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Home My WebLink About55B - RESO - PROJECT W GRANT APPREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: JULY 1, 2014 TITLE: RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT PROJECT W BUS STOP AMENITIES IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS CITY M GERGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on I" Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of grant applications to the Orange County Transportation Authority to fund bus stop amenity improvements under the Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Project W program. DISCUSSION In April 2014, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) opened the application process for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 Project W bus stop amenity improvement grants. Project W is an OCTA- funded program which provides for bus stop improvements for the 100 - busiest bus stops in Orange County, 56 of which are in Santa Ana. In this call for applications, the City will pursue funding for improving 29 bus stop locations that currently do not have bus shelters. Eligible improvements include bus shelters or shade structures, seating, waste receptacles, ad displays, bus stop lighting, information displays, installation of electric services on bus shelters, and minor improvements to sidewalks. OCTA requires a resolution from the City to submit the funding applications and to accept awarded funds. This is the first cycle of Project W funding; timing of additional cycles is yet to be determined. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Per Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act, this action is exempt from further review, as there is no potential for any environmental impact. 5513-1 Resolution — Project W Bus Stop Amenities Grant Applications July 1, 2014 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: Edwin "William" Galye-f P.E. Francisco Gutierrez Interim Executive erector Executive Director Public Works Agency Finance & Management Services Agency WEG /ZK Exhibit 1: Resolution 55B -2 JS/7/01/14 RESOLUTION NO. 2014- A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS AT 29 BUS STOP LOCATIONS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER PROJECT W ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AMENDING THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, determines and declares as follows: A. There currently exists the Project W Bus Stop Amenities Improvement Program (the "Program ") funded by the Orange County Transportation Authority ( "Grantor "). B. The City of Santa Ana desires to participate in the Program, acting as the lead agency in designing, constructing, and maintaining bus stop amenity improvements within the City. The Program will fund the improvements at 29 bus stops in the City (the Grant). C. The City of Santa Ana has been declared by the Grantor to meet the eligibility requirements to receive Grant funding as part of the Program. Program funding is available for the 100 busiest bus stops in the County, 56 of which stops are located in Santa Ana. D. The City of Santa Ana desires to implement bus stop amenities improvements at the following bus stops: 1. Southbound Bristol Street at 1 st Street; 2. Northbound Bristol Street at McFadden Avenue; 3. Westbound 1 st Street at Main Street; 4. Southbound Main Street at 1 st Street; 5, Eastbound McFadden Avenue at Harbor Boulevard; 6. Eastbound Westminster Avenue at Harbor Boulevard; Resolution No. 2014 - Page 1 of 4 ErXK 00 961 7. Westbound McFadden Avenue at Bristol Street; 8. Northbound Harbor Boulevard at McFadden Avenue; 9. Eastbound 1st Street at Bristol Street; 10. Southbound Harbor Boulevard at Westminster Avenue; 11. Westbound 17th Street at Grand Avenue; 12. Westbound McFadden Avenue at Sycamore Street; 13. Southbound Fairview at Westminster Avenue; 14. Northbound Main Street at 1st Street; 15. Northbound Bristol Street at 1st Street; 16. Southbound Main Street at 5th Street; 17. Westbound Edinger Avenue at Main Street; 18. Westbound1st Street at Grand Avenue; 19. Westbound McFadden Avenue at Standard Avenue; 20. Eastbound McFadden Avenue at Fairview Street; 21. Eastbound 17th Street at Main Street; 22. Eastbound 17th Street at Entrance to Santa Ana College; 23. Eastbound Westminster Avenue at Fairview Street; 24. Westbound 1 st Street at Bristol Street; 25. Southbound Bristol Street at Edinger Avenue; 26. Eastbound 1 st Street at Fairview Street; 27. Northbound Main Street at 4th Street; 28. Northbound Main Street at Warner Avenue; and 29. Eastbound 1 st Street at Main Street E. The City desires to accept any such Grant which may be awarded to the City under the Program. The City is familiar with the terms, conditions, and limitations of the Grant and is willing and able to conform to each of the terms, conditions, and limitations imposed by any such Grant upon the City. Section 2. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana, in support of the Grant application by the City, hereby requests that the Grantor allocate funds in the amounts specified in the City's Grant application for the Program. The actions of the Public Works Director or designee in submitting the Grant applications and accepting the Grant funds for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015, for and on behalf of the City of Santa Ana, a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, are hereby ratified and approved. In addition, the City Council hereby ratifies and approves any and all actions taken by the Public Works Director or designee, for the purpose of utilizing these Grant funds for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015, including any amendments, extensions, or other actions relating to this Grant. Resolution No. 2014 - Page 2 of 4 55B -4 JS /7101 /14 Section 3. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby agrees to and, by this Resolution, does ratify acceptance of such Grant funds so awarded to the City of Santa Ana without further action of the City Council being required therefor. Section 4. The City of Santa Ana hereby affirms its compliance and agreement to comply with each and all of the terms, conditions, and limitations imposed by the Grantor upon said Grant, and the City Council hereby ratifies actions taken by, and approves actions to be taken on behalf of, the City by the Public Works Director or designee; including, but not limited to, execution of any agreements, assurances, or other documents and any amendments thereto necessary in connection with the acceptance of said Grant and use of said Grant funds. Section 5. That, upon acceptance of these Grant funds, the respective Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 -2015 revenue and expenditure appropriations do include, and have included, the appropriations and authorized expenditures in the respective programs, or in such other amount as is equal to the amount of Grant funds to be received by the City. Section 6. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this day of July, 2014. Miguel A. Pulido Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney LIM Joseph Straka Assistant City Attorney AYES: Councilmembers: NOES: Councilmembers: ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers: Resolution No. 2014 - Page 3 of 4 CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2014- to be the original Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on Date: Resolution No. 2014 - Page 4 of 4 Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana 55B -6