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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07 - Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding ProgramCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 7 January 11, 2011 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Public Works Department Andy Tran, Senior Civil Engineer 949 - 644 -3315 or atran @newportbeachca.gov SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MEASURE M2 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM ISSUE In order to submit a project application for funding under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (CTFP), the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires agencies to adopt a Resolution. RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 2011- approving the submittal of the Newport Boulevard Widening Project to OCTA for funding under the Measure M2 CTFP. DISCUSSION OCTA is currently administering a call for projects under the Measure M2 CTFP. In order to participate, agencies are required to submit project applications by January 28, 2011. The CTFP is a competitive funding program. All project applications received by OCTA will be evaluated and scored. Measure M2 funds will only be allocated to successful project applications. If successful, the City is required to provide up to 50% of local matching funds. Staff recommends submitting an application to investigate the potential widening of Newport Boulevard between Via Lido and 30th Street. This project will involve adding one southbound through lane between Finley Avenue and 32nd Street which will terminate as a right -turn lane at 32nd Street. The project will also involve an additional northbound through lane from 30th Street to 32nd Street. The traffic signal at 32nd Street will be reconstructed. Landscape medians will also be included as part of this project. Staff will conduct public outreach programs with adjacent property owners throughout the design process. A location map has been attached. Adopt a Resolution for Measure M2 CTPF Call for Projects January 11, 2011 Page 2 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW Upon successful award of the grant funds to the City by OCTA , staff will conduct appropriate environmental review of the project per the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "). PUBLIC NOTICE Not applicable at this time. FUNDING AVAILABILITY Not applicable at this time. Prepared by: / J Andy T n Senior Civil Engineer Attachments: 1. Resolution 2. Location Map Submitted by: Badum s Director RESOLUTION NO. 2011 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE NEWPORT BOULEVARD WIDENING PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHESIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach desires to implement the Newport Boulevard Widening Project; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has been declared by the Orange County Transportation Authority to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Measure M "Turnback" funds; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach has adopted a General Plan Circulation Element that is consistent with the County of Orange Master Plan of Arterial Highways; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will provide matching funds for the project as required by the Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program Procedures Manual; 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 Newport Beach will not use Measure M funds to supplant Developer Fees or other commitments; and WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach will use Arterial Highway Rehabilitation Funding as a supplement to the existing pavement management program; and NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach does order as follows: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby requests the Orange County Transportation Authority allocate funds in the amounts specified in the City's application to said City from the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program. Said funds shall be matched by funds from said City as required and shall be used as supplemental funding to aid the City in the improvement of Newport Boulevard. Adopted this 11th day of January, 2011. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk F:\ Users \PBW\SharedtResolutlonstOCTA Measure M2 CTFP Call For Projects.doc \\ 19,0 ell 32ND S-fRFF-f PROJECT LOCATION lv its NEWPORT BOULEVARD WIDENING VIA LIDO TO 30TH STREET U) z w U)