HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-10-25; City Council; ; Application for Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements CIP 6004 and Carlsbad Blvd and Cannon Rd Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements CIP 6054 for SANDAG Regional Active Transportation Program~ CITY COUNCIL V Staff Report
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Oct. 25, 2016
Mayor and City Council
Kevin Crawford, City Manage)rV
Craig Williams, Transportation Manager
Craig.Williams@Carlsbadca.gov or 760-826-9523
CA Review ---
Subject: Approve a Resolution authorizing grant applications for the Avenida
Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project CIP# 6004,
and the Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian
Improvements Project (also known as the Terramar Area Coastal
Improvement Project) CIP# 6054.
Recommended Action
Approval of a Resolution authorizing grant applications for two projects: 1) the Avenida Encinas
Coastal Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project, and 2) the Carlsbad Boulevard and
Cannon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project (also known as the Terramar Area
Coastal Improvement Project), for the San Diego Association of Governments (SAN DAG) Cycle 3
Regional Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Executive Summary
This action authorizes the city to apply to SAN DAG for two ATP grants. If SAN DAG accepts either
or both of the grant applications, a funding exchange may be offered by SANDAG from the
California Transportation Commission. A funding exchange is preferred, as it transfers local
TransNet funds back to the community. There is a strong alignment between the two projects'
goals and the intent of the ATP, to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation
such as biking and walking.
Discussion
The California Department of Transportation has several local assistance grant programs. The
ATP, created by Senate Bill 99 and Assembly Bill 101, consolidated several federal and state
transportation programs to focus on making California a national leader in active transportation.
The ATP grant process starts with an application to the State, which staff submitted on June 15,
2016. The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has statutory authority for administration
of the ATP. The CTC has required that Metropolitan Planning Organizations, such as SAN DAG,
conduct a competitive selection process for the grants. SAN DAG requires applicants to submit a
formal resolution authorizing the grant application to be considered for TransNet funding.
The city's two projects meet the following grant requirements:
• Increase the portion of trips accomplished by biking and walking
• Increase safety and mobility of non-motorized users
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• Advance the active transportation efforts of regional agencies to achieve greenhouse
gas (GHG) reduction goals as established pursuant to Senate Bill 375 and Senate Bill 291
• Enhance public health, including reduction of childhood obesity through the use of
programs including, but not limited to, projects eligible for Safe Routes to School
Program funding
• Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation
users
The two projects are consistent with the Mobility Element of the city's General Plan, as well as
supporting Measure K, Action K-1 of the city's Climate Action Plan. Action K-1 states "Adopt a
citywide transportation demand management {TOM} plan, as described in the General Plan
Mobility Element, detailing a mix of strategies to reduce travel demand, specifically of single
occupancy vehicles."
This action directly aligns with the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Council goal to enhance Carlsbad's
coastline to ensure an exceptional experience in all the ways people want to enjoy it.
Fiscal Analysis
Avenida Encinas Widening -Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #6004
• CIP budget in Fiscal Year 2017-18 in the amount of $5,402,000
• Total project cost $9,095,000
• City match/leverage $5,402,000
• ATP grant request (all for construction) $3,693,000
Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project (also known
as the Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project) -Capital Improvement Project (CIP) #6054
• Adopted budget in Fiscal Year 2016-17 in the amount of $6,050,000
• Available balance $4,667,500
• Total project cost $7,576,000
• City match/leverage $4,500,000
• ATP grant request (all for construction) $2,526,000
Next Steps
If either project application is awarded a SANDAG grant, staff will work with SAN DAG staff to
prepare a funding exchange and administer a grant contract. Staff will work with community
stakeholders to develop preliminary engineering reports. Staff will return to the City Council to
adopt the final design developed by staff and community stakeholders.
Environmental Evaluation {CEQA)
The Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project (also
known as the Terramar Area Coastal Improvement Project) is currently going through an
environmental review and the initial study has not been completed. The environmental review
for the Avenida Encinas Widening project has not been started. This action, applying for a grant,
does not constitute approval of the project under CEQA Guidelines section 15352(a) because it
does not commit the city to a particular course of action regarding the project.
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Public Notification
Community stakeholder involvement is included as a scope of work item in the grant application.
Exhibits
1. Resolution authorizing a grant application for the Avenida Encinas Coastal Rail Trail and
Pedestrian Improvements Project CIP# 6004 for the SANDAG Cycle 3 Regional Active
Transportation Program.
