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 WASHINGTON 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 Washington Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project; and WHEREAS, the Project extends from Atlantic Boulevard to Whittier Boulevard, a portion of which is within the City of Pico Rivera, City of Montebello, City of Whittier, City of Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County and the City of Commerce (City); and WHEREAS, three signalized intersection within the City’s jurisdiction will be included in the TSSP Project which include Washington Blvd at Atlantic Blvd, at Saybrook Ave, and Gayhart Ave; and WHEREAS, the City and County previously executed an Agreement on November 13, 2007 to memorialize their understanding regarding their relative rights, obligations, and duties with respect to the County's Traffic Signal Synchronization Program which includes the Washington Blvd Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (TSSP) Project; and WHEREAS, to proceed with the Washington Boulevard TSSP Project in Commerce, the City’s approval and execution of the agreement with County of Los Angeles attached herein as Exhibit A is required; and WHEREAS, allocation of Measure AA funds in the amount of $38,610 is required to cover the City’s share of the Olympic TSSP project for $35,100 + 10% for the City’s project administration and inspection in the amount of $3,510.
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 Washington 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 $38,610 to cover the City’s share of the Olympic TSSP Project.
Section 5. 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