Resolution 15908CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 15908
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT A
REQUEST TO THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR THE ALLOCATION OF $126,618 IN FISCAL
YEAR 2022-23 FOR TWO GRAND STREET TRANSPORTATION
SAFETY PROJECTS PER TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
ARTICLE 3 FOR PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE PROJECT FUNDING AND
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, Article 3 of the Transportation Development Act (TDA), Public Utilities
Code (PUC) Section 99200 et seg., 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 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 Alameda desires to submit a request to MTC for the
allocation of TDA Article 3 funds to support the project described in Attachment B to this
resolution, which is for the exclusive benefit and/or use of pedestrians and/or bicyclists.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Alameda City Council that the
Interim City Manager is authorized to submit a request to the MTC for the allocation of
$126,618 in TDA Article 3 funds and to execute all necessary documents; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda 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 Alameda to carry out the project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda 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 Alameda County for submission to
MTC as part of the countywide coordinated TDA Article 3 claim.
Attachment A
Findings
That the City of Alameda 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 Alameda legally impeded from undertaking the
project(s) described in "Attachment B" of this resolution.
2. That the City of Alameda 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 Alameda 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 seg.) 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 Alameda 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.
Attachment B
Page 1 of 2
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2022/2023 Applicant: City of Alameda
Contact erson: Rochelle Wheeler Senior Transportation Coordinator
Mailing Address: 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 120, Alameda, CA
94501
E -Mail Address: rwheeler@alamedaca.pov Telephone: 510-747-7442
Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator
E -Mail Address: gpayne(a.alamedaca.pov Telephone: 510-747-6892
Prolect Title Short Description): Grand Street Sidewalk Gap Completion
Amount of claim: $ 50,000
Description of Overall Project:
The City of Alameda will design and construct 260 linear feet of sidewalk, curb and gutter along the eastern side of Grand Street,
between Clement
Avenue and Eagle Avenue. Currently, there is only dirt in this location, except at the northern corner.
Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA
funds.)
Design and construct missing sidewalk, curb and gutter.
Project Budget and Schedule
Project
Phase
TDA 3
Other Funds
Total Cost
Estimated Completioi
(month/year)
Bike/Ped
Plan
anticipated).
B.
Has this project previously received TDA Article 3 funding? If "YES," provide an explanation on a separate page.
ENV
C.
For "bikeways," does the project meet Caltrans minimum safety design criteria pursuant to Chapter 1000 of the California
-
n/a
PA&ED
D.
-
n/a
PS&E
-
5,000
5,000
Jul -,e
ROW
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects
-
n/a
CON
50,000
50,000
Deco
Total Cost
50,000
5,000
55,000
Project Eligibility:
YES?/NO?
A.
Has the project been approved by the claimant's governing body? (If "NO," provide the approximate date approval is
Yes
anticipated).
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
N/A
Highway Design Manual? (Available on the internet via: http://www.dot.ca.gov).
D.
Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation).
NO
Reviewed by City's Transportation Commission, which acts as the BPAC.
E.
Has the public availability of the environmental compliance documentation for the project (pursuant to CEQA) been
N/A
evidenced by the dated stamping of the document by the county clerk or county recorder? (required only for projects
that include construction),
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and Yes
year) December 2023
G. Have provisions been made by the claimant to maintain the project or facility, or has the claimant arranged for such Yes
maintenance by another agency? (If an agency other than the Claimant is to maintain the facility provide its name:
Attachment B
Page 2 of 2
TDA Article 3 Project Application Form
Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2022/2023 Applicant: City of Alameda
Contact person: Rochelle Wheeler, Senior Transportation Coordinator
Mailing Address: 2263 Santa Clara Avenue Room 120, Alameda CA 94501
E -Mail Address: rwheeler(r�alamedaca.gov Telephone: 510-747-7442
Secondary Contact in event primary not available Gail Payne, Senior Transportation Coordinator
E -Mail Address: gpayne(a)alamedaca.gov Telephone: 510-747.6892
Project Title (Short Description): Grand Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Amount of claim: $ 76,618
Description of Overall Project:
The project will make improvements to Grand Street between Shore Line Drive and Encinal Avenue including high visibility crosswalks, curb
extensions, flashing beacons at Wood School and at the Grand Street/San Antonio Avenue intersection, protected bike lanes in key areas and
enhancements to bike lanes in others, and narrower travel lanes to encourage slower vehicle speeds.
Project Scope Proposed for Funding: (Project level environmental, preliminary planning, and ROW are ineligible uses of TDA funds.)
Construct improvements
Project Budget and Schedule
Project
Phase
TDA 3
Other Funds
Total Cost
Estimated Completion
(month/year)
Bike/Ped
Plan
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.cg.._qov).
Yes
ENV
67,120
67,120
21 -Sep
PA&ED
67,120
67,120
22 -Sep
PS&E
201,360
201,360
Jan -23
ROW
-
n/a
CON
76,618
1,521,709
1,598,327
Jun -23
Total Cost
76,618
1,8571309
1,933,927
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.cg.._qov).
Yes
D. Has the project been reviewed by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation).
NO
Reviewed by City's Transportation Commission, which acts as the BPAC.
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
YES
include construction).
F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and
year) ADD
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
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting
assembled on the 17th day of May 2022, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Knox White, Vella and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft
—3.
NOES: Councilmember Herrera Spencer — 1.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Daysog —1.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of
said City this 18th day of May 2022.
Lara Weisiger, City Clerk
City of Alameda
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Yibin,Shen, City Attorney
City of Alameda