For City Council Meeting [July 23, 2019]
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
APPROVAL: Rod Foster, City Administrator
FROM: Sean Grayson, Acting Public Works Director
Title
Request City Council to Approve the First Amendment of the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Rialto and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to extend the expiration date of the Cooperative Agreement to February 2, 2023.
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BACKGROUND:
The Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC), established under Assembly Bill 2766 (AB 2766), is responsible for funding projects that reduce air pollution from motor vehicles within the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Southern California (SCAQMD). The SCAQMD includes all of Orange County and portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties within its jurisdiction.
On January 24, 2017, the City Council approved Contract No. ML16077 and accepted the funding in the amount of $463,216.00 from MSRC.
ANALYSIS/DISCUSSION:
The First Amendment will extend the Cooperative Agreement to February 2, 2023, will allow for the scope of work to be completed. The grant funds will be used for pedestrian access improvements, installation of bicycle lanes, shared use mobility feasibility study, purchase and installation of bicycle sharing hardware and infrastructure, and a bike share outreach program. A copy of the amended Contract No. ML16077A is included as Attachment 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Approval of the proposed action is not a “Project” as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to Section 15378(a), a “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. According to Section 15378(b), a Project does not include: (5) Organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
This action is consistent with Guiding Principle 3A in the General Plan:
Our City government will lead by example, and will operate in an open, transparent, and responsive manner that meets the needs of the citizens and is a good place to do business.
The City of Rialto has also outlined key Goals and Objectives through which the City looks to minimize congestion on the local road network, create opportunities and incentives for people to avoid use of their cars for short trips, maintain a circulation system that supports local businesses’ needs. These efforts will contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to State mandates.
Goal 2-35: Reduce air pollution emissions from both mobile and stationary sources in the City.
Goal 2-37: Expand public awareness regarding air pollution sources and pollutant reduction initiatives.
Policy 2-37.1: Encourage and publically recognize innovative approaches that improve air quality.
Policy 2-37.2: Encourage the participation of environmental groups, the business community, civic groups, special interest groups, and the public in the formulation and implementation of programs that effectively reduce air pollution.
Goal 2-38: Mitigate against climate change.
Policy 2-38.1: Provide enhanced bicycling and walking infrastructure, and support public transit, including public bus service, the Metrolink, and the potential for Bus Rapid Transit (BRT).
Goal 4-8: Establish and maintain a comprehensive system of pedestrian trails and bicycle routes that provide viable connections throughout the City.
Policy 4-8.5: Require major developments to include bicycle storage facilities, including bicycle racks and lockers.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the staff report and First Amendment to the Cooperative Agreement.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Operating Budget Impact
The proposed action will not affect the capital improvement budget.
Capital Improvement Budget Impact
Budget was previously appropriated and the proposed action will not impact the capital improvement budget.
Business Licensing:
A Business License application and payment of a Business License tax is not required for this action.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council Approve the First Amendment of the Cooperative Agreement between the City of Rialto and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to extend the expiration date of the Cooperative Agreement to February 2, 2023.