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2010041903 Transportation Development Act - Metropolotian Transportation Commissionpow w o,~ MEETING DATE: 4/19/10 ITEM NO: N ~~.p «,,, 4~• r ;~'~~„ .: tos•~G~a.~os COUNCIL .AGENDA REPORT DATE: APRIL 7, 2010 TO: MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL FROM: GREG CARSON, TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION DEVECOPMENT ACT (TDA) -ARTICLE 3 FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FY 2010/11 ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO APPLY FOR TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 FUNDS. FOR FY 2010/11 FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION; Adopt resolution authorizing the Town Manager to apply for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds foi FY 2010/11 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. BACKGROUND: Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds (Public Utilities Code Section 99200) authorize funding to regional transportation plarlnng agencies for pedestrian and bicycle related public improvement projects. In conjunction with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission administers these funds for the cities in Santa Clara County. The basic objectives of the TDA Article 3 projects are to increase the safety, security and efficiency of bicycle and pedestrian travel. Each city is allocated a specific amount of funding based on its population. TDA funds are generated From a tax of one-quarter of one percent on all retail sales in each County. The amount designated for the Town of Los Gatos is $32,241, which includes $11,492 from FY 2010/11 and $20,749 from prior year allocations. This total amount designated to the Town will be used for the Oalc Meadow Parlc ADA Pathway Access project. This project was adopted by the Town Council as part of the FY 2005/06-2009/10 Capital Improvement Program budget. The design and construction of this project has been deferred until this time due to insufficient fields to complete the entire project. ~-~ Cam.-~-~ PREPARED BY: TODD CAPURSO Director of Parks and Public Worlcs Reviewed b Assistant Town Manager y own Atto M4r:.;M .Yy~~~ ~a.=~~~,~..~~.u~, y; m rney Clerlc Administrator I~ finance Community Development N:\PPW\MANAG);M1NT\COUNCIL\COUNCIL RCPORTS\2010 Reports\April 19\MTC_TDA Article 3 Funds Oak Meadow Park Pathwly.doc PAGE 2 APRIL 17, 2010 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA ARTICLE 3 FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FY 2010/11 BACKGROUND (cont.): Prior Town use of these fields included trail and pathway improvement projects. Funds matched by the Town are not required, but the proposed project must meet the TDA funding objectives. Additionally, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission requires the adoption of a supporting resolution from the Town Council in order to receive the fiuiding allocation. DISCUSSION: The TDA funds will be combined with an additional $107,645 in secured CDBG grant funding and used for the design and construction of the Oalc Meadow Park ADA Pathway Access project. This project was adopted by the Town Council as part of the FY 2005/06-2009/10 Capital Improvement Program budget. The current pathway, composed of gravel and dirt, follows the perimeter of the lawn area and is not ADA compliant. The proposed project will construct a new asphalt pathway, ranging in width from 6 to 12 feet. Staff has determined this project qualifies under the TDA objectives, and can be fully funded by the FY 2010/11 TDA funding allocation. This project will improve pedestrian access and bicycle safety by constructing a continuous pathway area for residents to access and move around the park. The new paved pathway at Oalc Meadow Parlc will enable pedestrians to better access the park's facilities and improve the current walkway path conditions. The pathway will go around the perimeter of the lawn area and allow for better pedestrian access to the bandstand, group picnic sites and restrooms. Once the funding request is approved, staff anticipates completion of this project by December 2010. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that Town Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the Town Manager to apply for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds for FY 2010/11 fiom the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT: This project is defined under CEQA, but is statutorily exempt under Section 15301c. A Notice of Exemption will be filed. FISCAL IMPACT: Project completion is contingent upon receipt of grant fielding. If the grant is awarded, staff will bring forward a request to the Town Council for funding during FY 2010/11. PAGE 3 APRIL 17, 2010 MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) -ARTICLE 3 FUNDING ALLOCATION FOR FY 2010/11 .Attachments' Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to apply for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds for FY 2010/11 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. Exhibit A "Findings" Exhibit B "TDA Project Application Form" Attachment 1 RESOLUTION 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 sec .,, 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, Pedestriai~/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 finding 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, w11ic11 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 t11e 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: AYES: NAYS.: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: SIGNED: MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA ATTEST: CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA Exhibit A Re; Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission .for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Proiect 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 "Exhibit B" of this resolution. 2. That the Town 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 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 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 funds being requested. 5. That the project(s) described in Exhibit 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 Exhibit B, the sources of fielding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the project(s). 7. That the project(s) described in Exhibit 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 Exhibit 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 sec .). 9. That any project described in Exhibit B that is a "Class I 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 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 maintenance of, the project(s) and facilities described in Exhibit B, for the benefit of and use by the public. Exhibit B Page 1 of 3 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form 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 krohani(c~losgatosca qov Telephone• X08) 399-5773 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available): Tim Kawasaki Administrative Analyst E-Mail Address' tawasaki@losgatosca qov Telephone: (408) 399-5776 Short Title Description of Prolect• Oak Meadow Park ADA Pathway Access Protect Amount of claim $ 32 241 Functional Description of Project: A new paved pathway will be constructed at Oak Meadow Park which will enable pedestrians to better access the park's facilities (restrooms picnic areas) and improve the current walkway path conditions. The new pathway will be ADA compliant 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, Prolect Elements• Construction and contingency Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 $ 32,241 list all other sources: 1. CDBG grantfunds $107,645 2. 3. 4. Totals $139,886 Project Eligibility; YES?INO i A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "N0," provide the approximate date 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:/lwww.dot.ca.gov). N/A D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "N0," provide an explanation). This project 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 CEQA) been 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's Office. Once a stamped copy is No, received,. a copy will be mailed. Exhibit B Page 2 of 3 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form (cont'd) 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 December 2010, 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; Exhibit B Page 3 of 3 Re: Submittal of Countywide Coordinated Claim to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2010 TDA Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funds to Claimants in the County of Santa Clara Prioritized List of Projects Short Title Description of Project TDA Article 3 Amount Total Project Cost (est.) 1. Oak Meadow Parlc ADA Pathway Access project $32,241 $140,000 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Totals $ 32,241 $140,000