RESOLUTION NO. 22-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE OLYMPIC BLVD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (TSSP) PROJECT AND ALLOCATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY’S SHARE OF THE PROJECT WHEREAS, the County of Los Angeles (County) is the recipient of a Metro grant for the Olympic Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project; and WHEREAS, the Project extends from Indiana Street and Montebello Boulevard, a portion of which is within the City of Montebello and the City of Commerce (City). One of the signals, Olympic Blvd at Gerhart Avenue, falls 100% within the City’s jurisdiction and a second signal, Olympic Blvd at Goodrich Blvd, falls 79% within the City’s jurisdiction and 21% within LA County jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, the City and County previously executed an Agreement on June 24, 2008, to memorialize their understanding regarding their relative rights, obligations, and duties with respect to the County's Traffic Signal Synchronization Program which includes the Olympic Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project; and WHEREAS, to proceed with the Olympic Boulevard TSSP Project in Commerce, the City’s approval and execution of the attached agreement with County of Los Angeles attached herein as Exhibit A is required; and WHEREAS, allocation of Measure AA funds in the amount of $162,140 is required to cover the City’s share of the Olympic TSSP project for $147,400 + $14,740 (10% for the City’s project administration and inspection services).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct findings of the Commerce City Council.
Section 2. The Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the Olympic Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project attached herein as Exhibit A is hereby approved.
Section 3. The Mayor is authorized to execute the Agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney and further authorize the City Manager to approve future amendments to the Agreement with Los Angeles County if deemed necessary.
Section 4. Approve Measure AA Funds in the amount of $162,140 to cover the City’s cost share.
Section 5. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 6. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24th day of January 2023.
Oralia Y. Rebollo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk