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Resolution: RES 157 -2017
File Number: 17 -1091 Enactment Number: RES 157 -2017
RESOLUTION OF A REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF
FISCAL YEAR 2017 -18 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING
TOTALING $450,000 FOR THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
REGIONAL BIKE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY PROJECT: NORTH
PROJECT AND THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLANNING PROJECT.
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, entitled
"Transportation Development Act, Article 3, Pedestrian and 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 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 South San Francisco desires to submit a request to MTC for the allocation of
TDA Article 3 funds to support the projects described in Exhibit B -1 and Exhibit B -2, attached hereto to
this resolution, which are for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco declares it 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 Exhibit B -1 and Exhibit B -2 to this resolution, or that might
impair the ability of the City of South San Francisco to carry out the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the project has been reviewed by the countywide Bicycle Advisory
Committee and has been approved by MTC to use the countywide BAC and the countywide BAC
provides for expanded representation of City of South San Francisco and the designated representative is
familiar with the bicycle and pedestrian needs of the City of South San Francisco.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco attests to the accuracy of and
approves the statements in Exhibit A attached hereto to this resolution.
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
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File Number: 17 -1091
Enactment Number: RES 157 -2017
transportation planning agency, or county association of governments, as the case may be, of San Mateo
County for submission to MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
At a meeting of the City Council on 12/13/2017, a motion was made by Karyl Matsumoto, seconded by Mark
Addiego, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Vice Mayor Matsumoto,
Councilmember JGupta, and Councilmember Addiego
by
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Exhibit A
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Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year
2017-18 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding
Findings
1. That the City of South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco legally impeded from
undertaking the project(s) described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” of this Resolution.
2. That the City of South San Francisco has committed adequate staffing resources to complete
the project(s) described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2”.
3. A review of the project(s) described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” 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 projects.
4. Issues attendant to securing environmental and right-of-way permits and clearances for the
projects described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” 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 projects described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” 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 descriptions of the projects in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit
B-2”, the sources of funding other than TDA are assured and adequate for completion of the
projects.
7. That the projects described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” are for capital construction
and/or design engineering; and/or for the maintenance of a Class I bikeway which is closed
to motorized traffic; 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 South San Francisco within the
prior five fiscal years.
8. That the projects described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” is included in a locally
approved bicycle, pedestrian, transit, multimodal, complete streets, or other relevant plan.
9. That any project described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” that is a bikeway meets the
mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual.
10. That the projects described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2” will be completed before the
funds expire.
11. That the City of South San Francisco agrees to maintain, or provide for the maintenance of,
the projects and facilities described in “Exhibit B-1” and “Exhibit B-2”, for the benefit of and
use by the public.
Exhibit B-1
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2017-18 Applicant: City of South San Francisco
Contact person: Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer
Mailing Address: 400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94083
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 650-829-6668
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Rich Cho
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 650-829-6663
Short Title Description of Project: South San Francisco Regional Bike Network Connectivity Project: North
Amount of claim: $350,000
Functional Description of Project:
1. Construct 2.7 miles of bike lanes completing gaps in connectivity
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency). Use
the table below to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed future fun ding
of the project. Planning funds may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project level planning is n ot
an eligible use of TDA Article 3.
Project Elements: This project will construct 2.7 miles of Class II and III bicycle lanes along Hillside Blvd, Oyster Point Blvd, Gull
Drive and E. Grand Avenue to complete gaps in connectivity in the City and County bike networks. It also will provide better
bicycle connectivity between two major transit stations, the South San Francisco Bay F erry Terminal and the South San
Francisco BART Station.
Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals
TDA Article 3 $175,000 $175,000 $350,000
list all other sources:
1. Local Funds $70,000 $61,025 $131,025
2.
3.
4.
Totals $481,025
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).
YES
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 a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an explanation).
Enter date the project was reviewed by the BAC:_______9/28/17_________________________
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).
YES
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of
project (month and year) June 2020
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?
YES
Exhibit B-2
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TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2017-18 Applicant: City of South San Francisco
Contact person: Sam Bautista, Principal Engineer
Mailing Address: 400 Grand Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94083
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 650-829-6668
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Rich Cho
E-Mail Address: [email protected] Telephone: 650-829-6663
Short Title Description of Project: City of South San Francisco Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Planning Project
Amount of claim: $100,000
Functional Description of Project:
1. Creating a consolidated Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Financial Plan:
List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, engineering, construction, contingency).
Use the table below to show the project budget for the phase being funded or total project. Include prior and proposed
future funding of the project. Planning funds may only be used for comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans. Project
level planning is not an eligible use of TDA Article 3.
Project Elements: Currently the City of South San Francisco has a Bicycle Master Plan (2011) and Climate Action Plan, of
which a portion includes a “Pedestrian Master Plan” (2011) that are several years old. This project will create a consolidate d
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and develop a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan that considers the
combined mobility and safety of pedestrians and bicyclists together is critical. A new plan would also allow the City to inco rporate
innovative environmental improvements such as vegetated curb extensions and permeable pavement.
Funding Source All Prior FYs Application FY Next FY Following FYs Totals
TDA Article 3 $50,000 $50,000 $100,000
list all other sources:
1. Local Funds $75,000 $75,000 $150,000
2.
3.
4.
Totals $250,000
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).
YES
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 a Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)? (If "NO," provide an
explanation). Enter date the project was reviewed by the
BAC:_______9/28/17_________________________
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).
YES
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of
project (month and year) June 2020
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