HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 50-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 50-2015
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE US 101 PRODUCE
AVENUE INTERCHANGE PROJECT, SUBMITTING AN
APPLICATION FOR THE SAN MATEO COUNTY
TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY (TA) MEASURE A
HIGHWAY PROGRAM FUNDING FOR THE PREPARATION
OF THE PROJECT APPROVAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT PHASE, COMMITTING UP TO $150,000 IN
NON-FEDERAL MATCH, AND ASSURING TO COMPLETE
THE PROJECT PHASE
WHEREAS, the area surrounding Produce Avenue at the US 101 on ramp has increased
traffic and limited access to the adjacent developments; and
WHEREAS, the US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange Project will ultimately construct a
project to provide an east-west connection across US 101, improve the connectivity to
southbound and northbound 101, remove some of the non-standard features at this location and
provide new ramp configurations at Produce Avenue; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $3,150,000 to implement the Project Approval and
Environmental Phase; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to sponsor the Project Approval and Environmental Phase;
and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to allocate up to $150,000 of non-federal match grant funds
towards the cost of the Project Approval and Environmental Phase; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks $3,000,000 for US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange Project;
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, TA issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A Highway Program funds on
May 8, 2015; and
WHEREAS, TA requires a governing board resolution from the City in support of the
City's application for $3,000,000 in San Mateo County Transportation Authority Measure A
Highway Program funds for the preparation of the Project Approval and Environmental
Document Phase for the US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange Project; and
WHEREAS, TA requires a governing board resolution from the City committing the City
to the completion of the Project Approval and Environmental Phase for the US 101 Produce
Avenue Interchange Project; and
WHEREAS, should funding be awarded to the City, a Funding Agreement will have to
be executed between the TA and the City to access grant funding; and
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 San Mateo County TA Measure
A Highway Program Fund for $3,000,000 for the preparation of the Environmental Phase for the
US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange Project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the San
Mateo County Transportation Authority, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, to
encumber any Measure A Highway Program funds awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South San Francisco commits to the
completion of the preparation of the Project Approval and Environmental Document Phase for
the US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange Project if awarded the requested San Mateo County TA
Measure A Highway Program funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South San Francisco will commit up to
$150,000 of non-federal match grant funds towards the cost of the preparation of the Project
Approval and Environmental Document Phase for the US 101 Produce Avenue Interchange
Project if awarded the requested San Mateo County TA Measure A Highway Program funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to take any other
action consistent with the intent of this Resolution.
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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 10th day of
June, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Karyl Matsumoto, Pradeep Gupta, and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Mark N. Addiego and Mayor Richard A. Garbarino
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
• 'A' artinelli, City Clerk