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6.2 Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills Requesting the Allocation of FY 2005-06 Transportation Development • Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle Project Funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Pedestrian Bridge Replacement at Foothill College City Engineer/Director of Public Works Henry Louie introduced this item to Council. He provided a brief overview of his staff report that was before Council noting that staff was requesting authorization of the grant application for guaranteed funds from the MTC in the amount of$11,310 for an eligible project. Louie explained that the pedestrian bridge over Adobe Creek adjacent to the Foothill College entrance road connecting to El Monte Road was an eligible project. He noted that staff was recommending that the local share be funded from the Pathway Fund. Mayor Pro Tem Kerr advised that the proposed bridge was a solution to a very hazardous area and would be a part of the Foothill/El Monte Corridor. The anticipated cost of the bridge was $80,000 - $90,000. Kerr anticipated that the project (Foothill/ El Monte Corridor) would be reviewed favorably by the VTA and funded with approximately $800,000. He explained that the funds under discussion tonight were from the MTC. Kerr recommended Council approval of the application and additionally to direct staff to move forward with limited pre-engineering work for the project. MOTION SECONDED AND CARRIED: Moved by Kerr, seconded by Jones and passed unanimously to adopt Resolution No.43-05 requesting the allocation of FY 2005-2006 • Transportation Development Act Article 3 Pedestrian/Bicycle project funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project at Foothill College and to direct staff to move forward with limited preliminary engineering for the project with the not to exceed associated costs of$5,000. 7. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES, SUB-COMMITTEES,AND COUNCILMEMBERS ON OUTSIDE AGENCIES Mayor Pro Tem Kerr reported that the Environmental Initiatives Committee had met and elected Peter Evans as Chair of the Committee. The Committee recommended that the City Council adopt.the incentive proposed fee schedule reduction for solar projects presented by the Planning Director at the previous Council meeting. They would take under further review the suggestion of an MDA bonus as an incentive for solar projects. Kerr reported that the Committee had adopted a strategic goal of reducing electrical consumption on newly constructed projects by 25% and had developed a draft energy efficiency ordinance that would assist in meeting these goals. The Committee would like direction from the Council on the ordinance and noted that he had been advised by the Planning Director to schedule a public study session on the issue. Councilmember Mordo commented that he concurred that it was very important to engage the residents and garner their input prior to drafting the ordinance. He suggested using incentives over mandating requirements. Mordo offered that it was essential to move slowly and to be well educated on the subject before establishing requirements. • 10 City Council Meeting Minutes May 19,2005