HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11503 authorization to apply for Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program (LCTOP) Grant fundingR 11503
RESOLUTION NO. 11503 (2024 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR
THEIR DESIGNEE, TO FILE, EXECUTE, AND FULFILL ANY RELATED
LOW CARBON TRANSPORTATION OPERATIONS PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, ASSURANCES, FORMS,
AGREEMENTS, AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo (City) operates the San Luis Obispo (SLO)
Transit system and the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo is SLO Transit’s
governing board; and
WHEREAS, the City and SLO Transit are eligible recipients of the State of
California’s Low Carbon Transportation Operations (LCTOP) Program grant annually,
throughout the life of the program; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) as the administrative agency for LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering
and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible contributing sponsors including San Luis Obispo
Council of Governments (SLOCOG) who is the contributing sponsor in the region; and
WHEREAS, Caltrans permits delegation of execution of LCTOP grant
agreements, other documents and any amendments thereto to the City Manager or their
designee; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to implement the following LCTOP projects:
Procurement of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure using LCTOP funds in the
amount of $319,168 and Procurement of a Battery Electric Cutaway Bus using LCTOP
funds in the amount of $57,200.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo does hereby authorize the submittal of the above listed project nominations and
allocation requests to Caltrans for FY2023-24 LCTOP funds as follows:
SECTION 1. Environmental Review. The California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in this report because the action does
not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15378. Authorization to apply for
grant funding is an administrative action of a government agency that will not result in
direct or indirect physical impact to the environment. The proposed projects to be funded
through this grant application would be required to comply with all applicable state and
local laws including showing of CEQA compliance or exemption.
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SECTION 2. Approval. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does
hereby:
1. Approve the City’s previously submitted application for Low Carbon
Transportation Operations Program grant funding; and
2. Authorize staff to submit an allocation request package; and
3. Authorize the City Manager of their designee, to file, execute, and fulfill any
related Low Carbon Transportation Operations Program grant applications,
certifications, assurances, forms, agreements, and associated documents
on behalf of the City.
Upon motion of Council Member Francis, seconded by Council Member
Shoresman, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and
Mayor Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 18th day of June 2024.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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