HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 102-2011 RESOLUTION NO. 102 -2011
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION REQUESTING THE
ALLOCATION OF FY 2011/2012 TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3 PEDESTRIAN /BICYCLE
PROJECT FUNDING FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING
IMPROVEMENT AT EL CAMINO HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT,
AND COMMITTING THE NECESSARY NON FEDERAL
MATCH FOR THE PROJECTS AND STATING THE CITY'S
ASSURANCE TO COMPLETE THE 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. 875, 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. 875, 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 South San Francisco 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, 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, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that 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 South San Francisco to carry out the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of South San Francisco 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 County of San Mateo for submission to MTC as part of the
countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 24 day of
August 2011 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark Addiego, Pedro Gonzalez, and Karyl Matsumoto,
Vice Mayor Richard A. Garbarino and Mayor Kevin Mullin
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTE T:
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RESOLUTION NO.
Attachment A
Re: Request to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Allocation of Fiscal Year
2011 /2012 Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bic cle Pro Fundin•
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 "Attachment B" of this resolution.
2. That the City of South San Francisco 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 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 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.).
9. That any project described in Attachment B that is a "Class I Bikeway," meets the
mandatory minimum safety design criteria published in Chapter 1000 of the California
Highway Design Manual.
10. That the project(s) described in Attachment B are ready to commence implementation
during the fiscal year of the requested allocation.
11. That the City of South San Francisco 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.
RESOLUTION NO.
Attachment B
(Attachments to this application are not included, but are available to Council upon
request)
JOINT CALL FOR PROJECTS
SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (SMCTA)
AND
MEASURE A AND CITY /COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
(C /CAG) TDA ARTICLE 3
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM
FISCAL YEAR 2012 and /or 2013 APPLICATION
I. PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST
a. AGENCY / SPONSOR: City of South San Francisco
b. PROJECT NAME: Pedestrian Crossing Improvement at El Camino Hiqh School
c. PREFERENCE OF FUNDS: SMCTA ❑TDA ARTICLE 3 (C /CAG)
❑No Preference
d. TOTAL FUNDS REQUESTED: $ 98,000
e. APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
® Project Location Map (Question III(a))
® Policy Consistency Documentation (Question V(a))
Letters of Support (Question VII(c))
Fill out all questions in the application. You may refer to the Instructions and Guidance
Document for further explanation.
II. PROJECT SCREENING / BASIC ELIGIBILITY
a. Is the Project Sponsor San Mateo County or a City in San Mateo County?
Answer must be "Yes" to continue. Yes ® No ❑
b. Does design meet Caltrans Standards? Yes or N/A ® No ❑
c. CEQA approval? Yes or N/A ® No ❑
Note: CEQA document must be submitted with the application (required for TDA
Article 3 funding).
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III. General Project Information
a. Project Description
1. Describe the project (location, length, scope, size of project); please
include a map:
Explain:
The project includes design and installation of an in- ground
lighted crosswalk system across Mission Road at the El Camino
Real /BART driveways. The lighted crosswalk will be operated
by pedestrian push buttons. The system will be wireless and
solar powered. Bulb -outs will be included in the project, as well
as high visibility crosswalks. Please see Attachments 1 and 2
for the General Map and Site Plan. Attachments 3 and 4 show
Site Photos and Proposed Improvements.
Mission Road, which has a posted speed limit of 30 MPH runs
between BART and El Camino Hiqh School. Centennial Way
runs parallel to the roadway. The project location currently
prohibits pedestrian crossing due to the high vehicle speeds and
close proximity to nearby controlled intersections with
crosswalks at Lawndale Boulevard and Evergreen Drive.
Students continue to use this uncontrolled intersection because
it is a more direct connection to BART, bus stops and
Centennial Way. Fences and school monitors have been
utilized unsuccessfully to prevent students from crossing at this
location. Sight distances approaching the intersection are free
of obstructions. Nonetheless, between 2007 and 2010, thirteen
collisions have occurred either at or in close proximity to the
intersection. Two of the thirteen accidents involved collisions
with pedestrians. One of the pedestrian related collisions
included a student jaywalking from El Camino High School to
access BART. Given this need, staff is proposing to create a
safe crossing for pedestrians.
Attachments:
1. General Map
2. Site Plan — Existing Conditions
3. Site Photos
4. Site Plan - Proposed
5. Notice of Exemption
6. Support Letters/ BPAC Meeting Minutes /City Council Approval
7. Project Cost Estimate
8. Excerpts from General Plan
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Is a map included? Yes ® No ❑
2. Comment on the status of design of the project, and indicate the
percentage of design completed.
The general layout and project planning has been reviewed and approved
by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). The project
does not require right -of -way acquisition or environmental clearance.
Pre - project planning has been completed as part of a previous grant
application. Design is considered 5% complete.
b. Project Schedule
Indicate the anticipated beginning and end date for each phase of the
project. If a phase has been completed or is not applicable for this
application, write "N /A ".
Month and Year
Phase
Phase Start Phase End
Pre- project Planning 5/2010 1 7/2010
Environmental /Preliminary Engineering 1 2/2011 3/2011
Engineering /Design 8/2011 I 12/2011
ROW Acquisition and Utilities N/A N/A
Construction and Procurement 1/2012 6/2012
c. Permitting, Agreements and Environmental Clearance
1. ROW certification completed? Yes or N/A ® No ❑
Comments:
The proposed project is within the City's jurisdiction and does not require
Right -of -Way certification.
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2. Permits, Agreements and /or Environmental Clearance approved?
Yes® No El N/A El
List all permits, agreements and environmental clearance (both CEQA and
NEPA) approved and /or needed, to date:
Permit/Agreements /Environmental Clearance Status; Date Approved
Notice of Exemption Filed With County; 3/8/11
Comments:
The proposed project is within the City's jurisdiction and does not require
special permitinq or agreements. Staff filed a Notice of Exemption with the
County since the installation of in- ground lighted crosswalks are safety
upgrades within the existing public right -of -way. The project will allow safe
crossing of Mission Road at the El Camino High School /BART driveways.
(Please see Attachment 5 for the Notice of Exemption.)
IV. PROJECT NEED
a. Does the project meet commuter and /or recreational purposes?
Yes ® No ❑
Explain:
This project meets both commuter and recreational purposes by providing a safe,
direct connection beween El Camino High School and the South San Francisco
BART Station, as well as Centennial Way.
b. Is bicycle and /or pedestrian safety improved because of the project?
Yes ® No ❑
Explain:
The main purpose of this project is to improve safety at El Camino High School
and Mission Road. Between 2007 and 2010, 13 collisions have occurred either
at or in close proximity to the subject intersection. Two of the thirteen accidents
involved collisions with pedestrians. One of the pedestrian related collisions
included a student jaywalking from El Camino High School to access BART.
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Jaywalking across Mission Road, between El Camino High School and the BART
Station, has been a concern voiced to the Police Department for many years.
Previous failed responses to this concern have included installation of shrubs
and a chain link fence as a deterrent, as well as installation of signaqe to direct
pedestrians to the existing crosswalks at Mission Road /Evergreen Drive or
Mission Road /Lawndale.
The proposed improvements will distinguish a new mid -block crossing, to help
reduce traffic speeds and highlight the presence of pedestrians and bicyclists. A
combination of signaqe improvements, high visibility crosswalk striping,,
pedestrian refuge islands and a pedestrian activated lighted crosswalk system
will be utilized to create a much safer crossing for students, as well as the
community wishing to access BART and Centennial Way.
Please see Attachment 4 for the proposed site plan with the improved crossing
layout.
V. POLICY CONSISTENCY
a. Demonstrate the project is consistent with policy documents. List each
document or policy, the publication date and the page upon which the project can
be found. Attach relevant pages. See Instruction and Guidance Document for a
list of example documents.
Document or Policy Publication Date Page
South San Francisco General Plan; October 13, 1999 96,160,161,162
3.4 -1 -7, 4.3 -G -2, 4.3 -1 -3, 4.3 -1 -7
(Attachment 8)
VI. STATE OF READINESS
a. Discuss the public planning process that resulted in project development:
Explain:
Staff met with the South San Francisco Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee (BPAC) to develop the proiect, which was open to the public. The
project is based on recommendations from the SSF Bicycle Master Plan, which
involved heavy participation by residents, bicycle organizations, and various
City Commissions.
Prior to this, the proiect was submitted as part of a Safe Routes to School grant
application in 2010. Unfortunately, the proiect was not selected for funding.
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The application was submitted after discussions with the SSF Unified School
District to help address a problem area and safety concerns for the community.
b. Is project identified in the San Mateo County Comprehensive Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan as part of the Countywide Bikeway Network or located in a
Pedestrian Focus Area identified in the CBPP?
Yes ❑ No IZ
Is project identified in local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan? Yes ❑ No
Page number: The City of South San Francisco is in the initial process of
developing a Pedestrian Plan. This project will be identified in the Plan.
c. Comment on level of support. As appropriate, attach documents of support and
show composition of relevant committee. (examples: letters, meeting minutes,
etc)
Explain:
This project is supported by several commitees, agencies, groups, as well as
the City Council, BART, El Camino High School and the SSF Unified School
District. Please see Attachment 6 for various letters of support, the SSF BPAC
Meeting Minutes and the City Council Actions Taken document, indicating
approval of the submission of the project.
The SSF BPAC supports this project application. The BPAC is comprised of
Karen Sumner (Chairperson), Al Meckler (Vice Chairperson), Teresa Avelar
(Committee member), Dan Sherman (Committee member), and Betty Battaglia
(Committee member). A copy of the meeting minutes are attached
(Attachment 6) indicating their approval, as well as a letter of support.
This proiect is supported by the City's Traffic Advisory Committee (TAC). The
TAC is comprised of Linda Aiello (Planning), Don Olsen (Police Department),
Tom Carney (Fire Department), Frank McAuley (Public Works), and Dennis
Chuck (Engineering Administrator).
The SSF City Council supports this project application. The City Council is
comprised of Kevin Mullin (Mayor), Richard Garbarino (Vice Mayor), Mark
Addiego (Councilmember), Pedro Gonzalez (Councilmember), and Karyl
Matsumoto (Councilmember). Council approved by motion the submission of
the project at the March 9 City Council meeting. A copy of the Actions Taken
document, provided by the City Clerk, is attached (Attachment 6).
Other agencies supporting this proiect are: SSF Parks and Recreation
Commision and the Alliance.
The project is supported by Assemblymember Jerry Hill and Senator Leland
Yee as well.
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d. Discuss any potential funding shortfalls or funding sources that are considered
risky, and how they will be addressed.
Explain:
There are no potential funding shortfalls or risky funding sources associated
with this project. The funding match is coming from the Citv's Gas Tax funds.
There is sufficient Gas Tax to cover the project's match.
e. Can the project be partially funded? Yes ® No ❑
If "Yes ", how much?
Explain:
If the project is partially funded, the City will complete the design ($25,000)
and look for construction funding in the future.
f. Can the project be divided into phases? Yes ® No ❑
If "Yes ", describe the different phases and cost associated with each
phase.
Explain:
The project could be split into two phases: design ($25,000) and construction
($115,000).
VII. EFFECTIVENESS
a. What is the relationship of the project to bicycle or pedestrian routes /facilities
(i.e. does it provide access to, or close a gap in the bicycle or pedestrian
network)?
Explain:
This project connects directly to Centennial Wav, linking El Camino High
School, as well as the Sunshine Gardens community to the SSF BART Station.
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b. Does the project provide access to bicycle and /or pedestrian facilities in high
use activity centers (schools, transit stations and other activity centers)?
Yes ® No ❑
Explain:
This project provides bicycle /pedestrian access in high use activity centers,
such as El Camino High School, SSF Bart Station, and Centennial Way.
c. Using the table below, indicate the sources of funding as well as the
percentage that is either planned, programmed or allocated. Add rows as
needed.
Status (Planned,
Funding Source Total Percentage
Programmed, Allocated)
Gas Tax I Programmed I $42,000 ! 30%
SMCTA I Planned I $98,000 70%
Total ' $140,000 I 100%
Preference will be given to projects with at least 50% matching funds available.
d. Funds requested: $ 98,000
Matching Funds to be provided: $ 42,000
Total Project costs $ 140,000
(See Attachment 7 — Project Cost Estimate)
Local match percentage = Other Matching Funds provided
Total Project Cost
= 42,000/140,000 = 30 %
VIII. SUSTAINABILITY
a. What are the environmental benefits of the project (i.e. preserving open space,
reducing emissions and improving air quality)?
Explain:
The project improves the environment by providing a safer crossing for
pedestrians and bicyclists. The safer environment encourages an increase in
the number of pedestrians and bicyclists who utilize the roadways, which
improves the air quality and reduces the emissions.
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Fiscal Years 2012 and/or 2013
San Mateo County Transportation Authority Measure A Sales Tax Program and /or
TDA Article 3 Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
Non - Supplantation of Funds Certification
This certification, which is a required component of the sponsor's grant application,
affirms that San Mateo County Transportation Authority Measure A and /or TDA Article 3
Bicycle Pedestrian Program funds will be used to supplement (add to) existing funds,
and will not supplant (replace) existing funds that have been appropriated for the same
purpose. Potential supplantation will be examined in the application review as well as in
the pre -award review and post award monitoring.
Funding may be suspended or terminated for filing a false certification in this application
or other reports or documents as part of this program.
Certification Statement:
I certify that any funds awarded under the FY2012 and /or FY2013 San Mateo
County Transportation Authority Measure A and /or the TDA Article 3 Bicycle and
Pedestrian Program will be used to supplement existing funds for program
activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources.
Project Name: Pedestrian Crossing Improvement at El Camino High School
Sponsor: City of South San Francisco
Barry Nagel City Manager
PRINT NAME TITLE*
SIGNATURE DATE
* This certification shall be signed by the Executive Director, Chief Executive
Officer, President or other such top- ranking official of the Sponsor's
organization
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