CITY OF PACIFICA
COUNCIL AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
10/24/2022
1 SUBJECT:
Resolution in support of the SMCTA Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the resolution next in order, “A Resolution Supporting the Palmetto & Esplanade Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement Project and Submitting an Application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding” for the Esplanade & Palmetto Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement Project; Adopt the resolution next in order “A Resolution Supporting the Pacifica Mid-Block Crosswalk Safety Project and Submitting an Application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Cycle 6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Funding” for the Pacifica Mid-Block Crosswalk Project; and authorizing the City Manager to execute any documents required for the grant.
STAFF CONTACT:
Ryan Marquez, P.E., Project Manager
(650) 738-3769
[email protected]
Lisa Petersen, P.E., Director of Public Works
(650) 738-3767
[email protected]
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On August 4th, 2022, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) released a call for projects for the 2022 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Cycle 6 Grant Program, the largest in history with a combination of Measure A & W funds.
Staff formulated two relevant projects, wrote applications, and submitted them on September 23, 2022. Firstly, the Palmetto & Esplanade Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement Project, an existing capital project, was submitted with the inclusion of a portion of road resurfacing work and an increase in improvement quantities that may arise during design. The request for this project was an additional $568,504 to match the existing $372,400. Secondly, the Pacifica MidBlock Crosswalk Safety Project, a combination of two existing capital projects, was submitted requesting $234,080. This project looks to replace old and failing in ground roadway lights with standard rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at five school-front mid-block crosswalks and add three RRFBs and other minor signage and striping improvements in front of or near two senior homes in Park Pacifica on Oddstad and Terra Nova.
As part of the grant application, it is required to submit a resolution in support and committing matching funds. It is therefore the City Manger’s recommendation to adopt these resolutions in support of the two applications submitted for the SMCTA Cycle 6 Pedestrian & Bicycle Program.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION:
Alternative Action would be to not adopt the resolution which would disqualify the submitted grant applications.
RELATION TO CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND WORK PLAN:
· Stewardship of City Infrastructure: includes repairing/replacing outdated city facilities such as city hall, the libraries, fire stations, etc., improving streets, and responding to impacts of sea level rise. Adopting the resolution will make the funds available to continue to implement the City’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Improvement Plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact at this time. However, this action commits the City to provide matching funds to the projects, if the grants are successful. For the Palmetto & Esplanade Bicycle Improvement project, the $372,400 matching funds are already programmed between a combination of the FY 22-23 budgeted Palmetto & Esplanade Bicycle Improvement project and TDA Article 3 grant funds. For the Mid-Block Crosswalk Safety Project, a $58,520 match is required. $40,000 previously allocated under the FY 22-23 budget for school crosswalks will go towards this match. Sufficient funds exist from Measure A and Measure M in Fund 9 to meet the remaining $18,520 needed.
ORIGINATED BY:
Engineering
ATTACHMENT LIST:
Attachment A: TA 2022 Cycle 6 PedBike Resolution (PDF)
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFICA SUPPORTING THE
PACIFICA MID-BLOCK CROSSWALK SAFETY PROJECT AND SUBMITTING AN
APPLICATION TO THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CYCLE 6 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of Pacifica (Sponsor) has bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements for the public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the Pacifica Mid-block Crosswalk Safety Project (Project) to install mid-block crosswalk pedestrian improvements adjacent to Schools and Senior Housing; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $292,600 to implement, and Pacifica Mid-block Crosswalk Safety Project; and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $234,080 for the Pacifica Mid-block Crosswalk Safety Project; and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution:
1. Supporting the Projects and applications for a $234,080 in TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $58,520 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager, or designee, to sign a funding agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the TA for TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing board of City of Pacifica:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $234,080 for the Pacifica Mid-block Crosswalk Safety Project
2. Authorizes the City Manager or designee, to execute a funding agreement or MOU with the San Mateo County Transportation Authority [and/or other parties, if applicable] to encumber TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds; Pacifica City Council 4
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3. Commits to the completing the Project, including contributing $58,520 of matching funds needed for Project implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager or designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Pacifica, California, held on the 24th day of October, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES, Councilmembers:
NOES, Councilmembers:
ABSENT, Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN, Councilmembers:
Mary Bier, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________ ______________________________ Sarah Coffey, City Clerk Michelle Kenyon, City Attorney