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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:
MEETING DATE:
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA ITEM
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Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding between City of Lodi
and San Joaquin Council of Governments for State/Federal Transit Planning and
Programming, and Authorizing City Manager to Execute Agreement
March 1, 2017
Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding between
City of Lodi and San Joaquin Council of Governments for State/federal
transit planning and programming, and authorizing City Manager to
execute agreement.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: As a designated recipient of State and federal funds, a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) is required between the City of Lodi and its
region's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which is the San
Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG). With the passage of Fixing America's Surface Transportation
Act, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) directed SJCOG to update all transit Operators' MOUs. The
FTA requires the MOU to specify the roles and procedures for carrying out the federal guidelines,
regulations, policy implementation, and statutes for transportation planning and programming. In addition,
the MOU includes working cooperatively with SJCOG to ensure transportation systems are in a state of
good repair.
Lodi City Council adopted the current MOU in 2002. The major changes to the existing MOU include FTA -
required added language and references to federal regulations, existing air quality conformity requirements
and programming of federal funds.
FISCAL IMPACT: Failure to approve the MOU could result in the loss of State and federal
funding for transit projects.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
Charles E. Swimley, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Paula Fernandez, Transportation Manager/Senior Traffic Engineer
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE
SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
AND
CITY OF LODI.
"Regarding the Coordination of Ongoing Transit Planning and Programming of State/Federal Funds that
Support the Ongoing and Future Deployment of Transit Services in the Lodi Urbanized Area and the
San Joaquin Region
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is entered into between the SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS, hereinafter, referred to as SJCOG, and the CITY OF LODI, hereinafter referred to as LODI,
and both SJCOG and LODI, hereinafter referred to as the (Parties), as of this day of
, 2017.
WITNESSES THAT:
WHEREAS, LODI is a public transportation operator that provides service in the Lodi urbanized area and is
eligible to apply for and receive State, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and/or Federal Highways
Administration (FHWA) transit funding for capital, operating, and planning assistance for the delivery of public
mass transportation; and
WHEREAS, SJCOG is the Regional Transportation Planning Agency for the county of San Joaquin, and the
cities therein, and is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the San Joaquin region, directed by a
duly comprised Board of Directors of elected officials responsible for carrying out federal guidelines,
regulations, and statutes for planning and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the SJCOG, LODI, and public transit operators in San Joaquin region have established the
Interagency Transit Committee (ITC) to formulate proposals concerning regional transit programming and
financial matters; and
WHEREAS, SJCOG, LODI, and transit operators in the San Joaquin region rely upon a cooperative relationship
to foster comprehensive regional transit planning which feeds directly into state and national planning; and
WHEREAS, this MOU (Contract #C-2017-24), replaces and supersedes the existing Transit MOU #2003-016
between the Parties and MOU #2005-009 between SJCOG, LODI, Sacramento Area Council of Government,
and City of Galt; and
WHEREAS, this MOU describes the planning and programming relationship between SJCOG and LODI; and
WHEREAS, the (Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act, or "FAST Act," requires MPOs to work
cooperatively with public transit operators to develop Regional Transportation Plans (RTPs) and Federal
Transportation Improvement Programs (FTIPs) for urbanized areas, which are intended to further the national
interest to encourage and promote the safe and efficient management, operation, and development of surface
transportation systems to serve the mobility of people and freight and foster economic growth; and development
within and through urbanized areas, while minimizing transportation -related fuel consumption and air pollution;
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WHEREAS, the FAST Act also requires MPOs to work cooperatively with public transit operators to
implement performance-based planning and programming for urbanized areas, which are intended to
improve the safety of the nation's public transportation systems, ensure that those systems are in a state of
good repair, and provide increased transparency into agencies' budgetary decision-making processes; and
WHEREAS, the FTA in 23 CFR Section 450.310, requires either an MOU or an overall (unified) planning
work program between the MPO and all Local authorities and transit operators receiving FTA funds to
specify the procedures for carrying out transportation planning and fund programming; and
WHEREAS, SJCOG will work cooperatively with LODI and transit operators in the San Joaquin region to
establish a process and a set of guiding principles for the selection of transit projects to be included in the
FTIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to the transit operators and jurisdictions hereto,
and in consideration of the covenants and conditions herein contained, SJCOG and LODI agree as follows:
SECTION 1: Cooperative Relationship
1.1 MOU Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this MOU is to:
a) Set forth the basic structure for cooperative planning and decision making regarding transit planning
and programming between SJCOG and LODI; and
b) Foster a cooperative and mutually beneficial working relationship for the provision of
comprehensive, effective, and coordinated transit planning on behalf of Lodi's public mass
transportation system; and
c) Identify the regional transit planning responsibilities, in coordination with the State of California, for
programming federal funds within the SJCOG FTIP; and
d) Codify the process for selection of transit projects and locally -acceptable methodology for federal
funds in the Lodi urbanized area (UZA); and
e) Ensure that federal transit funds are distributed in the Lodi urbanized area in compliance with federal
requirements.
