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Home My WebLink About55B - RESO - BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND CORRIDORMAY 21, 2012 TITLE: RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT BICYCLE TRANSPORTATIONi ACCOUNT AND BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATIONS CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION APPROVED Q As Recommended Q As Amended Q Ordinance on 1�` Reading Q Ordinance on 2nO Reading Q Implementing Resolution Q Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution supporting State funding of two projects in the city and authorizing the City Manager to submit the Newhope Avenue Bike Lane and Chestnut Avenue Bike Lane Projects for funding consideration under the Bicycle Transportation Account. 2. Adopt a resolution supporting federal funding of four projects in the city and authorizing the City Manager to submit the Newhope Avenue Bike Lane, First Street Bike Lane, Chestnut Avenue Bike Lane and Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings Projects for funding consideration under the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program. DISCUSSION The State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a call for Bicycle Transportation Accounts (BTA) applications for fiscal year 2012 -2013. In addition, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) issued a call for Bicycle Corridor Improvement (BCI) Program applications. BTA is a State - funded program and BCI is a federally funded program, both of which provide construction funds for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters_ On April 16, 2012, Council adopted a resolution authorizing submission of applications for funding of two projects through the BTA program: the First Street Bike Lane from Harbor Boulevard to Newhope Street and the Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings Project_ Since then, staff identified two additional projects for funding consideration: the Chestnut Avenue Bike Lane from Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue, and the Newhope Avenue Bike Lane from Westminster Avenue to McFadden Avenue. The Newhope Street, First Street, and Chestnut Avenue Projects involve new Class II (on- street) bike lane installations (Exhibit 2). The Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings Project will enhance the bike trail crossings at Occidental Street, Saint Andrews Place, and Saint Gertrude Place. 55B -1 Resolutions and Authorization to Submit Bicycle Transportation Account and Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program Project May 21 , 2012 Page 2 APPLICATIONS Staff is requesting authorization to submit grant applications for the two additional projects. The application deadline was April 27, 2012. However, Caltrans accepted a draft resolution as part of the application with the understanding that the approved resolution will follow. In addition, in response to the BCI -call for projects, staff is requesting authorization to submit grant applications for all four projects: Newhope Avenue Bike Lane, First Street Bike Lane, Chestnut Avenue Bike Lane, and the Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings- The application deadline was April 30, 2012. However, OCTA accepted a draft resolution as part of the application with the understanding that the approved resolution will follow. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Pursuant to Section 1 5061 (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 two BTA 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. For the four BCI projects, the City will need to provide 12 percent matching funds and the Bicycle Corridor Improvement (BCI) Program will provide 88 percent of the funding for any project that is approved for funding. The City's match for those projects receiving BCI or BTA grant funds will be budgeted in a future Capital Improvement Program- � � Raul odinez II Executive Director Public Works Agency RG /ZK Exhibits: 1 - Resolution for BTA Applications 2. Resolution for BCI Applications 3- Location Map 4- Project Cost APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: C\Q� \2� �� c � � � � o .� Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance &Management Services Agency 55B -2 IssS /� /� 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -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 (1 O %) 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 City Manager and /or the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit an application for Bicycle Transportation Account funding for two bicycle facilities projects including: Newhope Avenue bike lane from Westminster Avenue to McFadden Avenue Chestnut Avenue from Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue 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 20'12 -xxx Page � ot2 EXHIBIT ') 55B -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 APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Laura S. Sheedy Assistant City Attorney AYES: NOES: Councilmembers Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Cou ncilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers 2012. