HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-14 - AGENDA REPORTS - GRANT REQUEST FOR LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PR (2)Agenda Item: 4
DATE: May 14, 2019
SUBJECT: GRANT REQUEST FOR LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS
PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT: Neighborhood Services
PRESENTER: Adrian Aguilar
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee
to execute any actions necessary for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance provided by the
Fiscal Year 2018-19 California Department of Transportation Low Carbon Transit Operations
Program.
BACKGROUND
The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, also known as Assembly Bill (AB) 32, requires
California to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Since the
passage of AB 32, the Legislature has initiated several assistance programs to compel change on
the local level and encourage the integration of clean technologies. One example is the Low
Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) established in 2014 by Senate Bill (SB) 862.
The LCTOP provides operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce GHG
emissions and improve mobility, with a priority of serving disadvantaged communities. The
LCTOP is a noncompetitive, formulaic program funded through cap -and -trade auction proceeds.
It is an ongoing program that receives five percent of all cap -and -trade funds on an annual basis.
The funding distribution is based on the State Transit Assistance formula with separate shares
based on regional population and agency revenue.
This is the second year LCTOP funds have been available to the City of Santa Clarita (City).
Last year's funds are currently being utilized to provide free fare days and to subsidize passes for
local social service organizations.
The City's allocation for Fiscal Year 2018-19 is $264,040, which staff plans to use on a six -
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month on -demand transit demonstration project. The project would allow staff to test emerging
ride -hailing technology, similar to Uber or Lyft, on transit vehicles. The demonstration project is
intended to improve access to transit and will ultimately guide future transit service changes in
Santa Clarita.
Adoption of a resolution by the City Council is required for staff to complete the allocation
request and ultimately receive LCTOP funds.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon the California Department of Transportation's expenditure plan approval, the budget will
be adjusted accordingly.
ATTACHMENTS
LCTOP Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. 19-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS
AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS FOR THE LOWCARBON
TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE ON -DEMAND TRANSIT
DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita (City) is an eligible project sponsor and may
receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) now or
sometime in the future for transit projects; and
WHEREAS, the statutes related to state -funded transit projects require a local or regional
implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation
(Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering
and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita wishes to delegate authorization to execute these
documents and any amendments to the City Manager or designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the City agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set
forth in the Certification and Assurances document and applicable statutes, regulations and
guidelines for LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to file and execute all
documents, approve the execution of Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent
Form as required for the LCTOP program, and any Amendments thereto with the California
Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Santa Clarita.
SECTION 3. That the City Council authorize the submittal of the following project
nomination and allocation request to the Department in FY2018-19 LCTOP funds in the amount
of $264,040 for the on -demand transit demonstration project.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of May 2019.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution 19- was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 14th day of May 2019, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL,MEMBERS:
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CITY CLERK