SR 04-23-2019 3C
City Council
Report
City Council Meeting: April 23, 2019
Agenda Item: 3.C
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To: Mayor and City Council
From: Edward King, Director, Big Blue Bus, Finance & Administrative Services
Subject: Adoption of Big Blue Bus Resolution for State Transit Funds
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
execution of the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) Master Agreement
and Program Supplements for the State-funded project.
Summary
Big Blue Bus (BBB) is committed to clean energy and has begun the process of
converting its fleet to zero-emission battery-electric vehicles. At this time, BBB requests
that City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a master
agreement and supplemental amendments for funds from the California Department of
Transportation. An individual resolution is required for BBB to receive funds through the
Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the purchase of ten zero-
emission battery electric buses.
Discussion
In January 2018, the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced that
BBB had been awarded a $3,050,000 grant for the purchase of ten new zero-emissions
battery electric buses through the TIRCP. TIRCP funding is provided through Senate
Bill 1 (SB 1) which is generated from the proceeds of the State’s Cap and Trade
program. The program provides major benefits towards meeting the State’s climate and
air quality goals, with a total reduction of more than 32 million tons of greenhouse gas
emissions annually.
Through investments that support a transition to cleaner technology and providing
efficient and reliable service along corridors serving disadvantaged and low-income
communities, BBB will move closer to its 100% zero-emissions goal target for 2030.
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The new electric buses will enable BBB to complement existing service and continue
providing critical first-last mile connectivity to Metro rail stations throughout the Westside
of Los Angeles.
Approval of this resolution would satisfy the State’s requirement for funds.
Past Council Actions
Meeting Date Description
1/9/2018 (attachment A) Adoption of Big Blue Bus Resolution for Transit Funds
9/11/2018 (attachment B) Adoption of Big Blue Bus Resolution for Federal Funds
Financial Impacts and Budget Actions
There is no immediate financial impact or budget action necessary as a result of the
recommended action. Expenditure authority associated with these funds has been
included in the Capital Improvement Program during the biennial process.
Prepared By: Enny Chung, Sr. Admin Analyst - Grants
Approved
Forwarded to Council
Attachments:
A. BBB TIRCP Grant Reso 040919
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City Council Meeting: April 23, 2019 Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NUMBER _________ (CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A MASTER AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED
DOCUMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
ACCEPT A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,050,000 FOR ZERO EMISSION
ELECTRIC BUSES PURSUANT TO THE TRANSIT AND INTERCITY RAIL CAPITAL
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 75220, the
Legislature has created the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) to fund
transformative capital improvements to modernize California’s intercity, commuter, and
bus transit systems to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases by reducing congestion
and vehicle miles traveled throughout California; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation has awarded a grant to
the Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus in the amount of $3,050,000 for reimbursement of costs
for ten (10) zero emission battery electric buses pursuant to TIRCP; and
WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to accept the grant in the amount of $3,050,000
from the California Department of Transportation for ten (10) zero emission battery
electric buses pursuant to TIRCP.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Monica authorizes the City
Manager to negotiate and to execute a master agreement and all related documents with
the California State Transportation Agency to accept a grant in the amount of $3,050,000
for ten (10) zero emission battery electric buses pursuant to TIRCP.
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution, and
thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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LANE DILG
City Attorney
REFERENCE:
RESOLUTION NO. 11167 (CCS)
&
AGREEMENT NO. 10835 (CCS)