The intent of this MOU is to:
a) Articulate a transparent process for funding transit projects with federal and state dollars in full
accordance with federal and state regulations; and
b) Support implementation of a performance-based approach to transportation decision making; and
c) Foster economies of scale through assistance in the coordination of funding for mutually beneficial
capital projects, including shared transit facilities and bus purchase contracts; and
d) Provide for coordinated planning and foster coordinated services; and
e) Apply federal transit dollars to implement transit priorities identified in the SJCOG RTP/Sustainable
Communities Strategy (SCS), and LODI's Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP).
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1.2 Representation on SJCOG Interagency Transit Committee and Social Service Transportation
Advisory Committee
The ITC is comprised of public transit operators from the San Joaquin region. ITC was created to improve
communication among the transit agencies within San Joaquin County, improve the transit experience for the
end user, and serves as the primary committee to coordinate local and regional transit planning,
programming, and financial activities of common interest to the operators as well as transit capital project
delivery. Representatives from each transit operators in the region, as well as from SJCOG member
agencies, are invited to serve on the ITC. LODI shall provide one (1) representative and one (1) alternate to
serve on ITC on matters that pertain to this MOU, or shall identify an ITC representative from another
agency/jurisdiction to serve as their representative. LODI agrees to work cooperatively with SJCOG, other
transit operators and member agencies to ensure the provision of coordinated transit services. SJCOG shall
coordinate and facilitate activities related to the ITC.
The Social Service Transportation Advisory Committee (SSTAC) is comprised of citizens, staff from various
agencies, and representatives from each transit operator. LODI shall provide a member and alternate on the
SSTAC. The committee's purpose is to advise the Board on issues relating to transit and to monitor and
promote improvements to public transportation services for people traditionally under -represented and
underserved population.
1.3 Communication and Agreements
A critical component of coordination involves open and productive communication. SJCOG is required to
update the FTIP/RTP every even -numbered year and the RTP every four (4) years. Responsive
communication between the Parties is imperative in order to meet this mandate.
Within the designated UZA, transit operators that meet the applicable federal requirements are eligible to
apply for FTA and/or FHWA transit funding for capital, operating, and planning assistance for the delivery
of public mass transportation under arrangements made through an MOU between LODI and SJCOG
consistent with FTA and FHWA requirements.
Annual Certifications and Assurances Regarding FTA Grant Programs
By signing this Agreement, LODI, and its subrecipients, certifies to comply with the applicable Annual
Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grant Programs, including the Urbanized Area Formula Grants
(5307), published annually in the Federal Register. LODI shall provide a signed copy of the Annual
Certifications and Assurances in FTA's Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) and accessible to
SJCOG.
Public Involvement
The federal regulations for metropolitan planning under FAST Act are incorporated within the SJCOG
adopted public participation plan. Federal law requires that the MPO work cooperatively with the state
department of transportation and the regional transit operators to provide citizens, affected public agencies,
representatives of transportation agencies, freight shippers, private providers of transportation, representative
users of public transit, and other interested transit operators and jurisdictions a reasonable opportunity to
comment on proposed transportation plans and programs.
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To receive a FTA grant, a grant applicant must meet certain public participation requirements in development
of the FTA programs. Per FTA Circular 9030.1E, Chapter V, FTA considers a grantee to have met the
public participation requirements associated with the annual development of the Program of Projects when
the grantee follows the public involvement process outlined in the FHWA/FTA planning regulations for the
FTIP (see MOU Section 3).
All SJCOG public involvement efforts are consistent with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Executive
Order on Environmental Justice.
National Transit Database (NTD)
The NTD is FTA's primary source for information and statistics LODI elected from transit systems
that receive FTA formula funding under the Urbanized Area Formula Program (Sec. 5307 and 5339).
LODI is required by statute and FTA guidance (FTA Circular C 9030.1 E, Section VI -9) to provide a
complete report to NTD of all transit operations. Financial information reported to the NTD must be
reported in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts.
1.4 Responsibilities
The Executive Director of SJCOG and City Manager of LODI are the primary individuals responsible for
ensuring compliance with the provisions specified in this MOU.
SECTION 2: Transit Planning
2.1 Planning Assistance
Upon request, or in order to maintain eligibility for federal funds, SJCOG will assist in the development of
transit planning documents produced by LODI. The type of assistance provided by SJCOG will include, but
is not limited to, the following:
a) Obtain and analyze data from various sources to develop demographic, growth, and other useful
assumptions for the purpose of transit forecasting and development (e.g., trip generation tables,
census information, maps); and
b) Assist in obtaining state and federal funds for projects consistent with the SJCOG RTP/SCS, LODI's
SRTP and FTIP/RTP (e.g., completing paper work, facilitating FTIP/RTP amendments); and
c) Provide a program and include projects in the FTIP/RTP or Overall Work Program (OWP) through
which federal funds can be authorized for expenditure; and
d) Support LODI to ensure compliance with FAST Act mandates.
A final copy of all transit planning documents, including FTA Triennial Audits, NTD, and State Controller
Reports, as well as the transit asset management plans, State of Good Repair, and safety plans produced by
LODI, will be forwarded to SJCOG. This will assist SJCOG in overall transit planning coordination as well
as ensuring that FTA and FHWA transit funds are used as planned, as per FTA and FHWA requirements.
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2.2 Regional Planning (Regional Transit Coordination)
SJCOG will provide a forum that will foster partnerships and coordination in the development of public
transit services throughout the San Joaquin region. Items to be considered should include fares, transfer and
pass policies, transit information, marketing, schedules, service coordination, data needed to meet periodic
reporting requirements, and other activities as required.
As part of its MPO role, SJCOG will continue to ensure a cooperative and coordinated transportation
planning process for the San Joaquin region. LODI, and the relationship to the regional and interregional
transit network, is critical to the implementation of the regional transportation system included in the SJCOG
RTP/SCS.
As MPO, SJCOG will also be responsible for the development of required regional planning documents for
the San Joaquin region, such as the RTP/SCS. LODI will provide technical information during the
development of these regional planning documents through the SJCOG committee structure.
2.3 Long -Range Regional Transportation Plan
SJCOG agrees to prepare, adopt and maintain, as required, a long-range RTP. In accordance with the
planning regulations and FTA and FHWA guidance, LODI will participate in the development of SJCOG's
RTP, referred to as the RTP/SCS. The RTP/SCS will assess the transportation needs of the region and set
forth improvements necessary to address those needs over a minimum twenty- (20) year period. SJCOG
updates its RTP/SCS every four (4) years, consistent with federal and state guidelines.
In order to comply with the planning regulations and federal guidance for the development of the RTP/SCS,
LODI will cooperate in providing information required to complete the RTP and LODI to meet the federal
requirements. Examples of the type of information required to be provided to SJCOG by LODI including,
but are not limited to, the following:
a) FTA Triennial Reviews, NTD and State Controller Reports; and
b) An overview of key performance measures of existing transit systems; and
c) Transit demand projections; and
d) Anticipated fleet replacement and expansion needs (Transit Asset Management Plan and targets and
Agency Safety Plans and targets); and
e) Anticipated equipment replacement and rehabilitation needs; and
f) Anticipated facility needs; and
g) System improvement strategies with time frames for action; and
h) A financial plan, including expected revenues, planned expenditures, documentation of fiscal ability
to operate and expand services and strategies to deal with potential funding support changes.
Documentation of the public participation process used to develop the local inputs to the RTP/SCS.
To the extent that a current, adopted STRP, required by FTA for direct receipt of federal transit funding,
includes the foregoing information, then providing SJCOG with a copy of a STRP will be deemed in
compliance with the RTP information submittal requirements.
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2.4 SRTP
In response to FTA and FHWA planning regulations and guidance, LODI will prepare SRTPs that set out
transit planning and programming for a ten-year period. If all projects in the SRTP have been completed, the
SRTP will be updated every five years. These SRTPs will provide input for SJCOG's preparation of the
Transportation Improvement Program. The SRTPs will address unmet transit needs and service level
sustainment, in addition to other agency -specific concerns. Future SRTPs shall contain a list of projects for
future FTA and FHWA transit funding, if applicable. The project list shall:
a) Identify and describe the scope of the specific projects and services, which address ongoing and
increased transit demands. These projects and services, shall address short-term challenges and
provide and analysis of LODI's financial resources. The list shall also address the issues related to
unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet; and
b) Identify the amount and type of federal and non-federal funds required to support the projects for
each year represented in the Plan. In addition, the list shall identify anticipated discretionary funding
estimates for the FTIP/RTP and RTP.
