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• Resolution: RES 133-2023
File Number: 23-653
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Enactment Number: RES 133-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SUPPORTING THE
JUNIPERO SERRA BOULEVARD & WESTBOROUGH
BOULEVARD PEDESTRIAN AND SAFETY
CONNECTIVITY PROJECT ("PROJECT") AND
AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY'S (TA) 2023 MEASURE A AND MEASURE
W HIGHWAY PROGRAM CALL FOR PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco intends to provide safe alternate modes of
transportation for pedestrians and bicyclists through the Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough
Boulevard corridors; and
WHEREAS, Active South City identified the Junipero Serra Boulevard and Westborough
Boulevard Pedestrian and Bicycle Connectivity and Safety Project as a priority project; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide alternate mobility movements through the corridors by way
of enhanced pedestrian and bicycling facilities; and
WHEREAS, it will cost up to $1,600,000 to implement the Project Initiation Document (PID) and
Project Approval / Environmental Document (PAED) phases; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco, in conjunction with the TA, wishes to sponsor the
implementation of the PID / PAED phases; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco seeks up to $1,600,000 for the PID / PAED phases;
and
WHEREAS, on June 7, 1988, the voters of San Mateo County approved a ballot measure to allow
the collection and distribution by the 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, on November 6, 2018, the voters of San Mateo County approved a ballot measure
known as "Measure W," which increased the sales tax in San Mateo County by 1/2 percent, and tasked the
TA with administering four of the five transportation program categories pursuant to the Congestion Relief
Plan presented to the voters; and
City of South San Francisco
File Number: 23-653 Enactment Number: RES 133-2023
WHEREAS, the TA issued a Call for Projects for the Measure A and Measure W Highway
Program funds on July 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the TA requires applicants for Measure A and/or Measure W funds to submit a
resolution in support of the application, in this case for $1,600,000 in Measure A Highway Program funds
for the design project scope; and
WHEREAS, the TA also requires applicants to submit a resolution committing to the completion
of the proposed design project scope; and
WHEREAS, if the TA Board awards Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program funds to the
design project scope and phase, the TA will require that the City of South San Francisco commence work on
the design project scope within one year of TA Board action.
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 2023 Measure A and Measure W Highway Program
funds for up to $1,600,000 for the PID / PAED phases;
2. Authorizes the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with the San Mateo County
Transportation Authority for the City of South San Francisco to receive any Measure A and/or
Measure W Highway Program funds awarded, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney;
3. Commits up to $160,000 in local matching funds for the completion of the PID / PAED phases,
if awarded the requested TA Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program funds; and
4. Directs the City of South San Francisco to commence work on the PID / PAED phases within
one year of receiving an award of Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program Funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents and take any other related actions consistent with the intention of this resolution.
At a meeting of the City Council on 8/23/2023, a motion was made by Councilmember Coleman,
seconded by Vice Mayor Nagales, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by 0 A A^-�
R sa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco