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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Please silence all electronic devices as a courtesy to those in attendance. Thank you. 5:30 pm SPECIAL SESSION
This special City Council meeting will run in concurrence with the regular City Council meeting of March 17, 2026.
CONSENT CALENDAR
4-12 Approval – Resolution 2026-06 – Regarding Public Transit Needs Within the City of Lemoore and Authorizing the Filing of a Claim for Transportation Development Act Funds
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
I, Christal Schisler, City Clerk for the City of Lemoore, declare under penalty of perjury that I posted the above Special City Council Agenda for the meeting of March 17, 2025 at Council Chamber, 429 C Street and City Hall, 711 W. Cinnamon Drive, Lemoore, CA on March 12, 2026. //s//
Christal Schisler, Deputy City Clerk
LEMOORE
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March 17, 2026
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Item No: 4-12
To: Lemoore City Council
From: Christal Schisler, Management Analyst
Date: March 10, 2026 Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
Subject: Resolution 2026-06 – Regarding Public Transit Needs Within the City of Lemoore and Authorizing the Filing of a Claim for Transportation Development Act Funds
Strategic Initiative:
☐ Safe & Vibrant Community ☐ Growing & Dynamic Economy
☒ Fiscally Sound Government ☐ Operational Excellence
☐ Community & Neighborhood Livability ☐ Not Applicable
Proposed Motion:
Approve, by motion, the filing of a Notice of Exemption to certify that projects to be constructed with these funds are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); adopt Resolution 2026-06, making a determination regarding public transit needs; and authorize the City Manager to submit the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund claim application, including any needed amendments after the Department of Finance population estimates are released on May 1.
Subject/Discussion:
The City has received the “Estimated Fiscal Year 2026-2027” TDA Shares from Kings County Association of Governments (KCAG) regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claims. The estimate of funds available for apportionment is provided by the Kings County Auditor and is apportioned based on population percentages of each jurisdiction, from the most current Department of Finance population estimate.
Attached is the Article 8 Claim Form for the Kings County procedural records to request Lemoore’s share of funds, a Categorical Notice of Exemption and Resolution 2026-06. “In God We Trust”
KCAG also included an Article 3 Claim Form for Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities funding.
However, this year, as in the past, none of the agencies will be requesting these funds to be separated from the general LTF shares. This procedure allows all agencies to use these monies where needed. Staff recommends that the City of Lemoore not request funds under Article 3.
Below is the estimated distribution of TDA funds for the apportionment allocated to the City of Lemoore for FY 2026-2027:
KCAG Transportation Planning Costs $108,779
KCAPTA System Costs $527,280
Local Streets and Roads – Claim Amt. $514,661
City of Lemoore TDA Fund Total $1,150,720
These figures will be adjusted around May 1 when the new state population estimates are released. Resolution 2026-06 provides that the City Manager sign and submit this claim as well as any amended claims, as may be required.
In regard to filing of an Exemption Notice, Title 14, Section 15301(c) Public Resources Code provides that rehabilitation and/or reconstruction of existing highways and streets within existing rights of ways are categorically exempt from EIR requirements.
All agencies filing a claim for funds are required to hold a public hearing to determine if unmet transit needs exist within their jurisdiction. The Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KCAPTA) scheduled public hearings on February 25, 2026 and March 25, 2026 on behalf of its member agencies.
Financial Consideration(s):
The funds of approximately $514,661 will be deposited in our Local Transportation Fund (033) for use on street maintenance projects.
Alternatives or Pros/Cons:
None noted.
Commission/Board Recommendation:
Not applicable.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that City Council approve, by motion, the filing of a Notice of Exemption from CEQA and adopt resolution 2026-06 regarding public transit needs and authorize the City Manager to sign and submit claim for funds and any subsequent amended claims required.
Attachments: Review: Date:
☒ Resolution: 2026-06
☐ Ordinance: ☒ City Attorney 3/12/2026
☐ Map ☒ City Clerk 3/12/2026
☐ Contract ☒ City Manager 3/12/2026
☒ Other ☒ Finance 3/12/2026
List: 2026 Claim Attachment “A”
2026 TDA Shares Attachment “B”
Notice of Exemption Attachment “C”
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LEMOORE
REGARDING PUBLIC TRANSIT NEEDS WITHIN THE CITY OF LEMOORE
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A CLAIM FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Transportation Development Act provides for Local Transportation Funds (LTF) for meeting transportation needs that can be reasonably met; and WHEREAS, once public transportation needs are met, the balance of the LTF may be claimed for local streets and roads; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lemoore has participated with the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency (KCAPTA) to provide Public Transportation for the City of Lemoore; and WHEREAS, the Kings County Area Public Transit Agency Board, a joint powers authority, had conducted a Public Hearing on behalf of the City Council to determine if there are unmet transportation needs that are reasonable to meet; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned service is currently meeting all transit needs that are reasonable to be met.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemoore does hereby find and determines based upon the testimony and evidence considered that there are no areas within its jurisdiction with unmet public transit needs which could be reasonably met by expansion of the existing transportation system or by the establishment of a new system.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lemoore claims the unused balance of the Local Transportation Funds, not used for public transportation and transportation planning, for maintenance of local streets and roads and finds that maintenance of streets and roads is categorically exempt from environmental review.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to sign and submit the claim for Transportation Development Act Funds and any subsequent amended claims required.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06
2 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Lemoore at a Regular Meeting held on 17th day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_________________________ _________________________
Christal Schisler Patricia Matthews
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
CLAIM FOR TDA FUND
OTHER CLAIMS
ARTICLE 8
1. Claimant: City of Lemoore
711 W. Cinnamon Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
2. Claim for FY 2026-27
3. Amount of Apportionment (estimate): 17.9800% $ 1,150,720
4. Purpose for which claimed funds will be used:
Article 8, Section 99400(a), Local Street and Roads and projects which are provided for use by pedestrians and bicycles. $ 514,661 Article 8, Section 99400(b), Passenger Rail Service Operations and Capital Improvements (including Article 3, Section 99234.9, Rail Passenger Service Projects). $ 0
Article 8, Section 99400(c), Contracted Transportation Services. $ 0 Article 8, Section 99400(d), Contracted Transportation Services Administrative and Planning. $ 0
Article 8, Section 99402, Transportation Planning Process (including Article 3, Section 99233.1, RTPA Administration). $ 108,779
5. NOTE: KCAPTA will Claim $ 527,280 through Article 4.
6. Has your governing body conducted a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting comments on the unmet transit needs that may exist within your jurisdiction? NO YES
7. Has your governing body passed a resolution in which the finding was made that there are no areas within your jurisdiction with unmet public transit needs which could reasonably be met by expansion of existing transportation systems or by establishing a new system? NO YES
Include a copy of that resolution and documentation of the finding, including evidence and information that provides the basis for the finding, and designate it as "Attachment B".
X
X
H:\RTPA\LTF\FY2026-27\Article 8 Form.docx
REV 01_2024
8. Has your governing body passed a resolution authoring the person whose signature appears below to submit this claim?
NO YES
9. Proposed road maintenance and construction budget for the fiscal year of this claim:
$
Include a list of road maintenance and construction projects for which the funds are requested and designate it as "Attachment C".
10. Has your governing body certified environmental documents for projects to be funded by this claim?
NO YES
11. Signature and Title Date
Payment for projects approved by KCAG will be made to Claimant as money is available for distribution in Claimant's account.
X
X
2,000,000