2. Resolution authorizing a grant application for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Cannon Road
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project CIP# 6054 for the SANDAG Cycle 3 Regional
Active Transportation Program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-215
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE AVENIDA
ENCINAS COASTAL RAIL TRAIL AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
CIP# 6004 FOR THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS CYCLE 3
REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that the city should
proceed with an application for regional active transportation funding; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the
Active Transportation Program (ATP) under Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359, and Assembly Bill101; and
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has statutory authority for the
administration ofthe ATP and established necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, the CTC has required in its ATP Guidelines that Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs) coordinate the competitive selection process to select projects to receive a portion ofthe ATP
funding; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), as the MPO for the San Diego
region, is conducting a competitive selection process for the Cycle 3 distribution of ATP funds in the
San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG is required to submit the proposed ranked list of Regional ATP projects and
funding recommendations to the CTC for final consideration; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG may offer a funding exchange with projects recommended through the
Regional ATP competitive selection process which would reduce the administrative burden to local
jurisdictions associated with federal funding requirements; and
WHEREAS, if a funding exchange is offered to the City of Carlsbad, the Avenida Encinas Coastal
Rail Trail and Pedestrian Improvements Project (Project) would be removed from the regional ATP
ranking and funded through the TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP); and
WHEREAS, the SANDAG Regional ATP competitive selection process requires applicants to
submit a Resolution from their governing body to be considered for TransNet funding in the event a
funding exchange is offered; and
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Exhibit 1
WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad has submitted an application to receive ATP funds for the
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That city staff is authorized to submit their ATP application to SANDAG to receive
TransNet ATGP funds for the Project.
3. That if SANDAG offers a funding exchange to City of Carlsbad for the Project, the City of
Carlsbad commits to providing $5,402,000 in matching funds from sources other than
the TransNet ATGP.
4. That if the Project is selected, the Public Works Director is authorized to accept the
TransNet ATGP funds and execute a grant agreement with SANDAG.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 25th day of October, 2016, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-216
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CARLSBAD
BOULEVARD AND CANNON ROAD BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CIP# 6054 FOR THE SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS CYCLE 3 REGIONAL ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM.
Exhibit 2
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Carlsbad, California has determined that the city should
proceed with an application for regional active transportation funding; and
WHEREAS, the legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the
Active Transportation Program (ATP) under Senate Bill 99, Chapter 359, and Assembly BilllOl; and
WHEREAS, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has statutory authority for the
administration ofthe ATP and established necessary procedures; and
WHEREAS, the CTC has required in its ATP Guidelines that Metropolitan Planning Organizations
(MPOs) coordinate the competitive selection process to select projects to receive a portion ofthe ATP
funding; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), as the MPO for the San Diego
region, is conducting a competitive selection process for the Cycle 3 distribution of ATP funds in the
San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG is required to submit the proposed ranked list of Regional ATP projects and
funding recommendations to the CTC for final consideration; and
WHEREAS, SANDAG may offer a funding exchange with projects recommended through the
Regional ATP competitive selection process which would reduce the administrative burden to local
jurisdictions associated with federal funding requirements; and
WHEREAS, if a funding exchange is offered to the City of Carlsbad, the Carlsbad Boulevard and
Cannon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project (Project) would be removed from the
regional ATP ranking and funded through the TransNet Active Transportation Grant Program (ATGP);
and
WHEREAS, the SANDAG Regional ATP competitive selection process requires applicants to
submit a Resolution from their governing body to be considered for TransNet funding in the event a
funding exchange is offered; and
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Exhibit 2
WHEREAS, City of Carlsbad has submitted an application to receive ATP funds for the
Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as
follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That city staff is authorized to submit their ATP application to SANDAG to receive
TransNet ATGP funds for the Project.
3. That if SANDAG offers a funding exchange to the City of Carlsbad for the Project, the City
of Carlsbad commits to providing $5,050,000 in matching funds from sources other than
the TransNet ATGP.
4. That if the Project is selected, the Public Works Director is authorized to accept the
TransNet ATGP funds and execute a grant agreement with SANDAG.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad on the 25th day of October, 2016, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Hall, Wood, Schumacher, Blackburn, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
~ur&/L
MATI HALL, Mayor
(SEAL)
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