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Home My WebLink About55D - AUTHORIZE SUBMIT BICYCLE TRANS PROJECT APPSREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 7, 2011 TITLE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT PROJECT APPLICATIONS 1 CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 15` Reading ? Ordinance on 2nd Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution supporting state funding for three projects in the City and authorizing the City to submit the Bristol Street, First Street, and Memory Lane/Flower Street bike lane projects for funding consideration under the Bicycle Transportation Account. DISCUSSION The State of California Department Transportation issued a call for Bicycle Transportation Accounts (BTA) applications for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. BTA is a state funded program which provides construction funds for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. In response to this call the City is requesting authorization to submit grant applications for three projects: Bristol Street bike lane extension from McFadden Avenue to Edinger Avenue, First Street bike lane from Harbor Boulevard to Newhope Avenue, and Memory Lane/Flower Street from Bristol Street to Fisher Park. These projects involve new class II (on-street) bike lane installations (Exhibit 2). The application deadline is March 18, 2011. To be eligible for BTA grant funding the projects need to be listed in the City's Bikeway Master Plan and approved by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The Memory Lane/Flower Street bike lane is currently not on the City's Bikeway Master Plan or approved by OCTA. However, the update of the Santa Ana Bikeway Master Plan to include Memory Lane/Flower Street bike lane is scheduled for adoption by City Council on March 21, 2011 following the environmental review process. City staff is coordinating with OCTA staff to pursue OCTA approval for the Bicycle Transportation Plan that includes the Memory Lane/Flower Street bike lane so that it will be eligible for BTA funding. The adoption by City Council of the Bikeway Master Plan and approval by OCTA of the Bicycle Transportation Plan may follow the funding application deadline according to the program guidelines. 55D-1 Authorization to Submit BTA Project Applications March 7, 2011 Page 2 of 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Per Section 15061(b)(3) of the Environmental Quality Act, this action is exempt from further review as there is no potential for any environmental impact. FISCAL IMPACT For the Bristol Street and First Street bike lane projects the City will need to provide 10 percent matching funds and the Bicycle Transportation Account will provide 90 percent of the funding for any project that is approved for funding. The City's 10% match for those projects receiving BTA grant funds will be budgeted in a future Capital Improvement Program. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Raul Go ez II Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Executive Director 0 Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agency RG/ZK Exhibit 1: Resolution Exhibit 2: Location Map Exhibit 3: Project Cost 55D-2 Iss2/19/11 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. The California Department of Transportation is responsible for administering the Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA) which provides state funds for city and county projects to improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters. B. To be eligible for BTA funding, the City of Santa Ana is required to adopt a bicycle transportation plan that meets the requirements of the California Transportation Act (California Streets and Highways Code Section 891.2) and is approved by the regional transportation authority. C. On May 22, 2009, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) adopted its OCTA Commuter Bikeways Strategic Plan (CBSP) which is consistent with the Santa Ana bicycle transportation plan. D. Projects funded through the Bicycle Transportation Account, require that the applicant furnish funding for ten percent (10%) of the total cost of constructing the proposed bikeways and related facilities. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizes the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit an application for Bicycle Transportation Account funding for three Class II bike lane projects including: • Bristol Street bike lane extension from McFadden Avenue to Edinger Avenue • First Street bike lane from Harbor Boulevard to Newhope Avenue • Memory Lane/Flower Street from Bristol Street to Fisher Park Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana certifies that, if selected, the City will provide the required ten percent matching funds, and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s). Resolution 2011-xxx Page 1 of 2 55D-3 Section 4. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana authorizes the City Manager and/or the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute and submit all documents and take any actions necessary, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from the State of California, Department of Transportation, under the Bicycle Transportation Account. Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of Councilmembers Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Joseph Straka, Interim City Attorney By: Laura S. Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers 2011. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2011-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana Resolution No. 2011-xxx Page 2 of 2 55D-4 Bristol Street McFadden Avenue to Edinger Avenue SANTA ANA ity Council RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BTA Pi WA Agenda Date APPLICATIONS FOR BRISTOL STREET, FIRST % STREET, AND MEMORY LANE/FLOWER STREET PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY March 7, 2011 BIT 2 55D-6 Bicycle Transportation Account On-Street Bike Lane Projects Recommended for Grant Application FY 2011-2012 Location Project Cost Bristol Street From McFadden Avenue to Edinger Avenue $72,000 First Street from Newhope Avenue to Harbor Boulevard $143,000 Memory Lane/Flower Street from Bristol Street to Fisher Park $236,000 Total $451,000 Exhibit 3 55D-7 55D-8