HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 05-2018 (17-1219)City of South San Francisco P.O. Box 711 (City Hall,
400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
City Council
' Resolution: RES 05 -2018
File Number: 17 -1219 Enactment Number: RES 05 -2018
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR MEASURE A PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
PROGRAM FUNDING FOR $600,000 FOR THE SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO REGIONAL BIKE NETWORK CONNECTIVITY
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, there is a gap in connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists on the Bay Trail Corridor, and
along the North -South Bikeway Corridor; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Regional Bike Network Connectivity Project includes pre - project
planning, preliminary engineering, Plans Specifications & Estimates (PS &E), and construction of 1.5
miles of Class II and III dedicated bike lanes along Airport Boulevard, Mitchell Avenue and Harbor Way
( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, it will cost $720,000 to implement the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to sponsor the Project and seeks $600,000 for that purpose; 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 of 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 6, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City in support of the City's
application for $600,000 in San Mateo County Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires a governing board resolution from the City committing the City to the
completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching funds in the amount of $120,000
needed for implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco:
1. Directs staff to submit an application for TA Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for
$600,000 for the Project.
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the San Mateo County
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Transportation Authority to encumber any TA Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds
awarded.
3. Approves the City's commitment of $120,000 of matching funds needed for implementation of the
Project, if awarded the requested TA Measure A Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds.
At a meeting of the City Council on 1/10/2018, a motion was made by Pradeep Gupta, seconded by Richard
Garbarino, that this Resolution be adopted. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Normandy, Councilmember Garbarino, Vice Mayor Matsumoto,
Councilmember Gupta, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest 4a, is i li
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