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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION 2021- RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 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 seq., 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, 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. 4108, 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 Attachment B to this resolution, which are for
the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists; and
BE IT FURTHER 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
BE IT FURTHER 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
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the TOWN OF LOS GATOS attests to the accuracy of and
approves the statements in Attachment A to this resolution; and
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 COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3
claim.
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ATTACHMENT 1
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos,
California, held on the 18th day of May 2021 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: _____________________
ATTEST:
TOWN CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
DATE: _____________________
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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2021-
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2021/22
Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
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 final design and
engineering or quick build project; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed to
motorized traffic and/or Class IV separated bikeway; 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.) or responds to an immediate community need, such as a
quick-build project.
9. That any project described in Attachment B bicycle project meets the mandatory minimum safety
design criteria published in the California Highway Design Manual or is in a National Association of
City and Transportation Officials (NACTO) guidance or similar best practices document.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B will be completed in the allocated time (fiscal year of
allocation plus two additional fiscal years).
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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ATTACHMENT 1
Resolution No. 2021
Attachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: FY2021/22 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: YSmith@LosGatosCA.gov Telephone: (408) 827-3550
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Matt Morley
E-Mail Address: MMorley@losgatosca.gov Telephone: 408-399-5774
Project Title (Short Description): FY2021/22 Pedestrian Improvements
Amount of claim: $62,884
Description of Overall Project:
Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible
uses of TDA funds.)
Project Budget and Schedule
Project Eligibility: YES?/NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the
approximate date approval is anticipated).
Yes
May 18,
2021
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation
on a separate page.
No
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion
(month/year)ENV - PA&ED - PS&E 10,000 10,000 Dec-21ROW - CON 52,884 52,884 Dec-22Total Cost 62,884 - 62,884 Dec-22
Install high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and other pedestrian improvements at multiple locations. The Town will complete CEQA clearance upon the completion of the design phase, with improvement locations identified. It is estimated that the design will be completed in early 2022 and the construction will occur in spring and summer of 2022.
Install high-visibility crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and other pedestrian improvements at multiple locations. Project phases will include PS&E and construction.
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MTC Prog. & Alloc. Section April. 2005 TDA Article 3 Claim Applications Appendix A
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://www.dot.ca.gov).
N/A
D. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? (If "NO,"
provide an explanation).
Yes
E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project
(pursuant to CEQA) been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county
clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that include construction).
No
CE will be
filed.
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated
completion date of project (month and year)
Yes
Dec. 2021
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the
claimant arranged for such maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the
Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
)
Yes