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2012 -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 55B -4 Resolution No. 20'12 -xxx Page 2 of 2 Iss4/25/� 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2012 -XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF PROJECTS FOR FUNDING UNDER THE BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 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 United States Congress enacted the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act — Legacy for Users (SAFETEA — LU) August 2005, which makes Congestion Management and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds available to the Orange County Transportation Authority for transportation - related projects that reduce congestion and improve air quality. B. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) administers CMAQ funds for projects that improve safety and convenience for bicycle commuters through the Bicycle Corridor Improvement (BCI) Program. C. OCTA has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing proposals for Projects to be funded through the BCI Program. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana nominates the following projects and authorizes the City Manager and /or the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit applications for Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program funding: • Newhope Avenue bike lane from Westminster Avenue to McFadden Avenue • First Street bike lane from Harbor Boulevard to Newhope Street • Chestnut Avenue bike lane from Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue • Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana certifies that, if selected, the City will provide the required twelve percent (12 %) matching funds, and will have sufficient funds to operate and maintain the project(s). 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 Resolution 20'12 -xxx EXHIBIT Q Page 1 of 3 55B -5 and take any actions necessary, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from the Orange County Transportation Authority, under the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program, including the execution of a cooperative agreement with OCTA to facilitate delivery of the projects. Section 5. The City of Santa Ana will commence work on the project within six months following notification from the State that funds have been authorized to proceed by the Federal Highway Administration, and the complete the project with reasonable diligence. Section 6. The City of Santa Ana will provide Caltrans and OCTA's representatives reasonable access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related to the bicycle projects. Section 7. The City of Santa Ana will comply with applicable provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Federal Transit Administration Title VI, and other applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. Section 8. 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 2012. APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Laura S. Sheedy Assistant City Attorney 55B -6 Miguel A. Pulido Mayor Resolution No. 20'12 -xxx Page 3 of 3 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION AND ORIGINALITY I, MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2012 -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 55B -7 Resolution No. 20'12 -xxx Page 3 of 3 55B -8 Newhope Street: 5th Street to Wesminster Blvd m i a U Hazard • � � r • � lJ.l - I- I � � m � �� C �. �Y'fth R a� _ °- - - o � -• 3 -- � �� McFac I Kent First Street: Harbor Blvd to Newhope Street SANTA ANA /� City Council l P� WA � Agenda Date � Mav 21 , 2012 GUBLIC WORKS AGENCY 17th 6treet a� =� .Z c 'R d LL � Segerstrom v Alto Ave. U.P.R. o_ ,._ .. .� MacArthur B vd. Chestnut Avenue: Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue a a ai in Q c R �` I .1 : Wa •• Dv r z Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BCI /BTA APPLICATIONS FOR NEWHOPE STREET, CHESTNUT AVENUE AND FIRST STREET BIKE LANES; AND MAPLE BIKE TRAILED ENHANCED CROSSINGS 55Bi�CHIBIT 3 55 C .N H NORTH .r �W O - '�.,,.! �':� V L H -o `v w Civic Ctr. San[ na Blvd. 1st Street rn 0 ... Will i[5 .y Ave. Im a m u � Ed�inger�Ave. / � GIB enwood a� =� .Z c 'R d LL � Segerstrom v Alto Ave. U.P.R. o_ ,._ .. .� MacArthur B vd. Chestnut Avenue: Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue a a ai in Q c R �` I .1 : Wa •• Dv r z Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR BCI /BTA APPLICATIONS FOR NEWHOPE STREET, CHESTNUT AVENUE AND FIRST STREET BIKE LANES; AND MAPLE BIKE TRAILED ENHANCED CROSSINGS 55Bi�CHIBIT 3 55 C .N H NORTH .r �W O - '�.,,.! �':� 55B -10 Bicycle Transportation Account Bicycle Facilities Projects Recommended for Grant Application FY 2012 -2013 Location Project Cost Newhope Street from 5th Street to Westminster Boulevard $130,000 Chestnut Avenue from Standard Avenue to Grand Avenue $430,000 First Street from Newhope Street to Harbor Boulevard $143,000 Maple Bike Trail Enhanced Crossings $300,000 Tota I $1 , 003, 000 Exhibit 4 55B -11 55B -12