HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 152-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 152-2015
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE HICKEY/JUNIPERO
SERRA BOULEVARDS PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
SAFETY AND CONNECTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT,
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THE SAN MATEO
COUNTY TRANSPORATION AUTHORITY (TA) MEASURE
A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM FUNDING FOR
THE PREPARATION OF THE PROJECT'S PRELIMINARY
ENGINEERING AND DESIGN PHASES, AND COMMITTING
APPROXIMATELY $66,000 IN NON-FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards intersection currently poses
challenging pedestrian and bicycle crossing conditions, limited visibility and short sight distance
for oncoming traffic approaching the crosswalks; and
WHEREAS, the Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and
Connectivity Improvements Project will ultimately design and construct the installation of
extending the curb and move the crosswalk back at the pork chop island on the north leg of the
intersection (northwest corner), modification of pedestrian pushbutton standard, install advanced
pedestrian crossing signage at the north leg of the intersection, install a median tip and pull the
median back (out of the crosswalk) at the west leg, install "close crosswalk" signage at the east
leg, install the remaining sidewalk to Colma City limits and pedestrian facilities from the
intersection to Hilton Avenue on Hickey Boulevard to provide better connectivity to the Winston
Manor Shopping Center, the Winston Manor neighborhood, Daly City and Colma; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $330,000 to implement the Preliminary Engineering and Design
Phases; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to sponsor the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases;
and
WHEREAS, the City currently allocated $66,000 of non-federal matching grant funds
towards the cost of the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks $264,000 for the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases
of the Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity
Improvements 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, the TA issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program on November 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City in support of the
City's application for $264,000 in San Mateo County Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program funds for the preparation of the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases for the
Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity
Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City committing the
City to the completion of the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases for the
Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity
Improvements Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of$66,000
needed for implementation; 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 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Fund for $264,000 for the preparation of the Preliminary
Engineering and Design Phases for the Hickey/Junipero Serra Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety and Connectivity Improvements 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 Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds awarded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of South San Francisco commits $66,000 to
the completion of the Preliminary Engineering and Design Phases for the Hickey/Junipero Serra
Boulevards Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project awarded the
requested San Mateo County TA Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager is authorized to take any other
action consistent with the intent of this Resolution.
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 special meeting held on the 16th day of
December, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Karyl Matsumoto, Richard A. Garbarino, and Liza Normandy
Vice Mayor Pradeep Gupta and Mayor Mark N. Addiego
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None ,R
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