REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Adoption of a Resolution to Authorize Application Filing for Fiscal Year 2018/19 Transportation Development Act Funding
Report
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is now soliciting project proposals from cities for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 grant funding for fiscal year 2018/19. A recommended list of projects to be funded will be submitted to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for their approval. These funds are available through the Countywide Bicycle Expenditure Program (BEP) set-aside. The authorizing resolution is required for the City to receive the TDA funds.
DISCUSSION
Staff proposes to submit an application for the Lafayette/Bassett Bike Lane Project (Project) for funding from the BEP set-aside funds. The Project is listed as a Tier-1 project in the BEP which is necessary to qualify for these funds. The Lafayette/Bassett Bike Lane Project will install a class II bicycle facility along the Lafayette/Bassett corridor from Agnew Road to Central Expressway. This Project is listed in the City’s current bicycle plan and was recommended by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee at the March 26, 2018 meeting for staff to apply for TDA grant funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15304, “Minor Alterations to Land,” subdivision (h), as the activity consists of the creation of bicycle lanes on existing rights-of-way, and 15301, “Existing Facilities,” subdivision (c), as the activity consists of the minor alteration to existing highways and streets.
FISCAL IMPACT
The application for TDA funding under the BEP set-aside is seeking $765,716 for the design and construction of the Lafayette/Bassett Bicycle Lane Project. Appropriations in the Capital Improvement Project account will occur at the time the City receives notification from MTC that the City’s application for funding is approved. No general fund money is impacted by this project.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email
clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Article 3, Pedestrian and Bicycle Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2018-19.
Staff
Reviewed by: Craig Mobeck, Director, Public Works
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution