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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
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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
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.