SJCOG will work cooperatively with LODI in their efforts to generate information needed to prepare their
SRTPs and future updates.
2.5 Air Quality
Currently, the San Joaquin Valley (or portions thereof) is designated as nonattainment with respect to Federal
air quality standards for ozone, and particulate matter under 2.5 microns in diameter (PM2.5); and has a
maintenance plan for particulate matter under 10 microns in diameter (PM -10), as well as a maintenance plan
for carbon monoxide (CO) for the urbanized/metropolitan areas of Kern, Fresno, Stanislaus and San Joaquin
Counties. Therefore, transportation plans and programs for the nonattainment areas for the San Joaquin
County area must satisfy the requirements of the Federal transportation conformity regulation.
In nonattainment areas for air quality standards, the MPO is responsible for determining conformity of the
FTIP and RTP with the State Implementation Plan to achieve air quality standards. The goal is to ensure that
transportation plans, programs, and projects do not adversely affect the region's air quality standards.
Conformity consultation in the San Joaquin Region is to be done in accordance with 40 CFR 93.105. Under
these requirements, SJCOG consults with local governments and appropriate State and federal agencies on
the FTIP, RTP, conformity analysis, and the SJCOG Overall Work Program. For local government
consultation, LODI and SJCOG will work LODI abortively on amendments to the FTIP and RTP and ensure
those amendments are in compliance with air quality conformity requirements.
2.6 Overall Work Program
Since 1969, SJCOG has filled a variety of roles for its member jurisdictions and San Joaquin County,
including serving as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency, Metropolitan Planning Organization,
Airport Land Use Commission, Census Data Center, Congestion Management Agency, Local Transportation
Authority, Regional Housing Needs Allocation, Lead Agency — Transportation Air Quality Attainment, and
San Joaquin County Multi -Species Conservation Plan.
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The OWP is a management tool and is developed to address the core planning functions, tasks, and products
that SJCOG will undertake to deliver during each fiscal year. SJCOG develops its annual program of
projects in consultation with interested transit operators and local government agencies. Through a
collaborative process with federal, state and local agencies, SJCOG also seeks input on the OWP from the
public on key issues facing the San Joaquin region. Planning for the OWP is a continuous process. Each
year, the draft OWP is provided to local, state and federal agencies for review. The draft OWP is presented
to the SJCOG Board in the month of February and, upon approval, is sent to Caltrans and FTA/FHWA, and
posted on the web site for general public review. SJCOG then responds to the comments received and the
Board adopts the Final OWP by April 1 of each year.
SECTION 3: Programming of Federal Funds
3.1 Federal Funds and Locally -Accepted Methodology
FTA planning guidelines state that using a predetermined split or formula for programming funds in the UZA
is not necessarily consistent with the goals of the metropolitan planning process. Therefore, to sub -allocate
FTA UZA Formula Grants (5307) and Bus and Bus Facilities (5339) Program funds, SJCOG, in cooperation
and coordination with LODI will develop a locally -acceptable methodology for the programming of the
Federal formula funds. This methodology will be re -visited periodically through a comprehensive planning
process and will include collaboration with all transit stakeholders in the UZA. The methodology and
methodology changes will be reviewed by the ITC committee and if applicable, other transit agencies outside
the San Joaquin County.
The same notices of intent, publication of proposed projects, and public involvement and review also shall be
used to fulfill the public hearing requirements of 49 USC Section 5307, covering review and approval of
FTA grant applications for FTIP/RTP projects.
3.2 Federal Transportation Improvement Program Programming
LODI agrees to use the locally -acceptable methodology developed in accordance with Section 3.1of this
MOU and the LODI's SRTP for making an annual determination regarding the distribution of federal funds
available for the allocation within the Lodi urbanized area.
As part of the FTIP/RTP process, projects are programmed in the FTIP/RTP on behalf of all transit providers
receiving federal funds. Following direct consultation with LODI, as well as all transit operators and
member agencies, SJCOG distributes notices of intent to develop or amend the FTIP/RTP, publishes the
proposed program of projects to be adopted, and carries out a public involvement and review process for
FTIP/RTP adoption or amendment, in compliance with 23 CFR Sections 450.312 and 450.324. Any transit
operator or member agency seeking FTIP/RTP programming and subsequent grant approvals will provide
SJCOG with sufficient project detail to convey understanding of the projects by all interested agencies and
persons, meet FTA grant application requirements, and provide a clear linkage to FTIP/RTP project
descriptions.
