Financial Plan: List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency). Use the table below to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future funding of the project. Planning funds may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project level planning is not an eligible use of TDA Article 3. Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY I Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 May 1, 2018 $52,995 1 No $52,995 For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California list all other sources: Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http: / /www.dot.ca.gov). D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Enter date the 1. TLG TIF 1 $147,005 Plan (BPMP) adopted by the Town Council in March 2017 The LG BPAC supported and endorsed the Plan and this project Totals I E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CE-Q-A) been N/A $200,000 Project Eligibility: YES ?INO? A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is No anticipated). Identified in the Town Council adopted BPMP May 1, 2018 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 Yes Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http: / /www.dot.ca.gov). D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Enter date the Yes project was reviewed by the BAC: The project is identified in the Los Gatos - Monte Sereno Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan (BPMP) adopted by the Town Council in March 2017 The LG BPAC supported and endorsed the Plan and this project E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CE-Q-A) been N/A evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that include construction). F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and Yes year) 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: 1 5of5 Resolution 2018 -018 May 1, 2018