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 Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project, to Accept $2,207,000 in Grant Funds and to Authorize Appropriation of $253,143 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 Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project.
BACKGROUND
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 Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project in the amount of $2,207,000 as part of Alameda CTC’s 2022 CIP.
The Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project proposes to improve the existing Class II bike lanes on Lewelling Boulevard between Wicks Boulevard and Washington Avenue. The protected Class IV bike lane conversion creates a barrier between bicyclists and vehicles and traffic calming strategies, which would improve riding conditions along the corridor.
Analysis
Alameda CTC allocated $2,207,000 in local CIP grant funding to the City in FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for the Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project, with a local match of 11.7%, which is $253,143. The grant will fund both the design and construction phase of this 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
ACTC allocated $2,207,000 in grant funding to the City in FY 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, with a local match of $253,143. The funds will be appropriated when a construction contract is awarded, with reimbursement by ACTC once the project is complete.
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. 153-36-600.
ATTACHMENT
• Attachment A: Resolution-XXX
PREPARED BY: Adrian Toscano, Junior Engineer, Engineering and Transportation Department