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Resolution: RES 198-2022
File Number: 22-932 Enactment Number: RES 198-2022
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EL CAMINO REAL
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR STUDY
AND SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION TO THE SAN
MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
FOR CYCLE 6 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
PROGRAM FUNDING
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco (Sponsor) has identified the El Camino Real
corridor, within city limits, as a key north -south roadway for the city and needs additional active
transportation improvements such as safer operations for bicycles, pedestrians, and transit, and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor has developed the El Camino Real Bicycle and Pedestrian Corridor
Study (Project) to study the corridor, engage the South San Francisco community, and develop feasible
concepts and designs for installation of Class IV bicycle facilities and various pedestrian safety
improvements on El Camino Real and major intersections along the corridor, and
WHEREAS, it will cost $100,000 to implement the Project which includes developing
preliminary concepts for implementation of corridor -length protected bicycle lanes on El Camino Real,
community engagement and pop-up events to solicit and collect community feedback, establish technical
working partnerships with Caltrans District 4 staff, SamTrans staff, TA Staff, staff from neighboring
cities of Colma and San Bruno, and City of South San Francisco Staff to advise on concepts for El
Camino Real, and
WHEREAS, the Sponsor seeks $100,000 for the Project, and
WHEREAS, the San Mateo County Transportation Authority (TA) issued a Call for Projects
for the Cycle 6 Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on August 4, 2022, and
WHEREAS, the TA requires the Sponsor's governing board to adopt a resolution establishing
the following:
1. Supporting the Project and application for $100,000 in TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program funds for Project;
2. Committing the Sponsor to the completion of the Project, including the commitment of matching
funds in the amount of $5,000 needed for implementation;
3. Certifying that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program
activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
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4. If funds are awarded, authorizing the Sponsor's City Manager, or designee, to sign a funding
agreement or memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the TA for TA Measures A and W Pedestrian
and Bicycle Program funding for the Project and to take any other actions necessary to give effect to said
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco
hereby:
1. Directs staff to submit an application to the San Mateo County Transportation Authority for
Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle Program funds for $100,000 for the El Camino Real Bicycle
and Pedestrian Corridor Study;
2. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to execute a funding agreement or MOU with the San
Mateo County Transportation Authority to encumber TA Measures A and W Pedestrian and Bicycle
Program funds as described in this resolution, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
3. Commits to the completing the Project, including contributing $5,000 of matching funds needed for
Project implementation, if the requested TA funds are awarded;
4. Certifies that any funds awarded by the TA will be used to supplement existing funds for program
activities, and will not replace existing funds or resources; and
5. Authorizes the City Manager, or designee, to take any other actions necessary to give effect to this
resolution.
At a meeting of the City Council on 11/9/2022, a motion was made by Councilmember Flores,
seconded by Councilmember Addiego, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nagales, Vice Mayor Nicolas, Councilmember Coleman, Councilmember
Flores, and Councilmember Addiego
Attest by 4 4- do�,
Asa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
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