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TO:HONORABLE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT: PLANNING
DATE:JUNE 21, 1999 CMR:297:99
SUBJECT:RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
REQUESTING THAT THE .SANTA CLARA BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ENDORSE THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY TRANS-
PORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE .B TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council endorse the attached resolution requesting the Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors to approve the proposed Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA) Measure B Transportation Program and to support VTA in its efforts to successfully
implement this program.
BACKGROUND
The VTA has program management responsibilities and the Board of Supervisors has a
fiduciary obligation with respect to Measure B transportation sales tax funds. VTA has
proposed a $1.51 billion Measure B Transportation Program, which includes $189 million
in Federal, State, and VTA funds. This program was developed in consultation with
municipalities and after significant public participation. The Board of Supervisors meets on
June 29, 1999 to adopt a Measure B Implementation Plan.
DISCUSSION
VTA is a joint powers authority formed by Santa Clara County and its municipalities. VTA
has substantial experience as both the region’s Congestion Management Agency and major
transit operator in managing transportation resources. The VTA has formulated a Measure
B Transportation Improvement Program through a participatory process involving elected
officials, staff and the general public. This $1.51 billion program, which would finance 18
major transportation projects, includes a variety of Federal and State resources to supplement
Measure B funds. It is noteworthy that more than half of these resources are programmed
for transit improvements. By identifying specific sources of required supplemental funding
VTA has developed a realistic and flexible approach to implementing the Measure B
Transportation Program. In addition, VTA provides a forum for on-going collaboration
among municipalities and public participation as the program is implemented. Thus, the
combination of VTA’s proposed Measure B Program and VTA management of that program
represents a practical, cooperative approach to major transportation investments within Santa
Clara County.
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ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Council may choose not to endorse the attached resolution and either take no position on this
issue, or support giving the Board of Supervisors and the Office of the County Executive
broad latitude in Measure B implementation.
RESOURCE IMPACT
There is no resource impact for Palo Alto, beyond what would be required to implement the
Measure B program.
POLICY IMPLICATIONS
Goal T-9 of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan calls for the City to develop, "An Influential
Role in Shaping and Implementing Regional Transportation Decisions." Involvement by
Palo Alto elected officials, staff, and interested citizens in VTA transportation planning
represents an important part of this regional role. Through endorsement of VTA’s proposed
Measure B Transportation Program, Council will be supporting a collaborative, participatory,
and regional approach to major transportation investments in Santa Clara County.
TIMELINE
The Santa Clara County Board of
Implementation Plan on June 29, 1999.
Supervisors will consider a draft Measure B
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Environmental Impact Report will be required for each project contained in the Measure
B Implementation Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution Regarding VTA Measure B Transportation Program
PREPARED BY: Joseph Kott, Chief Transportation Official
DEPARTMENT HEAD:
- ~ect2 oA~pl&V~Fand
Community Environment
MANAGER a aova 2f2. Z./CITY ZMII SoN
Assistant City Manager
Planning Commission
Michael Evanhoe, VTA Congestion Management Program
Carolyn Gonot, VTA Congestion Management Program
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
REQUESTING THAT THE SANTA CLARA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ENDORSE THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY
TP~ANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MEASURE B TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority
(VTA) is a regional agency formed and governed by Santa Clara
County and its municipalities; and
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County has fiduciary responsibility
with respect to Measure B transportation sales tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, VTA has proposed a transit and highway
transportation program that combines resources from Measure B sales
tax revenues supplemented by federal and state grant funds; and
WHEREAS, this program was developed with substantial public
and municipal participation; and
WHEREAS, the recommended VTA Measure B Transportation
Program represents a flexible, broad-based approach to implementing
desired improvements to Santa Clara County’s transportation system;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION i. The City of Palo Alto hereby requests the Santa
Clara County Board of Supervisors to approve VTA’s recommended
Measure B Transportation Program and to support VTA in its efforts
to implement this program.
.SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to request that
the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors approve the VTA
proposed Measure B Transportation Program and to support VTA in its
efforts to implement this program.
.SECTION 3. The Council finds that adoption of this
resolution does not constitute a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act because it can be seen with certainty
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that such action will cause no significant effects on the
environment. However, an environmental assessment will be required
for each project contained in the adopted Measure B Implementation
Plan.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:APPROVED:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Senior Asst. City Attorney
Mayor
City Manager
Director of Planning &
Community Environment
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