HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 - CC-5 - Community Based Transit Circulator Progr - 3/15/2016CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 15, 2016 ITEM NUMBER: CC -5
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT CIRCULATOR PROGRAM APPLICATION
DATE: FEBRUARY 26, 2016
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: ERNESTO MUNOZ, PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAJA SETHURAMAN, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
MANAGER (714) 754-5032
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the attached resolution approving the submittal of a grant funding application for the
Costa Mesa Transit Circulator Project under the Orange County Transportation Authority's
(OCTA) Measure M2 Project V - Community Based Transit Circulator Program (Attachment
1).
BACKGROUND:
In November 2006, the Orange County voters passed the Renewed Measure "M" Program,
extending the half -cent sales tax for the next 30 years, beginning in the year 2011. Funds
from this sales tax are proposed to fund a wide range of improvements to Orange County
freeways, arterials, and transit systems.
Measure M2 includes the Project V - Community Based Transit Circulator Program which
provides funding for local jurisdictions to develop local bus transit services such as
community based circulators, shuttles, and bus trolleys that complement regional bus and
rail services, and meet needs in areas not adequately served by regional transit. On
November 23, 2015, the OCTA Board of Directors approved the 2016 Call for Projects
under this program which can allocate up to $20 million in Measure M2 funds to local
agencies.
ANALYSIS:
OCTA has developed several regional competitive programs under Measure M2. With
the current "Call for Projects," only projects under the Community Based Transit Circulator
Program are eligible for funding. Cities can receive up to $50,000 for planning and up to
$550,000 annually for a period of up to seven (7) years for implementation, operation,
and maintenance of a local transit/circulator service. This OCTA program funds up to 90
percent of the total project costs.
The complete and final submittal of applications in response to the "2016 Call for Projects"
will need to meet certain minimum requirements to be eligible for Measure "M" grants
under the Project V Program. While the City met all these eligibility requirements, OCTA
requires approval of the attached resolution prior to any consideration of the City's
application. The resolution authorizes the Public Services Director or designee to submit
the grant application and to manage the project that receives grant funding. A brief
description of the proposed Costa Mesa Transit Circulator Project included in the funding
application is provided in Attachment 2.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
One alternative considered is to not adopt the resolution. This alternative would result in the
City's project applications being declined and would render the City ineligible to compete for
available grant funding.
FISCAL REVIEW:
If staff is successful in capturing grant dollars under this program, a recommendation will be
made to City Council relative to a funding source for any required local match. In addition to
the City, other match sources include Costa Mesa Conference and Visitor's Bureau and
other private partnerships.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
The current Countywide "2016 Call for Projects" is the first opportunity for the City to
compete for grant funding for the implementation of the Costa Mesa Transit Circulator
Project under the Measure "M2" - Project V Program. Staff recommends that the City
Council adopt the attached resolution for OCTA's consideration of the project application
under the Project V - Community Based Transit Circulator Program.
ERNESTO MUNOZ RAJA SETHURAMAN
Public Services Director Transportation Services Manager
ATTACHMENT: 1 — Project V Resolution
2 — Costa Mesa Transit Circulator Project Description
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Economic & Dev. Svs. Director/Deputy CEO
City Clerk Division
Staff
File
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 16-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF THE TRANSIT CIRCULATOR PROJECT
TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER PROJECT V
COMMUNITY BASED TRANSIT/CIRCULATORS
PROGRAM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES,
DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS THAT:
(a) WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires to implement the
transportation improvements listed below; and
(b) WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has been declared by the Orange
County Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Measure
M "fair share" funds; and
(c) WHEREAS, the City's Circulation Element is consistent with the County of
Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways; and
(d) WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will provide matching funds for the
project as required by the Orange County Project V Community Based
Transit/Circulators and Program Guidelines; and
(e) WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority intends to
allocate funds for the Transit Circulator Project within the incorporated cities and the
County; and
(f) WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will not use Measure M funds to
supplant Developer Fees or other commitments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby requests the Orange County
Transportation Authority allocate funds in the amounts specified in the City's application
to said City from the Project V. Said funds shall be matched by funds from the City as
required and shall be used as supplemental funding to aid the City in the implementation
of the Transit Circulator Project.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of March, 2016.
ATTEST:
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas L. Duarte, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 16- and
was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a
regular meeting held on the 15th day of March, 2016, by the following roll call vote, to
wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of
the City of Costa Mesa this 16th day of March, 2016.
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
(SEAL)
Attachment 2
PROJECT V
City of Costa Mesa Transit Circulator Project
The current transit demonstration program providing daily scheduled bus service between City of
Costa Mesa and City of Anaheim provides the basis for this proposed Transit Circulator Project
operation.
Inter -city Service:
Currently, ART Route #22, "Costa Mesa/South Coast Plaza Line", connects various hotels and the
South Coast Plaza shopping center in the City of Costa Mesa with scheduled daily service to and
from the Anaheim Resort Area including Disneyland, the Anaheim Regional Transportation
Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and various Anaheim area
hotels (see Route Maps below). Eight bus stops are located
within the Anaheim Resort Area and twelve stops are
located within Costa Mesa (see Stop Location Table
below). The 12 stops within Costa Mesa are proposed to be
maintained with this new transit service. Stops within the
Anaheim Resort area will be reduced to six with this
current proposal. The currently scheduled arrivals and
departures during the morning and afternoon/evening
periods will be maintained and the current on -demand
schedule for the Costa Mesa hotels will be changed to a
fixed schedule. One bus/shuttle is expected to serve the
Costa Mesa -Anaheim Route 22 with approximately 105
minute headways. The transit service route will operate on a daily basis year-round with additional
service provided on summer weekends and Holidays on Route 22 when Disneyland Park closes at
midnight. Bus/shuttle service will operate along this route for three hours in the morning (8:30
a.m. to 11:30 a.m.) and five hours in the evening (6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.).
Local Service:
A new mid-day fixed schedule and route with five new
stops is proposed to provide local transit service between
the Lab/Camp shopping area and the South Coast Plaza
shopping center area. Two buses are planned for this route
with approximate 15 minute headways. This transit service
route will operate on a daily basis year-round. Bus/shuttle
service will be operated along this route for four hours # "
during mid-day (10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.)
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