RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – CYCLE 6 GRANT
APPLICATIONS FOR : (1) THE F STREET PROMENADE -
PHASE 2 PROJECT; (2) THE BAYSHORE BIKEWAY FROM
LAGOON DRIVE TO H STREET PROJECT; AND (3) TRAILS
MASTER PLAN ; AND STATING THE CITY’S ASSURANCE
TO COMPLETE THE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, on March 21, 2022, the California Transportation Commission ( “CTC”) announced the Active Transportation Program (“ATP”) - Cycle 6 Call for Projects; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the ATP is to increase the roadway usage by all active modes of transportation, giving preference to areas of high pedestrian and bicycle activity, as well as disadvantaged communities; and
WHEREAS, ATP - Cycle 6 Call for Projects is expected to include about $ 854M in ATP funding made up of Federal funding, State SB1 and State Highway Account (“SHA”) funding; and
WHEREAS, the ATP – Cycle 6 program is receiving a significant increase in funding for the regional competition (from $23.6M to $61.9M) and that SANDAG extended the application deadline to October 31, 2022 for additional ATP grant applications; and
WHEREAS, the funding years for ATP – Cycle 6 includes the 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26, and 2026/27 Fiscal Years; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the submittal of grant applications for the following infrastructure projects: (1) F Street Promenade – Phase 2, (2) Bayshore Bikeway – Lagoon Drive to H Street and (3) Trails Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, if grants are awarded, this Resolution would authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute in the name of the City of Chula Vista all grant and related documents, including but limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and requests f or payments, necessary to secure and utilize the grant funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it:
1. Authorizes the submittal of Active Transportation Program – Cycle 6 Grant Applications for the following projects: (1) F Street Promenade – Phase 2, (2) Bayshore Bikeway – Lagoon Drive to H Street and (3) Trails Master Plan.
2. States the City of Chula Vista’s assurance to complete the above projects.
Presented by Approved as to form by
William S Valle Glen R. Googins
Director of Engineering & Capital Projects City Attorney