RESOLUTION NO. -26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANT HILL
AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE CALIFORNIA TRANSPORTATION COMISSION
AND METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF 2026 ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (CYCLE 8) FUNDS FOR THE MONUMENT
BOULEVARD AND CONTRA COSTA BOULEVARD ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PROJECT
WHEREAS, the California State Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law Senate Bill 99 (Chapter 359, Statues 2013) and Assembly Bill 101 (Chapter 354, Statutes 2013), establishing the Active Transportation Program (ATP); and WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (CTC), responsible for programing and allocating funds for the construction of highway, passenger rail, transit and active transportation improvements throughout California, has adopted CTC Resolution G-26-31, entitled “2027 Active Transportation Program Guidelines Adoption” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requests for the allocation of “ATP Cycle 8” funding; and WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), as the regional transportation planning agency for the San Fransico Bay Area region pursuant to Government Code Sections 66508 and 65080, has adopted MTC Resolution NO. 4744, entitled “Adoption of Regional Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Guidelines and Program of Projects,” which delineates procedures and criteria for submission of requestions for the allocation of “ATP Cycle 8” funding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pleasant Hill desires to submit a request to CTC and MTC for the allocation of ATP Cycle 8 funds to support the project described in Attachments B and C to this Resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit to encourage active transportation; and WHEREAS, the Monument Boulevard and Contra Costa Boulevard Active Transportation Project cost is estimated at $26,028,000, and the local match would be $1,310,000, which represents 5% of the total cost described in Attachment D.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill that, authorizes the Public Works Director, or designee, to execute and submit the ATP Cycle 8 grant application pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code, and to take all actions necessary to apply for, accept, and administer and awarded funds, including the execution of all agreement, amendments, certifications, assurances, and related documents with the CTC, MTC, or any other applicable agency on behalf of the City as described in Attachment A; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director, or designee, is authorized by the City Council to act as the Implementing Agency for the project if awarded ATP funds, and is authorized to commit the City’s resources and funds for project delivery; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director, or designee, affirms that the statements contained in the ATP application package are true and complete to the best of their knowledge; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Public Works Director, or designee, affirms that the City of Pleasant Hill is the manager of the public right-of-way for the proposed project, including responsibility for maintenance and operation, or has authority over such management.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Attachments A and B to this Resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Pleasant Hill to carry out the project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Pleasant Hill attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this Resolution; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 may be, of Contra Costa County for submission to CTC and MTC as part of the statewide ATP Cycle 8 grant program.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasant Hill at a regular meeting held on the 1st day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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ZAC SCHESS, Mayor
ATTEST:
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LYONE P. CONNER, City Clerk