CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
RESOLUTION NO. 18821
SERIES 2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 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 City of Mountain View desires to submit a request to the 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED: that the City of Mountain View declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code; and, furthermore, 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 City of Mountain View to carry out the project; and, furthermore, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED: that the City of Mountain View attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this Resolution; and furthermore, be it 1-
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FURTHERRESOLVED: 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 maybe, of SantaClaraCountyfor submissionto MTCaspart of the countywide coordinatedTDA Article 3 claim.
Theforegoing resolution was regularlyintroduced andadopted at a RegularMeeting of the CityCounciloftheCityof MountainView, dulyheldonthe27thdayofJune2023, bythefollowing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Abe- Koga, Kamei, Matichak, Ramirez, Ramos, Vice Mayor Showalter, and Mayor Hicks
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
HEATH R LASER
CITY CLER
None
None
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APPROVED:
N HICKS
MAYOR
Pursuant to Mountain View Charter § 709( b), I do hereby certify that the foregoing is an original or a correct copy of the Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Mountain View at a RegularMeeting held on the 27th day of June 2023, by the foregoing vote.
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Exhibits: A. Findings
B. TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
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Exhibit A
Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/ Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
1. That the City of Mountain View 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 City of Mountain View legally impeded from undertaking the project( s) described in " Attachment B" of this Resolution.
2. That the City of Mountain View 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 etseq.).
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 City of Mountain View 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 1-
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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 City of Mountain View 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. 2-
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Exhibit B
Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Transportation Development Act
Article 3 Pedestrian/ Bicycle Project Funding
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
1. Agency City of Mountain View
2. Primary
Contact
Kathryn Robertson
3. Mailing
Address
500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
4. Email
Address
Kathryn. Robertson@MountainView. gov 5. Phone
Number
650- 903- 6079
6. Secondary
Contact ( in
the event
primary is
not
available)
Robert Gonzales
7. Mailing
address ( if
different)
N/ A
8. Email
Address
Robert. Gonzales@mountainview. gov 9. Phone
Number
650- 903- 6541
10. Send
allocation
instructions
to ( if
different
from above):
Nancy Doan
11. Project Title Miramonte Avenue Improvements Project
12. Amount
requested
346, 497 13. Fiscal
Year of
Claim
2023- 24
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14. Description of Overall Project:
The Miramonte Avenue Improvements project will provide a road diet lowering motor vehicle travel lanes from four to two with a continuous two- way left turn lane. The project will also upgrade Class II buffered bike lanes to a Class IV protected bikeway on Miramonte Avenue from Castro Street to Hans Avenue and Class II bike lanes to Class II buffered bike lanes on Miramonte Avenue and everywhere else in the project boundary. Other improvements include a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon ( RRFB) crossing on Miramonte Avenue at Hans Avenue, green pavement markings at all conflict points, sidewalk gap closure on Miramonte Avenue between Starr Way and Barbara Avenue, some curb extensions, a new pavement surface, refreshed pavement markings, and upgrades to yellow school pavement markings where applicable as this area is a crucial Safe Routes to School connection to several schools.
15. Project Scope Proposed for Funding: ( Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
Construction.
16. Project Location: A map of the project location is attached or a link to an online map of the project location is provided below:
A map is attached.
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Project Relation to Regional Policies ( for information only)
1. Is the project in an Equity Priority Community?
Yes No X
2. Is this project in a Priority Development Area or a Transit -Oriented Community? Yes No X
3. Project Budget and Schedule
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost
Estimated Completion
month/year)
Bike/ Ped Plan n/ a n/ a n/ a
ENV May-23
PA& ED n/ a n/ a
PS& E n/ a 400, 000 400, 000 Oct 23
ROW n/ a n/ a
CON 346, 497 3, 753, 503 4, 100, 000 Aug-24
Total Cost 346, 497 4, 153, 503 4, 500, 000
Project Eligibility
A. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle/ Pedestrian Advisory Committee ( BPAC)? Yes No
If " YES," identify the date and provide a copy or link to the agenda:
April 27, 2023 BPAC. The agenda is located here: mountainview. legistar. com/ LegislationDetail. aspx? ID= 6180821& GUID= B0E703B0- 0C7E- 43B0- 9A3D- 724A40172DB8& Options=& Search=
If " NO," provide an explanation).
B. Has the project been approved by the claimant' s governing body? Yes No
June 27, 2023 Council meeting
If " NO," provide expected date:
C. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? Yes NoZ
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If " YES," provide an explanation on a separate page)
D. For " bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual?
Yes X No
E. 1. Is the project categorically exempt from CEQA, pursuant to CCR Section 15301( c), Existing Facility?
Yes X No
2. If " NO" above, is the project exempt from CEQA for another reason? Yes No
Cite the basis for the exemption. . N/ A
If the project is not exempt, please check " NO," and provide environmental documentation, as appropriate.
F. Estimated Completion Date of project ( month and year): September 2024.
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, please identify below and provide the agreement.
Yes X No
H. Is a Complete Streets Checklist required for this project? Yes X No
If the amount requested is over $ 250, 000 or if the total project phase or construction phase is over $ 250, 000, a Complete Streets checklist is likely required. Please attach the Complete Streets checklist or record of review, as applicable. More information and the form may be found here:
mtc. ca. gov/ planning/ transportation/ complete- streets. 4-