Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Project Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for Grant Funding for the Fairway Drive Traffic Calming Project, Accept $58,000 in Grant Funds and Authorize Appropriation of $6,653 in Matching Funds
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
• Infrastructure
SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a project funding agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Fairway Drive Traffic Calming Project.
BACKGROUND
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) administers funding programs consisting of Measure B, Vehicle Registration Fee, Measure BB, Transportation Fund for Clean Air, and federal One Bay Area Grant Cycle 3 Programs for projects and programs that benefit the Alameda County transportation system. The Comprehensive Investment Plan (CIP) is Alameda CTC's near-term strategic planning and programming document through which fund sources administered by Alameda CTC are programmed through a consolidated process to maximize investments towards critical transportation infrastructure and program operations needs that are essential for developing and maintaining the county's transportation system.
In June 2022, the City applied for grant funding for the Fairway Drive Traffic Calming Project in the amount of $777,000 as part of Alameda CTC’s 2022 CIP.
The Fairway Drive Traffic Calming project is proposed to improve the existing Class II bike lanes on Fairway Drive from Doolittle Drive to Nicholson Street by converting them into Class IV bike lanes. This bike route will create a more welcoming and safer experience for riders heading to the Marina since this route goes through an industrial zone.
Analysis
Alameda CTC allocated $58,000 in local CIP grant funding to the City in FY 2023-2024, with a local match of 11.47%, which is $6,653. The grant is only for the design portion of the project.
Current Agency Policies
• Maintain and enhance San Leandro’s infrastructure.
Committee Review and Actions
• On July 20, 2022, the Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee reviewed the five applications submitted to the Alameda CTC 2022 CIP.
Applicable General Plan Policies
• Policy T-3.1: Citywide Bikeway System. Develop and maintain a bikeway system that meets the needs of both utilitarian and recreational users, reduces vehicle trips, and connects residential neighborhoods to employment and shopping areas, BART stations, schools, recreational facilities and other destinations throughout San Leandro and nearby communities.
Environmental Review
The work to be performed is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act according to Public Resources Code §21084 and CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301 “Existing Facilities”.
Financial Impacts
Alameda CTC allocated $58,000 in grant funding to the City in FY 2023-2024, with a local match of $6,653.
This Council action will not impact fund balance because there are funds available in the FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 adopted budget in Account No. 153-36-601.
ATTACHMENT
• Attachment A: Resolution-XXX
PREPARED BY: Adrian Toscano, Junior Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Department