As part of the FTIP/RTP process, projects are programmed in the FTIP/RTP on behalf of all transit providers
receiving federal funds. SJCOG, the Party, and all other transit operators affected by the UZA funding, shall
meet annually to use the locally -developed process and recommend a prioritized list of projects for the
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allocation of federal funds, which would include all FTA 5307 funds apportioned to the UZA plus additional
federal funds that may be available for distribution from FTA and FHWA.
ITC will discuss projects and endeavor to give input on said funds based upon factors that are identified in
the locally accepted methodology, with final approval by SJCOG Board.
3.3 Applications for Transit Funding (FTA Grant Administration)
As the MPO, SJCOG is responsible for programming federal formula funds allocated under the FTA and
identifying these funds in the federal transportation improvement program. Participation in this MOU is
required for the receipt of Federal FTA and/or FHWA funds, specifically the FTA UZA Formula Grants
(5307) and Bus and Bus Facilities (5339) Programs.
After the completion of the locally -developed methodology, LODI will prepare applications to the FTA or
FHWA for federal transit funding. Applications will be submitted to SJCOG using the FTA TrAMS, or
FTA's next generation of TrAMS or another mutually agreed upon method, and LODI will request SJCOG's
application review in advance of the FTA or FHWA grant execution to confirm accuracy and consistency
with FTIP/RTP programming requirements and with the local SRTP and SJCOG RTP/SCS, as required by
federal guidelines.
All Parties agree to work in good faith to develop consistent programming, documentation, and funding
requests in a manner consistent with FTA or FHWA requirements.
SECTION 4: FTIP Project Monitoring & Maintenance
4.1 Progress Reporting
SJCOG is responsible for tracking the overall progress of all projects in the FTIP/RTP and is required to
produce an annual list of projects for which federal funds have been obligated in the preceding year and will
ensure that it is made available for public review.
LODI will assist SJCOG's efforts to track the overall progress of transit projects in the FTIP/RTP through
providing basic access to their FTA TrAMS accounts. At a minimum, milestone/progress reports submitted
to FTA and reviewed by SJCOG shall contain all of the information required in FTA Circular 5010.1D, as
amended, for grant administration procedures. If project specific questions are raised by FTA or SJCOG that
cannot be answered through review of the TrAMS documentation, LODI will, upon request, provide SJCOG
additional information. Examples of information that may be periodically requested may include the
following:
a) A classification of the projects by the individual categories, as identified in the FTIP/RTP; and
b) A documentation of the stage of project implementation; and
c) An explanation for any project delays if the project is behind schedule; and
d) The reasons for any cost overruns if the project is over budget; and
e) A status update on the amount of federal funding obligated, received, and used to support projects;
and
f) Any identified needs for an FTIP/RTP amendment; and
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g)
Project savings to be reverted, if any, at project completion,
4.2 FTIP/RTP Amendments
SJCOG processes FTIP/RTP modifications and amendments periodically. LODI is responsible for notifying
SJCOG if there is the need to amend the FTIP/RTP. Amendments may require three to four months to
process for approval. SJCOG typically processes FTIP/RTP amendments on a quarterly basis. For
amendments, LODI shall make a formal request to SJCOG for changes in project cost, scope, or schedule
certain minor adjustments, and administrative and project budget modifications can be made outside the
formal amendment process, but must be requested in writing. Due to the complexity of making federal
funding changes, LODI should allow plenty of time and engage SJCOG early.
As part of the quarterly progress report, or more frequent reporting if required, LODI shall notify SJCOG
regarding the reasons an amendment to the FTIP/RTP is needed. Amendments may be needed to address
issues such as funding shortfalls, delays in project implementation, and/or new projects that need to be
included in the FTIP/RTP. LODI and /or subrecipients of FTA funding shall regularly update SJCOG on
project status, and SJCOG shall periodically provide a grant status review to the ITC.
SECTION 5: Additional Terms and Conditions of the MOU
5.1 MOU Amendments
This MOU may be amended by written consent of both Parties. Amendments must be approved by SJCOG
and its Board of Directors, and LODI City Council, unless such Board or Council has delegated amendment
authority to their respective Executive Director and/or City Manager.
