Santa Monica

City Council

January 27, 2026 Order of Business 4 #G

Agenda Item G

4.G.\nReceive and File Short Range Transit Plan and Adoption of a Resolution\nAuthorizing the City Manager to File the FY 2026–2028 Short Range Transit\nPlan with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro)\nand Execute Related Grant Agreements. - New Item Received 1/22/2026\n\nRecommended Action\nStaff recommends that the City Council:\n1. Adopt a finding of categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15262 of the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines\n2. Authorize the City Manager to file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-2028 Short\nRange Transportation Plan (SRTP) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan\nTransportation Authority (Metro);\n3. Adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to: (a) apply for\nand execute grant agreements and execute related certifications and\nassurances with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Metro, and other\nFederal, State, Regional or Local agencies; and (b) enter into agreements for\ntransportation funds for the pass-through of funds and agreements for\nplanning, programming, and implementing transportation services and capital\nprojects during FY2025-26 through FY2027-28.