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CONSENT CALDENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: November 15, 2023
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager
Ernesto Salinas, Deputy Director of Operations
Department: Public Works
Subject: The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority 2023 TDA Article 3 Grant Funds for Bus Stop Sidewalk
Improvements (All Wards)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-175 authorizing submittal of a claim to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant funds for the Bus Stop Sidewalk Improvements Project in the amount of $96,000. A local match of $24,000 is required, for a total of $120,000; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the Bus Stop Sidewalk Improvements Project and allocate $120,000 from the Measure S fund; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents pertaining to the acceptance of the 2023 TDA Article 3 Grant funds.
Executive Summary:
The City of San Bernardino was recently awarded a $96,000 Grant award from TDA Article 3, for the improvement of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters at bus stops in nine locations. Staff is requesting Council approval for funds in the amount of $120,000.
The total project cost is estimated at $120,000, of which $96,000 is reimbursable and $24,000 is a local match.
Background
In accordance with the Transportation Development Act (TDA), two percent (2%) of the Local Transportation Funds (LTF) is designated for counties and cities to develop facilities exclusively tailored for pedestrians and bicyclists, known as the TDA Article 3 program. City staff prepared and submitted an application covering 1 7
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nine locations in need of upgrades throughout the City. City staff successfully secured grant funds, allowing the City to proceed with upgrades with minimal financial contribution. These efforts aim to improve the use of bus infrastructure facilities, thereby enhancing the quality of life for residents and minimizing the risk of litigation to the City.
Discussion
There are 559 bus stops in the City of San Bernardino that the City is responsible for maintaining. Some bus stops, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters have fallen into disrepair and require complete replacement. The City has selected nine locations for improvements based on their condition assessed by site visits from City staff, out of a list of bus stops provided by Omnitrans. Below are the nine selected locations:
Item
No.
Location Ward
1 Highland Ave at Waterman (WB) 2 and 7
2 Highland Ave at Sierra Way (WB) 2 and 7
3 Mill St at Mount Vernon Ave (EB) 3
4 9th St at Mount Vernon Ave (WB) 1 and 6
5 Highland Ave at Mountain Ave (WB) 2 and 7
6 Sierra Way at Highland Ave (SB) 2 and 7
7 Kendall Dr at H St (WB) 4 and 5
8 3rd St at Waterman Ave (EB) 1
9 16th St at California St (EB) 6
These improvements will make bus stops safer for pedestrians and bus customers. Although Omni Trans is responsible for the upkeep of the bus stop bench and canopies, the sidewalks, curbs, and gutters are the responsibility of the City. This initiative may also address the need for painting of curbs and the repair of street segments within the bus stop area. This grant program, like other similar grants, will contribute to the overall improvement of the City’s infrastructure.
On May 3, 2023, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors authorized the release of the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 “Call for Projects” for Transit Stop Access Improvement projects. As mentioned above, the TDA provides that two percent of the State of California Local Transportation Funds (LTF) be made available to counties and cities for facilities for the exclusive use of bicyclists and pedestrians through the TDA Article 3 Program.
Local jurisdictions and transit agencies were notified of this opportunity through SBCTA’s website, including social media platforms, the Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC), and Public and the Specialized Transportation and Advisory Coordination Council (PASTACC) email lists. The total amount of TDA Article 3 funds available for award was $1,440,000. The closing date for the “Call for Projects” was July 7, 2023.
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2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goal
This project is consistent with Key Target No. 1e. Improved Operational and Financial Capacity – Minimize risk and litigation exposure. Approval of this resolution will improve the accessibility of residents and community members boarding public transportation and reduce the chance of incidents due to hazardous or defective sidewalks, curbs, and gutters occurring at City bus stops.
Fiscal Impact
The General Fund impact is $24,000 to provide the local match for the TDA Article 3 Grant Funding.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-175 authorizing submittal of a claim to the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority for Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 Grant funds for the Bus Stop Sidewalk Improvements Project in the amount of $96,000. A local match of $24,000 is required, for a total of $120,000; and
2. Authorize the Director of Finance and Management Services to amend the Fiscal Year 2024/28 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to include the Bus Stop Sidewalk Improvements Project and allocate $120,000 from the Measure S fund; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute all documents pertaining to the acceptance of the 2023 TDA Article 3 Grant funds.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Resolution No. 2023-175
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
None