5.2 MOU Withdrawal; MOU Termination
Participation in the MOU may be terminated by either party hereto provided that the terminating party
provides notice to the other party at least ninety (90) days prior to the date of termination. Termination or
withdrawal by any Party will result in the halt of certain activities, which in turn, may affect the selecting,
funding, and grant application of state and federally funded transit projects. It also does not relieve LODI
from state and federal mandates. Furthermore, a termination or withdrawal means that both Parties who are
signatory to the MOU will need to meet and confer. Both Parties must determine how best to continue the
purpose and intent of the MOU and discuss how to get a replacement MOU implemented.
5.3 Notice
Any notice under this MOU shall be in writing and either personally delivered or sent by First Class U.S.
Mail, postage pre -paid, addressed as follows:
SJCOG
Andrew Chesley
Executive Director
San Joaquin Council of Governments
555 E. Weber Avenue
9
Stockton, CA 95202
LODI
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
City of Lodi
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
5.4 MOU Authorization
By our signature below, we certify that our respective Boards of Directors and City Council have authorized
us to enter into this MOU on behalf of our agency.
Stephen Schwabauer
City Manager
CITY OF LODI
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Andrew Chesley
Executive Director
SJCOG
Date
APPROVE AS TO FORM:
Steve Dial Date
Deputy Executive Director/CFO
SJCOG
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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF LODI AND THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR STATE/FEDERAL TRANSIT PLANNING
AND PROGRAMMING, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, as a designated recipient of State and federal funds, a Memorandum of
Understanding is required between the City of Lodi and its region's Metropolitan Planning
Organization (MPO); and
WHEREAS, the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) is the Regional
Transportation Planning Agency for the County of San Joaquin and the cities therein, and is the
MPO for the San Joaquin region; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of "Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act," the
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) directed SJCOG to update all transit operators'
Memorandums of Understanding; and
WHEREAS, FTA requires that the Memorandums of Understanding specify the roles
and procedures for carrying out the federal guidelines, regulations, policy implementation, and
statutes for transportation planning and programming; and
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding includes working cooperatively with
SJCOG to ensure transportation systems are in a state of good repair; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends approving the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Lodi and SJCOG for State/Federal Transit Planning and Programming, and further
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Lodi.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve
the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lodi and the San Joaquin Council of
Governments for State/Federal Transit Planning and Programming; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby authorize the
City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City of Lodi.
Dated: March 1, 2017
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2017-26 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held March 1, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Chandler, Mounce, Nakanishi, and Mayor Kuehne
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NIFER T. FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2017-26
CITY COUNCIL
DOUG KUEHNE, Mayor
ALAN NAKANISHI,
Mayor Pro Tempore
MARK CHANDLER
BOB JOHNSON
JOANNE MOUNCE
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CITY OF LODI
CITY HALL, 221 WEST PINE STREET
P.O BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
(209) 333-6706 / FAX (209) 333-6710
EMAIL: pwdept@lodi goy
www lodi.gov
February 24, 2017
San Joaquin Council of Governments
Attn: Diane Nguyen
555 East Weber Avenue
Stockton, CA 95202-2804
STEPHEN SCHWABAUER
City Manager
JENNIFER M. FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
JANICE D. MAGDICH
City Attorney
CHARLES E. SWIMLEY, JR.
Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding between City
of Lodi and San Joaquin Council of Governments for State/Federal Transit
Planning and Programming, and Authorizing City Manager to Execute
Agreement
Enclosed is a copy of background information on an item on the City Council agenda of
Wednesday, March 1, 2017. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber, Carnegie Forum, 305 West Pine Street.
This item is on the consent calendar and is usually not discussed unless a
Council Member requests discussion. The public is given an opportunity to address
items on the consent calendar at the appropriate time.
If you wish to write to the City Council, please address your letter to City Council,
City of Lodi, P. O. Box 3006, Lodi, California, 95241-1910. Be sure to allow time for the
mail. Or, you may hand -deliver the letter to City Hall, 221 West Pine Street.
If you wish to address the Council at the Council Meeting, be sure to fill out a speaker's
card (available at the Carnegie Forum immediately prior to the start of the meeting) and
give it to the City Clerk. If you have any questions about communicating with the
Council, please contact Jennifer M. Ferraiolo, City Clerk, at (209) 333-6702.
If you have any questions about the item itself, please call Sean Nathan at (209) 333-
6.06.
Charles . Swimley, Jr.
Public Works Director
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Enclosure
cc: City Clerk