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MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2016 ITEM NUMBER: CC -4
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM
APPLICATIONS
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2016
FROM: PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT/TRANSPORTATION SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTATION BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, INTERIM PUBLIC SERVICES DIRECTOR
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: RAJA SETHURAMAN, INTERIM PUBLIC SERVICES
DIRECTOR - (714) 754-5343
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt resolution approving the submittal of grant applications for transportation improvement
projects under the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) for Fiscal Years 2017-18 through 2019-20 (Attachment 1).
BACKGROUND:
In November 1990, Orange County voters approved Measure "M", a 20 -year, half -cent local sales
tax to fund transportation improvements countywide. All major transportation improvement projects
and programs included in the original Measure "M" have been completed. The City of Costa Mesa
has successfully secured approximately $80 million in revenues under the Measure "M"
Comprehensive Transportation Funding (CTFP) and Turnback Programs.
In November 2006, the Orange County voters passed the Renewed Measure "M" Program (M2),
extending the half -cent sales tax for the next 30 years, beginning in the year 2011. Revenues from
this extended sales tax are proposed to fund a wide range of improvements in Orange County,
including freeway, arterial, and transit systems. In September 2011, the OCTA Board of Directors
approved guidelines for the CTFP Program and subsequently authorized the annual "Call for
Projects" under the "M2" Program. Since 2011, the City of Costa Mesa has successfully secured
approximately $9 million in revenues under the Renewed Measure "M" Program (M2) CTFP.
The "2017 Call for Projects" was issued for the Regional Capacity Program (RCP) providing
approximately $32 million for roadway improvements across Orange County, and an allocation of
$10 million for traffic signal system projects through the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Program (RTSSP).
ANALYSIS:
OCTA has developed several regional competitive programs under the CTFP. With the current
"Call for Projects," projects under the RCP and RTSSP are eligible for funding.
Cities can compete and receive up to 75 percent funding for various transportation projects in the
RCP category, which includes improvements on arterials, intersections, and freeway
interchanges. A total of $32 million is available for the above components of the RCP for projects
to be implemented in Fiscal Years 2017-18 through 2019-20. A total of $8 million has been
allocated Countywide within the RTSSP for this "Call for Projects." The RTSSP funds up to 80
percent of project costs.
The projects submitted will need to meet certain minimum requirements to be eligible for Measure
"M" grants. While the City has met all these eligibility requirements, OCTA requires approval of
the attached resolution prior to any consideration of City applications. The submittal of
applications in response to this "2017 Call for Projects" will not be deemed complete and final
until an adopted resolution is submitted to OCTA. Proposed projects for which funding
applications were submitted are listed in the attached resolution (Attachment 1 — Exhibit A) and
are briefly described in Attachment 2. The resolution authorizes the Public Services Director or
designee to submit the grant applications and manage the projects that receive grant funding.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
One alternative considered is to not adopt the resolution. This alternative would result in the City's
project applications being declined and rendering the City ineligible to compete for available grant
funding.
FISCAL REVIEW:
If staff is successful in capturing grant dollars under these programs, a recommendation will be made
to City Council relative to a funding source for any required a local match. Available sources include
the Traffic Impact Fee account and Air Quality Management District (AQMD) AB2766 funds. Both of
these funding sources are eligible as local match funds under the CTFP guidelines. If the City is
successful in capturing CTFP grant funding, the projects are typically implemented within a two-year
to three-year period. This would allow for the City to adequately budget any required matching funds.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
CONCLUSION:
The current Countywide "2017 Call for Projects" provides an opportunity for the City to compete for
grant funding for implementation of certain transportation projects under the Renewed Measure "M"
Program (M2). Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution for OCTA's
consideration of project applications under the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program.
RAJA SETHURAMAN
Interim Public Services Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1 — CTFP Resolution
2 — Proposed Projects
DISTRIBUTION: Chief Executive Officer
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
City Attorney
City Clerk
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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 REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM
(PROJECT O) AND REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (PROJECT P)
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER
THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES,
DETERMINES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires to implement the transportation
improvements listed in Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has been declared by the Orange County
Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Measure M2 "Fair
Share" funds; and
WHEREAS, the City's Circulation Element is consistent with the County of Orange
Master Plan of Arterial Highways; and
WHEREAS, the Measure M2 Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program
targets over 2,000 signalized intersections across Orange County to maintain traffic signal
synchronization, improve traffic flow, and reduce congestion across jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will enter into a cooperative agreement for the
project funding and implementation responsibilities if required by project location; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will provide matching funds for each project
as required by the Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority intends to allocate funds
for transportation improvement projects within the incorporated cities and the County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will not use Measure M2 funds to supplant
Developer Fees or other commitments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa will use Arterial Highway Rehabilitation
Program funding as a supplement to the existing pavement management program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has a currently adopted Local Signal
Synchronization Plan consistent with the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization
Program Master Plan as a key component of local agencies' efforts to synchronizing
traffic signals across local agencies' boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa desires to implement multi -jurisdictional signal
synchronization; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa must include all projects funded by Net
Revenues in the seven-year Capital Improvement Program as part of the Measure M2
Ordinance eligibility requirement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa authorizes a formal amendment to the seven-
year Capital Improvement Program to add projects approved for funding by the Orange
County Transportation Authority Board of Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1) The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa hereby requests the Orange County
Transportation Authority allocate Measure M2 funds in the amounts requested
in the City's applications, for the programs listed in Exhibit A, to the City from
the Comprehensive Transportation Programs. The City agrees that said funds
shall be matched by City funds as required and shall be used as supplemental
funding to aid the City in the improvement of the projects described in Exhibit
A.
2) The City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, California, does hereby authorize
the Costa Mesa Public Services Director, or his or her designee, to file
applications for Renewed Measure M (M2) funded Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Programs, to sign such applications, and to invoice the
Orange County Transportation Authority for payment of allocated funds as
appropriate.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of November, 2016.
ATTEST:
Stephen M. Mensinger, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Thomas P. Duarte, City Attorney
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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 November, 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 day of November, 2016.
(SEAL)
BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR CTFP
Y REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM (RCP)
Hyland Avenue — MacArthur Boulevard (Right-of-way and Construction
phases)
REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (RTSSP)
Bear Street Signal Coordination
Attachment 2
PROPOSED PROJECTS FOR CTFP
• REGIONAL CAPACITY PROGRAM (RCP)
Hyland Avenue — MacArthur Boulevard:
This project widens the northbound direction of the intersection in order to provide two
(2) left -turn lanes, one optional through/right-turn lane, and a right -turn lane. The project
will require modification of traffic signal operations to provide split phasing for the north -
south movements. This project is identified as mitigation for the Garfield Avenue/Gisler
Avenue Santa Ana River Crossing and is included in the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between OCTA and the Cities of Costa Mesa, Huntington Beach,
and Fountain Valley. Funding is requested for the right-of-way and construction phases
of the project.
Total Project Cost (Right -of -Way and Construction Phases) - $537,932
Grant Amount Requested - $403,449
City Match - $134,483
• REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (RTSSP)
Bear Street Signal Coordination:
The proposed project would synchronize all the traffic signals on Bear Street from
Sunflower Avenue near the City of Santa Ana to Bristol Street in the City of Cota Mesa.
The project scope includes signal timing improvements, fiber optic cable interconnection
using existing and new conduits, and Closed -Circuit Television cameras (CCTV's).
Controllers and cabinet replacements throughout the project corridor are also included.
Total Project Cost - $464,390 (Costa Mesa portion)
Grant Amount Requested - $371,512
City Match - $92,878
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