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Home My WebLink About06 - Authorize Submittal of OCTA Grant Application for the Coast Highway and Old Newport Blvd Improvement Project (15R19)December 13, 2016 Agenda Item No. 6 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: David A. Webb, Public Works Director - 949-644-3311, dawebb@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Patrick Arciniega, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer, parciniega@newportbeachca.gov PHONE: 949-644-3347 TITLE: Authorize Submittal of Orange County Transportation Authority Grant Application for the Coast Highway and Old Newport Boulevard Improvement Project (15R19) ABSTRACT: Authorize the City to submit a competitive grant application requesting funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority's (OCTA) Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP) for the Coast Highway and Old , Newport Boulevard Improvement Project and commitment of the required local match. RECOMMENDATION: a) Find the approval of this grant resolution not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4)) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3; and b) Adopt Resolution No. 2016-131, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Approving the Submittal of an Intersection Capacity Enhancement Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority for Funding Under the Comprehensive Transportation Program for the Coast Highway and Old Newport Boulevard Improvement Project. FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: There is no fiscal impact related to this item; however, if the grant is approved, staff would request a CIP budget or future budget item for the grant funding and the City's matching funds pending successful negotiation for any necessary right-of-way. 6-1 Authorize Submittal of Orange County Transportation Authority Grant Application for the Coast Highway and Old Newport Boulevard Improvement Project (15R19) December 13, 2016 Page 2 DISCUSSION: City staff has been working to improve the intersection of Coast Highway and Old Newport Boulevard which are both owned and maintained by Caltrans. The proposed improvements at the intersection would result in desired bicycle and vehicle capacity and channelization improvements including widening the north side of Pacific Coast Highway to add a third through lane; a dedicated right -turn lane onto Old Newport Boulevard; a bicycle lane; and other minor site improvements. Public Works staff submitted a grant application to OCTA on October 21, 2016 for the next phases of the project. OCTA requires City Council authorization for each grant application in order to be considered for funding. The application requests grant funding toward the possible right-of-way purchase being considered as part of the improvements at the intersection of Old Newport Boulevard and Coast Highway. The grant requires a minimum 50% match, and the City tentatively qualifies for a 25% reduction of the match. Exact costs are unknown at this time. The City is nearing completion of the planning and environmental phase of the project, expected to be completed in February 2017, with right-of-way negotiation and possible purchase. Construction phases and funding would be future considerations. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Staff recommends that City Council find the approval of this grant resolution not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4)) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. The approval of this grant resolution is a preliminary governmental funding activity that does not involve a final commitment to the construction of the proposed project. The project is subject to CEQA review and Caltrans is the lead agency responsible for preparing the necessary analysis to support the review and approval of the proposed project. Caltrans has prepared a draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The draft IS/ND concludes that no significant impact on the environment would occur when following Caltrans standards and conditions and no mitigation measures are necessary. Following the conclusion of the public review period, Caltrans plans to finalize and adopt the IS/ND in February 2017. NOTICING: The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of the meeting at which the City Council considers the item). ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Resolution Attachment B - Location Map 6-2 ATTACHMENT A RESOLUTION NO. 2016- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF AN INTERSECTION CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach ("City") desires to implement the transportation improvements listed below; WHEREAS, the City has been declared by the Orange County Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive M2 "Fair Share" funds; WHEREAS, the City's Circulation element is consistent with the County of Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways; WHEREAS, the City shall provide twenty five percent (25%) in matching funds (a reduction from fifty percent (50%) for meeting certain requirements) for the Right -of - Way ("ROW") Purchase for the Improvement of Old Newport Boulevard and Coast Highway project ("Project"), as required by the Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Guidelines; WHEREAS, the Orange County Transportation Authority intends to allocate funds for transportation improvement projects within the incorporated cities and Orange County; WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will not use Measure M2 funds to supplant developer fees or other commitments; WHEREAS, the City is required to include all projects funded by net revenues in the seven (7) year Capital Improvement Program as part of the Measure M2 Ordinance eligibility requirement; and WHEREAS, the City authorizes a formal amendment to the seven (7) year Capital Improvement Program to add projects approved for funding upon approval from the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows: Section 1: The City Council does hereby request the Orange County Transportation Authority allocate funds in the amounts specified in the City's application from the Comprehensive Transportation Programs. Said funds shall be matched by funds from the City of Newport Beach as required and shall be used as supplemental funding to aid the City improvement of Old Newport Boulevard and Coast Highway. 6-3 Resolution No. 2016 - Page 2 of 3 Section 2: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated into the operative part of this resolution. Section 3: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. Section 4: The requirement for environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") is satisfied by not being subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378(b)(4)) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. The approval of this grant resolution is a preliminary governmental funding activity that does not involve a final commitment to the construction of the proposed Project. The Project is subject to CEQA review and the California Department of Transportation ("Caltrans") is the lead agency responsible for preparing the necessary analysis to support the review and approval of the proposed project. Caltrans has prepared a draft Initial Study and Negative Declaration ("IS/ND") in accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The draft IS/ND concludes that no significant impact on the environment would occur when following Caltrans standards and conditions and no mitigation measures are anticipated. Following the conclusion of the public review period, Caltrans plans to finalize and adopt the IS/ND in February 2017. Section 5: This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the City Clerk shall certify the vote adopting the resolution. ADOPTED this day of , 20_ Diane B. Dixon Mayor Resolution No. 2016 - Page 3 of 3 ATTEST: Leilani 1. Brown City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: CJTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE Aaron C. 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