HomeMy WebLinkAboutS11 - Federal Transportation Enhancement Program FundingCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. sll
February 23, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Public Works Department
Iris Lee, Senior Civil Engineer
949 - 644 -3323 or ilee @newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING FROM j
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt Resolution No. _ authorizing the submittal of Bristol Street North Landscape
Improvements project to be considered for Transportation Enhancement program
funding from Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
DISCUSSION:
On December 16, 2009, The House of Representatives passed the Jobs for Main
Street Act of 2010 to create or save jobs with targeted investments for highways and
transit. The Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 is expected to provide approximately $3.8
million to the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program (TE). The TE program
provides grants to local and state agencies to be used for transportation - related
projects that enhance quality -of -life, in or around transportation facilities. Projects
eligible for TE funding include landscape and aesthetics enhancements.
On March 8, 2010, staff plans to submit an application package to OCTA for the Bristol
Street North Landscape Improvements project for TE funding. This project will
introduce drought - tolerant landscaping and a water- efficient irrigations system to the
existing dirt shoulder along the southerly side of Bristol Street North between Jamboree
Road and Campus Drive.
Submittal Requirements
As part of the application, OCTA requires agency approval of the attached authorizing
the resolution to be included with the application package. A final copy of the adopted
resolution must be provided to OCTA by March 2010.
Resolution for Transportation Enhancement Program Funding from Orange County Transportation Authority
February 23, 2010
Page 2
Upon successful approval of the Bristol Street North Landscape Improvements
application by OCTA, construction contract must be awarded no later than December
31, 2010.
Environmental Review:
This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Section 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines. This exemption covers the new landscaping
with minor alterations to land. The Notice of Exemption was filed at the Orange County
Recorder's Office on February 16, 2010.
As stipulated in the TE guidelines, the project must obtain National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) approval. NEPA requirements will be addressed prior to award of
construction.
Prepared by:
I ri
for Civil Engineer
Submitted by:
Attachment: Transportation Enhancement Funding Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE
TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT (TE) PROGRAM UNDER THE
JOBS FOR MAIN STREET ACT OF 2010 FOR BRISTOL STREET
NORTH LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the United State Congress enacted the Jobs for Main Street Act of
2010 which make funds available to the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for transportation enhancement activities; and
WHEREAS, OCTA has established the procedures and criteria for reviewing
proposals; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach possesses authority to nominate
transportation enhancement activities and to finance, acquire, and construct the
proposed project; and
WHEREAS, by formal action the City Council of City of Newport Beach
authorizes the nomination of Bristol Street North Landscape Improvements, including all
understanding and assurances combined therein, and authorizes David Webb as the
official representative of the City of Newport Beach to act in connection with the
nomination and to provide such additional information as may be required; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will maintain and operate the property
acquired, developed, rehabilitated, or restored for the life of the resultant facility or
activity; and
WHEREAS, with the approval of the California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) and OCTA, the City of Newport Beach or its successors in interest in the
property may transfer the responsibility to maintain and operate the property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will give Caltrans and OCTA's
representatives access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or
documents related to the transportation enhancement activity; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will cause work on the project to be
commenced within a reasonable time after receipt of notification from the State of
California that funds have been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and
that the project will be carried to completion with reasonable diligence and can meet the
construction award deadline of December 31, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will comply where applicable with
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental
Policy Act, the American with Disabilities Act, and any other federal, state, and /or local
laws, rules and /or regulations;
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Newport
Beach hereby authorizes the person identified as the official representative of the City of
Newport Beach to apply for the Transportation Enhancement Activities Program under
the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 for Bristol Street North Landscape Improvements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of City of Newport Beach
agrees to fund its share of the project costs and any additional costs over the identified
programmed amount. This action is in conformance with the OCTA TE guidelines and
does not exceed seventy -five (75) percent of the total eligible costs.
Adopted this 23rd day of February, 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk