RESOLUTION NO. RES-2026-033
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA REQUESTING THE ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING FROM THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION 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 Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves the MTC Required Findings attached to this Resolution as Exhibit C; and WHEREAS, the City of Santa Rosa desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Exhibits A and B, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa declares the City of Santa Rosa is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there is no pending or threatened litigation that might adversely affect the project or projects described in Exhibits A and B to this resolution, or that might impair the ability of the City of Santa Rosa to carry out the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santa Rosa attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution and its exhibits, 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 the City of Santa Rosa for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed project to install a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at the intersection of West College Avenue and Beaver Street is informed by its location on the High Injury Network, and has been approved by the City of Santa Rosa Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proposed project to install safety demonstration projects at high injury intersections is informed by the need for pedestrian safety improvements at intersections on the City’s High Injury network.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the Director of Transportation and Public Works to file both applications and all documentation necessary with MTC and Sonoma County Transportation and Climate Authority (SCTCA) to request and execute the allocation of Article 3 funds through the TDA program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $15,000 of TDA Article 3 funds be appropriated into JL Key 17057.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that $143,189 of TDA Article 3 funds be appropriated into JL Key 17134.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Exhibit A, Exhibit B, and Exhibit C are made part of this Resolution.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 7th day of April, 2026.
AYES: (6) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Okrepkie, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Alvarez
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Application Exhibit B – Safety Demonstration Projects at High Injury Intersections Application Exhibit C – Required Findings
Reso No. RES-2026-033
Reso No. RES-2026-033