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RESOLUTION NO. 1054-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SUNNYVALE TO REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE
ALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
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 Sunnyvale desires to submit a request to 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 BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SUNNYVALE THAT:
1. The City of Sunnyvale declares it is eligible to request an allocation of TDA Article 3 funds pursuant to Section 99234 of the Public Utilities Code.
2. 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 Sunnyvale to carry out the project.
3. The City of Sunnyvale attests to the accuracy of and approves the statements in Attachment A to this Resolution.
4. 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
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Santa Clara County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
Adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on May 25, 2021, by the following vote:
AYES: KLEIN, HENDRICKS, LARSSON, MELTON, FONG, CISNEROS, DIN NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
RECUSAL: NONE
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________________ _________________________________
DAVID CARNAHAN
City Clerk
LARRY KLEIN
Mayor
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
JOHN A. NAGEL
City Attorney
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Attachment A
Findings
1. That the City of Sunnyvale 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 Sunnyvale legally impeded from undertaking the project(s) described in “Attachment B” of this Resolution.
2. That the City of Sunnyvale 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 et seq.).
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 Sunnyvale 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 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 Sunnyvale 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.
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Attachment B
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim:2021/22 Applicant: City of Sunnyvale Contact person: Dennis Ng
Mailing Address: 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94806 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 408-730-7591 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Lillian Tsang E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 408-730-7556 Project Title (Short Description): Pedestrian/Bicycle Pathway Spot Improvements Amount of claim: $ 156,554
Description of Overall Project:
Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.) Project Budget and Schedule
Project Eligibility: YES?/NO?
A. Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is anticipated).
No –
5/25/2021
B. Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page. No C. For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov).
Yes
D. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation). Yes E. Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects that include construction).
No
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year)
Yes
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 provide its name:
)
Yes
Project Phase TDA 3 Other Funds Total Cost Estimated Completion (month/year)
ENV - -
PA&ED - -
PS&E 40,000 - 40,000 06/2022
ROW - -
CON 116,554 - 116,554 06/2023 Total Cost 156,554 - 156,554 The project includes spot improvements on pedestrian / bicycle paths and evaluation of intersection control and bicycle path access. The proposed spot improvements include the removal of barricades causing pinch points and ramp installation at the following locations: Columbia Park access from Alturas Avenue, pathway between the Evelyn Avenue and Reed Avenue intersection and Cassia Way, and pathway between Bluebonnet Drive and Reed Avenue.
Project scope will include design and construction of pathway devices that are ADA compliant, facilitate and control bicycle operation, and discourage vehicle travel on pathway.
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