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Resolution 13953CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION N0)-3953 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO LEVY AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ON THE ALAMEDA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA FOR FY 2006-07 AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 6, 2006 WHEREAS, Section 6-7 of Article II of Chapter VI of the Alameda Municipal Code establishes the Alameda Business Improvement Area of the City of Alameda (hereinafter "Area"); and WHEREAS, the Area comprises all of the Park Street Business Area, included by reference on the map and list of inclusive addresses included in this Resolution as Exhibit A and C, respectively; and all of the Webster Street Business Area included by reference on the map and list of inclusive addresses included in this Resolution as Exhibit B and C, respectively; and WHEREAS, the improvements and activities authorized by the Ordinance include the general promotion of business activities in the Area, the promotion of the public events which are to take place on or in public places in the Area, the decoration of any public place in the Area, the furnishing of music in any public place in the Area and the acquisition, construction or maintenance of parking facilities for the benefit of the Area; and WHEREAS, agreements between the City of Alameda (hereinafter "City") and the Park Street Business Association (hereinafter "PSBA") and the West Alameda Business Association (hereinafter "WABA") designated PSBA and WABA to administer Business Improvement Area (hereinafter "BIA") funds for their respective geographic zones of the BIA; and WHEREAS, PSBA and WABA have filed reports with the City Clerk describing the surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from FY 2005-06 and describing the improvements and activities, estimated costs and methods and basis for levying the assessment for FY 2006-07. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alameda that PSBA and WABA are hereby designated as the BIA Advisory Body for 2006-07; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby sets a public hearing to consider the annual assessment forthe Area and to consider any modification of benefit areas or change in boundary for June 6, 2006, at which time written or oral protests may be made; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to advertise said public hearing by causing this Resolution of Intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than seven days before the public hearing. Attachment A REQUESTING ALLOCATION BY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION OF $219,186 IN TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT (TDA) ARTICLE 3 FUNDING FOR THE FERNSIDE BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS NEAR LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL (SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL), NO. P.W. 11 -02 -15 Findi gs 1. 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 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 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 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 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 TDA Article 3 Project Application Form Fiscal Year of this Claim: 2006/2007 Applicant: City of Alameda Contact person: Barbara Hawkins Mailing Address: 950 West Mall Square, Room 110, Alameda, Ca 94501 E -Mail Address: Bhawkinsna.ci.alameda.ca.us Telephone (510)749 -5863 Secondary Contact (in event primary not available) Wali Waziri E -Mail Address: wwaziri anci.alameda.ca.us Short Title Description of Project: Fernside Boulevard Pedestrian Access Improvements Near Lincoln Middle School Amount of claim: $ 219,186` Functional Description of Project: Pedestrian's access and safety to Lincoln Middle' School and surrounding neighborhood will be improved by creation of wider sidewalk, corner extensions, and installation` of new in- pavement lights on Fernside Boulevard at San Jose Avenue. 'Similarly deletion of the free right turn and the island at the southwest corner of Fernside Boulevard: intersection with Encinal Avenue enhances the pedestrian and bicyclists safety and better vehicular maneuverability at this location. Bike lanes addition to both sides of Fernside Boulevard between Encinal Avenue and Washington Street provides for the bicyclists safety and bike lanes continuity. Overall, the project will significantly enhance pedestrians and bicyclists access and circulation. Financial Plan: List the project elements for which TDA funding is being requested (e.g., planning, environmental, engineering, right -of -way, construction, inspection, contingency, audit). Use the table below to show the project budget Include' prior and proposed future funding of the project. If the project is a segment of a larger project, include prior and proposed funding sources for the other segments. Telephone: (510) 749 -5853 Project Elements: TDA funding is requested for the construction elements of the projec Funding Source All Prior FYs j Application FY Next FY following FYs Totals TDA Article 3 YES $219,186 D. Has the project been reviewed by a Bicycle Advisory Committee? (If "NO," provide an explanation). YES $219,186 list all other sources: F. Will the project be completed before the allocation expires? Enter the anticipated completion date of project (month and year) September 2006 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 1. SR2S $331,663 $331,663 2. Measure B $156,851 $156,851 Totals $ 488,514 $219,186 $707,700 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. YES 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? (If "NO," provide an explanation). 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) September 2006 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 • a r� R•I - EXHIBIT A: Park Street geographic zone t t" 1 :F 1 t It I :1 r i ,n�� AWL WM:A% .rt LIN rrs me11 51111101111lt rs nei tiiinn n:I nm I Se 11W1nnn - - Benefit B Benefit A: • ••■•RMINO EXHIBIT B: Webs** Street geographic zone ibt•Po ley 0.t•-■QA,,* 444% P "...„ &HI 11••4 "RPM MDR .; 1111,,,,,.111.114,1411111 1111111" 1 miwarr.,,ft ifirm nun 4,1:,,,nunnann, n 4E4 4, ,e4, ;11111111114. 64, runup' agrineit 111111111Z-. 111111111111 -11 I "I" 10, an 2-1 L&Z .gr= - a 117 ff. A: Benefit Area .A B: Benefit Area B CIAL EXHIBIT C LIST OF ADDRESSES WITHIN BIA BOUNDARIES Combined List of Benefit Area "A" and "B" Zones: Geographic Area: Alameda Ave. 2300 -2399 odd /even Park St. Broadway 1400 -1590 odd only Park St. Buena Vista Ave. 616 -750 odd/even Webster St. Central Ave. 630 -760 odd/even Webster St. 2300 -2499 odd/even Park St. 2501, 2521 Park St. Eagle Ave. 633 -707 odd/even Webster St. Encinal Ave. 2300 -2499 odd/even Park St. Everett St. 1400 -1519 odd /even Park St. Haight St. 629 -728 odd/even Webster St. Lincoln Ave. 627 -726 odd/even Webster St. 2267 -2499 odd/even Park St. Oak St. 1300 -1599 even only Park St. Pacific Ave. 626 -730 odd /even Webster St. Park Ave. 1300 -1399 odd only Park St. 1400 -1499 odd/even Park St. Park St. 1125, 1198, 1200 -1999 Park St. odd/even San Antonio Ave. 2312 -2399 odd/even Park St. Santa Clara Ave. 700 -720 odd/even Webster St. 2300 -2599 odd/even Park St. Taylor Ave. 634 -725 odd/even Webster St. Times Wy. 2300 -2399 odd/even Park St. Webb Ave. 2400 -2499 odd/even Park St. G :\BUSASSOC\BIA\2006 -07\EXi-IIB C LIST OF ADDRESSES.DOC F: Parking and Business Improvement Area /Assessment/2004 -05 Page 1 of 2 Webster St. 1345 -1999 odd /even Webster St. Memo: Benefit Area "B" Zone Only Broadway 1400 -1509 odd only Park St. Everett St. 1400 -1519 odd /even Park St. Park St. 1125, 1198, 1200 -1251 Park St. odd /even, 1600 -1999 Santa Clara Ave. 2500 -2599 odd/even Park St. Lincoln Ave. 2267 -2499 odd/even Park St. Central Ave. 2431, 2433, 2440, 2501, 2521 Park St. Page 2 of 2 G:\BUSASSOC\BIA\2006 -07\EXIIB C LIST OF ADDRESSES.DOC F: Parking and Business Improvement Area /Assessment/2004 -05 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 the Regular Meeting of the City Council on the 16th day of May 2006, by the following vote to wit: AYES. Councilmembers Daysog, deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese and Mayor Johnson - 5. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. ABSTENTIONS: None. IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this 17th day of May, 2006. Lara Weisiger, City Cl City of Alameda