HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-28 - RESOLUTIONS - AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CERTIFICATIONS AN (2)' RESOLUTION NO.20-17
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 LOW CARBON
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) 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 wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and
Iany amendments to the City Manager or designee; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to implement the following LCTOP project listed below.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, California, does
herby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. That the fund recipient agrees to comply with all conditions and
requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents
and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.
SECTION 2. That the City Manager or designee be authorized to execute all required
documents of the LCTOP program and any amendments thereto with the California Department
of Transportation.
SECTION 3. That the City Council authorize the submittal of the following project
nomination and allocation requests to the Department in FY2019-20 LCTOP funds:
• Project Name: On -Demand Transit Demonstration Project
• Amount of LCTOP funds requested: $326,853
• Short description of project: The current On -Demand Transit Demonstration
' Project is being deployed for six months with previous year LCTOP funds. The
current FY2019-20 project is designed to continue the existing service and expand
for another six-month trial service utilizing mobile ride hailing technology.
The project is designed to close first/last mile gaps, particularly for commuters,
and encourage mode -shift among local residents. Findings from this
demonstration project will be used to guide future service delivery decisions in
Santa Clarita.
Benefit to a Priority Populations: This project provides increased access to transit
through advanced technology, using smartphone and application -based ride -
sharing services.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28t' day of April 2020.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK ��]]
DATE:-
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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 No. 20-17 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 28w day of April 2020, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Miranda, McLean, Weste, Kellar, Smyth
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
None