RESOLUTION NO. 23-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, RECEIVING AND FILING A PRESENTATION ON THE PROPOSED SLAUSON CORRIDOR CONCEPT PLAN BY KOA CORPORATION AND APPROVING THE SLAUSON CORRIDOR CONCEPT PLAN WHEREAS, Slauson Corridor between I-5 and I-710 is in need of improvements to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, enhance connectivity between major trip generators and transportation facilities; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 2022, upon staff funding request to I-710 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and TAC approval, the Metro Board approved and programmed $2,230,000 in I-710 Early Action Measure R Funds for Planning, Environmental, and Engineering Phase (PAED and PS&E) of the Project; and WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, City Council adopted a Resolution approving Metro’s Measure R Funding Agreement for this project; and WHEREAS, on March 28, 2023, City Council approved the agreement with KOA Corporation (KOA) for the Slauson Corridor Improvements Project From I-5 to I-710 and KOA and City staff have since worked collaboratively to prepare a comprehensive analysis, conduct stakeholder outreach, and develop a preferred design concept for the corridor improvements; and WHEREAS, the primary objective of the Slauson Corridor Improvement Project is to enhance both traffic flow and safety for all modes of transportation encompassing enhancements for trucks, buses, personal vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians; and WHEREAS, KOA has undertaken thorough data collection, analyses and has developed alternative solutions along with preferred concepts; and WHEREAS, a preferred alternative concept for Slauson Corridor has been developed which is consistent with the City’s adopted Bicycle Master Plan, the goals, policies and principles identified in the City’s General Plan Circulation Element; and responds dually to the need for traffic congestion mitigation and improved bicycle and pedestrian safety/accessibility along the corridor; and WHEREAS, the Concept Plan was presented to the City Council for consideration and approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Receives and files a presentation on the proposed Slauson Corridor Concept plan by KOA Corporation.
Section 2. Approves the Slauson Corridor Improvements Concept Plan.
Section 3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of September 2023.
Hugo A. Argumedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lena Shumway, City Clerk