Staff Report
PREPARED BY: YING SMITH
Transportation and Mobility Manager
Reviewed by: Town Manager, Assistant Town Manager, Town Attorney, Finance Director, and Parks and
Public Works Director
110 E. Main Street Los Gatos, CA 95030 ● 408-354-6832
www.losgatosca.gov
TOWN OF LOS GATOS
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE 05/07/2019
ITEM NO: 5
DATE: APRIL 26, 2019
TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL
FROM: LAUREL PREVETTI, TOWN MANAGER
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR FY 2019/20 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS IN
THE AMOUNT OF $34,456 TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CONCEPTUAL
ENGINEERING PHASE FOR THE NINO AVENUE OR BLOSSOM HILL ROAD
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 17
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) authorizing the Town Manager to file an application for FY
2019/20 Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Transportation Development Act (TDA)
Article 3 funds in the amount of $34,456 to partially fund the Conceptual Engineering Phase for
the Nino Avenue or Blossom Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 17.
BACKGROUND:
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) issued a call for bicycle and pedestrian
projects in March this year for the TDA Article 3 funding program. This is an annual program and
the Town receives a portion of TDA funds based on population. The Town has been allocated a
formulaic share of $34,456 for FY 2019/20.
At the May 1, 2018 meeting, the Town Council adopted a resolution authorizing a TDA FY
2018/19 application in the amount of $52,995 to fund a portion of the Conceptual Engineering
Phase for the Nino Avenue or Blossom Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 17.
The Conceptual Engineering phase for the project was included in the FY 2018/19 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) budget for a total of $200,000. The balance of $147,005 was
budgeted from Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees.
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SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR FY 2019/20 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $34,456 TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING
PHASE FOR THE NINO AVENUE OR BLOSSOM HILL ROAD BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 17
DATE: APRIL 26, 2019
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DISCUSSION:
As stated in the May 1, 2018 Council report, the use of the TDA funds in the Conceptual
Engineering phase will provide the greatest benefits in carrying out this long-term improvement.
This phase will review potential bridge alignments and provide an assessment of the feasibility
of each, with the selection of the preferred alignment becoming a Coun cil action as a result of
this design work.
This phase will initiate the project development process and prepare the project to be “shovel
ready.” Since the Council’s action in 2018, PPW staff has worked on a draft scope of work in
preparation for a Request for Proposals for an engineering consultant. Staff has learned from
other public agency staff and consultants that the cost of engineering work has increased since
development of the FY 2018/19 CIP. As such, the cost of this phase is estimated to be more
than the budgeted $200,000 and is estimated to take up to 18 months to complete. The FY
2019/20 TDA funds will help augment the current budget to advance the conceptual engineering
phase.
Completion of this first phase will enhance the Town’s future access to a combination of funds
available through competitive opportunities. In future years, additional funds will be needed for
environmental clearance, right-of-way, and final design. It is estimated that an additional
$800,000 will be required to complete all engineering and design work, over approximately
three to five years. The construction costs are estimated to be in the $5 to $10 million range.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to file an
application for 2019/20 MTC TDA Article 3 funds in the amount of $34,456 to partially fund the
Conceptual Engineering Phase for Nino Avenue or Blossom Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian
Bridge over Highway 17.
COORDINATION:
This report was developed in coordination with the Finance Department and the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Advisory Commission.
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SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO FILE AN
APPLICATION FOR FY 2019/20 METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $34,456 TO PARTIALLY FUND THE CONCEPTUAL ENGINEERING
PHASE FOR THE NINO AVENUE OR BLOSSOM HILL ROAD BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER HIGHWAY 17
DATE: APRIL 26, 2019
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
The action requested in this report is not a project as defined under CEQA.
Actual construction of a bridge is a project as defined under CEQA and an environmental analysis
will be prepared in the future phase of the project development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommended action will result in $34,456 in grant revenue for the project. The project
budget will be adjusted upon receipt of the funds.
Conceptual Engineering Phase for Nino Avenue or Blossom
Hill Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 17
Project 813-0227
Budget Costs
Traffic Mitigation $ 147,005
TDA Article 3 (FY 18/19) $ 52,995
TDA Article 3 (FY 19/20) $ 34,456
Total Budget $ 234,456
Consultant for Engineering $ 234,456
Total Expenditures $ 234,456
Remaining Balance $ -
Attachment:
1. Draft Resolution - Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the
allocation of Fiscal Year 2019/20 Transportation Development Act Article 3
Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding.