HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 153-2015 RESOLUTION NO. 153-2015
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUNSHINE GARDENS
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 PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE PROJECT, AND
COMMITTING $126,000 IN NON-FEDERAL MATCHING
FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City's Pedestrian Master Plan identifies the Sunshine Gardens
Neighborhood as an area where vehicles cut through the neighborhood at dangerous speeds; and
WHEREAS, there is no buffer between the sidewalk and vehicles, other than occasional
on-street parking; and
WHEREAS, the Sunshine Gardens Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity
Improvements Project would install traffic safety measures for pedestrians to encourage walking
as a mode of transportation and to promote safer walking and bicycling experiences within the
community; and
WHEREAS, the safety features would include advanced stop bars, high visibility ladder
crosswalks, median pedestrian refuge islands, advanced yield lines, edgelines, and new ADA
compliant curb ramps. In addition, a Class 3 bikeway will be installed along Holly Avenue
between Mission Road and Hillside Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, it will cost $630,000 to implement the Preliminary Engineering, Design and
Construction Phases; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to sponsor the Preliminary Engineering, Design and
Construction Phases; and
WHEREAS, the City will allocate $126,000 of non-federal matching grant funds towards
the cost of the Preliminary Engineering, Design and Construction Phases; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks $630,000 for the Preliminary Engineering Phase of the
Sunshine Gardens 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, TA issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program on November 10, 2015; and
WHEREAS, TA requires a governing board resolution from the City in support of the
City's application for $630,000 in San Mateo County Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program funds for the preparation of the Preliminary Engineering, Design, Construction Phases
for the Sunshine Gardens Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project;
and
WHEREAS, TA requires a governing board resolution from the City committing the City
to the completion of the Preliminary Engineering Phase for the Sunshine Garden Pedestrian and
Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Improvements Project, including the commitment of matching
funds in the amount of$126,000 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 $630,000 for the preparation of the Preliminary
Engineering, Design & Construction Phases for the Sunshine Gardens 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 $126,000
in non-federal funds to the completion of the Preliminary Engineering, Design and Construction
Phases for the Sunshine Gardens 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.
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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 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
ATTEST: it
Kxisl. Martinelli, 4 it, Clerk