HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 02-2014RESOLUTION NO. 02 -2014
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EAST GRAND AVENUE
BIKE LANES PROJECT, SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
FOR MEASURE A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $490,000 FOR THE EAST
GRAND AVENUE BIKE LANES PROJECT, AND
COMMITTING $85,556 IN MATCHING FUNDS
WHEREAS, East Grand Avenue does not have a designated bike lane; and
WHEREAS, bicyclists often use East Grand Avenue as a route to travel to their places of
employment; and
WHEREAS, the East Grand Avenue Bike Lanes Project ( "Project ") will include design
and installation of bike lanes on East Grand Avenue between the intersection of East Grand
Avenue /East Grand Avenue (just west of Gateway Boulevard) and Haskins Way. The Project
includes an Initial Study and required environmental review; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco ( "City ") staff estimates it will cost
$575,556 to implement the Project scope; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to sponsor the implementation of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks a grant in the amount of $490,000 from the San Mateo
County Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program for Fiscal Year 2014/2015, and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1988, the voters of San Mateo County approved a ballot measure
to allow the collection and distribution by the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA)
of a half -cent transactions and use tax in San Mateo County for 25 years, with the tax revenues to
be used for highway and transit improvements pursuant to the Transportation Expenditure Plan
presented to the voters (Original Measure A); and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2004, the voters of San Mateo County approved the
continuation of the collection and distribution by the TA the half -cent transactions and use tax
for an additional 25 years to implement the 2004 Transportation Expenditure Plan beginning
January 1, 2009 (New Measure A); and
WHEREAS, the TA issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program on December 9, 2013, and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City in support of the
City's application for $490,000 in San Mateo County Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program funds for the East Grand Avenue Bike Lanes Project, and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City committing the
City to the completion of the East Grand Avenue Bike Lanes Project, including the commitment
of any matching funds needed for implementation; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide $85,556 in matching funds, to be funded from either
the City's Gas Tax, Measure A, or General Fund Reserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco supports and directs staff to submit an application for the TA Measure A Pedestrian
and Bicycle Program funds in the amount of $490,000 for the East Grand Avenue Bike Lanes
Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
authorizes the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority to encumber any TA Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds
awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South San Francisco commits to the
completion of the East Grand Avenue Bike Lanes Project, including the commitment of $85,556
in matching funds form the City, with those funds coming from either the City's Gas Tax,
Measure A, or General Fund Reserves. A City Council decision on the source of funds will be
made when a budget amendment accepting the County grant funds is submitted at a later date.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by
the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on the 8a' day of
January, 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Mark N Addiego Pradeep Gupta and Liza Normandy
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Vice Mayor Richard A Garbarino and Mayor Karyl Matsumoto
ATTEST:
Anna Brown, Deputy City Clerk