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• � Resolution: RES 134-2023
File Number: 23-654 Enactment Number: RES 134-2023
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SUPPORTING THE US
101/PRODUCE AVENUE OFF -RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
("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 has identified a need for enhancements at the US
101/Produce Avenue Off -Ramp and adjacent Airport Boulevard/San Mateo Avenue/Produce Avenue
intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Project will provide enhancements to ease traffic congestions along US Highway
101 and accommodate future developments in the neighboring vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco recently completed the Project Approval &
Environmental Document (PA&ED) Phase and is preparing to transition into the Plans, Specifications, &
Estimates (PS&E) design phase; and
WHEREAS, it will cost up to $3,000,000 to complete the Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco in conjunction with the TA, wishes to sponsor the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco seeks up to $3,000,000 for the 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 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: 23-654 Enactment Number: RES 134-2023
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 up to $3,000,000 in Measure A Highway Program
funds for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the TA also requires applicants to submit a resolution committing to the completion
of the proposed project scope, in this case the Project; and
WHEREAS, if the TA Board awards Measure A and/or Measure W Highway Program funds to the
Project, the TA will require that the City of South San Francisco commence work 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 $3,000,000 for the Project;
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 $300,000 in other matching funds for the completion of the Project, 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 Project 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 Addiego,
seconded by Councilmember Coleman, that this Resolution be approved. The motion passed.
Yes: 5 Mayor Nicolas, Vice Mayor Nagales, Councilmember Addiego,
Councilmember Coleman, and Councilmember Flores
Attest by U i
osa Govea Acosta, City Clerk
City of South San Francisco